034730.Ks
034730.KS operates in the Application Software industry within the Software & IT Services sector, generating revenue through software solutions and IT services.
Business. SK Inc (034730.KS) is a South Korean software company that develops and sells application software, primarily operating on a subscription-based revenue model. The firm is classified within the Software & IT Services industry and is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
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- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-28 · estimated · Salesforce (CRM)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated · ServiceNow (NOW)
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- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
Pre-earnings brief
SK Inc (034730.KS) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains static compared to prior assessments. This lack of movement is further corroborated by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts, indicating a period of operational and informational quietude for the firm. The stability of SK Inc’s profile is reflected in its current market structure, which includes coverage by four analysts. However, the company currently holds no index memberships and has no reported top holders or officer counts in the available data. This structural snapshot suggests that while the firm maintains a baseline level of analyst attention, it is not currently driving significant shifts in institutional ownership or executive composition. From a sentiment and activity perspective, daily dispatch data from late June through mid-July 2026 shows zero counts and null sentiment values. This consistent lack of news flow or market commentary reinforces the conclusion that there are no emerging narratives or events impacting SK Inc’s public perception or trading dynamics at this time. For investors, the absence of material changes implies that the risk and opportunity profile for SK Inc remains unchanged from previous evaluations. Without new catalysts, shifts in analyst estimates, or alterations in corporate governance, the stock’s trajectory is likely to be driven by broader market forces rather than company-specific developments. Stakeholders should continue to monitor for any future updates that might break this period of stability.
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Synthesis
SK Inc (034730.KS) is a South Korean software company that develops and sells application software, primarily operating on a subscription-based revenue model. The firm is classified within the Software & IT Services industry and is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available.
The company maintains a highly leveraged capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.06 and a current ratio of 1.07. Total liabilities stand at 188.3 trillion KRW against total equity of 25.2 trillion KRW. Cash and equivalents amount to 24.8 trillion KRW, which is insufficient to cover long-term debt of 77.1 trillion KRW, resulting in negative net cash. Operating cash flow is positive at 6.2 trillion KRW, but free cash flow is negative at -1.0 trillion KRW due to capital expenditures of 10.1 trillion KRW.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 10.44% and a return on assets of 1.23%. The price-to-earnings ratio is 10.89, and the price-to-book ratio is 1.14. The enterprise value-to-EBITDA ratio is 63.32, while the enterprise value-to-revenue ratio is 0.63. Gross profit is 9.6 trillion KRW on revenue of 122.7 trillion KRW, but operating income is negative at -2.4 trillion KRW, while net income is positive at 1.6 trillion KRW.
Revenue concentration and segment details are not provided in the available data. Geographic exposure and specific segment contributions cannot be determined from the current input.
Growth trajectory analysis is limited as historical period data for revenue and net income trends is absent. The current financial snapshot provides a single-period view without comparative historical context for trend reasoning.
Risk assessment indicates medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The company faces leverage risks given the high debt-to-equity ratio and negative free cash flow.
Recent news observations highlight a relationship event where SK Group sold its chip materials unit SK Siltron to Doosan in a 2.3 trillion-won deal, involving 034730.KS and 000150.KS. Analyst estimates show a mean price target of 798,700 KRW and a median of 890,000 KRW, with a mean recommendation of 1.86, indicating a buy sentiment.
SK Inc (034730.KS) has experienced no material changes in its fundamental profile or market signals during the recent analysis period. A comprehensive review of 17 key fields, excluding four schema-expansion fields, confirmed that the company’s status remains static compared to prior assessments. This lack of movement is further corroborated by the absence of any active watcher signals or cross-source alerts, indicating a period of operational and informational quietude for the firm. The stability of SK Inc’s profile is reflected in its current market structure, which includes coverage by four analysts. However, the company currently holds no index memberships and has no reported top holders or officer counts in the available data. This structural snapshot suggests that while the firm maintains a baseline level of analyst attention, it is not currently driving significant shifts in institutional ownership or executive composition. From a sentiment and activity perspective, daily dispatch data from late June through mid-July 2026 shows zero counts and null sentiment values. This consistent lack of news flow or market commentary reinforces the conclusion that there are no emerging narratives or events impacting SK Inc’s public perception or trading dynamics at this time. For investors, the absence of material changes implies that the risk and opportunity profile for SK Inc remains unchanged from previous evaluations. Without new catalysts, shifts in analyst estimates, or alterations in corporate governance, the stock’s trajectory is likely to be driven by broader market forces rather than company-specific developments. Stakeholders should continue to monitor for any future updates that might break this period of stability.
- High leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.06 and negative net cash position.
- Positive operating cash flow of 6.2 trillion KRW contrasts with negative free cash flow of -1.0 trillion KRW.
- Analyst consensus is bullish with a mean recommendation of 1.86 and a median price target of 890,000 KRW.
- Operating income is negative at -2.4 trillion KRW despite positive net income of 1.6 trillion KRW.
- Recent corporate action involves a 2.3 trillion KRW deal between SK Group and Doosan.
Bull / Bear case
Generated · model-assistedAnalysts project 26.8% upside to a mean price target of 798,700 KRW, reflecting strong buy consensus.
Net income surged 223.6% year-over-year to 1.6 trillion KRW, demonstrating a sharp recovery in profitability.
Cash conversion ratio of 2.37 ranks in the top quartile, outperforming the software cohort median of 0.95.
Free cash flow improved 88.5% year-over-year, narrowing the deficit to -1.0 trillion KRW in the latest period.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 3.06 sits in the bottom quartile, signaling extreme leverage compared to the cohort median.
High credit risk flags suggest significant financial distress, compounded by long-term debt rising to 88.1 trillion KRW.
Operating margin of 1.0% and net margin of 2.1% both trail the software cohort medians of 3.0% and 2.9%.
Revenue declined 0.6% year-over-year to 122.7 trillion KRW, showing stagnation in top-line growth momentum.
In focus — financials by report
Revenue KRW 36.75T, +18,9% YoY; Operating income +418,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 36.75T, +18,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income +418,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +43,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +1 790,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin 9.2%
Revenue KRW 30.29T, +1,2% YoY; Operating income −201,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 30.29T, +1,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income −201,4% YoY
- ▍Net income −5,0% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −31,4% YoY
- ▍Net margin -7.4%
Revenue KRW 31.04T, +3,3% YoY; Operating income +223,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 31.04T, +3,3% YoY
- ▍Operating income +223,7% YoY
- ▍Net income +85,9% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +273,2% YoY
- ▍Net margin 3.1%
Revenue KRW 30.14T, −2,8% YoY; Operating income −97,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 30.14T, −2,8% YoY
- ▍Operating income −97,7% YoY
- ▍Net income +202,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +95,0% YoY
- ▍Net margin 1.8%
Revenue KRW 30.90T; Operating income KRW 873.82B.
- ▍Revenue KRW 30.90T
- ▍Operating income KRW 873.82B
- ▍Net margin 7.6%
Revenue KRW 29.92T; Operating income -KRW 1.69T.
- ▍Revenue KRW 29.92T
- ▍Operating income -KRW 1.69T
- ▍Net margin -7.2%
Revenue KRW 30.05T; Operating income KRW 566.94B.
- ▍Revenue KRW 30.05T
- ▍Operating income KRW 566.94B
- ▍Net margin 1.7%
Revenue KRW 31.00T; Operating income KRW 840.39B.
- ▍Revenue KRW 31.00T
- ▍Operating income KRW 840.39B
- ▍Net margin 0.6%
Revenue KRW 122.70T, −0,6% YoY; Operating income −296,4% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 122.70T, −0,6% YoY
- ▍Operating income −296,4% YoY
- ▍Net income +223,6% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +88,5% YoY
- ▍Net margin 1.3%
Revenue KRW 123.40T, −4,2% YoY; Operating income −68,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 123.40T, −4,2% YoY
- ▍Operating income −68,1% YoY
- ▍Net income −66,4% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow +35,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin -1.0%
Revenue KRW 128.80T, −2,5% YoY; Operating income −52,1% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 128.80T, −2,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income −52,1% YoY
- ▍Net income −170,7% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −236,8% YoY
- ▍Net margin -0.6%
Revenue KRW 132.08T, +35,9% YoY; Operating income +56,7% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 132.08T, +35,9% YoY
- ▍Operating income +56,7% YoY
- ▍Net income −44,1% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −242,3% YoY
- ▍Net margin 0.8%
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Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 119 200,00 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 138,42T KRW |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 7,08T KRW |
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
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Derivatives & instruments
Physical assets
24 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barossa Export Pipeline | Gas pipeline | Gas | Australia | Parent |
| Barossa Gas and Condensate Field (Northern Territory, Australia) | Oil gas extraction | Gas And Condensate | Australia | Parent |
| Boryeong LNG Terminal | Lng terminal | LNG | South Korea | Registered owner |
| Boryeong LNG Terminal | Lng terminal | LNG | South Korea | Parent |
| Codroy wind farm | Power | Power | Canada | Registered owner |
| Dongbu Hasla power station | Power | Power | South Korea | Parent |
| Dongbu Hasla power station | Power | Power | South Korea | Parent |
| Dongbu Hasla power station | Power | Coal | South Korea | Parent |
| Dongbu Hasla power station | Power | Coal | South Korea | Parent |
| Goseong Green power station | Power | Coal | South Korea | Parent |
| Goseong Green power station | Power | Power | South Korea | Parent |
| Goseong Green power station | Power | Power | South Korea | Parent |
| Goseong Green power station | Power | Coal | South Korea | Parent |
| Paju power station | Power | Power | South Korea | Parent |
| Paju power station | Power | Oil & Gas | South Korea | Parent |
| Paju power station | Power | Oil & Gas | South Korea | Parent |
| Paju power station | Power | Power | South Korea | Parent |
| Port au Port wind farm | Power | Power | Canada | Registered owner |
| SK Group Sri Lanka LNG Terminal | Lng terminal | LNG | Sri Lanka | Parent |
| SK Group Sri Lanka LNG Terminal | Lng terminal | LNG | Sri Lanka | Registered owner |
| Weihai LNG Terminal | Lng terminal | LNG | China | Parent |
| Weihai LNG Terminal | Lng terminal | LNG | China | Registered owner |
| Yeoju Complex power station | Power | Oil & Gas | South Korea | Parent |
| Yeoju Complex power station | Power | Power | South Korea | Parent |
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no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)
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