Korea Ratings Corp

Korea Ratings Corp maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to KRW 119.2 billion, representing 63.5% of total assets. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, with free cash flow of KRW 4.85 billion and total liabilities of KRW 55.3 billion, indicating a liquidity buffer of 8.8%. The current ratio of 4.25 further supports its ability to meet short-term obligations. Profitability metrics show Korea Ratings Corp outperforms the median for the Professional Information Services industry. Return on equity (ROE) of 19.08% exceeds the industry median of 12.5%, and return on assets (ROA) of 13.46% is above the median of 9.2%. Net income of KRW 25.2 billion and operating income of KRW 34.3 billion reflect strong operational performance. The company's revenue is split between two segments: Credit Rating and Business Value Assessment. While the financial snapshot does not provide segment-specific revenue figures, the disclosed segments suggest a diversified revenue base. Geographically, the company is concentrated in South Korea, with no material international revenue disclosed in the financial snapshot. Outlook for the current fiscal year indicates stable growth, with revenue expected to increase by 3.2% year-over-year. The next fiscal year projects a 2.8% revenue growth, supported by continued demand for credit rating and business valuation services in the Korean market. Historical revenue growth has averaged 4.1% annually over the past three years. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk. The company has no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags, and the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 suggests minimal leverage. No dilution sources were identified in the 10-K Risk Factors or recent filings, and the probability of near-term dilution is low. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial snapshot and analyst estimates. The last actual EPS was reported at 4,563.00 KRW, aligning with the company's strong profitability.