Daesung Hi Tech Co Ltd
Daesung Hi Tech’s capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.31, with long-term debt of ₩83.83 billion and equity of ₩64.20 billion, indicating moderate leverage. Liquidity is constrained, with cash and equivalents of ₩3.76 billion and a current ratio of 0.97, below 1, suggesting potential short-term liquidity stress. Profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -8.69% and return on assets of -3.00%, reflecting operational losses of ₩2.30 billion and net losses of ₩558 million. These underperform industry benchmarks for machinery firms, which typically report positive ROE and ROA. The company’s revenue of ₩95.22 billion is derived from industrial machinery and components, with disclosed exposure to semiconductor, automotive, and medical device sectors. Geographic concentration is not specified, but South Korea is the primary market. Growth prospects are uncertain, with no revenue growth data provided and operating cash flow of -₩4.79 billion. Capital expenditures of -₩1.63 billion suggest ongoing investment, but free cash flow remains negative at -₩2.87 billion. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and a net cash deficit after debt. Dilution risk is low, with no difference between basic and diluted shares outstanding (13.72 million). Recent filings show operating losses and negative cash flows, with no disclosed material events in transcripts or regulatory updates. Analysts report last actual revenue of ₩95.22 billion and EPS of -₩411.
Business. Daesung Hi Tech Co Ltd designs and sells automatic lathes, spindles, and machining centers for industrial, semiconductor, automotive, and medical device applications.
Classification. Classified in Industrial Machinery & Equipment (code 5210201010) with 92% confidence, aligned with Machinery and Industrials sectors.
- High debt-to-equity ratio (1.31) and negative cash flows signal liquidity risk.
- Negative ROE (-8.69%) and ROA (-3.00%) indicate poor profitability.
- Revenue concentration in industrial machinery exposes the company to sector-specific demand shifts.
- Capital expenditures suggest ongoing investment despite free cash flow deficits.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.