Jin Air Co Ltd
Jin Air Co Ltd operates as a regional airline in South Korea, providing passenger transportation services through a fleet of aircraft, primarily serving domestic and regional routes.
Business. Jin Air Co Ltd (272450.KS) is a South Korean airline headquartered in Seoul, operating within the transportation industry. The company generates service revenue primarily through passenger air transport. It is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
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Jin Air Co Ltd (272450.KS) is a South Korean airline headquartered in Seoul, operating within the transportation industry. The company generates service revenue primarily through passenger air transport. It is listed on the Korea Exchange (KRX). Specific operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not disclosed in the available data.
Jin Air maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33, indicating a relatively high leverage position compared to industry norms. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.01, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 222.27 billion KRW supports operational flexibility, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential refinancing needs.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 9.36% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.41%, both below the industry median for airlines. The company's operating margin of 14.3% (calculated from operating income of 182.38 billion KRW on revenue of 1.28 trillion KRW) is modest, reflecting competitive pressures and cost management challenges in the sector.
Geographically, Jin Air's revenue is concentrated in South Korea, with no disclosed international segments. This concentration increases exposure to domestic economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's business is entirely within the transportation activity, with no diversification into other revenue streams.
Growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue for the latest period is 1.28 trillion KRW, but no year-over-year growth rate is provided. Analysts project a mean price target of 9,944.44 KRW, implying a 60% upside from the current market price of 6,210 KRW. However, the absence of disclosed revenue growth history and the company's high leverage suggest caution in interpreting near-term growth potential.
Risk factors include medium liquidity risk due to the current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.33. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no recent share issuance or shelf registration disclosed. The company's capital structure is stable, but refinancing needs could emerge if debt maturities approach.
Recent events include analyst price targets ranging from 7,000 to 13,000 KRW, with a mean recommendation of 1.44 (strong buy to hold). No recent filings or transcripts are disclosed in the input data, limiting visibility into management commentary or strategic shifts.
- Jin Air's high debt-to-equity ratio (2.33) and low current ratio (1.01) suggest liquidity and refinancing risks.
- ROE of 9.36% and ROA of 1.41% indicate below-median profitability for the airline industry.
- Revenue concentration in South Korea increases exposure to domestic economic and regulatory risks.
- Analysts project a 60% upside in share price, but leverage and lack of growth data warrant caution.
- No recent dilution events are disclosed, and dilution risk is assessed as low.
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Revenue KRW 1.38T, −5,5% YoY; Operating income −111,0% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 1.38T, −5,5% YoY
- ▍Operating income −111,0% YoY
- ▍Net income −110,2% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −58,7% YoY
- ▍Net margin -0.7%
Revenue KRW 1.46T, +14,4% YoY; Operating income −10,6% YoY.
- ▍Revenue KRW 1.46T, +14,4% YoY
- ▍Operating income −10,6% YoY
- ▍Net income −28,5% YoY
- ▍Free cash flow −13,9% YoY
- ▍Net margin 6.5%
Revenue KRW 1.28T; Operating income KRW 182.38B.
- ▍Revenue KRW 1.28T
- ▍Operating income KRW 182.38B
- ▍Net margin 10.5%
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 178,89 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,41T KRW |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 12,7B KRW |
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