084850.Kq
The company designs, develops, and sells semiconductors, primarily used in computing, communications, and consumer electronics applications.
Business. The company designs, develops, and sells semiconductors, primarily used in computing, communications, and consumer electronics applications.
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- Peers
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-07-23 · estimated · Intel (INTC)
- EarningsQ2 2026 earnings (expected)2026-08-26 · estimated · NVIDIA (NVDA)
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-09-28 · estimated · Broadcom (AVGO)
- Macro
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-08 · AU
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-15 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · EU
- Rate decisionBank of Japan rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-16 · JP
- Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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The company designs, develops, and sells semiconductors, primarily used in computing, communications, and consumer electronics applications.
The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.3, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Despite a market price of 15,270 KRW and a market cap of 330.13 billion KRW, the company's liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a current ratio of 0.55 and negative free cash flow of -55.04 billion KRW. The company's price-to-book ratio of 3.49 suggests that the market is valuing the company at a premium to its book value, but this is not supported by positive earnings or strong cash flow generation.
Profitability metrics are severely underperforming relative to industry norms. The company reported a net loss of 93.56 billion KRW and an operating loss of 65.63 billion KRW, resulting in a negative return on equity of -9.89% and a negative return on assets of -1.91%. These figures are well below the typical performance of semiconductor firms, which are expected to maintain positive returns in a healthy operating environment. The company's gross profit of 62.65 billion KRW is also modest relative to its revenue of 603.11 billion KRW, indicating margin compression or high cost structures.
The company's revenue is not segmented by product or geography in the available data, but the negative free cash flow and high debt load suggest that the business is not generating sufficient cash to sustain operations without external financing. The absence of detailed segment data limits the ability to assess geographic or product concentration risks, but the overall financial profile indicates a lack of diversification and resilience in the face of market volatility.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to face continued financial pressure. The operating cash flow of 23.69 billion KRW is insufficient to cover capital expenditures of 20.99 billion KRW, let alone service the 311.98 billion KRW in long-term debt. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 17,000 KRW, but the lack of positive earnings and the high debt burden suggest that this target may not be achievable without significant operational improvements or restructuring.
The company's risk profile is elevated, with a medium liquidity risk and a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is currently assessed as low, but the company's negative free cash flow and high debt load could necessitate future equity or debt financing, which may dilute existing shareholders. The absence of strong buy recommendations from analysts further underscores the uncertainty surrounding the company's future performance.
Recent events, including the latest financial filings, indicate a deteriorating financial position. The company's operating and net losses, combined with negative free cash flow, suggest that it is not currently generating sufficient cash to sustain operations without external financing. The lack of positive analyst sentiment and the absence of strong buy recommendations also point to a lack of confidence in the company's ability to turn around its financial performance in the near term.
- The company is operating at a significant loss, with a net loss of 93.56 billion KRW and an operating loss of 65.63 billion KRW.
- The company's capital structure is highly leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.3 and a current ratio of 0.55.
- The company's profitability metrics are severely underperforming, with a negative return on equity of -9.89% and a negative return on assets of -1.91%.
- The company's liquidity position is constrained, as evidenced by a negative free cash flow of -55.04 billion KRW.
- Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 17,000 KRW, but the company's financial performance does not support this target.
- The company's risk profile is elevated, with a medium liquidity risk and a key flag indicating that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 936,00 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 639,6B KRW |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 17,8B KRW |
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- 084850.KQ Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- ITM Semiconductor Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26