168360.Kq
The company designs and manufactures semiconductor equipment and testing solutions, primarily serving the technology equipment sector.
Business. The company designs and manufactures semiconductor equipment and testing solutions, primarily serving the technology equipment sector.
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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 and manufactures semiconductor equipment and testing solutions, primarily serving the technology equipment sector.
The company's capital structure is characterized by a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.72, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet its short-term obligations. The negative net cash position, after subtracting total debt, further highlights the company's liquidity challenges.
Profitability metrics show a deteriorating performance, with a return on equity of -14.84% and a return on assets of -3.56%. These figures are below the industry median for semiconductor equipment and testing firms, indicating that the company is underperforming its peers in terms of generating returns for shareholders and utilizing its assets efficiently.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to market-specific risks, particularly in the semiconductor equipment and testing industry, where demand can be volatile.
The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with a significant decline in net income and negative operating and free cash flows. Analyst estimates suggest a potential recovery in revenue and EBIT, but the current financial performance does not support these optimistic projections. The company's capital expenditure of -4.86 billion KRW indicates a reduction in investment, which may affect its long-term growth prospects.
The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to the negative net cash position. While the dilution risk is currently low, the company's financial performance and capital structure may necessitate future equity issuances, which could dilute existing shareholders' equity.
Recent events, including the latest financial filings, show a continued decline in profitability and liquidity. The company's negative operating cash flow and free cash flow suggest that it is not generating sufficient cash to sustain operations or fund growth initiatives. The discrepancy between analyst estimates and actual performance highlights the uncertainty surrounding the company's future financial health.
- The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a significant reliance on debt financing.
- The company's profitability metrics are below industry medians, suggesting underperformance relative to peers.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to market-specific risks.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.72 and a negative net cash position.
- Analyst estimates suggest potential recovery in revenue and EBIT, but current financial performance does not support these projections.
- The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment that may affect long-term growth.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1 621,50 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 844,1B KRW |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 243,5B KRW |
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