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DB HiTek Co Ltd

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0,51 %
Op margin
20,3 %
ROE
11,9 %
Net margin
18,3 %
Debt / equity
0,18
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About

DB HiTek Co Ltd designs and manufactures semiconductor materials and equipment for the production of integrated circuits, primarily serving the global semiconductor industry.

Business. DB HiTek Co Ltd (000990.KS) is a South Korean semiconductor company operating within the Technology Equipment sector. The firm primarily engages in the design and sale of semiconductor products. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available. The company is listed on the Korean exchange under the ticker 000990.KS.

Classification92 %
SectorTechnology
Business sectorTechnology Equipment
IndustrySemiconductors
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY4 analysts
3 buy1 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target171 000,00

Analyst recommendations

4 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy3
Hold1
Sell0
12-month price target
171 000,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
62
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
4 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
11,9 %
return on equity
Quality
60
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-07 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    DB HiTek Co Ltd (000990.KS) has been formally classified within the Technology economic sector, with its primary activity identified as Semiconductors. This taxonomic update provides a clearer structural definition of the company’s operational focus, aligning its profile with the broader semiconductor industry landscape. In terms of risk assessment, the company now carries a "low" dilution risk rating, indicating a stable capital structure with minimal threat of share value erosion from new issuances. Concurrently, a "medium" liquidity risk has been established, suggesting that while the company maintains operational stability, investors should monitor its cash flow and short-term asset conversion capabilities more closely than in a low-risk scenario. These assessments are supported by a limited but present analyst coverage, with two analysts currently tracking the firm. The absence of index membership and reported top holders suggests that DB HiTek remains a niche or less widely held entity within the market, potentially offering distinct characteristics compared to larger, index-included semiconductor peers. The combination of a low dilution risk and a defined semiconductor activity profile offers a foundational view of the company’s financial health and strategic positioning. As the firm operates within the Technology sector, these risk metrics serve as key indicators for evaluating its resilience and growth potential in the evolving semiconductor market.

    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score62 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,60
    Data quality0,60 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    DB HiTek Co Ltd (000990.KS) is a South Korean semiconductor company operating within the Technology Equipment sector. The firm primarily engages in the design and sale of semiconductor products. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not available. The company is listed on the Korean exchange under the ticker 000990.KS.

    Classification92 %
    SectorTechnology
    Business sectorTechnology Equipment
    IndustrySemiconductors
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    DB HiTek maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.48, indicating the company can cover its short-term liabilities more than twice over. The company's cash and equivalents amount to KRW 323.05 billion, while its long-term debt stands at KRW 384.09 billion, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18, which is relatively low and suggests a conservative capital structure. The free cash flow of KRW 265.46 billion reflects the company's ability to generate cash after capital expenditures, supporting its operational flexibility and potential for reinvestment.

    In terms of profitability, DB HiTek's return on equity (ROE) of 11.95% and return on assets (ROA) of 8.56% are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and asset management. These metrics are in line with the industry's preferred performance indicators, which emphasize ROIC and operating margins. The company's gross profit of KRW 500.37 billion and operating income of KRW 284.24 billion further support its profitability, with gross margins and operating margins that are consistent with industry benchmarks.

    Geographically, DB HiTek's revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, with a significant portion of its sales derived from South Korea. The company's exposure to international markets is limited, which may pose a risk in the event of domestic economic downturns or regulatory changes. The company's business is also heavily dependent on the semiconductor industry, which is cyclical and subject to rapid technological changes.

    Looking ahead, DB HiTek is projected to maintain a stable growth trajectory, with revenue expected to remain consistent in the current fiscal year and potentially increase in the following year. The company's capital expenditures of KRW 154.29 billion reflect ongoing investments in production capacity and technology, which are expected to support future revenue growth. The company's operating cash flow of KRW 356.97 billion provides a solid foundation for sustaining operations and funding expansion initiatives.

    The risk assessment for DB HiTek indicates a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to the company's net cash position being negative after accounting for total debt. While the company's debt levels are manageable, the potential for dilution is low, suggesting that the company is not likely to issue additional shares in the near term. The company's conservative capital structure and strong cash flow generation mitigate the risk of financial distress.

    Recent events and filings indicate that DB HiTek has maintained a stable financial position, with no significant changes in its business operations or strategic direction. The company's recent earnings reports and investor presentations highlight its focus on expanding its product portfolio and enhancing its technological capabilities to meet the growing demand in the semiconductor industry. The company's management has also emphasized its commitment to maintaining a strong balance sheet and prudent financial management.

    DB HiTek Co Ltd (000990.KS) has been formally classified within the Technology economic sector, with its primary activity identified as Semiconductors. This taxonomic update provides a clearer structural definition of the company’s operational focus, aligning its profile with the broader semiconductor industry landscape. In terms of risk assessment, the company now carries a "low" dilution risk rating, indicating a stable capital structure with minimal threat of share value erosion from new issuances. Concurrently, a "medium" liquidity risk has been established, suggesting that while the company maintains operational stability, investors should monitor its cash flow and short-term asset conversion capabilities more closely than in a low-risk scenario. These assessments are supported by a limited but present analyst coverage, with two analysts currently tracking the firm. The absence of index membership and reported top holders suggests that DB HiTek remains a niche or less widely held entity within the market, potentially offering distinct characteristics compared to larger, index-included semiconductor peers. The combination of a low dilution risk and a defined semiconductor activity profile offers a foundational view of the company’s financial health and strategic positioning. As the firm operates within the Technology sector, these risk metrics serve as key indicators for evaluating its resilience and growth potential in the evolving semiconductor market.

    Key takeaways
    • DB HiTek maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.48 and a conservative debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18.
    • The company's ROE of 11.95% and ROA of 8.56% indicate efficient capital utilization and asset management.
    • Revenue is concentrated in South Korea, which may pose a risk in the event of domestic economic downturns.
    • The company is projected to maintain a stable growth trajectory, supported by strong operating cash flow and capital expenditures.
    • The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk, but the company's conservative capital structure and strong cash flow generation mitigate the risk of financial distress.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    $110 600,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $2.14T
    Net cash
    -$61.03B
    Current ratio
    2.5
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    8.6%
    ROE
    11.9%
    Cash conversion
    139.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -11.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Semiconductor Etch Equipment
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    Semiconductor Process Equipment
    low · llm_fanout_v2

    Market share

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    7 896,75
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    4
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-24 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate7 896,75
    Revenueno estimateno estimate1,60T KRW
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate365,8B KRW
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in KRW. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-07-07

    Options

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution4 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy2
    Hold1
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$171 000,00 · Median $191 000,00
    Low $92 000,00High $210 000,00
    Operating income · consensus365,8B KRW
    EPS surprise
    −20,4 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −12,7 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$92 000,00
    Mean$171 000,00
    Median$191 000,00
    High$210 000,00
    Spot$110 600,00
    +54.6 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin20,3 %Above P75
    Net Margin18,3 %Above P75
    ROE11,9 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-11,0 %Below median
    D/E0,18Above median
    Cash Conv1,39Above median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • DB HiTek Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • DB HiTek Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    000990.KSCanonical
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    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
    What changed

    4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.

    • Dilution risk— → lowlow
    • Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
    • Activity— → Semiconductorsmedium
    • Economic sector— → Technologymedium
    vs prior analysis today
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    000990NVDAINTCAVGOSemiconductors
    This companyPeerSector

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    The entity's full life in the product — typed, chronological, joined across Newspaper, Platform and Data. Our memory, made visible.
    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-07 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage