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Krafton Inc

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0,79 %
Op margin
47,0 %
ROE
5,6 %
Net margin
48,4 %
Debt / equity
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About

Krafton Inc is a South Korean technology company that develops and operates online games, primarily through its flagship title, PUBG: Battlegrounds, and other titles in the PUBG franchise.

Business. Krafton Inc (259960.KS) is a South Korean technology company operating in the Online Services industry within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm is primarily listed on the Korean exchange under the ticker 259960.KS. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an online services provider.

Classification92 %
SectorTechnology
Business sectorSoftware & IT Services
IndustryOnline Services
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY29 analysts
25 buy4 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target382 000,00

Analyst recommendations

29 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy25
Hold4
Sell0
12-month price target
382 000,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
62
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
29 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
5,6 %
return on equity
Quality
58
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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News & coverage

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
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    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score62 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,58
    Data quality0,58 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    Krafton Inc (259960.KS) is a South Korean technology company operating in the Online Services industry within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm is primarily listed on the Korean exchange under the ticker 259960.KS. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as an online services provider.

    Classification92 %
    SectorTechnology
    Business sectorSoftware & IT Services
    IndustryOnline Services
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Krafton Inc maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 6.47 and cash and equivalents amounting to 717.23 billion KRW, which significantly exceeds its short-term obligations. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.03, indicating a conservative capital structure with minimal reliance on debt financing.

    Profitability metrics show that Krafton is performing well relative to industry norms. The company's return on equity (ROE) is 5.61%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 4.78%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and profitability.

    Geographically, Krafton's revenue is concentrated in its domestic market, South Korea, and international markets, particularly in North America and Asia. The company's exposure to these regions is a key factor in its revenue stability and growth potential.

    Looking ahead, Krafton is projected to maintain a positive growth trajectory. The company's operating income and net income have shown consistent growth, and the outlook for the current fiscal year indicates continued expansion. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 382,000 KRW, with a median of 390,000 KRW, reflecting positive sentiment.

    Risk factors for Krafton include potential regulatory changes in the gaming industry and the competitive landscape in the online gaming sector. However, the company's strong liquidity and low dilution risk mitigate some of these concerns. No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected, suggesting a stable financial position.

    Recent events, including the continued success of the PUBG franchise and the development of new titles, have contributed to Krafton's strong financial performance. The company's focus on innovation and expansion into new markets is expected to drive future growth.

    Key takeaways
    • Krafton Inc has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 6.47 and significant cash reserves.
    • The company's profitability metrics, including ROE of 5.61% and ROA of 4.78%, indicate efficient capital utilization.
    • Revenue is concentrated in key markets such as South Korea, North America, and Asia.
    • Analysts project continued growth with a mean price target of 382,000 KRW.
    • The company faces regulatory and competitive risks but has low dilution and liquidity risks.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 3

    Analysts project 76% upside to a mean price target of 382,000 KRW, reflecting strong consensus buy recommendations.

    Revenue grew at a 15.3% CAGR over four years, demonstrating consistent top-line expansion despite recent volatility.

    Cash conversion of 1.19 exceeds the cohort median of 1.06, highlighting superior efficiency in generating cash from earnings.

    BEAR CASE · 1

    Long-term debt surged to 571.7 billion KRW in FY2026, nearly tripling from 203.8 billion KRW in FY2024.

    In focus — financials by report

    Quarterly
    Annual
    QUARTERLYFiled 2026-04-30
    Q1 2026 · Quarter highlights

    Revenue KRW 1.37T, +56,9% YoY; Operating income +22,8% YoY.

    RevenueKRW 1.37T+56,9 % YoY
    Operating incomeKRW 561.56B+22,8 % YoY
    Net incomeKRW 514.79B+38,4 % YoY
    Free cash flowKRW 516.49B+33,4 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowKRW 172.50B−67,4 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueKRW 1.37T
    Gross profit
    Operating incomeKRW 561.56B
    Net incomeKRW 514.79B
    Margins
    Gross margin
    Operating margin40.9%
    Net margin37.5%
    FCF margin37.7%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 9.83T
    Total liabilitiesKRW 2.51T
    Total equityKRW 7.32T
    Cash & equivalentsKRW 678.72B
    Long-term debtKRW 578.87B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowKRW 172.50B
    CapEx-KRW 46.83B
    Free cash flowKRW 516.49B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue KRW 1.37TOperating costs KRW 809.85BTax KRW 46.77BNet income KRW 514.79B
    Highlights
    • Revenue KRW 1.37T, +56,9% YoY
    • Operating income +22,8% YoY
    • Net income +38,4% YoY
    • Free cash flow +33,4% YoY
    • Net margin 37.5%

    Valuation TTM

    Market price
    $245 000,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $6.09T
    Net cash
    $515.66B
    Current ratio
    6.5
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    4.8%
    ROE
    5.6%
    Cash conversion
    119.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 49 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    24 244,84
    Predicted surprise
    +0,02
    Beat probability
    49 %
    Analysts
    29
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    revision ratio 0,08 · as of 2026-05-19 · 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 estimate24 244,84
    Revenueno estimateno estimate4,65T KRW
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate1,39T 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 distribution29 analysts
    Strong buy8
    Buy17
    Hold4
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$382 000,00 · Median $390 000,00
    Low $297 000,00High $500 000,00
    Operating income · consensus1,39T KRW
    EPS surprise
    −32,8 %
    reported vs consensus · miss
    Revenue surprise
    −28,5 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$297 000,00
    Mean$382 000,00
    Median$390 000,00
    High$500 000,00
    Spot$245 000,00
    +55.9 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin47,0 %Best in class
    Net Margin48,4 %Best in class
    ROE5,6 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-2,5 %Below median
    D/E0,03Above median
    Cash Conv1,19Above median

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    • 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
    • Krafton Inc Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Krafton Inc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
    • Krafton Inc Market data — ESG · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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

    PredictorBeat prob49 %Surprise+0,02Full forecast →
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-30 03:38 UTCEARNINGSUpcomingForecast: earnings_forecast (90d)
    2026-04-30 11:28 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2026 Revenue KRW 1371.42B · Net KRW 514.79B
    2026-02-09 11:45 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2025 Revenue KRW 919.70B · Net KRW -19.98B
    2026-02-09 11:45 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2026 Revenue KRW 3326.55B · Net KRW 734.77B
    2025-11-04 12:09 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2025 Revenue KRW 870.62B · Net KRW 367.54B
    2025-07-29 12:09 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2025 Revenue KRW 662.05B · Net KRW 15.16B
    2025-04-29 12:14 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q1 2025 Revenue KRW 874.18B · Net KRW 372.05B
    2025-02-11 11:56 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q4 2024 Revenue KRW 617.57B · Net KRW 492.08B
    2025-02-11 11:56 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2025 Revenue KRW 2709.77B · Net KRW 1306.09B
    2024-11-07 14:26 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q3 2024 Revenue KRW 719.27B · Net KRW 122.09B
    2024-08-12 12:17 UTCEARNINGSQuarterly results — Q2 2024 Revenue KRW 707.02B · Net KRW 341.93B
    2024-01-26 12:48 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2024 Revenue KRW 1910.58B · Net KRW 595.36B
    2023-02-07 12:50 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2023 Revenue KRW 1854.02B · Net KRW 500.15B
    2022-02-10 14:09 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2022 Revenue KRW 1885.35B · Net KRW 519.88B
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