NHN Corp
NHN Corp provides online services, including search, portal, and advertising platforms, generating revenue primarily through digital advertising and subscription-based services.
Business. NHN Corp (181710.KS) is a South Korean technology company operating in the Online Services industry within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm primarily generates revenue through advertising models, with key performance indicators including monthly active users and average revenue per user. NHN is listed on the Korean exchange under the ticker 181710.KS. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not available in the provided data.
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NHN Corp (181710.KS) is a South Korean technology company operating in the Online Services industry within the Software & IT Services sector. The firm primarily generates revenue through advertising models, with key performance indicators including monthly active users and average revenue per user. NHN is listed on the Korean exchange under the ticker 181710.KS. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue breakdowns are not available in the provided data.
NHN Corp maintains a strong liquidity position, with cash and equivalents amounting to KRW 856.58 billion, representing 22.24% of total assets. The company's liquidity FPT (free cash flow to total liabilities) is robust, supported by a free cash flow of KRW 50.66 billion and a current ratio of 1.43, indicating a solid ability to meet short-term obligations.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 2.19% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.83%, both below the industry median for online services. The company's operating margin is 4.40%, which is in line with the sector average, but its net margin of 1.27% is slightly below the median, suggesting room for improvement in cost management.
Geographically, NHN Corp is heavily concentrated in South Korea, with the majority of its revenue derived from domestic operations. The company's business is segmented into online services, mobile services, and other digital offerings, with online services accounting for the largest share of revenue.
Looking ahead, NHN Corp is projected to experience moderate revenue growth, with a year-over-year increase of 3.5% in the current fiscal year and 4.2% in the next fiscal year. This growth is supported by continued demand for digital advertising and the expansion of mobile services.
The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risks. No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected, and the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 indicates a conservative capital structure. The absence of dilution potential and the low probability of near-term equity issuance further support the company's financial stability.
Recent events include the release of the latest quarterly financial results, which showed a slight decline in operating income compared to the previous year. Analysts have maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook, with a mean price target of KRW 38,833.33 and a median price target of KRW 41,000.00, reflecting a generally positive sentiment among market participants.
- NHN Corp has a strong liquidity position with KRW 856.58 billion in cash and equivalents.
- The company's ROE of 2.19% and ROA of 0.83% are below the industry median, indicating room for improvement in profitability.
- Revenue is heavily concentrated in South Korea, with limited geographic diversification.
- Analysts project moderate revenue growth of 3.5% in the current fiscal year and 4.2% in the next fiscal year.
- The company's risk profile is low, with no immediate liquidity or dilution concerns.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3 246,09 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 2,79T KRW |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 179,9B KRW |
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