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000970.KS KRX Iron & Steel

000970.Ks

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
5,44 %
Op margin
3,3 %
ROE
4,7 %
Net margin
4,2 %
Debt / equity
0,01
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52w range
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About

The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities, and generates revenue through the production and sale of steel products.

Business. The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities, and generates revenue through the production and sale of steel products.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
ActivityMining
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
62
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
4,7 %
return on equity
Quality
55
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

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    Information Technology+0,2 %+8,1 %−0,6 %
    Financials−0,5 %−3,0 %−1,2 %
    Consumer Staples−0,6 %+3,3 %−1,4 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,4 %
    Industrials−1,1 %−0,3 %−1,8 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,6 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionFederal Reserve rate decision (press conf.)2026-07-29 · US
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • 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 0,55
    Data quality0,55 / 1.00

    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities, and generates revenue through the production and sale of steel products.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorMineral Resources
    IndustryIron & Steel
    ActivityMining
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 4.53, indicating a robust ability to meet short-term obligations. The liquidity_fpt metric further supports this, showing a high level of cash and equivalents at 47,459,433,350 KRW, which is a significant portion of its total assets. The company's capital structure is characterized by a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01, suggesting a conservative approach to financing and a strong equity base.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 4.69%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 3.89%. These figures are in line with the industry's preferred metrics, indicating that the company is generating returns that are consistent with its peers. The operating income of 13,295,560,080 KRW and net income of 16,965,249,240 KRW further support the company's profitability.

    The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core mining and steel production activities, with no significant diversification into other segments. The geographic exposure is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the company's operations are likely centered in its primary market. The company's growth trajectory is supported by a positive operating cash flow of 27,329,183,230 KRW and a free cash flow of 11,246,986,820 KRW, indicating that it has the financial flexibility to reinvest in its operations or return value to shareholders.

    The risk assessment indicates that the company has a low liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags detected. The dilution_potential_basic is also low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue additional shares in the near term, which could dilute existing shareholders' equity. The company's recent financial performance and capital structure suggest that it is in a stable position, with no significant risks identified in the current period.

    Recent events, as reflected in the financial data, show a consistent performance with no major disruptions. The company's capital expenditure of -4,383,082,880 KRW indicates that it is not currently investing heavily in new projects, which may be a strategic decision to maintain liquidity. The company's financial health is further supported by its strong equity base and low debt levels, which provide a buffer against potential economic downturns.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong liquidity position, as evidenced by a current ratio of 4.53 and a high level of cash and equivalents.
    • The company's profitability is in line with industry standards, with a return on equity of 4.69% and a return on assets of 3.89%.
    • The company's capital structure is conservative, with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01.
    • The company has a low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected.
    • The company's recent financial performance indicates a stable and consistent operation, with no significant disruptions.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's margin outlook is stable, driven by consistent operating income and net income figures.
    • **rd_outlook_rationale**: The company's R&D outlook is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the lack of significant capital expenditure suggests a focus on maintaining current operations.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $6 560,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $361.79B
    Net cash
    $44.21B
    Current ratio
    4.5
    Debt / equity
    0.0
    ROA
    3.9%
    ROE
    4.7%
    Cash conversion
    161.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.1%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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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 Margin3,3 %Above median
    Net Margin4,2 %Above median
    ROE4,7 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-1,1 %Above P75
    D/E0,01Above P75
    Cash Conv1,61Above median

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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
    • 000970.KS Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

    What changed

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

    • Dilution risk— → lowlow
    • Liquidity risk— → lowlow
    • Activity— → Miningmedium
    • Economic sector— → Basic Materialsmedium
    vs prior analysis today
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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
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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage