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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
00097056

Korea Castiron Pipe Ind Co Ltd

Iron & SteelVerified

Korea Castiron Pipe Ind Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.53 and cash and equivalents of KRW 47,459,433,350, indicating robust short-term financial flexibility. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01, reflecting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 4.69% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.89%, which are below the industry median for capital-intensive manufacturing firms. The operating margin of 3.27% (calculated from operating income of KRW 13,295,560,080 and revenue of KRW 406,620,008,500) suggests moderate efficiency in converting revenue to profit. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core manufacturing segments, with a disclosed subsidiary in cosmetics and raw materials contributing a smaller portion. Geographic exposure is primarily domestic, with no material international revenue disclosed in the latest financials. Growth trajectory appears stable, with revenue of KRW 406,620,008,500 in the latest period. While no forward-looking guidance is provided, the company's free cash flow of KRW 11,246,986,820 and capital expenditure of KRW -4,383,082,880 suggest a focus on maintaining operational capacity rather than aggressive expansion. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's low debt load and strong cash position reduce financial distress risk. However, the absence of disclosed dilution sources does not preclude future capital-raising activities, particularly if expansion or R&D initiatives are pursued. Recent events include the latest financial filing, which provides a snapshot of the company's liquidity and profitability. No material events or earnings call transcripts were disclosed in the input data.

30-day price · 000970+240.00 (+3.6%)
Low$6690.00High$7880.00Close$7000.00As of15 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyKorea Castiron Pipe Ind Co Ltd
Ticker000970.KS
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
AI analysis

Business. Korea Castiron Pipe Ind Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacturing and sales of cast iron pipes, covered steel pipes, leak recovery coupling, and polyethylene sleeves, with a subsidiary involved in cosmetics and raw materials.

Classification. The company is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Mineral Resources business sector, and Iron & Steel industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Korea Castiron Pipe Ind Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.53 and cash and equivalents of KRW 47,459,433,350, indicating robust short-term financial flexibility. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.01, reflecting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 4.69% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.89%, which are below the industry median for capital-intensive manufacturing firms. The operating margin of 3.27% (calculated from operating income of KRW 13,295,560,080 and revenue of KRW 406,620,008,500) suggests moderate efficiency in converting revenue to profit. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core manufacturing segments, with a disclosed subsidiary in cosmetics and raw materials contributing a smaller portion. Geographic exposure is primarily domestic, with no material international revenue disclosed in the latest financials. Growth trajectory appears stable, with revenue of KRW 406,620,008,500 in the latest period. While no forward-looking guidance is provided, the company's free cash flow of KRW 11,246,986,820 and capital expenditure of KRW -4,383,082,880 suggest a focus on maintaining operational capacity rather than aggressive expansion. Risk assessment indicates low liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's low debt load and strong cash position reduce financial distress risk. However, the absence of disclosed dilution sources does not preclude future capital-raising activities, particularly if expansion or R&D initiatives are pursued. Recent events include the latest financial filing, which provides a snapshot of the company's liquidity and profitability. No material events or earnings call transcripts were disclosed in the input data.
Key takeaways
  • Korea Castiron Pipe Ind Co Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.01 and strong liquidity.
  • The company's ROE of 4.69% and ROA of 3.89% indicate moderate profitability relative to industry peers.
  • Revenue is concentrated in domestic manufacturing, with limited geographic diversification.
  • Free cash flow of KRW 11,246,986,820 supports operational flexibility but does not suggest aggressive growth plans.
  • Low liquidity and dilution risk are currently reported, though future capital needs could change this profile.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$406.62B
Gross profit$73.12B
Operating income$13.30B
Net income$16.97B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$27.33B
CapEx-$4.38B
Free cash flow$11.25B
Total assets$435.62B
Total liabilities$73.83B
Total equity$361.79B
Cash & equivalents$47.46B
Long-term debt$3.25B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported 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 ratio4.5
Debt/Equity0.0
ROA3.9%
ROE4.7%
Cash conversion1.6%
CapEx/Revenue-1.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskLow
  • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Mining · cohort 2 companies
Metric000970Activity
Op margin3.3%-2.9% medp25 -34.7% · p75 15.6%above median
Net margin4.2%1.2% medp25 -11.7% · p75 11.1%above median
Gross margin18.0%1.9% medp25 1.9% · p75 1.9%top quartile
R&D / revenue0.5% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.5%
CapEx / revenue-1.1%43.7% medp25 27.1% · p75 60.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity1.0%33.0% medp25 16.8% · p75 40.0%bottom quartile
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