007280.Ks
The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to extract and process raw materials for steel production.
Business. The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to extract and process raw materials for steel production.
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- 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
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to extract and process raw materials for steel production.
The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 1.42 suggests it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.4% and a return on assets (ROA) of 0.54%, both of which are below the industry median for the Iron & Steel sector. This suggests the company is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to see a decline in revenue, as indicated by the negative earnings per share (EPS) of -690.00 KRW in the latest reporting period. The capital expenditure of -7.8 billion KRW suggests ongoing investment in infrastructure, but the free cash flow of 6.85 billion KRW indicates some capacity to fund operations without external financing.
The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its high debt load and negative net cash position. While dilution risk is currently low, the company's reliance on long-term debt (253.8 billion KRW) could increase the likelihood of future equity issuance if debt servicing becomes challenging.
Recent financial filings show a decline in operating income and net income, with the company reporting a net income of 2.99 billion KRW. The operating cash flow of 9.18 billion KRW provides some buffer, but the company's financial health remains vulnerable to commodity price volatility and macroeconomic shifts.
- The company has a moderate debt load and a current ratio of 1.42, indicating manageable short-term liquidity.
- Return on equity and return on assets are below industry medians, suggesting underperformance in capital efficiency.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing exposure to sector-specific risks.
- The company is expected to see a decline in earnings, with a negative EPS reported in the latest period.
- Liquidity risk is moderate, and dilution risk is currently low, but long-term debt exposure could increase future financing needs.
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- 007280.KS Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
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4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.
- Dilution risk— → lowlow
- Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
- Activity— → Miningmedium
- Economic sector— → Basic Materialsmedium