008260.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 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
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- 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 capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.55, suggesting potential short-term liquidity constraints. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.35, significantly below the industry median, indicating that the market values the company's equity at a discount relative to its book value.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 7.02% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.68%, both of which are below the industry median for the Iron & Steel sector. The company's operating margin is 12.12%, and its net profit margin is 7.65%, which are also below the industry median, indicating that the company is underperforming in terms of profitability relative to its peers.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the sale of iron and steel products, with no significant diversification into other materials or services.
The company's growth trajectory is expected to remain stable, with a projected revenue increase of 2.5% in the current fiscal year and a 1.8% increase in the following fiscal year. This growth is driven by increased demand for steel in the construction and automotive sectors. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -6.43 billion KRW, which may limit its ability to reinvest in growth opportunities without external financing.
The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its current ratio of 0.55 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The risk assessment indicates a low potential for dilution, with no significant dilution events expected in the near term. The company has not made any recent equity issuances or announced plans for additional share offerings.
Recent events include the company's 2023 annual report, which disclosed a strategic focus on expanding its production capacity and improving operational efficiency. The company also announced plans to invest in new technologies to reduce emissions and improve sustainability. These initiatives are expected to enhance the company's long-term competitiveness and align with global environmental standards.
- The company's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72.
- The company's profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are below the industry median.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to regional and sector-specific risks.
- The company's growth is expected to remain stable, with a projected revenue increase of 2.5% in the current fiscal year.
- The company faces moderate liquidity risk and has a low potential for dilution in the near term.
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- 008260.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