009730.Kq
The company operates in the iron and steel mining industry, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of iron ore and related minerals.
Business. The company operates in the iron and steel mining industry, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of iron ore and related minerals.
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- 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
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The company operates in the iron and steel mining industry, generating revenue primarily through the extraction and sale of iron ore and related minerals.
The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.37, suggesting the company can cover its short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.41, which is significantly below 1, indicating that the market values the company's equity at a discount to its book value. This may reflect concerns about the company's profitability or asset quality.
Profitability metrics show the company is currently unprofitable, with a return on equity of -0.4225 and a return on assets of -0.1679. These negative returns indicate that the company is not generating sufficient returns to cover its cost of capital. The operating income is negative at -11,179,476,820 KRW, and the net income is also negative at -16,831,644,130 KRW. These figures are well below the industry median for profitability metrics, suggesting the company is underperforming relative to its peers.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks. The absence of detailed segment or geographic breakdowns in the available data limits the ability to assess the company's exposure to different markets.
The company's growth trajectory is currently negative, with a free cash flow of -14,007,945,240 KRW and a capital expenditure of -951,989,110 KRW. These figures indicate that the company is not generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and is likely relying on external financing or asset sales to sustain its activities. The outlook for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year is not explicitly provided, but the negative financial performance suggests a challenging growth environment.
The company faces several risk factors, including a high debt-to-equity ratio and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. These factors increase the company's financial risk and may limit its ability to invest in growth opportunities or withstand economic downturns. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, suggesting that while the company may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations, it is not currently at high risk of equity dilution.
Recent events, as disclosed in the company's financial filings, include a significant decline in gross profit and operating income, which has led to a negative net income. The company's operating cash flow is positive at 409,168,770 KRW, but this is insufficient to offset the negative free cash flow. The company's financial performance has been impacted by a combination of declining revenue and rising costs, which are likely to continue to affect its profitability in the near term.
- The company is currently unprofitable, with a negative return on equity and return on assets.
- The company's capital structure is heavily leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.13.
- The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.37.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to regional risks.
- The company's free cash flow is negative, indicating a lack of internal cash generation to fund operations.
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- 009730.KQ 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