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023440.KQ KOSDAQ Iron & Steel

023440.Kq

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Mcap
46,2B KRW
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
Op margin
-23,9 %
ROE
-58,6 %
Net margin
-78,0 %
Debt / equity
0,72
Beta
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About

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.

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

Score
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Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
-58,6 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    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.

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

    The company's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. Its liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.34, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet short-term obligations. The company's price-to-book ratio is 0.85, which is below 1, indicating that the market values the company at a discount to its book value. The company's free cash flow is negative at -32,088,565,190 KRW, reflecting a significant outflow of cash from operations after capital expenditures.

    Profitability metrics show a challenging financial position. The company reported a net loss of 32,011,147,170 KRW, with a return on equity of -58.63% and a return on assets of -27.58%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The operating income is also negative at -9,827,493,770 KRW, further highlighting the company's operational inefficiencies.

    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 absence of segment-specific data limits the ability to assess the performance of different parts of the business.

    The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a significant decline in revenue and profitability. The outlook for the current fiscal year indicates a continuation of this trend, with no signs of improvement in the near term. The company's capital expenditures are also negative, suggesting a reduction in investment in long-term assets.

    The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity constraints and a high debt burden. The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could lead to financial distress if not addressed. The company has not disclosed any recent dilution events, and the dilution potential is currently low.

    Recent events, including financial filings and transcripts, indicate a challenging operating environment. The company's financial statements show a significant decline in performance, with a net loss and negative cash flows. The company has not disclosed any material events or strategic initiatives that could improve its financial position in the near term.

    Key takeaways
    • The company is operating at a significant loss, with a return on equity of -58.63% and a return on assets of -27.58%.
    • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.34 and a negative free cash flow of -32,088,565,190 KRW.
    • The company's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72.
    • The company's growth trajectory is negative, with no signs of improvement in the near term.
    • The company's risk profile is characterized by medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $521,00
    Market cap
    $46.17B
    Enterprise value
    $84.84B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    0.8x
    P / Tangible book
    0.8x
    Tangible book
    $54.60B
    Net cash
    -$38.67B
    Current ratio
    0.3
    Debt / equity
    0.7
    ROA
    -27.6%
    ROE
    -58.6%
    Cash conversion
    36.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -4.7%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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    Options

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    Estimate revisions

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin-23,9 %Bottom quartile
    Net Margin-78,0 %Bottom quartile
    ROE-58,6 %Bottom quartile
    Capex / Rev-4,7 %Below median
    D/E0,72Below median
    Cash Conv0,36Below median

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    Data sources
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    • Issuer disclosures
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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    • Market Cap
      market_price * shares_outstanding_diluted
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    Source documents
    • 023440.KQ Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    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 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage