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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
02344056

J Steel Company Holdings Inc

Iron & SteelVerified

J Steel Company Holdings Inc exhibits a liquidity risk with a current ratio of 0.34, indicating that the company's current assets are significantly lower than its current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 608,627,520 KRW, which is insufficient to cover its total liabilities of 61,449,376,440 KRW. The negative operating cash flow of -11,464,339,000 KRW and free cash flow of -32,088,565,190 KRW further highlight the company's liquidity challenges. The company's profitability is severely underperforming, with a return on equity of -0.5863 and a return on assets of -0.2758. These metrics indicate that the company is generating losses relative to its equity and asset base. The operating income of -9,827,493,770 KRW and net income of -32,011,147,170 KRW underscore the company's financial distress. J Steel Company Holdings Inc's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment focused on steel products. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within South Korea, with no disclosed international operations. The lack of diversification in both product and geographic markets increases the company's vulnerability to regional economic fluctuations. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net income decline of 32,011,147,170 KRW in the latest reporting period. The capital expenditure of -1,925,291,030 KRW suggests a reduction in investment, which may further hinder future growth. The company's operating income and free cash flow are also in negative territory, indicating a lack of operational momentum. The company faces significant financial risks, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The liquidity risk is compounded by the negative operating and free cash flows. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's financial position may necessitate future equity issuances to address liquidity constraints. Recent financial filings and transcripts indicate that the company is experiencing operational and financial challenges. The negative operating and net income figures suggest that the company is struggling to maintain profitability. The company's financial statements highlight the need for strategic adjustments to improve its financial health.

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Profile
CompanyJ Steel Company Holdings Inc
Ticker023440.KQ
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessMineral Resources
Industry groupMineral Resources
IndustryIron & Steel
AI analysis

Business. J Steel Company Holdings Inc is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of steel products, including mild steel wire rods, coil reinforcing bars, and deformed reinforcing bars.

Classification. J Steel Company Holdings Inc is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Mineral Resources business sector, and Iron & Steel industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

J Steel Company Holdings Inc exhibits a liquidity risk with a current ratio of 0.34, indicating that the company's current assets are significantly lower than its current liabilities. The company's cash and equivalents amount to 608,627,520 KRW, which is insufficient to cover its total liabilities of 61,449,376,440 KRW. The negative operating cash flow of -11,464,339,000 KRW and free cash flow of -32,088,565,190 KRW further highlight the company's liquidity challenges. The company's profitability is severely underperforming, with a return on equity of -0.5863 and a return on assets of -0.2758. These metrics indicate that the company is generating losses relative to its equity and asset base. The operating income of -9,827,493,770 KRW and net income of -32,011,147,170 KRW underscore the company's financial distress. J Steel Company Holdings Inc's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment focused on steel products. The company's geographic exposure is primarily within South Korea, with no disclosed international operations. The lack of diversification in both product and geographic markets increases the company's vulnerability to regional economic fluctuations. The company's growth trajectory is negative, with a net income decline of 32,011,147,170 KRW in the latest reporting period. The capital expenditure of -1,925,291,030 KRW suggests a reduction in investment, which may further hinder future growth. The company's operating income and free cash flow are also in negative territory, indicating a lack of operational momentum. The company faces significant financial risks, including a high debt-to-equity ratio of 0.72 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The liquidity risk is compounded by the negative operating and free cash flows. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's financial position may necessitate future equity issuances to address liquidity constraints. Recent financial filings and transcripts indicate that the company is experiencing operational and financial challenges. The negative operating and net income figures suggest that the company is struggling to maintain profitability. The company's financial statements highlight the need for strategic adjustments to improve its financial health.
Key takeaways
  • J Steel Company Holdings Inc is experiencing significant financial distress, with negative operating and net income.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, as indicated by a current ratio of 0.34 and negative operating and free cash flows.
  • The company's profitability metrics, including return on equity and return on assets, are severely negative.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment and geographic market, increasing its vulnerability to regional economic fluctuations.
  • The company's financial position may necessitate future equity issuances to address liquidity constraints.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$41.06B
Gross profit$238.4M
Operating income-$9.83B
Net income-$32.01B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$11.46B
CapEx-$1.93B
Free cash flow-$32.09B
Total assets$116.05B
Total liabilities$61.45B
Total equity$54.60B
Cash & equivalents$608.6M
Long-term debt$39.28B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$54.60B
Net cash-$38.67B
Current ratio0.3
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA-27.6%
ROE-58.6%
Cash conversion36.0%
CapEx/Revenue-4.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Mining · cohort 2 companies
Metric023440Activity
Op margin-23.9%-2.9% medp25 -34.7% · p75 15.6%below median
Net margin-78.0%1.2% medp25 -11.7% · p75 11.1%bottom quartile
Gross margin0.6%1.9% medp25 1.9% · p75 1.9%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.5% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.5%
CapEx / revenue-4.7%43.7% medp25 27.1% · p75 60.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity72.0%33.0% medp25 16.8% · p75 40.0%top quartile
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose KRW 521.00 · shares 0.09B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-03 14:49 UTCJob: 53d676cd