032560.Ks
The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to produce and sell steel products, generating revenue through the sale of these materials to industrial and construction sectors.
Business. The company operates in the iron and steel industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to produce and sell steel products, generating revenue through the sale of these materials to industrial and construction sectors.
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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 industry, primarily engaged in mining activities to produce and sell steel products, generating revenue through the sale of these materials to industrial and construction sectors.
The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.99, indicating that it has nearly three times more current assets than current liabilities, which supports its ability to meet short-term obligations. The liquidity_fpt metric further confirms this, showing a healthy cash and equivalents balance of 38,090,000,000 KRW, which is a significant portion of its total assets.
In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 4.67%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 3.27%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, suggesting that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, is 5.68%, which is also below the industry median, indicating that the company's cost structure may be less efficient compared to its competitors.
The company's revenue is primarily 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 market-specific risks. The absence of detailed segment reporting limits the ability to assess the performance of different parts of the business.
Looking at the growth trajectory, the company's revenue for the latest period was 316,529,005,030 KRW, which is higher than the analyst estimate of 244,974,310,000 KRW. This suggests that the company is outperforming expectations, potentially driven by increased demand for steel products in the construction and industrial sectors. The outlook for the next fiscal year indicates a positive direction, with expected revenue growth and improved profitability.
The risk assessment indicates a low level of liquidity and dilution risk, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.1, which is significantly lower than the industry median, suggesting a conservative capital structure with minimal leverage. The absence of dilution risk is further supported by the fact that the number of shares outstanding has not changed between basic and diluted shares, indicating no imminent threat of share dilution.
Recent events, including the latest financial filing, show that the company has maintained a stable financial position. The operating cash flow of 24,082,514,750 KRW and free cash flow of 10,776,381,410 KRW indicate that the company is generating sufficient cash to fund its operations and invest in capital expenditures. The capital expenditure of -16,941,612,080 KRW suggests that the company is investing in its infrastructure and production capabilities, which could support future growth.
- The company has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 2.99 and a healthy cash and equivalents balance.
- The company's profitability metrics, including ROE and ROA, are below the industry median, indicating potential inefficiencies in its operations.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to regional and market-specific risks.
- The company is outperforming analyst revenue estimates, suggesting strong demand for its products.
- The company has a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio and no immediate dilution risk.
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- No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.
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- 032560.KS Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
- Hwang Kum Steel & Technology Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26
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Leadership
- Jong Hyeon KimChairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer