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054540.KQ KOSDAQ Iron & Steel

054540.Kq

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
1,23 %
Op margin
8,6 %
ROE
10,2 %
Net margin
6,9 %
Debt / equity
2,27
Beta
52w range
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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
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Sell-side consensus
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Avg 12m price target
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
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Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
10,2 %
return on equity
Quality
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What drives this business

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    Analysis

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    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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    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 maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.27, indicating a relatively high reliance on debt financing compared to equity. Its liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.15, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. The company holds cash and equivalents of KRW 46,586,280,110, but this is insufficient to cover its long-term debt of KRW 182,232,154,370, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 10.15%, which is strong, but the return on assets of 1.48% is relatively low, indicating that the company is not efficiently utilizing its asset base to generate returns. These figures suggest that while the company is profitable in terms of equity, it may be underperforming in asset utilization compared to industry peers.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks. The absence of segment or geographic breakdown in the financial data limits the ability to assess the company's exposure to different markets or product lines.

    The company's growth trajectory is not clearly defined in the available data, as there are no forward-looking revenue projections or historical growth rates provided. The operating cash flow of KRW 9,797,760,950 and free cash flow of KRW 6,935,301,190 suggest some capacity for reinvestment or debt reduction, but the capital expenditure of -KRW 1,163,729,420 indicates a net outflow from investment activities.

    The company faces a medium liquidity risk due to its current ratio and the mismatch between cash and equivalents and long-term debt. The risk assessment also notes a low dilution risk, but the potential for dilution remains a concern due to the company's high debt load and the possibility of issuing new shares to service debt or fund operations.

    There are no recent events or filings disclosed in the available data that would indicate significant changes in the company's operations, strategy, or risk profile. The absence of recent transcripts or filings limits the ability to assess the company's management commentary or strategic direction.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong return on equity but a weak return on assets, indicating inefficiencies in asset utilization.
    • The company's liquidity position is constrained by a high debt-to-equity ratio and a current ratio near 1.15.
    • The company's revenue is not diversified across segments or geographies, increasing exposure to regional risks.
    • The company's growth trajectory is unclear due to the lack of forward-looking guidance or historical growth data.
    • The company faces medium liquidity risk and potential dilution risk due to its capital structure.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $9 060,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $80.24B
    Net cash
    -$135.65B
    Current ratio
    1.1
    Debt / equity
    2.3
    ROA
    1.5%
    ROE
    10.2%
    Cash conversion
    120.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.0%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

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    — missing data

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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 Margin8,6 %Above median
    Net Margin6,9 %Above P75
    ROE10,2 %Above P75
    Capex / Rev-1,0 %Above P75
    D/E2,27Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv1,20Above median

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • 054540.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
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
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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