Hi Steel Co Ltd

Hi Steel Co Ltd operates with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51 and a current ratio of 1.01, indicating moderate leverage and liquidity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium risk, with negative net cash after subtracting total debt. The price-to-book ratio of 0.62 suggests the market values the company below its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio is identical, indicating no intangible asset premium. The company reported a net loss of 4.58 billion KRW and an operating loss of 3.32 billion KRW, with a return on equity of -3.18% and return on assets of -1.75%. These metrics fall below the industry median for profitability and returns, reflecting underperformance relative to peers in the Iron & Steel sector. Hi Steel Co Ltd's revenue is concentrated in the manufacture and sale of steel pipes, with no disclosed geographic diversification. The company's exposure to the Korean market and the steel pipe industry makes it sensitive to regional demand and commodity price fluctuations. The company's revenue outlook for the current fiscal year is negative, with no disclosed growth trajectory. The operating cash flow is negative at -3.21 billion KRW, and free cash flow is limited to 166.34 million KRW, indicating constrained financial flexibility. The risk assessment highlights liquidity concerns, with a medium risk rating. The company's capital structure includes 73.5 billion KRW in long-term debt, and the risk of dilution is assessed as low. No recent events or filings have been disclosed that would significantly alter the company's risk profile. The company's recent financial performance includes a capital expenditure of -1.06 billion KRW and a free cash flow of 166.34 million KRW, indicating limited reinvestment capacity. The analyst estimate for EPS is 1.60 KRW, but the company's net loss suggests a divergence between market expectations and actual performance.