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140520.KQ KOSDAQ Iron & Steel

140520.Kq

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
6,41 %
Op margin
0,8 %
ROE
1,9 %
Net margin
0,7 %
Debt / equity
0,39
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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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At a glance

Score
59
composite score
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
not yet wired
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
1,9 %
return on equity
Quality
57
quality score (0-100)

What drives this business

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Composite-score breakdown

    Composite score59 / 100
    Composite score 0-100 · Data quality 0,57
    Data quality0,57 / 1.00

    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 relatively strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 1.72, indicating that it has sufficient current assets to cover its current liabilities. However, its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which suggests potential liquidity constraints in the near term. The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39 indicates a moderate level of leverage, with equity significantly outweighing debt in the capital structure.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 1.91%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 1.13%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, suggesting that the company is underperforming its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, is 0.84%, which is also below the industry median, indicating that the company is generating less profit per unit of revenue compared to its competitors.

    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 and regulatory risks. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the sale of iron ore and related minerals, with no significant diversification into other product lines or markets.

    The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth in the current fiscal year. The company's operating cash flow of 18.8 billion KRW and free cash flow of 1.19 billion KRW indicate that it is generating positive cash flow from operations, but the free cash flow is relatively low compared to the operating cash flow. The company's capital expenditure of -1.09 billion KRW suggests that it is not investing heavily in new projects or expansion, which could limit its growth potential in the future.

    The company faces several risk factors, including liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution. The risk assessment indicates a medium level of liquidity risk, with the company's net cash position being negative after subtracting total debt. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential in the near term. The company's capital structure is relatively stable, with a moderate level of leverage and a strong equity position.

    Recent events, including the company's last actual EPS of -35.00 KRW, indicate that the company is currently experiencing financial difficulties. The company's financial performance has been negatively impacted by a combination of factors, including declining iron ore prices and increased production costs. The company has not disclosed any significant new projects or initiatives that could improve its financial performance in the near term.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a moderate level of leverage, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.39.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below the industry median, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency and asset utilization.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to regional economic and regulatory risks.
    • The company's liquidity position is medium, with a current ratio of 1.72, but its net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt.
    • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, with no disclosed revenue growth in the current fiscal year.
    • The company faces financial difficulties, as indicated by its last actual EPS of -35.00 KRW.
    • **margin_outlook_rationale**: The company's operating margin is below the industry median, indicating that it is generating less profit per unit of revenue compared to its competitors.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $1 997,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $149.29B
    Net cash
    -$46.98B
    Current ratio
    1.7
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    1.1%
    ROE
    1.9%
    Cash conversion
    658.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -0.3%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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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 Margin0,8 %Below median
    Net Margin0,7 %Below median
    ROE1,9 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-0,3 %Above P75
    D/E0,39Below median
    Cash Conv6,58Best in class

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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
    • 140520.KQ Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Daechang Steel Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Intel & risk

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

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-07-24 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage