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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
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K Laser Technology Inc

Non-Paper Containers & PackagingVerified

K Laser Technology Inc reports a liquidity ratio of 1.34, indicating a moderate ability to meet short-term obligations, though its operating cash flow of -TWD 81.58 million and free cash flow of -TWD 604.46 million suggest ongoing cash generation challenges. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91 reflects a relatively balanced capital structure, but its negative net income of -TWD 103.38 million and operating loss of -TWD 64.74 million highlight profitability concerns. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -3.44% and return on assets of -1.29%, both significantly below the industry median for the Non-Paper Containers & Packaging sector, which typically reports positive ROE and ROA figures. This underperformance suggests operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures in the company’s core markets. The company’s revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with disclosed distribution in Mainland China, Hong Kong, America, Japan, and Korea. While this geographic spread offers some diversification, the lack of segment-specific revenue data limits visibility into regional performance or exposure to localized risks. Growth trajectory appears muted, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or forward-looking guidance. The company’s capital expenditure of -TWD 590.78 million indicates ongoing investment in operations, but without clear revenue growth or margin improvement, the return on these investments remains uncertain. Risk factors include liquidity constraints, as operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative, and the company’s net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is currently low, with no near-term share issuance plans disclosed, but the company’s negative earnings and cash flow could pressure future capital structure decisions. Recent events include no disclosed filings or transcripts in the latest data, but the company’s financial performance suggests potential operational or market challenges. Investors should monitor quarterly reports for updates on cost management, product innovation, and regional demand shifts.

30-day price · 2461-1.25 (-7.1%)
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Profile
CompanyK Laser Technology Inc
Ticker2461.TW
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessApplied Resources
Industry groupApplied Resources
IndustryNon-Paper Containers & Packaging
AI analysis

Business. K Laser Technology Inc develops and distributes holographic packaging materials, including laser paper, hot and cold stamping foils, and anti-counterfeit trademarks, primarily serving markets in Mainland China, Hong Kong, America, Japan, and Korea.

Classification. K Laser Technology Inc is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Applied Resources business sector, and Non-Paper Containers & Packaging industry, with a confidence level of 0.92.

K Laser Technology Inc reports a liquidity ratio of 1.34, indicating a moderate ability to meet short-term obligations, though its operating cash flow of -TWD 81.58 million and free cash flow of -TWD 604.46 million suggest ongoing cash generation challenges. The company’s debt-to-equity ratio of 0.91 reflects a relatively balanced capital structure, but its negative net income of -TWD 103.38 million and operating loss of -TWD 64.74 million highlight profitability concerns. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -3.44% and return on assets of -1.29%, both significantly below the industry median for the Non-Paper Containers & Packaging sector, which typically reports positive ROE and ROA figures. This underperformance suggests operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures in the company’s core markets. The company’s revenue is concentrated in a few key markets, with disclosed distribution in Mainland China, Hong Kong, America, Japan, and Korea. While this geographic spread offers some diversification, the lack of segment-specific revenue data limits visibility into regional performance or exposure to localized risks. Growth trajectory appears muted, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or forward-looking guidance. The company’s capital expenditure of -TWD 590.78 million indicates ongoing investment in operations, but without clear revenue growth or margin improvement, the return on these investments remains uncertain. Risk factors include liquidity constraints, as operating cash flow and free cash flow are negative, and the company’s net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. Dilution risk is currently low, with no near-term share issuance plans disclosed, but the company’s negative earnings and cash flow could pressure future capital structure decisions. Recent events include no disclosed filings or transcripts in the latest data, but the company’s financial performance suggests potential operational or market challenges. Investors should monitor quarterly reports for updates on cost management, product innovation, and regional demand shifts.
Key takeaways
  • K Laser Technology Inc operates in a competitive packaging materials sector with weak profitability metrics.
  • The company’s liquidity position is moderate, but negative cash flows and operating losses raise concerns.
  • Geographic revenue concentration and lack of segment data limit visibility into regional performance.
  • Capital expenditures are ongoing, but without clear revenue growth, returns on investment remain uncertain.
  • Dilution risk is currently low, but financial underperformance could pressure future capital structure decisions.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyTWD
Revenue$5.26B
Gross profit$1.09B
Operating income-$64.7M
Net income-$103.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$81.6M
CapEx-$590.8M
Free cash flow-$604.5M
Total assets$8.01B
Total liabilities$5.00B
Total equity$3.00B
Cash & equivalents$64.2M
Long-term debt$2.75B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$5.26B-$64.7M-$103.4M-$604.5M
FY-1$5.50B-$8.6M$266.6M-$866.6M
FY-2$5.68B-$42.6M$104.1M-$434.5M
FY-3$6.42B-$109.7M$277.3M-$500.3M
FY-4$6.15B$173.4M$363.7M-$9.2M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$8.01B$3.00B$64.2M
FY-1$7.70B$3.26B$85.8M
FY-2$7.99B$2.93B$272.2M
FY-3$8.14B$2.90B$328.2M
FY-4$8.22B$2.68B$724.2M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0-$81.6M-$590.8M-$604.5M
FY-1$240.1M-$1.14B-$866.6M
FY-2$189.5M-$381.4M-$434.5M
FY-3$468.6M-$647.5M-$500.3M
FY-4$285.0M-$355.8M-$9.2M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$1.34B-$72.4M-$49.4M-$41.1M
FQ-1$1.34B$9.7M$17.2M-$59.8M
FQ-2$1.24B-$40.1M-$93.8M-$151.3M
FQ-3$1.34B$38.0M$22.6M-$215.9M
FQ-4$1.35B-$47.9M-$32.2M-$349.5M
FQ-5$1.37B$41.4M$37.0M-$298.9M
FQ-6$1.36B$38.5M$245.8M$35.1M
FQ-7$1.43B-$40.6M$16.1M-$143.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$8.01B$3.00B$64.2M
FQ-1$7.76B$2.88B$35.1M
FQ-2$7.31B$2.69B$35.8M
FQ-3$8.22B$3.25B$97.8M
FQ-4$7.70B$3.26B$85.8M
FQ-5$7.33B$3.30B$82.4M
FQ-6$7.17B$3.23B$205.0M
FQ-7$8.08B$2.94B$166.1M
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0-$81.6M-$590.8M-$41.1M
FQ-1-$26.0M-$542.6M-$59.8M
FQ-2-$688.0k-$399.9M-$151.3M
FQ-3-$42.6M-$293.8M-$215.9M
FQ-4$240.1M-$1.14B-$349.5M
FQ-5$105.4M-$818.2M-$298.9M
FQ-6-$151.6M-$431.7M$35.1M
FQ-7-$151.7M-$167.8M-$143.1M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$3.00B
Net cash-$2.68B
Current ratio1.3
Debt/Equity0.9
ROA-1.3%
ROE-3.4%
Cash conversion79.0%
CapEx/Revenue-11.2%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Non-Paper Containers & Packaging · cohort 3 companies
Metric2461Activity
Op margin-1.2%12.9% medp25 12.7% · p75 13.1%bottom quartile
Net margin-2.0%3.6% medp25 0.2% · p75 6.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin20.7%20.0% medp25 14.1% · p75 29.1%above median
R&D / revenue1.5% medp25 0.9% · p75 2.2%
CapEx / revenue-11.2%3.3% medp25 2.6% · p75 5.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity91.0%143.2% medp25 92.9% · p75 161.6%bottom quartile
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