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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
45386056

AS Tech Co Ltd

Commodity ChemicalsVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+21Sentiment+21Risk penalty-3Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion94AI synthesis40Observations3

AS Tech Co Ltd exhibits a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71 and a current ratio of 1.09, indicating moderate leverage and liquidity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow is negative at -26.2 billion KRW, driven by capital expenditures of -30.9 billion KRW. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 3.65% and a return on assets of 1.99%. These figures fall below the typical performance benchmarks for the Commodity Chemicals industry, which prioritizes gross margin expansion and operating leverage as key metrics. The company's operating income is negative at -97.4 million KRW, suggesting operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures. Revenue is concentrated in disclosed segments, with no geographic breakdown provided in the latest financials. The company's exposure to pharmaceutical raw materials and UV filters may be sensitive to regulatory changes and demand fluctuations in the healthcare and cosmetics industries. Growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue for the latest period is 24.6 billion KRW, but the company's free cash flow and operating income suggest near-term headwinds. Outlook data is not provided, but the capital expenditure outlay indicates a strategic investment phase. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for operational losses to persist. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant adjustments applied to valuation metrics. The company's capital structure remains stable, with long-term debt at 41.6 billion KRW and equity at 58.9 billion KRW. Recent filings and transcripts are not provided in the input data, so no specific events can be cited for the current period.

30-day price · 453860-1160.00 (-7.8%)
Low$12620.00High$15900.00Close$13670.00As of12 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyAS Tech Co Ltd
Ticker453860.KQ
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. AS Tech Co Ltd is a Korea-based company engaged in the manufacture and sale of organic UV filters and pharmaceutical raw materials.

Classification. AS Tech Co Ltd is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Commodity Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

AS Tech Co Ltd exhibits a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71 and a current ratio of 1.09, indicating moderate leverage and liquidity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. Free cash flow is negative at -26.2 billion KRW, driven by capital expenditures of -30.9 billion KRW. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 3.65% and a return on assets of 1.99%. These figures fall below the typical performance benchmarks for the Commodity Chemicals industry, which prioritizes gross margin expansion and operating leverage as key metrics. The company's operating income is negative at -97.4 million KRW, suggesting operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures. Revenue is concentrated in disclosed segments, with no geographic breakdown provided in the latest financials. The company's exposure to pharmaceutical raw materials and UV filters may be sensitive to regulatory changes and demand fluctuations in the healthcare and cosmetics industries. Growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue for the latest period is 24.6 billion KRW, but the company's free cash flow and operating income suggest near-term headwinds. Outlook data is not provided, but the capital expenditure outlay indicates a strategic investment phase. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for operational losses to persist. Dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant adjustments applied to valuation metrics. The company's capital structure remains stable, with long-term debt at 41.6 billion KRW and equity at 58.9 billion KRW. Recent filings and transcripts are not provided in the input data, so no specific events can be cited for the current period.
Key takeaways
  • AS Tech Co Ltd has a moderate debt load and liquidity constraints, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.71.
  • The company's profitability is weak, with a negative operating income and low return on equity.
  • Free cash flow is negative, driven by high capital expenditures, indicating a capital-intensive growth strategy.
  • Revenue concentration and segment exposure suggest vulnerability to sector-specific demand shifts.
  • Dilution risk is low, but liquidity risk remains a concern due to negative net cash after debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$24.56B
Gross profit$4.19B
Operating income-$97.4M
Net income$2.15B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$2.89B
CapEx-$30.94B
Free cash flow-$26.21B
Total assets$107.97B
Total liabilities$49.03B
Total equity$58.94B
Cash & equivalents$4.78B
Long-term debt$41.56B
Annual history (last 5)
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PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
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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$58.94B
Net cash-$36.79B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA2.0%
ROE3.6%
Cash conversion1.3%
CapEx/Revenue-1.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Chemicals · cohort 11 companies
Metric453860Activity
Op margin-0.4%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%below median
Net margin8.8%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%above median
Gross margin17.1%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%below median
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-126.0%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity71.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%above median
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