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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
07860058

Daejoo Electronic Materials Co Ltd

Specialty ChemicalsVerified

Daejoo Electronic Materials has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32, indicating a capital structure that is moderately leveraged. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.64, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations without relying on long-term financing. Free cash flow for the period was 12,050,928,790 KRW, which is positive but modest relative to its operating cash flow of 11,738,056,770 KRW. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 8.14% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.13%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing specialty chemical firms, indicating that the company is generating returns, but not at a level that would be considered exceptional within its industry. 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 fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. The absence of segmental or geographic breakdown in the financial data suggests that the company's operations are not yet mature enough to warrant detailed disclosure. Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction projected in the next fiscal year. The capital expenditure of -23,785,457,590 KRW indicates that the company is not investing heavily in new projects or infrastructure, which may limit its long-term growth potential. The risk assessment highlights a key flag: the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. This suggests that the company is operating with a net debt position, which could increase its financial risk in the event of a downturn. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no immediate pressure from share issuance or other dilutive events. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial data, which provides a snapshot of the company's performance. There are no recent filings or transcripts that indicate significant changes in the company's strategic direction or operational performance.

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Profile
CompanyDaejoo Electronic Materials Co Ltd
Ticker078600.KQ
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. Daejoo Electronic Materials Co Ltd is a South Korean specialty chemicals company that produces and sells electronic materials, primarily used in semiconductor and display manufacturing.

Classification. The company is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Specialty Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Daejoo Electronic Materials has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.32, indicating a capital structure that is moderately leveraged. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 0.64, suggesting that it may face challenges in meeting short-term obligations without relying on long-term financing. Free cash flow for the period was 12,050,928,790 KRW, which is positive but modest relative to its operating cash flow of 11,738,056,770 KRW. Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 8.14% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.13%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing specialty chemical firms, indicating that the company is generating returns, but not at a level that would be considered exceptional within its industry. 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 fluctuations and supply chain disruptions. The absence of segmental or geographic breakdown in the financial data suggests that the company's operations are not yet mature enough to warrant detailed disclosure. Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction projected in the next fiscal year. The capital expenditure of -23,785,457,590 KRW indicates that the company is not investing heavily in new projects or infrastructure, which may limit its long-term growth potential. The risk assessment highlights a key flag: the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt. This suggests that the company is operating with a net debt position, which could increase its financial risk in the event of a downturn. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no immediate pressure from share issuance or other dilutive events. Recent events include the publication of the latest financial data, which provides a snapshot of the company's performance. There are no recent filings or transcripts that indicate significant changes in the company's strategic direction or operational performance.
Key takeaways
  • Daejoo Electronic Materials has a moderate debt load and a current ratio below 1, indicating potential liquidity constraints.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry benchmarks, suggesting room for improvement in profitability.
  • The company operates in a single business segment with no geographic diversification, increasing its exposure to regional risks.
  • Capital expenditure is negative, indicating a lack of investment in growth initiatives.
  • Analysts have a cautiously optimistic outlook, with a mean price target of 136,000 KRW and a mean recommendation of 1.40 (leaning toward buy).
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$254.61B
Gross profit$55.26B
Operating income$19.82B
Net income$20.66B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$11.74B
CapEx-$23.79B
Free cash flow$12.05B
Total assets$660.40B
Total liabilities$406.69B
Total equity$253.70B
Cash & equivalents$87.08B
Long-term debt$334.84B
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$253.70B
Net cash-$247.76B
Current ratio0.6
Debt/Equity1.3
ROA3.1%
ROE8.1%
Cash conversion57.0%
CapEx/Revenue-9.3%
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
Metric078600Activity
Op margin7.8%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%above median
Net margin8.1%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%above median
Gross margin21.7%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%above median
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-9.3%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity132.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target136,000.00 KRW
Median price target150,000.00 KRW
High price target160,000.00 KRW
Low price target100,000.00 KRW
Mean recommendation1.40 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count2.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1,852.85 KRW
Last actual EPS824.00 KRW
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-20 10:04 UTCJob: ab258687