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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
00102057

PaperCorea Inc

Paper ProductsVerified

PaperCorea Inc's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.6, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -16,565,898,340 KRW, which may indicate challenges in generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its capital expenditures and other obligations. In terms of profitability, PaperCorea Inc reported a net loss of 19,328,238,040 KRW and an operating loss of 10,369,497,380 KRW. The return on equity (ROE) is -7.33%, and the return on assets (ROA) is -4.12%, both of which are negative and suggest poor performance relative to its equity and asset base. These figures are below the industry median for profitability metrics, indicating that the company is underperforming compared to its peers. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its paper division, which includes the manufacture of printing papers and industrial papers. Geographically, the company's exposure is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the nature of its operations suggests a focus on domestic markets. The lack of detailed geographic breakdown limits the understanding of potential regional risks or opportunities. The growth trajectory of PaperCorea Inc appears to be constrained, as the company is currently reporting a net loss and negative operating income. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant improvement in revenue or profitability. The capital expenditure of -10,789,031,100 KRW suggests that the company is investing in its operations, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these investments are not yet generating positive returns. The risk assessment for PaperCorea Inc highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a challenge in maintaining liquidity. However, the dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue additional shares in the near term. The adjustments applied to the valuation metrics indicate that the company's financial position is being closely monitored for potential changes. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The transcripts and filings suggest that the company is focused on managing its liquidity and addressing its operational losses. The lack of detailed information on recent events limits the ability to assess the company's response to market conditions and its long-term strategy.

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Profile
CompanyPaperCorea Inc
Ticker001020.KS
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessApplied Resources
Industry groupApplied Resources
IndustryPaper Products
AI analysis

Business. PaperCorea Inc is engaged in the manufacture and sale of newsprint papers, with operations in five divisions including paper, structural steel, printing material, electricity, and education.

Classification. PaperCorea Inc is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Applied Resources business sector, and Paper Products industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

PaperCorea Inc's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61, indicating a moderate level of leverage. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.6, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at -16,565,898,340 KRW, which may indicate challenges in generating sufficient cash from operations to fund its capital expenditures and other obligations. In terms of profitability, PaperCorea Inc reported a net loss of 19,328,238,040 KRW and an operating loss of 10,369,497,380 KRW. The return on equity (ROE) is -7.33%, and the return on assets (ROA) is -4.12%, both of which are negative and suggest poor performance relative to its equity and asset base. These figures are below the industry median for profitability metrics, indicating that the company is underperforming compared to its peers. The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its paper division, which includes the manufacture of printing papers and industrial papers. Geographically, the company's exposure is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the nature of its operations suggests a focus on domestic markets. The lack of detailed geographic breakdown limits the understanding of potential regional risks or opportunities. The growth trajectory of PaperCorea Inc appears to be constrained, as the company is currently reporting a net loss and negative operating income. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a significant improvement in revenue or profitability. The capital expenditure of -10,789,031,100 KRW suggests that the company is investing in its operations, but the negative free cash flow indicates that these investments are not yet generating positive returns. The risk assessment for PaperCorea Inc highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a challenge in maintaining liquidity. However, the dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue additional shares in the near term. The adjustments applied to the valuation metrics indicate that the company's financial position is being closely monitored for potential changes. Recent events and filings do not provide specific details on the company's strategic initiatives or operational changes. The transcripts and filings suggest that the company is focused on managing its liquidity and addressing its operational losses. The lack of detailed information on recent events limits the ability to assess the company's response to market conditions and its long-term strategy.
Key takeaways
  • PaperCorea Inc is experiencing a net loss and negative operating income, indicating poor financial performance.
  • The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.61, suggesting a moderate level of leverage.
  • The return on equity and return on assets are both negative, indicating underperformance relative to its equity and asset base.
  • The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.6, but its free cash flow is negative.
  • The company's growth trajectory is constrained, with no significant improvement in revenue or profitability expected in the current fiscal year.
  • The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$266.67B
Gross profit$25.81B
Operating income-$10.37B
Net income-$19.33B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$20.31B
CapEx-$10.79B
Free cash flow-$16.57B
Total assets$469.19B
Total liabilities$205.47B
Total equity$263.73B
Cash & equivalents$67.13B
Long-term debt$160.40B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$266.67B-$10.37B-$19.33B-$16.57B
FY-1$290.18B$2.04B-$9.68B-$11.00B
FY-2$362.07B$30.70B$15.23B$19.03B
FY-3$409.96B$26.03B-$1.83B$504.1M
FY-4$435.28B$31.12B$9.24B$10.90B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$469.19B$263.73B$67.13B
FY-1$490.05B$283.76B$17.13B
FY-2$491.67B$295.15B-$220.00
FY-3$501.83B$61.61B$300.00
FY-4$497.17B$45.38B-$310.00
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$20.31B-$10.79B-$16.57B
FY-1$6.53B-$14.37B-$11.00B
FY-2$56.39B-$8.98B$19.03B
FY-3$13.43B-$10.13B$504.1M
FY-4$36.70B-$10.30B$10.90B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$68.83B-$5.28B-$7.08B-$6.27B
FQ-1$65.11B-$3.17B-$6.57B-$5.48B
FQ-2$66.43B-$2.37B-$3.80B-$3.18B
FQ-3$66.30B$450.6M-$1.88B-$1.63B
FQ-4$71.71B$271.4M-$10.13B-$9.18B
FQ-5$66.85B-$2.12B-$3.31B-$7.29B
FQ-6$82.36B$1.90B$4.18B$5.49B
FQ-7$69.26B$1.99B-$422.0M-$16.1M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$469.19B$263.73B$67.13B
FQ-1$485.02B$271.59B$23.40B
FQ-2$469.37B$278.11B$24.85B
FQ-3$478.59B$281.89B$25.53B
FQ-4$490.05B$283.76B$17.13B
FQ-5$494.04B$295.42B$34.92B
FQ-6$509.00B$298.79B$36.68B
FQ-7$493.51B$294.68B$560.00
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$20.31B-$10.79B-$6.27B
FQ-1-$6.34B-$8.21B-$5.48B
FQ-2$8.33B-$5.89B-$3.18B
FQ-3-$10.00B-$3.22B-$1.63B
FQ-4$6.53B-$14.37B-$9.18B
FQ-5$1.49B-$12.01B-$7.29B
FQ-6$787.7M-$4.76B$5.49B
FQ-7-$5.04B-$2.80B-$16.1M
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$263.73B
Net cash-$93.27B
Current ratio1.6
Debt/Equity0.6
ROA-4.1%
ROE-7.3%
Cash conversion-1.1%
CapEx/Revenue-4.0%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Paper Products · cohort 128 companies
Metric001020Activity
Op margin-3.9%3.2% medp25 -3.0% · p75 6.6%bottom quartile
Net margin-7.2%1.6% medp25 -3.7% · p75 5.0%bottom quartile
Gross margin9.7%16.0% medp25 10.4% · p75 25.9%bottom quartile
CapEx / revenue-4.0%-5.6% medp25 -10.5% · p75 -1.7%above median
Debt / equity61.0%56.5% medp25 23.2% · p75 97.4%above median
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