Samhwa Crown & Closure Co Ltd
Samhwa Crown & Closure Co Ltd maintains a liquidity position with a current ratio of 1.53, indicating moderate short-term liquidity coverage. The company's price-to-book ratio of 0.45 suggests that the market values the company at a discount to its book value, while the price-to-tangible-book ratio is also 0.45, indicating a similar valuation relative to tangible assets. The company's market price of 28,000 KRW and a market cap of 53,650,324,000 KRW reflect a relatively small capitalization compared to industry peers. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) of 3.62% and return on assets (ROA) of 2% are below the industry median for non-paper containers and packaging, which typically sees ROE and ROA in the 5-7% and 3-5% ranges, respectively. The company's operating margin, calculated as operating income of 6,756,629,230 KRW on revenue of 162,897,513,860 KRW, is 4.15%, which is also below the industry median of 5.5%. The company's revenue is distributed across three segments: Cap, Plastic Container, and Other. The Cap segment is the primary revenue driver, with the Plastic Container segment contributing to the cosmetics container market. The Other segment, which includes real estate leasing, is a minor contributor to overall revenue. The geographic exposure is primarily concentrated in South Korea, with no significant international operations disclosed in the financial data. The company's growth trajectory is modest, with a revenue outlook for the current fiscal year (FY) showing a projected increase of 2.3% and a 3.1% increase for the next FY. The company's capital expenditure of -4,821,411,860 KRW indicates a reduction in capital spending, which may reflect a strategic shift or a focus on cost optimization. The company's free cash flow of 6,890,386,370 KRW provides some flexibility for reinvestment or shareholder returns. The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt highlights a potential liquidity constraint. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61 is relatively low, suggesting a conservative capital structure. However, the long-term debt of 72,405,920,640 KRW represents a significant portion of the company's liabilities and could pose a refinancing risk if interest rates rise. Recent events include the company's financial performance as disclosed in the latest financial snapshot, which shows a net income of 4,288,538,620 KRW and an operating cash flow of 13,416,136,250 KRW. There are no recent filings or transcripts indicating significant operational or strategic changes.
Business. Samhwa Crown & Closure Co Ltd is a Korea-based company primarily engaged in the manufacturing of bottle caps, operating through three segments: Cap, Plastic Container, and Other.
Classification. The company 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.
- The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.53 and a price-to-book ratio of 0.45.
- Profitability metrics such as ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating room for improvement in operational efficiency.
- Revenue is concentrated in the Cap segment, with limited geographic diversification.
- Growth projections are modest, with a 2.3% increase expected for the current FY and 3.1% for the next FY.
- The company's capital structure is conservative, with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.61.
- The risk profile is characterized by medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk.
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- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.