YoungWire Co Ltd

YoungWire's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.01, indicating a balanced but leveraged position relative to its equity base. The company holds cash and equivalents of KRW 10,981,296,200, but its free cash flow is negative at KRW -48,097,242,440, suggesting operational cash generation is insufficient to cover capital expenditures. The liquidity risk is rated as medium, with net cash negative after subtracting total debt. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of -0.3854 and a return on assets of -0.1309, both significantly below the industry median for Iron & Steel firms, indicating underperformance in asset utilization and shareholder returns. Gross profit of KRW 25,428,981,010 is modest relative to revenue of KRW 433,484,558,560, with operating income negative at KRW -49,813,572,990, reflecting cost pressures or pricing challenges. The company's revenue is concentrated in domestic and international markets, with disclosed segments including steel products, automobile parts, and logistics. No specific geographic revenue breakdown is provided, but the logistics segment suggests exposure to domestic freight and transportation. The eco-friendly packaging materials business may offer diversification but is not quantified in the financial snapshot. Growth trajectory is mixed. Revenue in the latest period is KRW 433,484,558,560, but operating income and net income are negative, indicating a contraction in profitability. The outlook for the current fiscal year is uncertain, with no specific numeric deltas provided for revenue or earnings. Capital expenditures of KRW -7,302,790,800 suggest ongoing investment, but the negative free cash flow implies reinvestment is not yet generating positive returns. Risk factors include liquidity constraints and the potential for dilution, though the latter is currently rated as low. The company's debt load, particularly long-term debt of KRW 137,787,736,360, poses a credit risk if cash flow does not improve. No dilution sources are explicitly cited in the input data, and the dilution potential is described as low. Recent events include the company's rebranding from Young Heung Iron & Steel Co Ltd, reflecting a strategic shift toward diversified manufacturing. No recent filings or transcripts are provided in the input data to detail operational changes or management commentary.