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004690.KS KRX Natural Gas Utilities

004690.Ks

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P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
2,03 %
Op margin
3,0 %
ROE
6,6 %
Net margin
2,1 %
Debt / equity
0,58
Beta
52w range
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About

The company operates in the natural gas utilities sector, generating revenue primarily through the distribution and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Business. The company operates in the natural gas utilities sector, generating revenue primarily through the distribution and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

Classification92 %
SectorUtilities
IndustryNatural Gas Utilities
ActivityUtilities
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
BUY1 analysts
1 buy0 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target110 000,00

Analyst recommendations

1 analysts · consensus Buy
Buy1
Hold0
Sell0
12-month price target
110 000,00
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Buy
1 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
6,6 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities · THIS SECTOR−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

    Pre-earnings brief

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    Signals & dispatch

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    Synthesis

    Business

    The company operates in the natural gas utilities sector, generating revenue primarily through the distribution and sale of natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers.

    Classification92 %
    SectorUtilities
    IndustryNatural Gas Utilities
    ActivityUtilities
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58, indicating a relatively conservative capital structure. Its liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.34, suggesting the company has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities, but not in excess. Free cash flow stands at 154,984,882,340 KRW, which supports operational flexibility and potential reinvestment.

    Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 6.63% and a return on assets (ROA) of 2.5%, both of which are below the typical thresholds for high-performing utility firms. These figures suggest the company is generating modest returns relative to its equity and asset base. The operating margin, calculated as operating income divided by revenue, is 3.01%, which is in line with the industry's median for natural gas utilities.

    The company's revenue is primarily concentrated in its domestic market, with no disclosed international operations. This geographic concentration may expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company operates as a single business segment, with no material diversification across product lines or customer bases.

    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 current fiscal year's revenue of 5,275,461,012,670 KRW reflects a steady performance, with no material changes in the operating environment. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 110,000 KRW, with a strong buy recommendation, indicating a positive outlook on the company's valuation.

    The company faces a medium liquidity risk, primarily due to its negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. This could limit its ability to fund operations or respond to unexpected capital needs without external financing. The risk assessment also notes a low dilution risk, with no significant dilution potential from basic shares outstanding or recent equity issuance.

    Recent events include the publication of the latest financial data, which provides a comprehensive view of the company's performance and financial position. No material changes in management, strategy, or regulatory environment have been disclosed in the most recent filings or transcripts.

    Key takeaways
    • The company maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.58.
    • ROE and ROA are below typical thresholds for high-performing utility firms.
    • Revenue is concentrated in the domestic market, with no international operations.
    • Analysts have assigned a strong buy recommendation with a mean price target of 110,000 KRW.
    • The company faces medium liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position after total debt.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $118 800,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $1.68T
    Net cash
    -$700.66B
    Current ratio
    1.3
    Debt / equity
    0.6
    ROA
    2.5%
    ROE
    6.6%
    Cash conversion
    275.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -2.3%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution1 analysts
    Strong buy1
    Buy0
    Hold0
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$110 000,00 · Median $110 000,00
    Low $110 000,00High $110 000,00

    Estimate revisions

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    Sell-side observations

    Low$110 000,00
    Mean$110 000,00
    Median$110 000,00
    High$110 000,00
    Spot$118 800,00
    −7.4 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin3,0 %Below median
    Net Margin2,1 %Below median
    ROE6,6 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-2,3 %Above median
    D/E0,58Above median
    Cash Conv2,75Above P75

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Physical assets

    16 tracked
    AssetTypeCommodityCountryRole
    Ansan Urban Development CHP power stationPowerOil & GasSouth KoreaParent
    Ansan Urban Development CHP power stationPowerPowerSouth KoreaParent
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    Bukpyung power stationPowerPowerSouth KoreaParent
    Bukpyung power stationPowerCoalSouth KoreaParent
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    Bukpyung power stationPowerPowerSouth KoreaParent
    Cirebon power stationPowerCoalIndonesiaParent
    Cirebon power stationPowerPowerIndonesiaParent
    Cirebon power stationPowerPowerIndonesiaParent
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    Cirebon power stationPowerCoalIndonesiaParent
    Cirebon power stationPowerCoalIndonesiaParent
    Pasir Coal MineCoal mineCoalIndonesiaParent
    Utopia Ethane PipelineOil ngl pipelineNglUnited States, CanadaParent
    Tracked physical assets associated with this issuer (operated, managed, or owned).

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    Data sources
    • Market data
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    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • 004690.KS Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
    • Samchully Co Ltd Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-26

    Ownership & reference

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    004690.KSCanonical
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    Intel & risk

    What changed

    4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.

    • Dilution risk— → lowlow
    • Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
    • Activity— → Utilitiesmedium
    • Economic sector— → Utilitiesmedium
    vs prior analysis today
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    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-06-20 12:34 UTCANALYSTAnalyst coverage initiated
    The entity's full life in the product — typed, chronological, joined across Newspaper, Platform and Data. Our memory, made visible.
    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage