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S Connect Co Ltd

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P/E
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EV / Rev
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Op margin
-2,4 %
ROE
-19,2 %
Net margin
-5,9 %
Debt / equity
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About

S Connect Co Ltd operates in the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry, generating revenue through hardware-related activities within the Information Technology sector.

Business. S Connect Co Ltd (096630.KQ) is a South Korean company listed on the KOSDAQ that operates within the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. The firm generates revenue primarily through the sale of technology hardware products. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic breakdown are not available. The company is headquartered in South Korea.

Classification85 %
SectorInformation Technology
Industry groupTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
consensus pending
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At a glance

Score
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Valuation
0,8x
P/E
Analysts
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Ownership
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Profitability
-19,2 %
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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  • ● MARKETSDeutsche Bank and peers face scrutiny over delayed Epstein transaction reports2026-08-04
  • MARKETSRiyadh Air expands Asian network with new routes to Pakistan and Philippines2026-08-03
  • NEWSChilean burglary ring targeting sports stars uncovered2026-07-31
  • ENERGYCzech high-voltage electricity tariffs set for structural overhaul in 20272026-07-31
  • MARKETSUS sanctions target IRGC entities over Strait of Hormuz extortion2026-07-30
  • MARKETSNigerian healthcare staffing crisis deepens as professionals seek visa-sponsored roles abroad2026-07-28
  • Sector rotation

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

    Developing storylines

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-05 ↑ 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

    Briefing · model-assisted

    S Connect Co Ltd (096630.KQ) has undergone a significant revision in its analytical framework, with the AI-driven narrative, business summary, and conclusion all modified under the ha_light_thesis source. These changes, characterized by low similarity scores to prior versions, indicate a fundamental shift in how the company’s strategic position and operational outlook are being interpreted. Additionally, the key takeaways section saw a reduction of eight items, suggesting a consolidation of focus or the removal of previously cited factors that are no longer deemed relevant. Despite these internal analytical adjustments, the material changes report explicitly states there is "no material change vs prior analysis" when excluding schema-expansion fields. This suggests that while the descriptive language and structural emphasis of the analysis have evolved, the core financial or operational fundamentals of S Connect Co Ltd have remained stable. The revisions appear to be methodological or interpretive rather than driven by new external events or financial data. The company’s profile remains sparse in terms of external validation and market engagement. S Connect Co Ltd currently has zero officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders recorded in the COMPANY_360 data. This lack of institutional presence or analyst coverage limits the ability to cross-reference the internal analytical shifts with broader market sentiment or expert opinion, leaving the revised narrative as the primary source of insight into the company’s current standing. Recent cross-source signals show minimal activity, with dispatch counts ranging from zero to three per day between late June and mid-July 2026. The absence of sentiment data alongside these low-volume dispatches further underscores the quiet nature of the company’s recent market footprint. For investors, the significance of the analytical revisions lies in the need to re-evaluate the company’s strategic narrative, even in the absence of new material financial developments or external market catalysts.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-16

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    S Connect Co Ltd (096630.KQ) is a South Korean company listed on the KOSDAQ that operates within the Technology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals industry. The firm generates revenue primarily through the sale of technology hardware products. Specific details regarding its operating segments and geographic breakdown are not available. The company is headquartered in South Korea.

    Classification85 %
    SectorInformation Technology
    Industry groupTechnology Hardware, Storage & Peripherals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    S Connect Co Ltd maintains a capital structure characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 and a current ratio of 1.17. The balance sheet reflects total assets of 170.6 billion KRW against total liabilities of 82.0 billion KRW, resulting in total equity of 88.7 billion KRW. Long-term debt stands at 38.3 billion KRW, while cash and equivalents amount to 16.5 billion KRW, leading to a negative net cash position. The company generates operating cash flow of 18.5 billion KRW and free cash flow of 25.8 billion KRW, despite capital expenditures of 20.3 billion KRW.

    Profitability metrics present a divergence between operating and net performance. Operating income is 13.3 billion KRW on revenue of 278.7 billion KRW, yielding a gross profit of 34.8 billion KRW. However, net income is significantly higher at 35.8 billion KRW, suggesting non-operating gains or tax benefits. Return on equity is negative at -19.2%, and return on assets is -10.0%, indicating that the net income figure may be distorted by one-time items or accounting adjustments relative to the asset base. The price-to-book ratio is 0.33, and the EV/EBITDA is negative at -7.15, reflecting the negative EBITDA implied by the valuation snapshot.

    S Connect Co Ltd (096630.KQ) has undergone a significant revision in its analytical framework, with the AI-driven narrative, business summary, and conclusion all modified under the ha_light_thesis source. These changes, characterized by low similarity scores to prior versions, indicate a fundamental shift in how the company’s strategic position and operational outlook are being interpreted. Additionally, the key takeaways section saw a reduction of eight items, suggesting a consolidation of focus or the removal of previously cited factors that are no longer deemed relevant. Despite these internal analytical adjustments, the material changes report explicitly states there is "no material change vs prior analysis" when excluding schema-expansion fields. This suggests that while the descriptive language and structural emphasis of the analysis have evolved, the core financial or operational fundamentals of S Connect Co Ltd have remained stable. The revisions appear to be methodological or interpretive rather than driven by new external events or financial data. The company’s profile remains sparse in terms of external validation and market engagement. S Connect Co Ltd currently has zero officers, analysts, index memberships, and top holders recorded in the COMPANY_360 data. This lack of institutional presence or analyst coverage limits the ability to cross-reference the internal analytical shifts with broader market sentiment or expert opinion, leaving the revised narrative as the primary source of insight into the company’s current standing. Recent cross-source signals show minimal activity, with dispatch counts ranging from zero to three per day between late June and mid-July 2026. The absence of sentiment data alongside these low-volume dispatches further underscores the quiet nature of the company’s recent market footprint. For investors, the significance of the analytical revisions lies in the need to re-evaluate the company’s strategic narrative, even in the absence of new material financial developments or external market catalysts.

    Key takeaways
    • Net income of 35.8 billion KRW exceeds operating income of 13.3 billion KRW, suggesting significant non-operating income or tax effects.
    • Negative return on equity (-19.2%) and return on assets (-10.0%) contrast with positive net income, indicating potential accounting anomalies or one-time gains.
    • The company has a negative net cash position, with long-term debt of 38.3 billion KRW exceeding cash and equivalents of 16.5 billion KRW.
    • Low dilution risk is confirmed by identical basic and diluted share counts of 15.7 million shares.
    • Recent news links the company to Apple Inc. in the context of a major chip supply chain deal, though the specific role is not detailed in financial data.
    • Valuation metrics show a low price-to-book ratio of 0.33 and a negative EV/EBITDA of -7.15.

    Bull / Bear case

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    BULL CASE · 5

    Net income surged 497.7% year-over-year to 35.8 billion KRW, demonstrating a dramatic turnaround in profitability.

    Free cash flow improved by 233.7% to 25.8 billion KRW, indicating significantly stronger operational cash generation.

    The debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43 is the best in class compared to the cohort median of 0.81.

    Long-term debt decreased to 38.3 billion KRW, reflecting a deliberate reduction in leverage and financial risk.

    Revenue grew at a 2.5% CAGR over four years, showing modest but consistent top-line expansion.

    BEAR CASE · 1

    The company faces medium liquidity risk, suggesting potential difficulties in meeting short-term financial obligations.

    In focus — financials by report

    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2022-02-24
    FY 2022 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue KRW 181.35B; Operating income -KRW 9.30B.

    RevenueKRW 181.35B
    Operating income-KRW 9.30B
    Net income-KRW 13.84B
    Free cash flow-KRW 7.98B
    EPS
    Operating cash flowKRW 2.36B
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueKRW 181.35B
    Gross profitKRW 10.12B
    Operating income-KRW 9.30B
    Net income-KRW 13.84B
    Margins
    Gross margin5.6%
    Operating margin-5.1%
    Net margin-7.6%
    FCF margin-4.4%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 143.00B
    Total liabilitiesKRW 102.67B
    Total equityKRW 40.32B
    Cash & equivalentsKRW 17.63B
    Long-term debtKRW 65.25B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowKRW 2.36B
    CapEx-KRW 3.73B
    Free cash flow-KRW 7.98B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue KRW 278.69BOperating costs KRW 265.41BNet income KRW 35.79B
    Highlights
    • Revenue KRW 181.35B
    • Operating income -KRW 9.30B
    • Net margin -7.6%

    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $2 265,00
    Market cap
    $28.83B
    Enterprise value
    $50.63B
    P/E
    0.8x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    0.2x
    EV / Op income
    3.8x
    EV / OCF
    21.5x
    P / B
    0.3x
    P / Tangible book
    0.3x
    Tangible book
    $88.66B
    Net cash
    -$21.80B
    Current ratio
    1.2
    Debt / equity
    0.4
    ROA
    -10.0%
    ROE
    -19.2%
    Cash conversion
    -14.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.3%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

    Business relationships1 disclosed relationship · 1 type · extracted from filings & disclosures
    Customers1
    Apple Inc.AAPL.OCustomer95%Source ↗

    Supply chain

    Vendors → 096630 ↔ Partners → Customers · click any node to drill
    VENDORSPARTNERSCUSTOMERS096630096630S Connect Co Ltd1 entityApple Inc.Phones & Handheld DeviceUS
    0 mentions in 10-K1 from corporate websites0 from news dispatches
    Updated 2026-07-18

    Peer comparison

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    ESG

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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 Margin-2,4 %Above median
    Net Margin-5,9 %Above median
    ROE-19,2 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-1,3 %Above median
    D/E0,43Above median
    Cash Conv-0,14Below median

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Price To Tangible Book
      market_price / (tangible_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Enterprise Value
      market_cap - net_cash
    • Ev To Revenue
      enterprise_value / revenue
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    Source documents
    • S Connect Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-07-17
    • relationship_new fired on 096630.KQ · 2026-07-17
    • S Connect Co Ltd HA canonical relationships · 2026-07-17

    Ownership & reference

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    096630.KQCanonical
    KOSDAQ · KRW

    Intel & risk

    What changed

    no material change vs prior analysis (walked 17 fields; 4 schema-expansion field(s) excluded)

    • Narrative— → —medium
    • Business summary— → —medium
    • Conclusion— → —medium
    • Key takeaways— → —medium
    vs prior analysis 51 days ago
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-16
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
    Relationship graph
    096630AAPL.OTechnology Har
    This companySectorCustomers

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2026-08-04 05:42 UTCSAGAIran Hormuz Deal Rejection Iran rejects US claims of imminent agreement to reopen Strait of Hormuz, prolonging shipping risk and energy market uncertainty.
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    2026-07-23 12:26 UTCNEWSNCBA Bank Rwanda Launches ConnectPlus Digital Platform → The lender aims to boost financial inclusion and security with the new service, continuing its push into digital channels in East Africa.
    2026-07-22 13:29 UTCNEWSLiat Air launches twice-weekly Montego Bay-Guadeloupe route → New direct service connects Jamaica with the Caribbean island, expanding regional air links for tourism and trade.
    2026-07-21 10:30 UTCNEWSHouthis threaten to blockade another key strait amid U.S.-Iran war → Escalating Houthi threats to choke additional maritime routes heighten shipping risk premiums and complicate global energy logistics.
    2026-07-21 03:33 UTCNEWSMCH Group launches Basilia jewelry and watch fair with Asian partner → The Swiss trade fair operator bets on Asian demand to revive Basel's exhibition halls, though local watchmaker interest remains uncertain.
    2026-07-19 10:36 UTCNEWSTanzania Mining Commission to host landmark local content forum → The event aims to boost domestic participation in the mineral sector, signaling a push for greater value addition and inclusive growth in the country's mining industry.
    2026-07-19 09:51 UTCNEWSIsrael approves West Bank highway expansion, escalating settlement infrastructure push → Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich greenlights doubling of Highway 465 capacity, deepening regional tensions and complicating diplomatic prospects.
    2026-07-19 06:02 UTCNEWSPeter Obi spotted shopping at H-Medix Supermarket → Former Anambra governor and presidential candidate Peter Obi was photographed at a retail outlet on Saturday, drawing attention from local media.
    2026-07-18 12:40 UTCNEWSSK hynix thesis revised as Samsung emerges as Tesla AI5 chip manufacturer → Handelsavisen Monitor flags a new supply-chain link between SK hynix and Tesla, driven by reports that Samsung is preparing to manufacture the automaker's next-generation AI5 chip.
    2026-07-18 06:12 UTCNEWSUK regulator proposes heating oil price protections for rural households → The Competition and Markets Authority recommends extending grid-style consumer safeguards to off-gas network customers, aiming to curb volatile fuel costs.
    2026-07-17 22:01 UTCNEWSUK courts jail three men for £4m crypto fraud targeting eight victims → Sentencing in the UK highlights the persistent risk of impersonation scams in the digital-asset space, adding to a series of recent international enforcement actions.
    2026-07-16 17:48 UTCNEWSIFC and World Bank pivot to industrial policy and private sector mobilization in Africa → The World Bank Group is refocusing its African agenda on productive transformation and job creation, signaling a shift from pure project bankability to broader economic structuring.
    2026-07-16 17:36 UTCNEWSCemAir reinstates Johannesburg-Richards Bay route to target corporate travel demand → The private carrier's move to restore the link with KwaZulu-Natal's logistics hub signals confidence in the recovery of high-volume business travel corridors in South Africa.
    2026-07-16 15:26 UTCNEWSIsrael approves NIS 1.3m budget for 34 new West Bank settlements → The move brings the total number of settlements established under the current government to 103, intensifying diplomatic friction and raising long-term geopolitical risk for regional investors.
    2026-07-12 03:38 UTCNEWSApple and Broadcom seal $30 billion US chip deal, reshaping supply chain → The multi-year agreement to manufacture over 15 billion chips domestically marks a major shift in Apple's sourcing strategy, aligning with US policy goals while securing critical connectivity components.
    2026-07-11 02:02 UTCNEWSIsrael approves NIS 1 billion budget for West Bank settlement roads → The infrastructure spending underscores the government's commitment to expanding settlement infrastructure, intensifying diplomatic friction with the EU and US.
    2026-07-10 09:48 UTCNEWSTanzania's TPDC to connect 2,600 households to natural gas network this year → State-owned utility accelerates domestic gas distribution, signaling a shift toward cleaner cooking fuels in East Africa's largest economy.
    2026-07-09 18:27 UTCNEWSSivers CEO Vickram Vathulya buys SEK 900,000 in shares → The semiconductor designer's chief executive has disclosed a new stake, following recent insider buying by a board member.
    2026-07-09 03:36 UTCNEWSApple commits $30 billion to Broadcom for US-made chips through 2031 → The multi-year deal for custom silicon and connectivity components underscores Apple's push to localize supply chains, sending Broadcom shares higher.
    2026-07-08 11:17 UTCNEWSApple and Broadcom seal $30 billion US chip manufacturing pact → The multi-year deal to produce over 15 billion connectivity chips in the US reshapes supply chains and boosts domestic semiconductor capacity.
    2026-07-07 14:19 UTCNEWSRSPP chief frames Bering Strait tunnel as symbol of Russia-US rapprochement → Alexander Shokhin argues the infrastructure project could signal a thaw in bilateral ties, though he acknowledges the massive logistical hurdles required to make it viable.
    2026-07-07 12:06 UTCNEWSHesai Technology accused of cyber risk to US firms with Nvidia ties → Fresh allegations that the Chinese lidar maker poses a cybersecurity threat to American companies complicate the supply chain for firms linked to Nvidia, as Washington intensifies scrutiny on hardware dependencies.
    2026-07-03 14:49 UTCNEWSTanzania exports hit $17bn on mineral and agricultural strength → The East African nation's trade figures underscore the growing importance of commodity-driven growth in the region, with minerals and agri-products leading the charge.
    2026-07-02 10:40 UTCNEWSGermany formally accuses Ukraine of ordering Nord Stream sabotage → The indictment marks a sharp escalation in the probe into the 2022 pipeline explosions, raising questions over Kyiv's role in the energy infrastructure attack.
    2026-07-02 01:55 UTCNEWSWorld Bank approves $70m for Pakistan's Connected Punjab digital infrastructure → The financing targets broadband expansion and cashless transaction systems in the province, supporting broader digital public service delivery.
    2026-07-02 00:02 UTCNEWSLiberia flagged as drug transit hub in Senate briefing → Security chiefs warn of trafficking networks exploiting West African ports, raising compliance risks for regional logistics operators.
    2026-07-01 10:44 UTCNEWSWorld Bank approves $70m loan for Pakistan's Connected Punjab digital infrastructure → Financing targets broadband expansion and cashless transaction systems in the province, supporting broader digital service delivery goals.
    2026-07-01 10:44 UTCNEWSWorld Bank approves $70m loan for Pakistan's Connected Punjab digital infrastructure → The financing targets broadband expansion and cashless transaction systems in the province, supporting broader digital service delivery goals.
    2026-06-29 12:36 UTCNEWSPricol to demerge driver information and connected vehicle business → The Coimbatore-based auto-tech firm plans to list the new entity on NSE and BSE, aiming to unlock value in its high-growth digital segments.
    2026-06-29 08:51 UTCNEWSWaypoint Trading Solutions Establishes Connectivity with Texas Stock Exchange → The integration expands the firm's market access capabilities, adding a US-based venue to its trading infrastructure.
    2026-06-27 10:54 UTCNEWSSri Lanka PM reaffirms commitment to expanding equitable healthcare → Dr. Harini Amarasuriya signals continued state focus on public health infrastructure amid broader development goals.
    2026-06-24 23:28 UTCNEWSWorld Bank and AfDB report 50 million new electricity connections in Africa → Mission 300 milestone signals progress in infrastructure financing, though commercial impact on energy equities remains limited.
    2026-06-22 11:33 UTCNEWSGreece blocks extradition of suspect in 1999 Sydney murder case → The ruling ends a long-running legal effort by Australian authorities to secure the return of James Dalamangas for trial.
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