Kakao Corp.
Korea ExchangeTotal Valuation
Kakao Corp. carries a market capitalization of 15.69T, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 17.15T, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.
| Market Cap | 15.69T |
| Enterprise Value | 17.15T |
Share Statistics
Kakao Corp. currently has 440.68M shares outstanding.
| Shares Outstanding | 440.68M |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | N/A |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | N/A |
Valuation Ratios
Kakao Corp. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 40.99. The price-to-sales ratio is 2.46, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 6.79.
| PE Ratio | 40.99 |
| PS Ratio | 2.46 |
| PB Ratio | 6.79 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 1.74 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 9.67 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 13.43 |
Enterprise Valuation
On an enterprise value basis, Kakao Corp. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 20.42 and an EV/FCF ratio of 8.20. The EV/Sales ratio of 2.10 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 20.42 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.
| EV / Sales | 2.10 |
| EV / EBITDA | 20.42 |
| EV / EBIT | 20.42 |
| EV / FCF | 8.20 |
Financial Position
Kakao Corp. maintains a current ratio of 1.42, meaning it holds 1.4x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.
| Current Ratio | 1.42 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.95 |
| Debt / Equity | 19.89 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 3.65 |
| Interest Coverage | N/A |
Financial Efficiency
Kakao Corp. posts a return on equity of 19.28 and a return on invested capital of 3.63.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.28 |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 1.80 |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 3.63 |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 4.35 |
| Revenue Per Employee | N/A |
| Employee Count | N/A |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.76 |
Taxes
Over the trailing twelve months, Kakao Corp. has paid 148.16B in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 19.46.
| Income Tax | 148.16B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 19.46 |
Stock Price Statistics
Kakao Corp.'s stock has declined approximately -40.76539% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 41,383.00, while the 200-day moving average is 53,402.00.
| Beta (5Y) | N/A |
| 52-Week Price Change | -40.76539% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 41,383.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 53,402.00 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | N/A |
Income Statement
Over the trailing twelve months, Kakao Corp. generated 8.18T in revenue and converted that into 491.34B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1,387.14. EBITDA reached 839.63B, while operating income came in at 839.63B.
| Revenue | 8.18T |
| Gross Profit | 7.80T |
| Operating Income | 839.63B |
| Pretax Income | 761.21B |
| Net Income | 491.34B |
| EBITDA | 839.63B |
| EBIT | 839.63B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 1,387.14 |
Balance Sheet
Kakao Corp. holds 9.99T in cash and equivalents against 3.07T in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -4.95T. Total book value stands at 2.97T, with working capital of 4.44T providing operational flexibility.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 9.99T |
| Total Debt | 3.07T |
| Net Debt | -4.95T |
| Equity (Book Value) | 2.97T |
| Book Value Per Share | 6,748.13 |
| Working Capital | 4.44T |
Cash Flow
Kakao Corp. produced 1.50T in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -593.31B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 905.93B - equivalent to 2,060.07 per share.
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.50T |
| Capital Expenditures | -593.31B |
| Free Cash Flow | 905.93B |
| FCF Per Share | 2,060.07 |
Margins
Kakao Corp. operates with a gross margin of 93.94, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 10.27 and net profit margin of 6.01 provide insight into operational efficiency.
| Gross Margin | 93.94 |
| Operating Margin | 10.27 |
| Pretax Margin | 9.31 |
| Profit Margin | 6.01 |
| EBITDA Margin | 10.27 |
Dividends & Yields
The company's payout ratio of 12.65 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.
| Dividend Per Share | 191.65 |
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
| Payout Ratio | 12.65 |
| Shareholder Yield | 1.91 |
| FCF Yield | 10.34 |
Stock Splits
Kakao Corp.'s most recent stock split took place on April 15, 2021 with a 1:5 split ratio.
| Last Split Date | 4/15/2021 |
| Split Ratio | 1:5 |
Scores
Kakao Corp. posts an Altman Z-Score of 1.72, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.
| Altman Z-Score | 1.72 |