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CJ CGV Co., Ltd.

CJ CGV Co., Ltd.

079160.KS
CJ CGV Co., Ltd.KR flagKorea Exchange
4,500.00
KRW
-80.00
- -
745.12BMarket Cap
CJ CGV Co., Ltd.
079160.KS
(Korea Exchange)

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4,500.00

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2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
16,601.82
18,983.38
23,534.04
27,569.48
30,578.1
35,127.27
42,143.99
50,238.64
52,070.45
54,476.43
14,552.29
15,219.36
22,854.91
26,167.1
13,301.84
15,254.09
15,524.42
Revenue per Share
1,006.95
558.08
1,635.29
381.73
490.09
1,528.8
363.05
-41.1
-4,139.28
-4,281.26
-15,848.57
-5,791.77
-2,982.67
-1,628
-1,162.01
-964
-980.86
Basic EPS, GAAP
325.5
-655.13
971.06
-3,345.26
-590.6
-1,593.46
-644.33
-2,816.63
-4,413.34
1,654.76
-9,344.6
-4,535.29
682.57
1,342.65
813.13
747.06
612.44
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
155.64
155.68
186.78
217.2
217.91
217.99
232.06
358.89
357.51
338.58
432.3
370.26
393.6
684.41
130.1
- -
214.5
Dividend per Share
5,319.79
7,203.11
8,577.1
8,697.36
8,685.72
9,960.58
10,017.53
9,685.75
5,294.26
379.15
-15,214.69
-18,767.97
-19,841.64
-20,004.95
-9,074.07
-10,035
-10,328.08
Book Value per Share
6,799.25
6,321.4
7,456.06
8,171.58
8,546.25
9,730.82
817.35
1,463.05
1,471.73
7,427.84
1,168.12
2,542.26
4,045.46
978.69
4.38
773.95
-544.2
Tangible Book Value per Share
33
33
33
33
34
34
34
34
34
36
40
48
56
59
147
149
149
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
549,806
628,506
779,333
915,930
1,039,296
1,193,516
1,432,245
1,714,387
1,769,356
1,942,279
583,444
736,315
1,273,192
1,545,839
1,957,884
2,275,369
2,315,156
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
11.49
7.72
7.08
5.62
5.01
5.61
4.91
5.03
4.39
6.28
-66.61
-32.79
-5.52
3.17
3.88
4.27
4.44
Operating Margin (%)
41,700
49,704
56,165
67,112
82,475
108,880
132,711
169,394
159,384
367,815
362,687
318,519
322,972
298,621
279,097
284,726
291,240
Depreciation Expense
33,347
18,477
54,153
12,682
16,657
51,944
12,338
-1,403
-140,653
-152,642
-635,415
-280,207
-166,157
-96,175
-171,035
-143,795
-146,276
Net Income, GAAP
29.46
54.6
29.8
19.58
53.66
28.28
68.71
13.07
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- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
6.07
2.94
6.95
1.38
1.6
4.35
0.86
-0.08
-7.95
-7.86
-108.91
-38.06
-13.05
-6.22
-8.74
-6.32
-6.32
Profit Margin (%)
-115,224
-84,349
-26,606
-215,623
-168,495
-91,382
-301,202
-410,743
-364,387
-443,200
-361,840
-354,778
-555,956
-557,894
-924,308
-595,400
-843,893
Working Capital
200,612
297,153
258,368
177,808
312,849
453,167
703,768
671,294
491,486
2,393,215
2,560,802
2,360,313
1,864,756
1,741,195
1,569,603
1,572,668
1,535,156
LT Debt
264,365
307,781
347,997
378,632
391,179
445,170
920,481
777,663
550,281
601,110
287,885
301,285
393,089
261,241
576,745
650,340
455,694
Total Equity
9.08
3.58
5.48
5.6
2.92
5.01
1.44
3.89
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
10.51
5.47
10.97
4.69
3.65
7.61
2.08
1.08
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
20.57
8.91
20.73
4.43
5.7
16.4
3.63
-0.42
-55.11
-157.84
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
1,171,887
986,331
1,359,296
LT Borrowings
246,191
300,377
250,648
LT Finance Leases
1,278,427
1,272,291
1,284,508
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
166
166
166
Market Capitalization
727,501
883,394
716,570

Working Capital

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
1,017,593
1,162,481
1,270,315
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
639,032
652,487
859,918
Accounts Receivable, Net
251,479
270,900
280,793
Inventories
23,593
21,378
21,343
Total Current Liabilities
1,953,740
1,757,881
2,114,207
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
1,171,887
986,331
1,359,296
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
15.43%
27.02%
12.76%
Free Cash Flow
-54.51%
-1.23%
-6.89%
Net Income, GAAP
998.88%
-15.36%
-15.93%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
14.61%
32.68%
16.22%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
392,946
429,940
547,001
587,998
1,957,884
2025
533,591
491,617
583,079
667,083
2,275,369
2026
573,378
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
-49
3
- -
-1,162.01
2025
-251
-240
-206
- -
-964
2026
-264
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
26.24
1.33
- -
130.1
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
209.6
- -
- -
- -
- -
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CJ CGV Co., Ltd. is a prominent player in the global entertainment sector, primarily operating multiplex cinema chains. As the largest cinema operator in South Korea and among the top five worldwide, the company is recognized for its innovative approach to the movie-going experience, aiming to create "Cultureplex" venues that integrate diverse entertainment beyond just film screenings. The company distinguishes itself through a variety of unique, immersive cinematic technologies. These include 4DX, developed by its subsidiary CJ 4DPLEX, which enhances films with environmental effects like motion seats, wind, fog, and scents. ScreenX offers a 270-degree panoramic viewing experience by extending the film onto side walls, while ULTRA 4DX combines both 4DX and ScreenX for an even more encompassing experience. CJ CGV also provides premium offerings such as Cine de Chef, which blends cinema with gourmet dining, and The Private Cinema for exclusive screenings. Founded in December 1996 and opening its first multiplex in 1998, CJ CGV has expanded its presence across various countries including China, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Turkey. However, it has recently shifted its international strategy, notably exiting direct theater operations in the U.S. to focus on licensing its specialized theater technologies globally through CJ 4DPLEX. The company is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. In a move towards future innovation, CJ CGV recently partnered with Samsung Electronics and Harman to develop AI-powered cinemas featuring advanced LED screens, customized audio solutions, and smart environmental controls. Facing challenges from declining ticket sales and the rise of streaming, CJ CGV has undertaken restructuring efforts, including closing underperforming theaters and exploring new revenue streams such as transforming cinema spaces into lifestyle venues for events like live concerts and sports broadcasts.