1. South Korea Stocks

  2. •

    Consumer Cyclical

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    Auto - Dealerships
K Car Co., Ltd.

K Car Co., Ltd.

381970.KS
K Car Co., Ltd.KR flagKorea Exchange
7,920.00
KRW
+50.00
- -
386.66BMarket Cap
K Car Co., Ltd.
381970.KS
(Korea Exchange)

Recent

price

7,920.00

P/E

ratio

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yld

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ROIC.AI

2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
70,561.48
88,794.65
33,009.78
40,833.4
45,246.56
42,588.91
47,742.06
50,323.62
49,561.32
Revenue per Share
255
1,107
602
1,004
631
590
912
1,050
961.42
Basic EPS, GAAP
-1,186.99
140
779.17
149.57
775.78
1,407.54
1,049.86
1,506.74
1,465.93
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
745.08
1,319.08
760.14
1,039.45
1,197
599.37
Dividend per Share
813.72
1,620.25
3,598.27
3,702.66
2,934.21
2,691.13
2,494.51
2,318.09
2,250.54
Book Value per Share
5,467.09
5,314.96
2,327.07
4,267.35
3,501.95
3,283.78
3,079.13
3,042.84
2,964.83
Tangible Book Value per Share
11
13
40
47
48
48
48
48
49
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
742,803
1,185,355
1,323,114
1,902,394
2,177,262
2,047,566
2,301,530
2,438,839
2,406,320
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1.44
2.46
2.85
3.74
2.3
2.88
2.96
3.12
2.86
Operating Margin (%)
7,432
13,537
15,874
43,597
50,610
52,438
50,395
48,812
48,009
Depreciation Expense
2,684
14,778
24,130
46,776
30,364
28,366
43,965
50,886
46,679
Net Income, GAAP
22.98
23.34
22.13
25.2
23.27
32.79
22.96
23.07
20.87
Effective Tax Rate (%)
0.36
1.25
1.82
2.46
1.39
1.39
1.91
2.09
1.94
Profit Margin (%)
112,476
139,935
152,230
88,397
123,478
99,783
-20,872
69,062
79,606
Working Capital
121,803
136,320
124,509
61,732
151,215
146,359
28,779
125,971
136,611
LT Debt
135,304
148,368
170,966
275,472
245,821
234,916
225,788
223,939
220,866
Total Equity
- -
7.96
9.66
13.03
7.75
8.1
10.99
12.6
11.64
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
14.4
13.16
16.17
10.22
9.65
14.79
17.19
15.89
Return on Capital (%)
- -
97.88
29.1
29.54
19.36
20.97
35.22
43.76
41.12
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
97,548
101,994
100,004
LT Borrowings
106,417
105,000
117,500
LT Finance Leases
23,386
20,971
19,111
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
49
49
49
Market Capitalization
754,316
774,612
667,110

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
255,784
234,053
253,916
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
48,583
25,710
43,061
Accounts Receivable, Net
11,337
9,754
10,720
Inventories
190,594
194,735
193,763
Total Current Liabilities
171,766
164,991
174,310
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
97,548
101,994
100,004
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
- -
8.24%
-0.82%
Free Cash Flow
- -
91.68%
44.28%
Net Income, GAAP
- -
24.58%
15.74%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
- -
14.13%
5.97%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
15.77%

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
604,428
589,014
579,697
528,391
2,301,530
2025
604,654
608,869
665,536
559,780
2,438,839
2026
572,135
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
245
245
229
- -
912
2025
300
249.3
352.89
- -
1,050
2026
209.59
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
300.23
- -
1,039.45
2025
- -
- -
297.09
- -
1,197
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Business
K Car Co., Ltd. operates as a leading South Korean automobile distribution company specializing in the wholesale and retail trade of used vehicles. The company principally engages in direct purchase, inspection, and sale of certified pre-owned cars through an omni-channel platform combining online e-commerce and a network of directly managed offline showrooms. Its main product and service offerings include used car sales across various categories such as sedans, commercial vehicles, light trucks, and utility vehicles; car rental services encompassing both short-term and long-term rental of new and used vehicles; and automotive financing solutions tailored to individual customers. K Car also provides integrated post-sale services, including a 3-day money-back guarantee, extended warranties, vehicle market price tracking, vehicle history inquiry, regular inspection notifications, and insurance expiration alerts. The company leverages AI-driven demand forecasting and customized inventory sourcing to optimize operations and enhance customer experience. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, K Car is publicly listed on the Korea Stock Exchange since 2021 under ticker 381970.KS. Recently, K Car has demonstrated significant growth momentum with double-digit increases in sales and operating profits, driven by advanced AI capabilities for market price calculation and demand forecasting. The company has expanded its strategic initiatives by partnering with technology firms to enhance customer insights and focusing on eco-friendly vehicle offerings. It has also increased its auction operations, improved inventory management, and launched new B2B services to diversify revenue streams. Furthermore, K Car raised its quarterly dividend by 58% in 2024, signaling strong financial health and commitment to shareholder returns. Its awards include being ranked first in the used car platform category in Korea and maintaining a six-year streak as the top branded used car distributor in the country. K Car's comprehensive business model spans direct consumer engagement through digital platforms and offline stores, wholesale transactions via auction centers, and integrated ancillary services, positioning it as a dominant player in the Korean used car market with ongoing strategic expansions and operational enhancements supporting sustained growth and market leadership.