Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd

Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd

KKRX:025550
2,225.00
KRW
-20.00
(-0.89%)
7.55EPS
75.33BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd carries a market capitalization of 75.33B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 238.86B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap75.33B
Enterprise Value238.86B

Share Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd has 24.14M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding24.14M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of March 31, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.34, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.56.

PS Ratio0.34
PB Ratio0.56
P/TBV Ratio0.57
P/FCF Ratio-1.47
P/OCF Ratio-43.44

Enterprise Valuation

As of March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 12.10 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.03 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 14.85 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 238.86B versus a market cap of 75.33B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.03
EV / EBITDA12.10
EV / EBIT14.85

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd maintains a current ratio of 1.17, meaning it holds 1.2x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 86.02, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.99 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.17
Quick Ratio0.19
Debt / Equity86.02
Debt / EBITDA7.64
Interest Coverage5.99

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -0.45, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 0.83 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -0.17, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -0.28, pointing to unprofitable operations over the period. The company generates approximately 1.42B in revenue per employee across its workforce of 164.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 2.47 indicates how many times Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)-0.45
Return on Assets (ROA)-0.17
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)0.83
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)-0.28
Revenue Per Employee1.42B
Employee Count164.00
Inventory Turnover2.47

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd recorded 1.07B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 84.90, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 1.26B, leaving -564.04M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax1.07B
Effective Tax Rate84.90

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 23, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd's stock has declined approximately 44.93% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 2,223.90, while the 200-day moving average is 2,874.28.

52-Week Price Change-44.93%
50-Day Moving Average2,223.90
200-Day Moving Average2,874.28

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd generated 232.15B in revenue and converted that into -564.04M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 7.55. EBITDA reached 19.74B, while operating income came in at 16.08B.

Revenue232.15B
Gross Profit35.80B
Operating Income16.08B
Pretax Income1.26B
Net Income-564.04M
EBITDA19.74B
EBIT16.08B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)7.55

Balance Sheet

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As of March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd holds 27.84B in cash and equivalents against 150.79B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 130.01B. Total book value stands at 134.71B, with working capital of 24.39B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents27.84B
Total Debt150.79B
Net Debt130.01B
Equity (Book Value)134.71B
Book Value Per Share5,579.38
Working Capital24.39B

Cash Flow

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Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd produced -1.81B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. After subtracting -51.62B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -53.43B - equivalent to -2,122.49 per share.

Operating Cash Flow-1.81B
Capital Expenditures-51.62B
Free Cash Flow-53.43B
FCF Per Share-2,122.49

Margins

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd posted a gross margin of 15.42, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 6.93 and net profit margin of -0.24 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin15.42
Operating Margin6.93
Pretax Margin0.54
Profit Margin-0.24
EBITDA Margin8.50

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield is negative at -68.03: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield is negative at -55.99, meaning Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Shareholder Yield-55.99
FCF Yield-68.03

Stock Splits

Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd's most recent stock split took place on July 14, 2008 with a 113:132 split ratio.

Last Split Date7/14/2008
Split Ratio113:132

Scores

As of March 31, 2026, Hankuk Steel Wire Co., Ltd has an Altman Z-Score of 1.38, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.38