Korea Ratings Corporation

Korea Ratings Corporation

KKRX:034950
101,000.00
KRW
-700.00
(-0.69%)
6,676.08EPS
17.35P/E
443.86BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation carries a market capitalization of 443.86B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 342.25B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap443.86B
Enterprise Value342.25B

Share Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation has 4.46M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding4.46M

Valuation Ratios

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.35. The price-to-sales ratio is 4.02, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 4.40.

PE Ratio17.35
PS Ratio4.02
PB Ratio4.40
P/TBV Ratio4.65
P/FCF Ratio16.78
P/OCF Ratio14.51

Enterprise Valuation

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 9.31 - 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 3.10 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 9.99 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Korea Ratings Corporation trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 12.94, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 342.25B versus a market cap of 443.86B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales3.10
EV / EBITDA9.31
EV / EBIT9.99
EV / FCF12.94

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation maintains a current ratio of 1.96, meaning it holds 2.0x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.96
Quick Ratio1.74
Debt / Equity1.04
Debt / EBITDA0.03

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation posted a return on equity (ROE) of 24.78, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 22.50 - 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) stands at 14.04, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 18.61, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 636.36M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 173.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)24.78
Return on Assets (ROA)14.04
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)22.50
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)18.61
Revenue Per Employee636.36M
Employee Count173.50

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation recorded 7.99B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 21.15, 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 37.77B, leaving 25.58B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax7.99B
Effective Tax Rate21.15

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 23, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation's stock has gained approximately 3.17% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 103,054.00, while the 200-day moving average is 101,942.50.

52-Week Price Change3.17%
50-Day Moving Average103,054.00
200-Day Moving Average101,942.50

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation generated 110.41B in revenue and converted that into 25.58B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6,676.08. EBITDA reached 36.77B, while operating income came in at 34.28B.

Revenue110.41B
Gross Profit110.41B
Operating Income34.28B
Pretax Income37.77B
Net Income25.58B
EBITDA36.77B
EBIT34.27B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)6,676.08

Balance Sheet

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As of March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation holds 113.46B in cash and equivalents against 1.16B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -113.46B. Total book value stands at 100.99B, with working capital of 62.35B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents113.46B
Total Debt1.16B
Net Debt-113.46B
Equity (Book Value)100.99B
Book Value Per Share22,638.94
Working Capital62.35B

Cash Flow

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Korea Ratings Corporation produced 30.58B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. After subtracting -4.13B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 26.45B - equivalent to 5,929.22 per share.

Operating Cash Flow30.58B
Capital Expenditures-4.13B
Free Cash Flow26.45B
FCF Per Share5,929.22

Margins

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. The operating margin of 31.05 and net profit margin of 23.17 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Operating Margin31.05
Pretax Margin34.21
Profit Margin23.17
EBITDA Margin33.30

Dividends & Yields

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation paid dividends of - - per share. The dividend payout ratio of - - indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.96, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 5.52, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Korea Ratings Corporation shareholders.

Shareholder Yield5.52
FCF Yield5.96

Scores

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Ratings Corporation has an Altman Z-Score of 5.45, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score5.45