Kakao Corp.

As of June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. carries a market capitalization of 15.23T, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 7.41T, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Kakao Corp.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

As of June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. has 440.68M shares outstanding.

As of June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 43.92. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.84, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.29.

As of June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 4.26 - 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 0.90 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 7.97 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. Kakao Corp. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 16.01, 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 7.41T versus a market cap of 15.23T, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

As of June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. maintains a current ratio of 1.53, meaning it holds 1.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 3.10, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 3.39 - 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 1.28, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 1.64, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 2.09B in revenue per employee across its workforce of 3,948.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 7.14 indicates how many times Kakao Corp. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. recorded 292.90B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 31.49, 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 930.05B, leaving 346.42B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

As of the close on October 23, 2026, Kakao Corp.'s stock has declined approximately 67.76% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 34,754.00, while the 200-day moving average is 47,555.69.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. generated 8.25T in revenue and converted that into 346.42B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 1,441.21. EBITDA reached 1.74T, while operating income came in at 930.72B.

As of June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. holds 14.23T in cash and equivalents against 3.12T in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -6.87T. Total book value stands at 11.78T, with working capital of 5.36T providing operational flexibility.

Kakao Corp. produced 1.14T in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -678.18B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 462.77B - equivalent to 1,050.84 per share.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. posted a gross margin of 93.39, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 11.28 and net profit margin of 4.20 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. paid dividends of 237.23 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 15.33 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 3.03, 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 2.37, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Kakao Corp. shareholders.

Kakao Corp.'s most recent stock split took place on January 27, 2026 with a 74:47 split ratio.

As of June 30, 2026, Kakao Corp. has an Altman Z-Score of 1.69, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.