Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD.

Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD.

KKRX:039340
4,940.00
KRW
+50.00
(+1.02%)
243.41EPS
20.34P/E
81.19BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. carries a market capitalization of 81.19B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 64.67B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap81.19B
Enterprise Value64.67B

Share Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. has 16.40M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding16.40M

Valuation Ratios

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 20.34. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.97, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.56.

PE Ratio20.34
PS Ratio0.97
PB Ratio0.56
P/TBV Ratio0.56
P/FCF Ratio9.44
P/OCF Ratio9.28

Enterprise Valuation

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 18.89 - 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 0.77 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 7.50, 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 64.67B versus a market cap of 81.19B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.77
EV / EBITDA18.89
EV / FCF7.50

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. maintains a current ratio of 2.26, meaning it holds 2.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio2.26
Quick Ratio1.58
Debt / Equity6.29
Debt / EBITDA2.68

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 2.75, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) is negative at -0.57, so the business is destroying capital rather than earning a return above its cost of capital. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 2.36, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 2.56, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 363.17M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 232.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers.

Return on Equity (ROE)2.75
Return on Assets (ROA)2.36
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)-0.57
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)2.56
Revenue Per Employee363.17M
Employee Count232.00

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. recorded 206.51M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 4.91, 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 4.21B, leaving 4.00B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax206.51M
Effective Tax Rate4.91

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 23, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD.'s stock has declined approximately 4.26% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 4,892.50, while the 200-day moving average is 4,997.93.

52-Week Price Change-4.26%
50-Day Moving Average4,892.50
200-Day Moving Average4,997.93

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. generated 84.26B in revenue and converted that into 4.00B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 243.41. EBITDA reached 3.42B, while operating income came in at -939.56M.

Revenue84.26B
Gross Profit84.26B
Operating Income-939.56M
Pretax Income4.21B
Net Income4.00B
EBITDA3.42B
EBIT-939.56M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)243.41

Balance Sheet

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As of March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. holds 25.70B in cash and equivalents against 9.18B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -13.69B. Total book value stands at 145.79B, with working capital of 20.47B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents25.70B
Total Debt9.18B
Net Debt-13.69B
Equity (Book Value)145.79B
Book Value Per Share8,887.80
Working Capital20.47B

Cash Flow

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Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. produced 8.77B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. After subtracting -151.69M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 8.62B - equivalent to 524.29 per share.

Operating Cash Flow8.77B
Capital Expenditures-151.69M
Free Cash Flow8.62B
FCF Per Share524.29

Margins

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. The operating margin of -1.12 and net profit margin of 4.75 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Operating Margin-1.12
Pretax Margin4.99
Profit Margin4.75
EBITDA Margin4.06

Dividends & Yields

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. 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 10.59, 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 9.30, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield9.30
FCF Yield10.59

Stock Splits

Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD.'s most recent stock split took place on May 3, 2005 with a 1:10 split ratio.

Last Split Date5/3/2005
Split Ratio1:10

Scores

As of March 31, 2026, Korea Economic Broadcasting CO.,LTD. has an Altman Z-Score of 3.95, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score3.95