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SM ENTERTAINMENT CO. Ltd.

SM ENTERTAINMENT CO. Ltd.

KKRX:041510
82,900.00
KRW
-2,200.00
(-2.59%)
6,261.30EPS
15.46P/E
2.03TMarket Cap
Nov 04Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
13,097.19
13,972.08
15,592.91
16,205.89
16,884.18
27,273.98
28,260.4
24,813.07
30,208.19
36,056.12
40,943.16
42,972.43
51,320.29
53,401.42
Basic EPS, GAAP
916
292
1,050
169
200
1,363
-391
-3,002
5,750
3,390
3,719
795
15,166
5,742.61
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
335.22
-2,117.47
508.12
83.86
1,924.16
3,714.58
2,076.51
176.2
3,396.75
2,699.3
2,538.27
3,674.54
6,711.36
6,150.07
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
198.35
1,208.74
1,221.21
563.04
575.45
Book Value per Share
11,187.85
11,724.42
13,668.66
15,144.26
15,965.61
18,450.29
18,970.33
18,686.29
26,333.36
29,466.74
30,825.42
29,037.2
43,792.85
43,699.88
Tangible Book Value per Share
8,777.1
9,240.9
11,215.55
13,441.19
10,702.11
10,361.13
10,459.27
10,986.13
20,145.06
23,329.66
22,127.74
22,912.94
17,524.99
17,672.54
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
21
21
21
22
22
22
23
23
23
24
23
23
23
23
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
268,700
286,980
322,234
349,870
365,387
612,227
657,826
579,876
701,563
850,769
961,070
989,725
1,174,935
1,222,609
Operating Margin (%)
15.09
11.96
11.93
5.92
2.99
7.86
6.14
1.13
9.62
10.7
11.81
8.64
15.63
15.53
Depreciation Expense
9,439
13,049
21,077
23,464
22,008
40,000
63,743
71,731
63,991
60,842
58,013
61,933
67,269
69,019
Net Income, GAAP
18,793
5,998
21,699
3,649
4,328
30,596
-9,101
-70,156
133,540
79,989
87,297
18,310
347,213
131,475
Effective Tax Rate (%)
56.69
93.77
32.81
74.29
119.3
49.06
247.64
- -
23.05
29.84
30.47
96.86
2.27
12.18
Profit Margin (%)
6.99
2.09
6.73
1.04
1.18
5
-1.38
-12.1
19.03
9.4
9.08
1.85
29.55
10.75
Working Capital
131,779
111,685
128,497
158,738
110,417
143,139
191,736
212,697
368,775
373,999
339,019
329,471
483,269
469,179
LT Debt
10,608
12,365
34,688
10,777
11,225
10,127
25,680
5,646
91,902
80,797
76,186
69,496
63,088
59,888
Total Equity
266,386
281,582
323,498
375,546
435,631
576,128
632,768
616,139
788,442
886,132
909,398
829,080
1,358,746
1,353,863
Return on Invested Capital (%)
6.65
0.72
7.53
1.3
-0.45
4.22
-8.73
- -
6.39
6.6
7.62
0.27
14.76
11.85
Return on Capital (%)
7.63
3.54
7.69
0.88
2.83
6.95
-1.14
- -
17.39
8.54
9.37
3.63
28.51
9.02
Return on Common Equity (%)
8.55
2.55
8.25
1.19
1.28
7.96
-2.1
-16.02
25.48
12.18
12.3
2.64
41.65
13.78

Capital Structure

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
34,384
34,897
34,530
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
65,753
63,088
59,888
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
23
23
23
Market Capitalization
2,976,310
3,090,783
2,033,048

Working Capital

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
971,989
980,489
980,172
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
565,769
614,254
600,140
Accounts Receivable, Net
200,409
180,333
190,943
Inventories
31,580
23,906
23,062
Total Current Liabilities
537,137
497,220
510,993
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
34,384
34,897
34,530
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
16.96%
19.61%
63.89%
Free Cash Flow
399.75%
382.73%
81.55%
Net Income, GAAP
247.94%
279.19%
1,796.29%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
15.31%
15.38%
18.71%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
-54.17%

Quarterly Revenue

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
220,063
253,881
242,224
273,558
989,725
2025
231,427
302,914
321,592
319,002
1,174,935
2026
279,101
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
516
315
276
-319.08
795
2025
10,842
1,278.78
1,736.74
1,307.67
15,166
2026
1,419.41
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
1,221.21
2025
12.84
550.09
- -
0.1
563.04
2026
25.27
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Kim Dong-jun Namgoong Cheol
Full Time Employees
765
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Movies/Entertainment
Address
SM Entertainment 83-21 Seoul SL South Korea 06080
IPO Date
Apr 27, 2000
Website
smentertainment.com
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Business
SM Entertainment Co., Ltd. operates as a prominent South Korean multinational entertainment firm, engaging extensively in music creation, artist representation, and global content distribution. The company orchestrates the production of musical works, including album releases and digital tracks, alongside managing a diverse roster of globally recognized artists. Beyond music, its activities span the development of televised dramas, motion pictures, variety programs, and live performance spectacles. The enterprise extends its reach through a variety of ventures, encompassing fan-focused social platforms, unique themed retail outlets, hospitality establishments, and travel services. Digital initiatives include interactive mobile applications for karaoke, streaming music, gaming, and fan communication. With a significant presence in South Korea, the company’s operations also extend across international markets in Asia, the Americas, and Europe. In recent years, the firm has ushered in its "SM 3.0" era, transitioning to a multi-production system with a focus on global expansion and leveraging its intellectual property. This strategic evolution followed a significant investment by Kakao in March 2023, making it the largest shareholder. Established in 1995, SM Entertainment remains headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.