SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd.

SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd.

KKRX:048550
858.00
KRW
-22.00
(-2.50%)
-14.06EPS
104.80BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

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As of March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. carries a market capitalization of 104.80B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 41.96B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap104.80B
Enterprise Value41.96B

Share Statistics

As of March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. has 95.97M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding95.97M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of March 31, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.01, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 1.31.

PS Ratio1.01
PB Ratio1.31
P/TBV Ratio1.55
P/FCF Ratio-4.32
P/OCF Ratio-6.53

Enterprise Valuation

As of March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.42 - 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 0.40 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 41.96B versus a market cap of 104.80B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.40
EV / EBITDA8.42

Financial Position

As of March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. maintains a current ratio of 1.54, meaning it holds 1.5x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 14.56, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 4.88 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.54
Quick Ratio0.76
Debt / Equity14.56
Debt / EBITDA2.35
Interest Coverage4.88

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -1.89, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -0.78, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 304.84M in revenue per employee across its workforce of 342.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 78.43 indicates how many times SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)-1.89
Return on Assets (ROA)-0.78
Revenue Per Employee304.84M
Employee Count342.00
Inventory Turnover78.43

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. recorded 495.47M in income tax expense. The company reported a pretax loss of -854.20M and -1.52B in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax495.47M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 23, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd.'s stock has declined approximately 36.30% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 1,114.72, while the 200-day moving average is 1,217.87.

52-Week Price Change-36.30%
50-Day Moving Average1,114.72
200-Day Moving Average1,217.87

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. generated 104.26B in revenue and converted that into -1.52B in net income, yielding earnings per share of -14.06. EBITDA reached 4.98B, while operating income came in at -595.63M.

Revenue104.26B
Gross Profit41.53B
Operating Income-595.63M
Pretax Income-854.20M
Net Income-1.52B
EBITDA4.98B
EBIT-595.63M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-14.06

Balance Sheet

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As of March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. holds 75.37B in cash and equivalents against 11.72B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of -33.00B. Total book value stands at 79.71B, with working capital of 53.03B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents75.37B
Total Debt11.72B
Net Debt-33.00B
Equity (Book Value)79.71B
Book Value Per Share830.56
Working Capital53.03B

Cash Flow

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SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. produced -16.04B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. After subtracting -8.23B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled -24.27B - equivalent to -252.86 per share.

Operating Cash Flow-16.04B
Capital Expenditures-8.23B
Free Cash Flow-24.27B
FCF Per Share-252.86

Margins

Over the twelve months ended March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. posted a gross margin of 39.83, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -0.57 and net profit margin of -1.46 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin39.83
Operating Margin-0.57
Pretax Margin-0.82
Profit Margin-1.46
EBITDA Margin4.78

Dividends & Yields

These figures cover the twelve months ended March 31, 2026. Free cash flow yield is negative at -23.16: the business is consuming cash rather than generating it, so any dividend is not covered by free cash flow. Total shareholder yield reaches 2.05, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. shareholders.

Shareholder Yield2.05
FCF Yield-23.16

Stock Splits

SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd.'s most recent stock split took place on April 3, 2009 with a 887:1136 split ratio.

Last Split Date4/3/2009
Split Ratio887:1136

Scores

As of March 31, 2026, SM Culture & Contents Co., Ltd. has an Altman Z-Score of 0.84, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score0.84