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    Publishing: books/magazines
Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd

Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd

KKRX:095720
1,169.00
KRW
+9.00
(+0.78%)
-267.53EPS
63.89BMarket Cap
Nov 06Next 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
38,970.99
38,255.29
33,729.3
32,329.04
32,499.51
44,505.35
12,746.49
10,842.62
14,313.31
16,645.39
15,781.87
15,420.24
14,442.37
14,059.47
Basic EPS, GAAP
186.69
618.27
682.71
1,212.16
1,297.5
1,535.82
-2,948.57
16
762
54
-548
-346
-412
-268.83
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
1,747.4
250.63
-2,503.87
2,699.66
2,285.99
1,406.64
576.93
426.97
1,020.04
258.62
408.52
675.96
1,162.47
1,351.95
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
374.86
- -
767.48
220.72
261.27
139.86
- -
183.69
- -
Book Value per Share
12,238.77
12,515.97
13,310.18
14,424.97
15,839.52
21,886.46
8,080.92
6,505.29
6,438.57
6,283.11
5,508.57
5,222.51
4,649.84
4,434.37
Tangible Book Value per Share
6,805.21
8,068.4
9,404.73
11,184.1
13,091.22
18,121.82
7,058.83
5,370.33
4,948.86
4,563.43
4,353.17
4,469.28
4,095.53
3,895.53
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
17
17
19
19
19
14
51
60
57
56
56
56
55
54
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
648,840
642,940
650,493
624,014
624,308
642,933
652,237
646,136
813,876
933,285
890,055
867,180
797,357
764,938
Operating Margin (%)
1.97
2.79
3.59
5.53
5.48
5.19
0.86
2.32
3.45
3.08
0.63
1.07
-1.31
-0.38
Depreciation Expense
30,463
28,454
30,928
30,028
26,181
21,696
42,550
45,864
50,825
70,125
77,209
65,987
59,312
56,230
Net Income, GAAP
3,108
10,391
13,167
23,397
24,925
22,187
-150,878
953
43,328
3,028
-30,906
-19,458
-22,746
-14,627
Effective Tax Rate (%)
- -
16.89
27.69
24.13
26.34
27.33
- -
89.85
20.24
53.7
- -
- -
- -
- -
Profit Margin (%)
0.48
1.62
2.02
3.75
3.99
3.45
-23.13
0.15
5.32
0.32
-3.47
-2.24
-2.85
-1.91
Working Capital
30,717
29,805
56,933
123,298
135,359
148,709
273,014
160,497
91,074
54,193
22,125
20,424
-96,085
-97,624
LT Debt
50,000
- -
- -
25,000
- -
- -
4,755
2,466
15,035
34,621
34,872
24,680
19,461
15,811
Total Equity
201,638
243,677
259,259
281,097
302,976
318,996
471,785
374,719
373,544
364,929
321,063
302,599
259,770
248,164
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
4.62
4.86
7.68
6.49
5.53
- -
0.11
4.52
2.6
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
4.29
4.42
6.78
6.88
5.36
- -
0.2
9.49
1.16
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
1.57
4.71
5.28
8.74
8.61
7.2
-38.45
0.23
11.81
0.84
-9.3
-6.44
-8.34
-5.71

Capital Structure

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
256,660
258,448
245,255
LT Borrowings
11,083
10,292
9,500
LT Finance Leases
8,378
7,540
6,311
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
54
54
54
Market Capitalization
138,150
119,881
63,886

Working Capital

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
350,157
336,219
328,559
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
62,268
56,352
45,391
Accounts Receivable, Net
133,985
125,307
130,983
Inventories
47,230
49,081
47,934
Total Current Liabilities
446,242
443,578
426,183
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
256,660
258,448
245,255
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
1.43%
-6.91%
-14.15%
Free Cash Flow
-0.02%
49.13%
68.83%
Net Income, GAAP
240.29%
642.07%
16.9%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.48%
5.08%
-8.05%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
216,198
220,998
208,943
221,042
867,180
2025
196,960
205,913
199,610
194,874
797,357
2026
179,575
190,878
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-98
34
28
-310.81
-346
2025
-196
-6
-49.08
-164.05
-412
2026
-75.23
18
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
183.69
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Seung Hyun Yoon
Full Time Employees
1,532
Sector
Consumer services
Industry
Publishing: books/magazines
Address
Hoidong-gil 20 Paju-si GY South Korea 10881
IPO Date
May 31, 2007
Website
wjthinkbig.com
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Business
Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd. Woongjin Thinkbig Co., Ltd. engages in the publishing and education services business primarily in South Korea. The company offers a comprehensive range of educational products and services including children's books, picture books, magazines, comics, encyclopedias, journals, and toys; on-site lectures and tutoring services such as Woongjin Smartall, AI Mathematics, and Matthew Feed; digital learning platforms incorporating AI reading tools, AR-enhanced paper books, and metaverse-based English speaking services like Lingo City (Ringo City); web novels and webtoons under brands including Fennecfox, ARC, and Studio Byd; workbook collections, Hangul learning materials, and personalized book curation through its Woongjin Book Club; as well as language learning solutions like thinkbig TOPIK for Korean proficiency tests and ThinkBig Topic available in seven languages. Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, Woongjin Thinkbig operates through multiple imprints such as Woongjin Junior for children's publications and extends its reach to adult education via platforms like Udemy partnerships, with subsidiaries supporting its diverse operations targeting children, students, and adults across domestic and select international markets including Vietnam, Japan, the United States, and Taiwan. Recent developments include the unveiling of generative AI-integrated metaverse platforms and AR book solutions recognized as innovative at CES 2025; strategic MOUs such as with VTC Online for Lingo City distribution in Vietnam; global expansions with AI reading platforms for picture books and adult content planned for 2025 launches; establishment of a joint venture with Naver Cloud for an academic cloud platform; increased ownership stakes via block deals; and involvement in Woongjin Group's acquisition of Freelife to build a total life care platform integrating education and other services.