Conservative Balance SheetNear-zero leverage materially reduces financial risk and preserves flexibility across cycles. With minimal debt the company can better withstand industry downturns, fund strategic initiatives or shareholder returns from internal resources, and avoid refinancing pressure in stressed markets.

Improved ProfitabilityMaterial margin improvement since 2020 indicates stronger earnings quality and operational control. Sustainable mid-teens operating margins provide a buffer versus revenue volatility, improving the business's ability to generate surplus cash for reinvestment or distributions over the next several quarters.

Positive FCF In 2025Generating positive operating and free cash flow in 2025 demonstrates the company's capacity to fund operations and returns from internal cash. While not fully consistent historically, a recent positive FCF year supports durability of capital deployment and reduces immediate reliance on external financing.

Bears Say

Revenue ContractionA sharp, multi-year top-line decline undermines growth prospects and can erode scale economics. Sustained revenue contraction compresses long-term investment capacity, risks margin pressure if fixed costs persist, and limits the company’s ability to expand market share in the publishing sector.

Volatile Cash ConversionInconsistent cash conversion and occasional negative operating cash flow create planning and liquidity uncertainty. Volatility increases reliance on cash reserves, complicates dividend or capex planning, and raises the risk that profitable accounting results do not translate into available cash when needed.

Modest Return On EquityMid-single-digit ROE despite an asset-light model signals limited capital efficiency and weaker long-term value creation. Even with low leverage, modest returns constrain the company’s ability to justify reinvestment levels, attract capital, or deliver strong compounding returns for shareholders over time.

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. News

KG Intelligence Posts Double-Digit Profit Growth and Stronger Cash Flows in FY2025

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KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. Reports Decline in 2024 Financial Performance Amid Strong Capital Resilience

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2408 FAQ

What was KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was ¥550.00 and its highest was ¥776.00 in the past 12 months.

What is KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s market cap?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ¥5.25B.

When is KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 06, 2026 which is in 46 days.

How were KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Jan 26, 2026. The company reported ¥21.35 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by ¥21.35.

Is KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. overvalued?

According to Wall Street analysts KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium

Does KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. pay dividends?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. pays a Semiannually dividend of ¥18 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.27%. See more information on KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. dividends here

What is KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. have?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. has 7,398,000 shares outstanding.

What happened to KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of ¥21.35 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.495%.

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Company Description

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd.

KG Intelligence Co., Ltd. (2408) specializes in providing cutting-edge data analytics and artificial intelligence solutions. The company operates in the technology sector, focusing on developing advanced software and AI-driven tools designed to optimize business processes and decision-making for various industries. Their core products include data management platforms, AI-driven analytics tools, and customized software solutions that cater to specific industry needs.