NCSOFT Corporation

KOSE:A036570 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩4.0t

NCSOFT (A036570) Stock Overview

Develops and publishes online games worldwide. More details

A036570 fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation0/6
Future Growth4/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health5/6
Dividends2/6

Rewards

Earnings are forecast to grow 31.17% per year

Risk Analysis

Large one-off items impacting financial results

Profit margins (4.9%) are lower than last year (9.2%)


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Releasing AION 2 And Utilizing AI Will Expand Future Global Presence

Key Takeaways Targeted global releases and focused investments in new IPs aim to drive revenue growth and improve net margins through resource allocation. Commitment to shareholder returns and AI utilization is intended to boost shareholder value, operating efficiency, and income margins.
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13.1% overvalued intrinsic discount
6.20%
Revenue growth p.a.
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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for NCSOFT
Historical stock prices
Current Share Price₩207,500.00
52 Week High₩248,000.00
52 Week Low₩134,600.00
Beta0.81
1 Month Change24.62%
3 Month Change35.53%
1 Year Change13.20%
3 Year Change-44.44%
5 Year Change-78.02%
Change since IPO701.93%

Recent News & Updates

NCSOFT Corporation's (KRX:036570) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 35% Share Price Bounce

Jun 30
NCSOFT Corporation's (KRX:036570) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 35% Share Price Bounce

Does NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 20
Does NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For NCSOFT (KRX:036570)

Mar 25
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For NCSOFT (KRX:036570)

Recent updates

NCSOFT Corporation's (KRX:036570) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 35% Share Price Bounce

Jun 30
NCSOFT Corporation's (KRX:036570) P/E Is Still On The Mark Following 35% Share Price Bounce

Does NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

May 20
Does NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For NCSOFT (KRX:036570)

Mar 25
Weak Statutory Earnings May Not Tell The Whole Story For NCSOFT (KRX:036570)

Is NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Using Too Much Debt?

Jan 23
Is NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Using Too Much Debt?

Why We're Not Concerned Yet About NCSOFT Corporation's (KRX:036570) 25% Share Price Plunge

Jan 01
Why We're Not Concerned Yet About NCSOFT Corporation's (KRX:036570) 25% Share Price Plunge
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Studio Restructuring And New Game Releases Set To Drive Revenue And Boost Margins

NCSOFT's diversification strategy in genres and platforms, along with upcoming new titles, aims to broaden audience and drive revenue growth.

Here's What's Concerning About NCSOFT's (KRX:036570) Returns On Capital

Nov 24
Here's What's Concerning About NCSOFT's (KRX:036570) Returns On Capital

NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Oct 23
NCSOFT (KRX:036570) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet

Calculating The Fair Value Of NCSOFT Corporation (KRX:036570)

Oct 03
Calculating The Fair Value Of NCSOFT Corporation (KRX:036570)

Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Sep 17
Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

Be Wary Of Ncsoft (KRX:036570) And Its Returns On Capital

Aug 14
Be Wary Of Ncsoft (KRX:036570) And Its Returns On Capital

Is Ncsoft (KRX:036570) A Risky Investment?

Jul 15
Is Ncsoft (KRX:036570) A Risky Investment?

Calculating The Fair Value Of Ncsoft Corporation (KRX:036570)

Jun 14
Calculating The Fair Value Of Ncsoft Corporation (KRX:036570)

Ncsoft's (KRX:036570) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

May 29
Ncsoft's (KRX:036570) Soft Earnings Are Actually Better Than They Appear

What Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) P/E Is Not Telling You

May 28
What Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) P/E Is Not Telling You

Here's Why Ncsoft (KRX:036570) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Mar 30
Here's Why Ncsoft (KRX:036570) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly

Calculating The Fair Value Of Ncsoft Corporation (KRX:036570)

Mar 15
Calculating The Fair Value Of Ncsoft Corporation (KRX:036570)

Ncsoft (KRX:036570) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Feb 29
Ncsoft (KRX:036570) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) Stock Been Rising: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?

Mar 06
Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) Stock Been Rising: Are Strong Financials Guiding The Market?

Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) Attractive Combination: Does It Earn A Place In Your Dividend Portfolio?

Feb 21
Ncsoft Corporation's (KRX:036570) Attractive Combination: Does It Earn A Place In Your Dividend Portfolio?

Should You Be Adding Ncsoft (KRX:036570) To Your Watchlist Today?

Feb 07
Should You Be Adding Ncsoft (KRX:036570) To Your Watchlist Today?

Ncsoft (KRX:036570) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

Jan 25
Ncsoft (KRX:036570) Is Very Good At Capital Allocation

We Think Ncsoft (KRX:036570) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Jan 10
We Think Ncsoft (KRX:036570) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Be Sure To Check Out Ncsoft Corporation (KRX:036570) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend

Dec 24
Be Sure To Check Out Ncsoft Corporation (KRX:036570) Before It Goes Ex-Dividend

Shareholder Returns

A036570KR EntertainmentKR Market
7D11.7%-0.9%1.2%
1Y13.2%23.4%7.0%

Return vs Industry: A036570 underperformed the KR Entertainment industry which returned 23.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: A036570 exceeded the KR Market which returned 7% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is A036570's price volatile compared to industry and market?
A036570 volatility
A036570 Average Weekly Movement7.1%
Entertainment Industry Average Movement7.4%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in KR Market12.5%
10% least volatile stocks in KR Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: A036570 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the KR market.

Volatility Over Time: A036570's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19974,762Byeong-Moo Parkkr.ncsoft.com/kr/index.do

NCSOFT Corporation develops and publishes online games worldwide. The company games, including Lineage, Lineage2, AION, Blade & Soul, Blade & Soul 2, Guild Wars 2, Lineage M, Lineage2M, Lineage W, Throne and Liberty, Battle Crush, Hoyeon, etc. NCSOFT Corporation was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in Seongnam, South Korea.

NCSOFT Corporation Fundamentals Summary

How do NCSOFT's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
A036570 fundamental statistics
Market cap₩3.99t
Earnings (TTM)₩74.80b
Revenue (TTM)₩1.54t
53.8x
P/E Ratio
2.6x
P/S Ratio

Is A036570 overvalued?

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Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
A036570 income statement (TTM)
Revenue₩1.54t
Cost of Revenue₩10.77b
Gross Profit₩1.53t
Other Expenses₩1.45t
Earnings₩74.80b

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2025

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)3.86k
Gross Margin99.30%
Net Profit Margin4.86%
Debt/Equity Ratio5.6%

How did A036570 perform over the long term?

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Dividends

0.7%
Current Dividend Yield
38%
Payout Ratio

Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2025/07/04 07:48
End of Day Share Price 2025/07/04 00:00
Earnings2025/03/31
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.

Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.

Analysis Model and Snowflake

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Industry and Sector Metrics

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Analyst Sources

NCSOFT Corporation is covered by 43 analysts. 26 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Justin LeeBNP Paribas Securities (Asia)
Susie LeeBofA Global Research
Joon Kyu LeeBookook Securities Co. Ltd