Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 02
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 30% After last week's 30% share price gain to ₩10,800, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.7x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Telecom industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 88% over the past three years. New Risk • Mar 27
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 16% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (16% operating cash flow to total debt). Earnings have declined by 39% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩78.9b market cap, or US$52.2m). Annonce • Mar 11
Sejong Telecom, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026 Sejong Telecom, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026, at 11:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: auditorium, 12, gwacheon-daero 7-gil, gyeonggi-do, gwacheon South Korea Annonce • Mar 10
Sejong Telecom, Inc. announces Annual dividend Sejong Telecom, Inc. announced Annual dividend of KRW 300.0000 per share, ex-date on December 29, 2025 and record date on December 31, 2025. Board Change • Nov 12
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 9 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. New Risk • Aug 28
New major risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year. Over 9x increase in shares outstanding. This is considered a major risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 32% per year over the past 5 years. Shareholders have been substantially diluted in the past year (over 9x increase in shares outstanding). Board Change • Apr 30
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 9 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. New Risk • Apr 11
New major risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$10m. Market cap: ₩10.0b (US$7.06m) This is considered a major risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (17% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 9.7% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (₩10.0b market cap, or US$7.06m). Board Change • Apr 04
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 9 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. New Risk • Mar 25
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 9.7% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 9.7% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (₩80.7b market cap, or US$55.1m). Annonce • Mar 12
Sejong Telecom, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025 Sejong Telecom, Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025, at 09:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 12, gwacheon-daero 7-gil, gyeonggi-do, gwacheon South Korea New Risk • Dec 09
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk No financial data reported. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (₩79.6b market cap, or US$55.9m). New Risk • Sep 17
New major risk - Financial data availability The company has not reported any financial data. This is considered a major risk. With no or incomplete audited reported financial data, it is virtually impossible to assess the company's investment potential. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk No financial data reported. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (₩96.8b market cap, or US$73.5m). Board Change • May 17
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 9 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 4 independent directors (5 non-independent directors). was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 01
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 27% After last week's 27% share price decline to ₩662, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 6x. Average trailing P/E is 7x in the Telecom industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 37% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 10
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 39% After last week's 39% share price gain to ₩1,059, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.6x. Average trailing P/E is 7x in the Telecom industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 13% over the past three years. New Risk • Dec 01
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 26% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk High level of non-cash earnings (26% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). New Risk • Nov 14
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 12% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Minor Risk Large one-off items impacting financial results. New Risk • Oct 23
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: ₩134.0b (US$99.1m) This is considered a minor risk. Companies with a small market capitalization are most likely businesses that have not yet released a product to market or are simply a very small company without a wide reach. Either way, risk is elevated with these companies because there is a chance the product may not come to fruition or the company's addressable market or demand may not be as large as expected. In addition, if the company's size is the main factor, it is less likely to have many investors and analysts following it and scrutinizing its performance and outlook. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩134.0b market cap, or US$99.1m). New Risk • Oct 05
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 04
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 30% After last week's 30% share price gain to ₩833, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 22.9x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Telecom industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 27% over the past three years. Board Change • Sep 08
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 8 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Annonce • Jun 01
Sejong Telecom, Inc. announced that it has received KRW 50 billion in funding from a group of investors On May 31, 2023, Sejong Telecom, Inc. closed the transaction. Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2022 earnings released: ₩101 loss per share (vs ₩50.00 profit in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: ₩101 loss per share (down from ₩50.00 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: ₩324.3b (up 9.7% from FY 2021). Net loss: ₩38.9b (down 229% from profit in FY 2021). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 27% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 13% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Board Change • Nov 16
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 8 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Board Change • May 25
Insufficient new directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 8 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in . The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Mar 21
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS ₩30.00 (vs ₩4.00 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: ₩280.0b (up 3.8% from FY 2019). Net income: ₩17.9b (up ₩15.2b from FY 2019). Profit margin: 6.4% (up from 1.0% in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 12% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 17
New 90-day high: ₩812 The company is up 108% from its price of ₩391 on 19 November 2020. The South Korean market is up 22% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Telecom industry, which is up 14% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 26
New 90-day high: ₩634 The company is up 109% from its price of ₩303 on 28 October 2020. The South Korean market is up 36% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Telecom industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 09
New 90-day high: ₩617 The company is up 106% from its price of ₩300 on 10 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Telecom industry, which is up 1.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 11
New 90-day high: ₩346 The company is up 21% from its price of ₩286 on 13 August 2020. The South Korean market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Telecom industry, which is down 6.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Sep 29
New 90-day high: ₩310 The company is up 16% from its price of ₩268 on 01 July 2020. The South Korean market is up 10.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Telecom industry, which is down 4.0% over the same period. Annonce • Sep 21
Sejong Telecom, Inc.(KOSDAQ:A036630) dropped from S&P Global BMI Index Sejong Telecom, Inc.(KOSDAQ:A036630) dropped from S&P Global BMI Index