New Risk • Jun 24
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 12% 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: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 20% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩146.5b market cap, or US$95.1m). New Risk • Jun 08
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: ₩148.6b (US$95.3m) 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: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 20% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (₩148.6b market cap, or US$95.3m). Annuncio • Mar 12
LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2026 LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2026, at 09:01 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 1-20, jigotjungang-ro, gyeonggi-do, osan South Korea New Risk • Nov 29
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 0.9% 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 0.9% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. New Risk • Aug 30
New minor risk - Financial data availability Less than 3 years of financial data is available. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has been trading for less than 3 years, then it has not had the opportunity to establish a long-term track record. This makes it difficult for investors to assess the true growth potential, sustainability and resilience of the business under different economic conditions. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Less than 3 years of financial data is available. Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. New Risk • Mar 31
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: ₩141.4b (US$96.0m) 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 Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.6% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩141.4b market cap, or US$96.0m). Reported Earnings • Mar 27
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₩102 (vs ₩3,273 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: ₩102 (down from ₩3,273 in FY 2023). Revenue: ₩266.0b (down 44% from FY 2023). Net income: ₩1.66b (down 97% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 0.6% (down from 11% in FY 2023). The decrease in margin was driven by lower revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 7% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 14% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Annuncio • Mar 13
LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2025 LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 31, 2025, at 09:01 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 1-20, jigotjungang-ro, gyeonggi-do, osan South Korea Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to ₩9,770, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.4x. Average trailing P/E is 16x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 39% over the past three years. 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 Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩127.5b market cap, or US$89.6m). New Risk • Nov 14
New minor risk - Earnings quality The company has large one-off items impacting its financial results. One-off items were 37% of the size of the rest of the company's trailing 12-month earnings before tax. This is considered a minor risk. One-off items are incomes or expenses that the company does not expect to repeat in future periods. Examples include profits from the sale of a business or expenses from a restructuring or legal settlements. If the company's reported statutory earnings include a large proportion of one-off items it means they may be an unreliable indicator of its true business performance as the earnings were skewed by these incomes or expenses. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (3.9% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩135.8b market cap, or US$96.7m). Reported Earnings • Nov 14
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: ₩117 loss per share (vs ₩1,239 profit in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: ₩117 loss per share (down from ₩1,239 profit in 3Q 2023). Revenue: ₩59.9b (down 57% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: ₩1.92b (down 110% from profit in 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 27% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Nov 13
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: ₩138.1b (US$98.9m) 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 Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩138.1b market cap, or US$98.9m). Annuncio • Sep 04
LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A083310) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 3,000 million worth of its shares. LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A083310) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 3,000 million worth of its shares, pursuant to a trust contract with Samsung Securities. The purpose of the program is to stabilize stock price and enhance value of shareholders. The program will expire on March 3, 2025. As of September 3, 2024, the company had 1,455,672 shares in treasury within scope available for dividend and had 14,328 shares in treasury under other acquisitions. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 05
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 20% After last week's 20% share price decline to ₩10,200, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 3.8x. Average trailing P/E is 19x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 41% over the past three years. New Risk • Apr 17
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 8.2% 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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Reported Earnings • Mar 22
Full year 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₩3,273 (vs ₩1,486 in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: EPS: ₩3,273 (up from ₩1,486 in FY 2022). Revenue: ₩473.0b (up 26% from FY 2022). Net income: ₩53.5b (up 117% from FY 2022). Profit margin: 11% (up from 6.6% in FY 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 65% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Mar 21
Upcoming dividend of ₩200 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 March 2024. Payment date: 22 April 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 3.5% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.9%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (3.5%). In line with average of industry peers (0.8%). Reported Earnings • Nov 11
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₩1,239 (vs ₩718 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₩1,239 (up from ₩718 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: ₩140.8b (up 36% from 3Q 2022). Net income: ₩20.2b (up 70% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 14% (up from 12% in 3Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 62% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buying Opportunity • Nov 08
Now 27% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 8.8%. The fair value is estimated to be ₩29,815, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 33% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 52%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 07
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21% After last week's 21% share price gain to ₩24,600, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10.5x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 58% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Oct 23
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 22% After last week's 22% share price decline to ₩23,100, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.9x. Average trailing P/E is 13x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 55% over the past three years. Buying Opportunity • Oct 23
Now 23% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 12%. The fair value is estimated to be ₩29,821, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 33% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 52%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 23
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 21% After last week's 21% share price gain to ₩29,400, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.6x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 115% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Aug 16
Second quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₩756 (vs ₩367 in 2Q 2022) Second quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₩756 (up from ₩367 in 2Q 2022). Revenue: ₩121.6b (up 45% from 2Q 2022). Net income: ₩12.3b (up 102% from 2Q 2022). Profit margin: 10% (up from 7.2% in 2Q 2022). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 23% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 20
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 17% After last week's 17% share price gain to ₩19,490, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 10x. Average trailing P/E is 15x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 35% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to ₩15,370, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 9x. Average forward P/E is 10x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 83% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2022 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2022 results: EPS: ₩1,486 (up from ₩1,211 in FY 2021). Revenue: ₩374.2b (up 44% from FY 2021). Net income: ₩24.6b (up 22% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 6.6% (down from 7.8% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 13%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 6.2%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 45% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 18% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 21
Upcoming dividend of ₩100.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 December 2022. Payment date: 21 April 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 7.0% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.8%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (1.8%). Board Change • Nov 16
No independent 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. No independent directors (8 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: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 11
Third quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₩718 (vs ₩246 in 3Q 2021) Third quarter 2022 results: EPS: ₩718 (up from ₩246 in 3Q 2021). Revenue: ₩103.7b (up 102% from 3Q 2021). Net income: ₩11.9b (up 168% from 3Q 2021). Profit margin: 12% (up from 8.7% in 3Q 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.4% growth forecast for the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 46% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Annuncio • Oct 22
LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A083310) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 3,000 million worth of its shares. LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A083310) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 3,000 million worth of its shares, pursuant to a trust contract with KB Securities. The purpose of the program is to stabilize stock price and enhance value of shareholders. The program will expire on April 20, 2023. As of October 20, 2022, the company had 1,199,372 shares in treasury within scope available for dividend and had 14,328 shares in treasury under other acquisitions. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 28
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 17% share price decline to ₩8,800, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9x. Average trailing P/E is 9x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 19% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 22
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to ₩10,900, the stock trades at a forward P/E ratio of 8x. Average forward P/E is 8x in the Semiconductor industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 36% over the past three years. Price Target Changed • Apr 27
Price target increased to ₩19,000 Up from ₩17,340, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 31% above last closing price of ₩14,450. Stock is down 17% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ₩1,308 for next year compared to ₩1,211 last year. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent 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. No independent directors (8 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: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming dividend of ₩50.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 29 December 2021. Payment date: 22 April 2022. Payout ratio is a comfortable 5.5% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.3%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (2.4%). Lower than average of industry peers (0.9%). Reported Earnings • May 19
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ₩568 (vs ₩600 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a solid first quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were flat. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ₩72.7b (up 33% from 1Q 2020). Net income: ₩9.96b (up 28% from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 14% (in line with 1Q 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 71 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Annuncio • Apr 07
LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A083310) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 2,000 million worth of its shares. LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A083310) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase shares for KRW 2,000 million under the contract with KB Securities. The purpose of the program is to stabilize share prices and enhance shareholder value. The program will be valid until October 5, 2021. As of April 5, 2021, the company had 720,322 shares in treasury under the dividend capacity and 14,328 shares in treasury under other capacities. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 26
New 90-day low: ₩16,450 The company is down 3.0% from its price of ₩17,000 on 27 November 2020. The South Korean market is up 16% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 36% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 30
New 90-day high: ₩19,000 The company is up 12% from its price of ₩17,000 on 29 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 20% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 29% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 11
New 90-day high: ₩18,400 The company is up 12% from its price of ₩16,400 on 11 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 13% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Semiconductor industry, which is up 31% over the same period. Annuncio • Nov 03
LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. announced that it expects to receive KRW 18.98966664 billion in funding from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. LOT VACUUM Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ:A083310) announced a private placement of 1,267,668 common shares at a price of KRW 14,980 per share for a gross proceeds of KRW 18,989,666,640 on November 2, 2020. The transaction will include participation from Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (KOSE:A005930). The company will issue the shares through third party capital allotment. The common shares will subject to a hold period of one year from the date of issuance. The transaction is expected to close on November 16, 2020.