NHN Corporation

KOSE:A181710 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩1.1t

NHN Management

Management criteria checks 1/4

We currently do not have sufficient information about the CEO.

Key information

Woojin Jeong

Chief executive officer

n/a

Total compensation

CEO salary percentagen/a
CEO tenure12.3yrs
CEO ownership0.03%
Management average tenureno data
Board average tenure7.8yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Apr 27

A181710: Global Game Launch And Margin Outlook Will Likely Keep Shares Fairly Valued

Analysts have adjusted their price target on NHN from ₩38,280 to ₩40,700. This reflects updated assumptions around a slightly lower discount rate, moderated revenue growth expectations, a higher projected profit margin, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update Apr 10

A181710: Global Game Launch Will Likely Keep Shares Near Fair Value

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for NHN from ₩37,780 to ₩38,280, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margin, and a lower future P/E multiple that together shape a slightly higher price target. What's in the News NHN rolled out the official global launch of collection RPG Abyssdia, developed by Ring Games, targeting players in North America and other international markets (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Mar 27

A181710: Global Game Launch Will Likely Leave Shares Vulnerable To Future Repricing

Analysts have raised their price target on NHN from ₩36,880 to ₩37,780, reflecting updated assumptions around revenue, profit margins, a slightly adjusted discount rate, and the future P/E outlook. What's in the News NHN announced the official global launch of "Abyssdia," a collection RPG developed by Ring Games, now available in North America and other international markets.
Narrative Update Mar 11

A181710: Global Game Launch And Buyback Will Support Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts have kept their fair value estimate for NHN steady at ₩36,880. The latest price target update mainly reflects a slightly higher discount rate and a marginally higher assumed future P/E multiple, rather than a change in the underlying growth or margin outlook.
Narrative Update Feb 24

A181710: Share Buyback And Revised Assumptions Will Support Balanced Future Outlook

Analysts now put their average fair value estimate for NHN at about ₩36,880 per share, up from roughly ₩33,533. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, the discount rate and a higher expected future P/E multiple.
Narrative Update Feb 08

A181710: Share Buyback And Refined Assumptions Will Support Steady Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have nudged their price target for NHN higher to ₩33,533 from ₩33,225, citing refined assumptions around the discount rate, revenue, profit margin, and future P/E that slightly lift their fair value view. What's in the News NHN completed a share repurchase program between October 23, 2025 and December 8, 2025, buying back 420,562 shares, equal to 1.35% of its shares, for a total of ₩12,831.39 million (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Jan 24

A181710: Share Repurchases And Tweaked Assumptions Will Shape Steady Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for NHN higher from ₩32,828.57 to about ₩33,225. This reflects slightly updated views on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions.
Narrative Update Jan 07

A181710: Share Repurchases And Revised Assumptions Will Support Stable Fair Value Outlook

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for NHN from ₩30,975 to about ₩32,829, citing updated assumptions for revenue growth, discount rate and future P/E that modestly adjust their long term outlook for the stock. What's in the News NHN completed a share repurchase of 420,562 shares, representing 1.35% of the company, for ₩12,831.39 million between October 23, 2025 and December 8, 2025 under the buyback announced on October 23, 2025 (Key Developments).
Analysis Article Jan 02

NHN (KRX:181710) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Narrative Update Dec 24

A181710: Share Repurchases Will Support Stable Outlook And Fairly Valued Prospects

Analysts have slightly raised their price target on NHN to ₩30,975, reflecting modestly lower discount rate and future P/E assumptions while maintaining their core views on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Board of Directors authorizes a new share buyback plan on October 23, 2025, signaling continued commitment to shareholder returns (Key Developments) NHN announces a share repurchase program of up to 478,784 shares, aiming to enhance shareholder value and stabilize the stock price, with expiry set for January 23, 2026 (Key Developments) From October 23, 2025 to December 8, 2025, NHN completes the repurchase of 420,562 shares, or 1.35% of outstanding shares, for KRW 12,831.39 million under the authorized buyback (Key Developments) Valuation Changes Fair Value: Unchanged at ₩30,975, indicating no revision to the intrinsic value estimate.
Narrative Update Dec 10

A181710 Share Repurchases And New Game Release Will Support Future Stability

Analysts have raised their price target on NHN to ₩30,975, a modest upward revision supported by a slightly higher long term discount rate and valuation assumptions that reflect stable revenue growth and profit margin expectations. What's in the News The Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase plan on October 23, 2025, indicating confidence in NHN's valuation and capital position (Key Developments).
Narrative Update Nov 26

A181710: Share Repurchase Program And New Game Release Will Support Stability

Analysts have raised their price target for NHN from ₩27,777.78 to ₩30,975.00. They cite improved revenue growth expectations, higher profit margins, and a lower discount rate as key drivers for the revision.
Analysis Article Nov 17

Insufficient Growth At NHN Corporation (KRX:181710) Hampers Share Price

NHN Corporation's ( KRX:181710 ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.4x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Sep 11

Does NHN (KRX:181710) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
New Narrative Sep 03

Gaming, Cloud And AI Will Power Future Digital Trends

Key Takeaways Expansion in games, cloud, and AI-driven platforms positions NHN for stronger growth and improved operating margins through scale and high-margin, recurring revenues. Streamlining underperforming divisions and strengthening digital payment offerings are expected to enhance earnings quality and drive sustainable, profitable growth.
Analysis Article Jun 15

NHN Corporation (KRX:181710) Surges 40% Yet Its Low P/S Is No Reason For Excitement

NHN Corporation ( KRX:181710 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 40% gain in the last month alone...
Analysis Article Apr 30

NHN Corporation's (KRX:181710) Share Price Boosted 26% But Its Business Prospects Need A Lift Too

The NHN Corporation ( KRX:181710 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent gain of...
Analysis Article Sep 06

Improved Revenues Required Before NHN Corporation (KRX:181710) Shares Find Their Feet

When close to half the companies operating in the Entertainment industry in Korea have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S...
Analysis Article Aug 13

There Are Reasons To Feel Uneasy About NHN's (KRX:181710) Returns On Capital

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? In a...
Analysis Article Mar 23

Returns At NHN (KRX:181710) Are On The Way Up

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Feb 05

Update: NHN (KRX:181710) Stock Gained 58% In The Last Five Years

The simplest way to invest in stocks is to buy exchange traded funds. But you can do a lot better than that by buying...
Analysis Article Jan 21

Is NHN (KRX:181710) A Risky Investment?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Jan 06

Could The NHN Corporation (KRX:181710) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

The big shareholder groups in NHN Corporation ( KRX:181710 ) have power over the company. Large companies usually have...
Analysis Article Dec 22

Is There More Growth In Store For NHN's (KRX:181710) Returns On Capital?

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...
Analysis Article Dec 07

Are NHN's (KRX:181710) Statutory Earnings A Good Guide To Its Underlying Profitability?

Many investors consider it preferable to invest in profitable companies over unprofitable ones, because profitability...
Analysis Article Nov 19

NHN Corporation (KRX:181710) Shares Could Be 39% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of NHN Corporation (KRX:181710) by estimating the...

CEO

Woojin Jeong (50 yo)

12.3yrs
Tenure

Mr. Woojin Jeong serves as the Chief Executive Officer at NHN Corporation and also serves as its Executive Director since January 29, 2014 and served as its Director of Publishing Business Department. He h...


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Joon-Ho Lee
Executive Chairperson12.8yrsno data39.23%
₩ 449.8b
Woojin Jeong
CEO & Executive Director12.3yrsno data0.034%
₩ 391.6m
Hyun Shik Ahn
CFO & Executive Director12.8yrsno data0.065%
₩ 744.0m
Yongdai Kim
Independent Outside Director2.2yrsno datano data
Ji Weon Jung
Independent Outside Director3.2yrsno datano data
Chang Ki Choe
Independent Outside Director1.2yrsno datano data
7.8yrs
Average Tenure
55.5yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: A181710's board of directors are considered experienced (7.8 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/21 13:37
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/21 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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.

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Analyst Sources

NHN Corporation is covered by 21 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Joon Kyu LeeBookook Securities Co. Ltd
Joshua KimCGS International
Incheol YuCitigroup Inc