KRAFTON, Inc.

KOSE:A259960 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩10.2t

KRAFTON Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

KRAFTON is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 12.5% and 11.9% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 11.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 13.6% in 3 years.

Key information

12.5%

Earnings growth rate

11.91%

EPS growth rate

Entertainment earnings growth29.0%
Revenue growth rate11.9%
Future return on equity13.55%
Analyst coverage

Good

Last updated09 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update • Jun 05

A259960: Share Repurchases And Margin Expansion Will Support Future Shareholder Returns

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for KRAFTON from roughly ₩360,130 to about ₩373,833, reflecting updated assumptions for a lower discount rate, slightly faster profit margin expansion, a more modest future P/E multiple, and adjusted revenue growth expectations. What's in the News KRAFTON, Inc.
Narrative Update • May 03

A259960: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Returns Despite Softer Margin Outlook

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for KRAFTON up from about ₩352,708 to roughly ₩360,130, pointing to updated assumptions for slightly lower discount rates, modestly higher revenue growth, and a slightly fuller future P/E multiple, partly offset by a lower profit margin outlook. What's in the News KRAFTON announced a share repurchase program under which it plans to buy back up to ₩99,999.9 million of its shares, with the program set to run until August 3, 2026, and the intention to cancel acquired treasury shares to support shareholder value (company announcement).
Narrative Update • Apr 16

A259960: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Returns Despite Slightly Softer Margin Outlook

Analysts have trimmed their price target on KRAFTON from about ₩355,333 to roughly ₩352,708, reflecting slightly more cautious assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News KRAFTON completed a share repurchase program announced on February 9, 2026, buying back 829,223 shares in total, representing 1.86% of shares, for KRW 199,998.44 million (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Apr 02

A259960: Share Repurchases And Higher Margins Will Support Future Returns

Analysts have reduced their 12 month price target for KRAFTON by ₩1,250 to reflect updated views on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News KRAFTON, Inc.
Narrative Update • Mar 18

A259960: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Returns Despite Softer Assumptions

Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for KRAFTON to about ₩356,583 per share from roughly ₩364,320, reflecting updated views on revenue growth, profit margins and the appropriate discount rate, while keeping future P/E assumptions broadly similar. What's in the News KRAFTON announced a share repurchase program under which it plans to buy back up to 840,330 shares, with the stated aim of increasing shareholder value through acquisition and burning of treasury stock (Key Developments).
Narrative Update • Mar 04

A259960: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Returns Despite Slightly Softer Assumptions

KRAFTON's analyst price target has been adjusted slightly lower from about ₩368,769 to ₩364,320 as analysts factor in a modestly higher discount rate, slightly softer projected revenue growth and profit margin, and a small uplift in assumed future P/E. What's in the News KRAFTON, Inc.
Narrative Update • Feb 18

A259960: Share Repurchases Will Support Future Returns Despite Slightly Lower Assumptions

Analysts have adjusted their fair value estimate for KRAFTON from roughly ₩384,000 to about ₩369,000 per share, citing slightly more conservative assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News KRAFTON, Inc.
Analysis Article • Feb 09

Do KRAFTON's (KRX:259960) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Narrative Update • Feb 03

A259960: Higher Revenue Outlook And Resilient Margins Will Support Strong Future Returns

Analysts now place KRAFTON's fair value at ₩384,038, down from about ₩394,500, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly lower profit margins, a modestly adjusted discount rate, and a revised future P/E multiple, alongside recalibrated revenue growth expectations. Valuation Changes Fair Value: Adjusted from about ₩394,500 to about ₩384,038, a small downward move in the implied valuation.
Analysis Article • Jan 24

Earnings Working Against KRAFTON, Inc.'s (KRX:259960) Share Price

When close to half the companies in Korea have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 15x, you may consider...
Narrative Update • Jan 20

A259960: Higher Revenue Outlook And Solid Margins Will Support Strong Future Returns

Analysts have trimmed their price target on KRAFTON from ₩418,346 to ₩394,500, citing updated assumptions that include adjusted profit margin and P/E expectations, along with revised revenue growth forecasts. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate: Price target revised from ₩418,346 to ₩394,500, indicating a modestly lower central valuation estimate.
Narrative Update • Jan 04

A259960: Lower Risk And High Margins Will Drive Strong Future Returns

Analysts have modestly raised their price target on KRAFTON by refining assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, and profit margins. This reflects slightly stronger long term earnings visibility without materially changing the stock's estimated fair value, which remains close to ₩418,346.15 per share.
Analysis Article • Dec 25

KRAFTON (KRX:259960) Could Easily Take On More Debt

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update • Dec 18

A259960: Improved Profit Margins Will Support Stronger Future Returns Despite Lower Perceived Risk Profile

Analysts have nudged their price target on KRAFTON slightly lower to approximately ₩418,000 from about ₩420,000, citing marginally softer long term revenue growth assumptions that are only partly offset by a modestly improved profit margin outlook and a slightly lower discount rate. Valuation Changes Fair Value Estimate edged down slightly from about ₩419,900 to roughly ₩418,300 per share, reflecting a modestly more cautious outlook.
Narrative Update • Dec 04

A259960: Improved Profit Margins Will Support Stronger Future Returns Despite Higher Discount Rate

Analysts have nudged their price target on KRAFTON slightly higher to about ₩420,000 from roughly ₩418,000, citing a modestly improved profit margin outlook and a willingness to assign a higher future P/E multiple, despite softening revenue growth assumptions and a marginally higher discount rate. Valuation Changes The fair value estimate has risen slightly, from about ₩418,000 to roughly ₩420,000, reflecting a modestly more optimistic intrinsic valuation.
Analysis Article • Nov 24

KRAFTON's (KRX:259960) Solid Profits Have Weak Fundamentals

Investors were disappointed with KRAFTON, Inc.'s ( KRX:259960 ) earnings, despite the strong profit numbers. We did...
Narrative Update • Nov 20

A259960: Profit Margins Will Drive Higher Returns Despite Discount Rate Adjustment

Narrative Update: KRAFTON Analyst Price Target Revised Analysts have adjusted KRAFTON's fair value estimate downward by approximately ₩21,741. This reflects updated assumptions on the discount rate, profit margin, and future price-to-earnings expectations.
Analysis Article • Nov 13

KRAFTON, Inc.'s (KRX:259960) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 56% Above Its Share Price

Key Insights KRAFTON's estimated fair value is ₩423,871 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity KRAFTON is estimated...
Narrative Update • Nov 04

A259960: Future Profit Margins Will Offset Minor Discount Rate Decline

Narrative Update on KRAFTON: Analyst Price Target Revised Analysts have slightly reduced KRAFTON’s fair value price target from ₩447,185 to ₩440,148, based on updated assumptions for projected revenue growth and margins. Valuation Changes The consensus analyst price target has decreased slightly from ₩447,185 to ₩440,148.
Narrative Update • Oct 21

Analysts Revise KRAFTON Price Target as Margins Decline and Revenue Outlook Improves

Narrative Update on KRAFTON Analyst Price Target Analysts have slightly lowered their fair value estimate for KRAFTON, revising it from ₩454,148 to ₩447,185. This change is attributed to minor shifts in profit margin expectations and revenue growth projections.
Analysis Article • Oct 10

When Should You Buy KRAFTON, Inc. (KRX:259960)?

KRAFTON, Inc. ( KRX:259960 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article • Sep 08

Some Confidence Is Lacking In KRAFTON, Inc.'s (KRX:259960) P/E

There wouldn't be many who think KRAFTON, Inc.'s ( KRX:259960 ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.5x is worth a...
Analysis Article • Aug 17

Is KRAFTON (KRX:259960) A Risky Investment?

KOSE:A259960 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore KRAFTON's Fair Values from the Community and select yours The...
Analysis Article • Jul 22

Some Investors May Be Worried About KRAFTON's (KRX:259960) Returns On Capital

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...
Analysis Article • Jul 06

Is Now The Time To Put KRAFTON (KRX:259960) On Your Watchlist?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
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New Narrative • Nov 19

AI Innovations And Game Expansions Propel Global Growth For A Profitable Future

Investment in AI and deep learning aims to enhance user experience and reduce costs, potentially increasing future net margins.

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

KOSE:A259960 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20285,432,8481,265,8511,260,7751,441,33014
12/31/20275,007,1501,177,5371,103,6501,376,36924
12/31/20264,675,9591,091,5491,095,7381,215,78723
3/31/20263,823,784877,511513,856687,991N/A
12/31/20253,326,554734,770907,5361,045,103N/A
9/30/20253,024,4241,246,827886,950964,764N/A
6/30/20252,873,0751,001,378882,332947,186N/A
3/31/20252,918,0501,328,1471,188,8971,218,574N/A
12/31/20242,709,7741,306,090870,087907,929N/A
9/30/20242,626,761801,184719,0541,000,167N/A
6/30/20242,357,760891,040513,738805,277N/A
3/31/20242,037,787677,897441,093737,464N/A
12/31/20231,910,576595,362309,101662,346N/A
9/30/20231,849,789447,129409,491519,518N/A
6/30/20231,833,237465,832513,892615,967N/A
3/31/20231,869,742534,419556,845647,450N/A
12/31/20221,854,016515,175483,817512,703N/A
9/30/20221,823,320692,852731,021757,931N/A
6/30/20221,911,537640,518727,379781,586N/A
3/31/20221,947,330584,449500,772567,765N/A
12/31/20211,885,352530,255554,372713,908N/A
9/30/20211,794,909554,966243,500483,050N/A
6/30/20211,639,749486,634221,545431,126N/A
3/31/20211,609,775466,522570,242768,737N/A
12/31/20201,670,428556,267551,089648,972N/A
9/30/20201,712,747650,182503,509519,864N/A
6/30/20201,583,393570,145291,050310,735N/A
3/31/20201,353,475469,32410,00130,956N/A
12/31/20191,087,480278,859N/A61,944N/A
9/30/2019901,428180,657N/A96,568N/A
6/30/2019954,254220,104N/A96,616N/A
3/31/20191,077,233249,685N/A50,234N/A
12/31/20181,120,034251,007N/A158,152N/A
12/31/2017310,352-879,483N/A244,139N/A
12/31/201637,192-24,908N/A-8,604N/A
12/31/201546,352-26,364N/A3,332N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: A259960's forecast earnings growth (12.5% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: A259960's earnings (12.5% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the KR market (33.1% per year).

High Growth Earnings: A259960's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: A259960's revenue (11.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the KR market (16.6% per year).

High Growth Revenue: A259960's revenue (11.9% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.

Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts

Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: A259960's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (13.6%).

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/10 22:52
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/10 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
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

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Analyst Sources

KRAFTON, Inc. is covered by 32 analysts. 24 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Susie LeeBofA Global Research
Jinhan ChunBofA Global Research
Joon Kyu LeeBookook Securities Co. Ltd