Board Change • May 06
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. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (4 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. New Risk • Mar 27
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 37% 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 (37% accrual ratio). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (₩62.5b market cap, or US$41.4m). Announcement • Mar 17
S Connect Co., LTD., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026 S Connect Co., LTD., Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026, at 09:01 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 30, marudeul-gil 172beon-gil, gyeonggi-do, gwangju South Korea Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 19% After last week's 19% share price decline to ₩772, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 13.3x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 32% over the past three years. New Risk • Feb 12
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 10% 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 (10% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩71.0b market cap, or US$49.4m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 12
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 37% After last week's 37% share price gain to ₩906, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.6x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 15% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 08
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to ₩711, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 12.2x. Average trailing P/E is 10x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 27% over the past three years. Announcement • Mar 15
S Connect Co., LTD., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025 S Connect Co., LTD., Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025, at 08:30 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 30, marudeul-gil 172beon-gil, opo-eup, gyeonggi-do, gwangju South Korea New Risk • Dec 16
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 Risks No financial data reported. Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (2.1% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩57.4b market cap, or US$40.0m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 11
Now 55% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 15% to ₩709. The fair value is estimated to be ₩458, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 20% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 47%. New Risk • Nov 11
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 8.1% 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 (8.1% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (5.2% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩53.4b market cap, or US$38.3m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 26
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 30% After last week's 30% share price decline to ₩1,418, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 46x. Average trailing P/E is 14x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 34% over the past three years. New Risk • Jun 25
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: ₩114.0b (US$82.2m) 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 (10% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.8% net profit margin). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (21% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩114.0b market cap, or US$82.2m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 30
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to ₩1,875, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 59.7x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 25% over the past three years. Announcement • May 30
S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 2,000 million worth of its shares. S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 2,000 million worth of its shares pursuant to a contract with NH Investment & Securities Co.,Ltd. The purpose of the program is to improve shareholder value and to stabilize stock price. The program will be valid until November 29, 2024. As of May 29, 2024, the company had 500,000 shares in treasury under the dividend capacity and no shares in treasury under other capacities. 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 8.4% 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 (8.4% average weekly change). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (23% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Mar 21
Full year 2023 earnings released: ₩15.00 loss per share (vs ₩66.00 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: ₩15.00 loss per share (down from ₩66.00 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: ₩275.3b (up 37% from FY 2022). Net loss: ₩1.04b (down 125% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 105% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 6% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Dec 09
S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 3,000 million worth of its shares. S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) 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 contract with Shinhan Investment & Securities. The purpose of the program is to improve shareholder value and to stabilize stock price. The program will be valid until December 10, 2024. As of December 7, 2023, the company had no shares in treasury under the dividend capacity and no shares in treasury under other capacities. New Risk • Dec 08
New minor risk - Market cap size The company's market capitalization is less than US$100m. Market cap: ₩129.1b (US$98.4m) 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 Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 4.9% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (18% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩129.1b market cap, or US$98.4m). Announcement • Dec 07
S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 3,000 million worth of its shares. S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) 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 contract with Shinhan Investment & Securities. The purpose of the program is to improve shareholder value and to stabilize stock price. The program will be valid until December 9, 2024. As of December 7, 2023, the company had no shares in treasury under the dividend capacity and no shares in treasury under other capacities. New Risk • Dec 06
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 Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (12% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 4.9% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (18% increase in shares outstanding). Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: EPS: ₩54.00 (vs ₩142 in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: EPS: ₩54.00 (down from ₩142 in 3Q 2022). Revenue: ₩76.1b (up 22% from 3Q 2022). Net income: ₩3.82b (down 57% from 3Q 2022). Profit margin: 5.0% (down from 14% in 3Q 2022). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 96% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 4% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Announcement • Oct 24
S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 1,500 million worth of its shares. S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 1,500 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to improve shareholder value and to stabilize stock price. The program will be valid until April 23, 2024. As of October 22, 2023, the company had 975,645 shares in treasury under the dividend capacity and no shares in treasury under other capacities. New Risk • Oct 06
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 13% 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 Risks Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (13% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 16% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks High level of debt (42% net debt to equity). Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (11% increase in shares outstanding). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 18
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to ₩1,990, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 36.5x. Average trailing P/E is 12x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 2.6% over the past three years. Announcement • Sep 13
S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 1,000 million worth of its shares. S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 1,000 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to improve shareholder value and to stabilize stock price. The program will be valid until March 12, 2024. As of September 11, 2023, the company had 450,749 shares in treasury under the dividend capacity and no shares in treasury under other capacities. Buying Opportunity • Aug 02
Now 25% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 1.5%. The fair value is estimated to be ₩2,372, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has been flat over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jul 24
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 22% After last week's 22% share price gain to ₩2,100, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.1x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 19% over the past three years. Announcement • Jun 16
S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces an Equity Buyback for KRW 2,000 million worth of its shares. S Connect Co., LTD. (KOSDAQ:A096630) announces a share repurchase program. Under the program, the company will repurchase up to KRW 2,000 million worth of its shares. The purpose of the program is to improve shareholder value and to stabilize stock price. The program will be valid until December 15, 2023. As of June 14, 2023, the company had 450,749 shares in treasury under the dividend capacity and no shares in treasury under other capacities. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 22
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 16% After last week's 16% share price gain to ₩1,802, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 28x. Average trailing P/E is 9x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 14% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 10
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to ₩1,671, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.4x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Tech industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 24% over the past three years. 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. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (4 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 • Aug 24
Second quarter 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₩28.00 (vs ₩89.00 loss in 2Q 2021) Second quarter 2022 results: EPS: ₩28.00 (up from ₩89.00 loss in 2Q 2021). Revenue: ₩42.7b (up 119% from 2Q 2021). Net income: ₩1.78b (up ₩7.10b from 2Q 2021). Profit margin: 4.2% (up from net loss in 2Q 2021). The move to profitability was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 4% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. 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. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (4 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. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 15
New 90-day high: ₩2,360 The company is up 9.0% from its price of ₩2,165 on 17 November 2020. The South Korean market is up 21% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Tech industry, which is up 23% over the same period. Announcement • Feb 05
S Connect Co., LTD. to Report Fiscal Year 2020 Results on Feb 16, 2021 S Connect Co., LTD. announced that they will report fiscal year 2020 results on Feb 16, 2021 Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 27
New 90-day low: ₩1,850 The company is down 6.0% from its price of ₩1,970 on 28 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 22% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Tech industry, which is up 34% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 15
New 90-day high: ₩2,500 The company is up 40% from its price of ₩1,780 on 17 July 2020. The South Korean market is up 9.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Tech industry, which is up 13% over the same period.