New Risk • Apr 03
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 4.7% 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 Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Earnings have declined by 4.7% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩30.4b market cap, or US$20.2m). Announcement • Mar 04
Hanexpress.Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026 Hanexpress.Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 27, 2026, at 09:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 103, chorok-ro, yanggam-myeon, gyeonggi-do, hwaseong South Korea New Risk • Jun 01
New minor risk - Dividend sustainability The company has an unstable dividend paying track record. The dividend has had an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Dividend yield: 3.0% This is considered a minor risk. If the company has cut or reduced its dividend in the past, it may be a sign that the underlying business is too cyclical to consistently maintain or grow the dividend over the long-term. It may also indicate the company prioritizes other outcomes instead of maintaining the dividend. For dividend paying companies, any reduction in the dividend can significantly impact the share price. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.07x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 26% per year over the past 5 years. 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. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩38.9b market cap, or US$28.2m). Reported Earnings • Mar 25
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: ₩1,419 (vs ₩1,381 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: ₩1,419 (up from ₩1,381 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: ₩712.3b (up 6.6% from FY 2023). Net income: ₩16.7b (up ₩33.0b from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.4% (up from net loss in FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 56% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 17% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Mar 06
Hanexpress.Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025 Hanexpress.Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 28, 2025, at 09:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 103, chorok-ro, yanggam-myeon, gyeonggi-do, hwaseong South Korea New Risk • Dec 09
New major risk - Financial position The company's interest payments are not well covered by earnings. Net interest cover: 0.2x This is considered a major risk. If the company is unable to fund interest repayments on its debt through profits, it may be forced into reducing its debt burden through selling assets, undertaking a potentially costly capital raising or even into bankruptcy in the worst case scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.2x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 68% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (₩37.3b market cap, or US$26.0m). New Risk • Dec 07
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. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩40.6b market cap, or US$28.5m). 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 (₩43.1b market cap, or US$32.7m). Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2023 earnings released: ₩1,381 loss per share (vs ₩582 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: ₩1,381 loss per share (down from ₩582 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: ₩668.4b (down 22% from FY 2022). Net loss: ₩16.3b (down 334% from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 42% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 7% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 20
Upcoming dividend of ₩130 per share at 1.5% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 27 December 2023. Payment date: 22 April 2024. The company is not currently making a profit but it is cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 1.5%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (3.5%). Lower than average of industry peers (2.8%). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 17
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 29% After last week's 29% share price gain to ₩5,740, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 25.8x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Transportation industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 3.5% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 22
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₩582 (vs ₩240 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: ₩582 (up from ₩240 in FY 2021). Revenue: ₩858.1b (up 11% from FY 2021). Net income: ₩6.97b (up 142% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.8% (up from 0.4% in FY 2021). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 30% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 18% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. 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. 3 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (3 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. 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. 3 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. No independent directors (3 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 • Mar 21
Full year 2020 earnings released: ₩167 loss per share (vs ₩563 profit in FY 2019) The company reported a soft full year result with weaker earnings and weaker control over costs, although revenues improved. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: ₩615.3b (up 6.6% from FY 2019). Net loss: ₩2.00b (down 130% from profit in FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 7% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 2% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Feb 27
Hanexpress.Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2021 Hanexpress.Co., Ltd, Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2021, at 09:00 Korea Standard Time. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 24
New 90-day low: ₩6,110 The company is down 5.0% from its price of ₩6,400 on 26 November 2020. The South Korean market is up 17% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Transportation industry, which is up 6.0% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to ₩7,450, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.7x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 13.6x. This compares to an average P/E of 10x in the Transportation industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 34%. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 24
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 20% share price decline to ₩7,220, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 15.3x, down from the previous P/E ratio of 19x. This compares to an average P/E of 9x in the Transportation industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 70%. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 22
Upcoming Dividend of ₩70.00 Per Share Will be paid on the 17th of April to those who are registered shareholders by the 29th of December. The trailing yield of 0.9% is below the top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (2.6%), and is lower than industry peers (2.1%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 16
New 90-day high: ₩8,990 The company is up 41% from its price of ₩6,380 on 17 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Transportation industry, which is down 6.0% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Nov 30
Market bids up stock over the past week After last week's 24% share price gain to ₩7,720, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 16.3x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 13.2x. This compares to an average P/E of 11x in the Transportation industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 65%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 30
New 90-day high: ₩7,720 The company is up 23% from its price of ₩6,290 on 01 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 12% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Transportation industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Nov 20
Third quarter 2020 earnings released: EPS ₩81.00 The company reported a soft third quarter result with weaker earnings and profit margins, although revenues were improved. Third quarter 2020 results: Revenue: ₩154.5b (up 4.0% from 3Q 2019). Net income: ₩966.2m (down 62% from 3Q 2019). Profit margin: 0.6% (down from 1.7% in 3Q 2019). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year whereas the company’s share price has increased by 7% per year.