Announcement • May 19
SOCAR Inc. announced that it has received KRW 65.00001 billion in funding from KRAFTON, Inc. On May 18, 2026, SOCAR Inc. closed the transaction. New Risk • May 13
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 14% 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. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Apr 30
Now 51% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 49% to ₩17,810. The fair value is estimated to be ₩11,785, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 5.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 11%. Reported Earnings • Mar 17
Full year 2025 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2025 results: ₩560 loss per share (improved from ₩945 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: ₩470.7b (up 9.0% from FY 2024). Net loss: ₩18.4b (loss narrowed 41% from FY 2024). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 2.1%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates significantly. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.2% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 11% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Breakeven Date Change • Nov 28
Forecast breakeven date pushed back to 2026 The analyst covering SOCAR previously expected the company to break even in 2025. New forecast suggests the company will make a profit of ₩2.50b in 2026. Average annual earnings growth of 130% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: EPS: ₩48.00 (vs ₩35.00 in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: EPS: ₩48.00 (up from ₩35.00 in 3Q 2024). Revenue: ₩111.8b (down 4.4% from 3Q 2024). Net income: ₩1.59b (up 37% from 3Q 2024). Profit margin: 1.4% (up from 1.0% in 3Q 2024). Revenue is forecast to grow 8.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 3.1% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Asia. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 15% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 12% per year. Breakeven Date Change • Nov 19 The analyst covering SOCAR previously expected the company to break even in 2025. New forecast suggests the company will make a profit of ₩200.0m in 2025. Earnings growth of 111% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule.
Price Target Changed • Oct 23
Price target decreased by 26% to ₩16,000 Down from ₩21,750, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 38% above last closing price of ₩11,600. Stock is down 37% over the past year. The company is forecast to post earnings per share of ₩7.00 next year compared to a net loss per share of ₩945 last year. Breakeven Date Change • May 21
Forecast breakeven date moved forward to 2025 The 3 analysts covering SOCAR previously expected the company to break even in 2026. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of ₩500.0m in 2025. Earnings growth of 118% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Reported Earnings • Mar 19
Full year 2024 earnings: EPS and revenues exceed analyst expectations Full year 2024 results: ₩945 loss per share (improved from ₩1,292 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: ₩431.8b (up 8.4% from FY 2023). Net loss: ₩31.0b (loss narrowed 27% from FY 2023). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 5.4%. Earnings per share (EPS) also surpassed analyst estimates by 13%. Revenue is forecast to grow 14% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 3.8% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Asia. Major Estimate Revision • Feb 25
Consensus EPS estimates fall from profit to ₩365 loss The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2025 has been updated. Expected to report loss instead of -₩365 instead of ₩104 per share profit previously forecast. Revenue forecast unchanged at ₩538.6m Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 13% next year. Consensus price target down from ₩26,667 to ₩23,667. Share price was steady at ₩15,130 over the past week. Breakeven Date Change • Feb 24
Forecast breakeven date pushed back to 2026 The 4 analysts covering SOCAR previously expected the company to break even in 2025. New consensus forecast suggests the company will make a profit of ₩8.83b in 2026. Average annual earnings growth of 92% is required to achieve expected profit on schedule. Announcement • Feb 21
SOCAR Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025 SOCAR Inc., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025, at 09:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 518, teheran-ro, gangnam-gu, seoul South Korea Major Estimate Revision • Nov 28
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 39% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from ₩436.5m to ₩409.5m. Losses expected to increase from ₩782 per share to ₩1,086. Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 15% next year. Consensus price target of ₩26,667 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at ₩17,390 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • Aug 15
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 12% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from ₩458.6m to ₩445.6m. Losses expected to increase from ₩543 per share to ₩607. Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 14% next year. Consensus price target of ₩26,667 unchanged from last update. Share price was steady at ₩19,010 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • May 18
Consensus estimates of losses per share improve by 25% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2024 has improved. 2024 revenue forecast increased from ₩450.2m to ₩458.6m. EPS estimate increased from -₩566 per share to -₩427 per share. Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 10% next year. Consensus price target up from ₩22,667 to ₩25,000. Share price fell 2.2% to ₩20,300 over the past week. Price Target Changed • Apr 06
Price target increased by 9.7% to ₩22,667 Up from ₩20,667, the current price target is an average from 3 analysts. New target price is approximately in line with last closing price of ₩22,000. The company is forecast to post a net loss per share of ₩428 next year compared to a net loss per share of ₩1,292 last year. Major Estimate Revision • Apr 06
Consensus revenue estimates fall by 12% The consensus outlook for revenues in fiscal year 2024 has deteriorated. 2024 revenue forecast decreased from ₩507.5m to ₩449.0m. Forecast losses increased from -₩69.25 to -₩428 per share. Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 17% next year. Consensus price target up from ₩20,667 to ₩22,667. Share price rose 3.3% to ₩22,000 over the past week. Reported Earnings • Mar 20
Full year 2023 earnings released: ₩1,292 loss per share (vs ₩597 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: ₩1,292 loss per share (further deteriorated from ₩597 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: ₩398.5b (flat on FY 2022). Net loss: ₩42.3b (loss widened 133% from FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 22% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.4% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Asia. Major Estimate Revision • Dec 02
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 14% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2023 has deteriorated. 2023 revenue forecast decreased from ₩423.3m to ₩406.0m. Losses expected to increase from ₩1,165 per share to ₩1,326. Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 16% next year. Consensus price target of ₩20,667 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 5.7% to ₩16,080 over the past week. Buying Opportunity • Nov 22
Now 20% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 4.7%. The fair value is estimated to be ₩18,883, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue is forecast to grow by 13% in a year. Earnings is forecast to decline by 22% in the next year. Major Estimate Revision • Nov 17
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 15% The consensus outlook for earnings per share (EPS) in fiscal year 2023 has deteriorated. 2023 revenue forecast decreased from ₩441.0m to ₩423.3m. Losses expected to increase from ₩1,015 per share to ₩1,165. Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 16% next year. Consensus price target of ₩20,000 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 4.3% to ₩13,540 over the past week. Major Estimate Revision • Oct 28
Consensus EPS estimates fall by 68%, revenue upgraded The consensus outlook for fiscal year 2023 has been updated. 2023 revenue forecast increased from ₩432.5m to ₩441.0m. Forecast EPS reduced from -₩520 to -₩873 per share. Transportation industry in South Korea expected to see average net income growth of 19% next year. Consensus price target of ₩20,000 unchanged from last update. Share price rose 6.3% to ₩16,180 over the past week. Buying Opportunity • Oct 26
Now 27% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 26%. The fair value is estimated to be ₩22,782, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue is forecast to grow by 11% in a year. Earnings is forecast to grow by 77% in the next year. New Risk • Oct 20
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 9.3% 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 Less than 3 years of financial data is available. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.3% average weekly change). New Risk • Sep 08
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. This is currently the only risk that has been identified for the company. Announcement • Aug 24
LOTTE rental co.,ltd. (KOSE:A089860) agreed to acquire an additional stake in SOCAR Inc. (KOSE:A403550) for KRW 47.5 billion LOTTE rental co.,ltd. (KOSE:A089860) agreed to acquire an additional stake in SOCAR Inc. (KOSE:A403550) for KRW 47.5 billion on August 22, 2023. The transaction is expected to close on September 22, 2023. Buying Opportunity • Jul 06
Now 23% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 19%. The fair value is estimated to be ₩19,109, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Reported Earnings • Mar 18
Full year 2022 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2022 results: ₩597 loss per share (down from ₩508 profit in FY 2021). Revenue: ₩397.6b (up 9.3% from FY 2021). Net loss: ₩18.1b (down 227% from profit in FY 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 7.3%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 25%. Revenue is forecast to grow 12% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 11% growth forecast for the Transportation industry in Asia. 
