South Korea · Delayed Price · Currency is KRW Kakao Statistics
Total Valuation
Kakao has a market cap or net worth of KRW 16.17 trillion. The enterprise value is 8.35 trillion.
| Market Cap | 16.17T |
| Enterprise Value | 8.35T |
Important Dates
The last earnings date was Thursday, August 6, 2026.
| Earnings Date | Aug 6, 2026 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 9, 2026 |
Share Statistics
Kakao has 442.45 million shares outstanding. The number of shares has decreased by -0.79% in one year.
| Current Share Class | 442.45M |
| Shares Outstanding | 442.45M |
| Shares Change (YoY) | -0.79% |
| Shares Change (QoQ) | +6.23% |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | 13.74% |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | 19.07% |
| Float | 310.01M |
Valuation Ratios
The trailing PE ratio is 31.95 and the forward PE ratio is 22.11. Kakao's PEG ratio is 0.69.
| PE Ratio | 31.95 |
| Forward PE | 22.11 |
| PS Ratio | 1.91 |
| PB Ratio | 1.07 |
| P/TBV Ratio | 1.99 |
| P/FCF Ratio | 27.52 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 14.17 |
| PEG Ratio | 0.69 |
Enterprise Valuation
The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 4.44, with an EV/FCF ratio of 14.22.
| EV / Earnings | 24.12 |
| EV / Sales | 0.99 |
| EV / EBITDA | 4.44 |
| EV / EBIT | 7.78 |
| EV / FCF | 14.22 |
Financial Position
The company has a current ratio of 1.53, with a Debt / Equity ratio of 0.21.
| Current Ratio | 1.53 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.47 |
| Debt / Equity | 0.21 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.86 |
| Debt / FCF | 5.32 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.83 |
Financial Efficiency
Return on equity (ROE) is 3.72% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 9.15%.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 3.72% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 2.01% |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 9.15% |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 4.94% |
| Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) | 9.46% |
| Revenue Per Employee | 534.46M |
| Profits Per Employee | 21.85M |
| Employee Count | 3,829 |
| Asset Turnover | 0.31 |
| Inventory Turnover | 7.24 |
Taxes
In the past 12 months, Kakao has paid 290.78 billion in taxes.
| Income Tax | 290.78B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 34.49% |
Stock Price Statistics
The stock price has decreased by -41.60% in the last 52 weeks. The beta is 1.15, so Kakao's price volatility has been higher than the market average.
| Beta (5Y) | 1.15 |
| 52-Week Price Change | -41.60% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 36,376.00 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 48,661.50 |
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 46.29 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | 2,557,603 |
Short Selling Information
| Short Interest | n/a |
| Short Previous Month | n/a |
| Short % of Shares Out | n/a |
| Short % of Float | n/a |
| Short Ratio (days to cover) | n/a |
Income Statement
In the last 12 months, Kakao had revenue of KRW 8.47 trillion and earned 346.42 billion in profits. Earnings per share was 778.63.
| Revenue | 8.47T |
| Gross Profit | 7.92T |
| Operating Income | 870.25B |
| Pretax Income | 843.13B |
| Net Income | 346.42B |
| EBITDA | 1.68T |
| EBIT | 870.25B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 778.63 |
Balance Sheet
The company has 14.23 trillion in cash and 3.12 trillion in debt, with a net cash position of 11.11 trillion or 25,105.45 per share.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 14.23T |
| Total Debt | 3.12T |
| Net Cash | 11.11T |
| Net Cash Per Share | 25,105.45 |
| Equity (Book Value) | 15.07T |
| Book Value Per Share | 26,599.32 |
| Working Capital | 5.36T |
Cash Flow
In the last 12 months, operating cash flow was 1.14 trillion and capital expenditures -553.26 billion, giving a free cash flow of 587.69 billion.
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.14T |
| Capital Expenditures | -553.26B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 809.56B |
| Net Borrowing | -135.09B |
| Free Cash Flow | 587.69B |
| FCF Per Share | 1,328.26 |
Margins
Gross margin is 93.48%, with operating and profit margins of 10.27% and 4.09%.
| Gross Margin | 93.48% |
| Operating Margin | 10.27% |
| Pretax Margin | 9.95% |
| Profit Margin | 4.09% |
| EBITDA Margin | 19.82% |
| EBIT Margin | 10.27% |
| FCF Margin | 6.93% |
Dividends & Yields
This stock pays an annual dividend of 75.00, which amounts to a dividend yield of 0.20%.
| Dividend Per Share | 75.00 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.20% |
| Dividend Growth (YoY) | 10.29% |
| Years of Dividend Growth | 5 |
| Payout Ratio | 30.16% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.79% |
| Shareholder Yield | 0.99% |
| Earnings Yield | 2.14% |
| FCF Yield | 3.63% |
Fair Value
There are several formulas that can be used to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock.
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Analyst Forecast
The average price target for Kakao is 54,960.00, which is 50.58% higher than the current price. The consensus rating is "Buy".
| Price Target | 54,960.00 |
| Price Target Difference | 50.58% |
| Analyst Consensus | Buy |
| Analyst Count | 25 |
| Revenue Growth Forecast (3Y) | 6.59% |
| EPS Growth Forecast (3Y) | 24.37% |
Stock Splits
The last stock split was on April 12, 2021. It was a forward split with a ratio of 5.
| Last Split Date | Apr 12, 2021 |
| Split Type | Forward |
| Split Ratio | 5 |
Scores
Kakao has an Altman Z-Score of 2 and a Piotroski F-Score of 7. A Z-score under 3 suggests an increased risk of bankruptcy.
| Altman Z-Score | 2 |
| Piotroski F-Score | 7 |