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Korea Business News Co (039340) Fair Value & Analysis

Technology · KR · Market cap 76.6B KRW

KB Korea Business News Co 039340 · KQ
Price4,860 KRW
Fair Value2,187 KRW
Upside-55.0%
Quality70/100
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Weak Growth
Solidly profitable · 15.3% net margin
Low debt · generates free cash flow
3.02% dividend yield
Ranks above peers (7/10)
Moderate moat 60/100
Evidence: High Range 1,640 KRW – 2,779 KRW Share as image

Fair value as of: Jul 22, 2026

From 19 valuation models · updated 19 days ago

Share price +1.8% over the past month.

A solid business, but screening 55% overvalued on our models.

What matters now

  • A high-quality business (quality 70/100), yet the market already pays well above fair value. Quality at a full price, with little margin of safety.
  • The price sits above even our optimistic bull case (2,779 KRW). The favourable scenario is already priced in.
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Price vs Fair Value (5 years)

7,667 KRW 4,495 KRW Fair Value 2,187 KRW Mar 2021 Aug 2026

White line = price, green steps = our fair value per fiscal year, dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 22, 2026.

How to read this chart

60‑month range 4,495 KRW – 7,667 KRW · fair‑value band 1,640 KRW – 2,779 KRW · the 4,860 KRW price screens above the 2,187 KRW fair value. Green steps = our fair value per fiscal year (point-in-time, no hindsight). Dashed = 300-day average. As of Jul 22, 2026.

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Analysis

Korea Business News Co (039340) currently trades at 4,860 KRW, while our model-based Fair Value estimate is 2,187 KRW, implying the stock looks roughly 55.0% overvalued today. The Quality Score stands at 70/100 (solid quality), in the Technology sector. Bear case: priced above our estimate, the market already discounts strong expectations. Bull case: above-average quality can justify a premium, the entry price still matters most (evidence: high).

Over the trailing twelve months, Korea Business News Co generated revenue of 96.4B KRW at a net margin of 15.3%. Revenue declined 67.9% year over year. Fundamentals as of Jul 22, 2026

Our scenario range runs from 1,640 KRW (bear case) to 2,779 KRW (bull case); at 4,860 KRW, the current price sits above that range. Bear and bull are the same models run on conservative and optimistic assumptions (margins, growth, valuation multiples), so a plausible valuation range, not a price target. The share trades about 23% below its 52-week high and 14% above its 52-week low, currently below its 200-day average. For context, the median of 10 Technology peers we cover trades at 8% fair-value upside, at -55%, 039340 screens richer than that median.

Fair Value models

Each model estimates fair value its own way; the Fair Value above is the evidence-weighted blend. Evidence (0–100) measures how completely this model’s inputs are available: well-fed models carry more weight in the blend. The spread across models is intentional, each one stresses a different value driver; dividend models, for instance, come out structurally low when payout is small.

Model Bear Bear = the cautious scenario: the same model computed with conservative anchors (lower growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bull it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target.BaseBull Bull = the optimistic scenario: the same model computed with favourable anchors (higher growth, margins and valuation multiples). Together with Bear it frames a plausible valuation range, not a price target. Evidence
Highest evidence
Growth DCF 2,144 KRW 2,768 KRW 3,836 KRW 80
Residual Income 4,775 KRW 4,517 KRW 3,526 KRW 76
Rev-Margin DCF 1,925 KRW 2,639 KRW 3,517 KRW 74
All 19 models by family
DCF Models
FCF DCF 2,067 KRW 2,711 KRW 3,902 KRW 38
Owner Earnings 3,167 KRW 4,242 KRW 6,233 KRW 31
5Y Revenue Exit 1,925 KRW 2,601 KRW 3,583 KRW 39
5Y EBITDA Exit 1,478 KRW 1,828 KRW 2,292 KRW 41
5Y P/E Exit 2,176 KRW 3,036 KRW 4,064 KRW 38
10Y Revenue Exit 1,927 KRW 2,437 KRW 2,982 KRW 36
10Y EBITDA Exit 1,697 KRW 1,959 KRW 2,224 KRW 37
10Y P/E Exit 2,121 KRW 2,706 KRW 3,264 KRW 35
Earnings-Based
Graham-Dodd 874.72 KRW 1,069 KRW 1,203 KRW 54
Multiples
P/E Multiple 2,122 KRW 2,830 KRW 3,537 KRW 63
P/S Multiple 1,640 KRW 2,187 KRW 2,734 KRW 58
P/B Multiple 1,640 KRW 2,187 KRW 2,734 KRW 55
EV/EBITDA 1,224 KRW 1,490 KRW 1,755 KRW 54
EV/Revenue 1,963 KRW 2,621 KRW 3,278 KRW 43
Asset-Based
NCAV (Graham) 3,407 KRW 4,565 KRW 6,813 KRW 50
Growth DCF
Growth DCF 2,144 KRW 2,768 KRW 3,836 KRW 80
Rev-Margin DCF 1,925 KRW 2,639 KRW 3,517 KRW 74
Economic Profit
Residual Income 4,775 KRW 4,517 KRW 3,526 KRW 76
Growth Earnings
Growth-Adj P/E 1,496 KRW 2,137 KRW 2,779 KRW 68

Widest divergence: Asset-Based (4,565 KRW) versus Earnings-Based (1,069 KRW). Highest evidence: Growth DCF (80).

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Key figures & financial health

Revenue (TTM) 96.4B KRW
Revenue growth (YoY) -67.9%
Net margin 15.3%
Return on equity 400%
Free cash flow 3.7B KRW FY2025
Operating margin 11.8%
More key figures
Dividend yield 3.0%
EPS growth (YoY) -79.7%

Figures from reported company fundamentals · as of Jul 22, 2026. TTM = trailing twelve months.

Quality Score breakdown

Overall quality 70/100

Of which business quality 65 · Market factors (momentum, volatility) 39

Profitability 36
Margins and returns on capital today
Quality Growth 41
Are margins and returns improving?
Cashflow 54
Earnings quality: real cash, not paper profit
Fin. Strength 80
Balance sheet, leverage, solvency risk
Investment 100
Disciplined investing over empire-building
Low Volatility 70
Calm price path (market factor)
Momentum 28
Price trend over the last 3–12 months (market factor)
52W Momentum 23
Distance to the 52-week high (market factor)
Net Issuance 100
Buybacks instead of dilution

Non-valuation factor families (profitability, growth, cashflow, financial strength, momentum …), each academically grounded. Valuation itself sits in the Fair Value and is deliberately excluded here to avoid double-counting.

About the company

Korea Business News Co., Ltd. engages in broadcasting, internet, media, and education businesses in South Korea and internationally.

Full company description

Korea Business News Co., Ltd. engages in broadcasting, internet, media, and education businesses in South Korea and internationally. It operates Korea Economic TV that broadcasts securities economy related content; wownet.co.uk, a securities portal that offers economic securities professional content through Korea Economic TV; and wowfa.co.uk portal, which provides training in economics and finance. The company also provides securities economy content services utilizing data broadcasting, mobile, IPTV, smart TV, etc. In addition, it is involved in program and event-supporting, and advertising/partnership businesses. The company was formerly known as Wow TV Ltd. and changed its name to Korea Business News Co., Ltd. in 2004. Korea Business News Co. was founded in 1999 and is based in Seoul, South Korea.

Company description, as reported by the company or data provider.

Revenue & earnings trend

FY2021 – FY2025 · reported fiscal years

Korea Business News Co reported revenue of 75.9B KRW in FY2025 versus 119B KRW in FY2021, a compound −10.7%/yr. Reported net income was 2.8B KRW in FY2025, compounding −42.4%/yr from FY2021.

Growth Quality 40/100
Revenue growth is weak, negative or inconsistent.
Latest Revenue (FY 2025)
75.9B KRW
Latest YoY
−4.5%
Avg. growth/yr (3Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
−5.0%
Avg. growth/yr (5Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
−4.4%
Avg. growth/yr (14Y) Measures the company's TOTAL revenue from reported annual statements: compound average growth per year (CAGR) from the fiscal year 3, 5 or N years back to the most recent comparable fiscal year. Not per share: buybacks do not change this number, and a merger can appear as a growth jump.
+0.8%
Revenue −10.7%/yr
FY21 119B KRW
FY22 88.6B KRW
FY23 80.5B KRW
FY24 79.5B KRW
FY25 75.9B KRW
Net income −42.4%/yr
FY21 25.4B KRW
FY22 13.8B KRW
FY23 10.7B KRW
FY24 8.5B KRW
FY25 2.8B KRW

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Peer Group

Software & IT Services · 32 stocks

How this stock ranks against its industry: the green marker is this stock, the band is the typical 25–75% peer range, and the tick is the median.

Quality Score 70 · Top 25%
Fair Value upside −55% · Below median
Return on equity (TTM) 400% · Top 25%
Return on assets 4% · Above median
Net margin (TTM) 15% · Above median
Operating margin (TTM) 12% · Above median
Revenue growth -68% · Bottom 25%
Dividend yield (TTM) 3.0% · Top 25%
Debt / equity 0.00× · Lower than median

Valuation Multiples vs Software & IT Services median · lower = cheaper

P/FCF 0.0× · Pricier than median

Snowflake

Five quick dimensions, each 0 to 100: VALUE (fair-value potential), FUTURE (revenue growth), PAST (return on equity), HEALTH (low debt), DIVIDEND (yield). Green = this stock, grey = typical sector peer.

VALUE 0 · sector 0
FUTURE 0 · sector 28
PAST 100 · sector 74
HEALTH 100 · sector 99
DIVIDEND 60 · sector 26

VALUE 0: the price sits above our fair-value range.

Values & ESG

Does this company touch areas you may want to avoid? The classification is inferred from sector and industry.

None of the checked exposures detected

ESG scores are not available for this stock yet. Values and ESG data are contextual and can differ between providers.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Korea Business News Co (039340) overvalued or undervalued?
As of Jul 22, 2026, our model estimates a fair value of 2,187 KRW versus a price of 4,860 KRW, about −55% (overvalued).
What is the fair value of 039340?
Our model-based fair value for Korea Business News Co is 2,187 KRW (as of Jul 22, 2026), built from audited fundamentals. The current price is 4,860 KRW.
What is the quality score of 039340?
Korea Business News Co has a Quality Score of 70/100. It measures business quality (profitability, growth, cash flow, balance-sheet strength, investment discipline, share issuance). Market factors such as price momentum and volatility do not enter the number; they are shown separately in the detail view.
What is the revenue of Korea Business News Co (039340)?
Korea Business News Co reported trailing-twelve-month revenue of about 96.4B KRW (latest available figure, as of Jul 22, 2026).
What is the net profit margin of 039340?
The net profit margin of Korea Business News Co is about 15.3%, meaning it keeps roughly 15.3% of revenue as net income. Based on the latest reported figures.
Does Korea Business News Co pay a dividend?
Korea Business News Co currently shows a dividend yield of about 3.02% relative to its recent price (as of Jul 22, 2026).

How we calculate Fair Value

Each company is valued through a stack of independent intrinsic-value models (DCF variants, residual-income, multiples and more), blended into one family-balanced consensus and weighted by how much trustworthy data backs it. A separate quality layer scores the fundamentals. Every input is real reported data, nothing guessed.

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