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KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. (002990) Stock Price & Analysis

002990 Stock Chart & Stats

$8,410.00-$460.00(-5.19%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
$10,000$12,500$15,0003 Aug18 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$8,200.00 - $8,740.00
52-Week Range
$3,200.00 - $19,380.00
Previous Close
$8,870.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
2.04M
Market Cap
KRW 304.46B
Enterprise Value
KRW 439.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
KRW 144.80B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
KRW 175.19B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
4.1
Beta
0.10
Next Earnings
Nov 17, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 30, 2026
Dividend Yield
2.38%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Earnings Recovery

The return to positive earnings in 2025 and TTM demonstrates meaningful recovery from the 2024 loss year. Although profitability remains modest, restored earnings improve internal funding capacity and provide a more stable base for project execution and balance-sheet management over the coming quarters.

Improved Leverage

Leverage has normalized materially from the 2024 spike, reducing balance-sheet pressure and improving financial flexibility. A debt-to-equity ratio near 0.68 gives the company more capacity to manage project volatility, fund operations, and withstand weaker construction conditions than during the prior stress period.

End-to-end Contracting Capabilities

Providing engineering, project management, and on-site construction services gives the company an integrated delivery model across infrastructure and building work. This breadth can support project coordination, deepen customer relationships, and maintain relevance across multiple construction segments over time.

Bears Say

Sharp TTM Revenue Decline

The sharp TTM revenue decline indicates that project execution or backlog conversion has weakened despite the earnings rebound. If this persists, lower activity could reduce operating scale, limit fixed-cost absorption, and make future profitability more dependent on the timing and completion of individual contracts.

Negative Recent Cash Generation

The return to slightly negative TTM operating and free cash flow signals that reported earnings are not currently translating consistently into cash. Persistent weakness would reduce funding available for operations, increase reliance on financing or working-capital releases, and heighten risk in a low-margin contracting model.

Low-margin Cyclical Earnings

Thin margins leave limited protection against project cost overruns, execution setbacks, or changes in contract timing. The large 2024 loss and uneven multi-year results show that earnings can swing sharply through the cycle, making sustained profitability and predictable returns more difficult to maintain.

002990 FAQ

What was KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was $3200.00 and its highest was $19380.00 in the past 12 months.
What is KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ₩304.46B.
When is KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Aug 13, 2026. The company reported $378.706 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. pays a ― dividend of $200 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.38%. See more information on KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. have?
KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. has 37,259,975 shares outstanding.
What happened to KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of $378.706 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.751%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KUMHO Engineering & Construction Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:002990
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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