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Korea Line Corporation (005880) Price & Analysis

005880 Stock Chart & Stats

$1,914.00$72.00(3.91%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$1,750$2,0003 Aug18 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$1,801.00 - $1,939.00
52-Week Range
$1,650.00 - $3,385.00
Previous Close
$1,842.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
1.43M
Market Cap
KRW 601.69B
Enterprise Value
KRW 1.90T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
KRW 483.56B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
KRW 1.51T
Price to Earnings (P/E)
3.6
Beta
0.29
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
N/A

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Solid Profitability

Healthy operating and net margins indicate that Korea Line is currently converting shipping revenue into meaningful operating profit and earnings. If maintained, this profitability provides internal funding capacity and a cushion against ordinary fluctuations in freight demand and vessel utilization over the next several quarters.

Improved Balance Sheet

The substantial reduction in debt-to-equity strengthens financial flexibility in a cyclical shipping industry. Lower leverage should reduce balance-sheet pressure during weaker freight conditions and leave Korea Line better positioned to fund operations, manage obligations, and pursue contracted growth without relying as heavily on additional borrowing.

Medium-Term Contract Visibility

The multi-year POSCO FLOW agreement adds committed cargo transportation work across several years and supports medium-term revenue visibility. Its scale, equal to about 5.6% of the latest annual sales, reinforces Korea Line’s role in Korea’s industrial resource supply chain, although realized value can vary with operating conditions.

Bears Say

Shrinking And Volatile Revenue

Revenue volatility remains a material earnings risk because Korea Line’s shipping activities are exposed to changing freight demand and market conditions. A declining top line can weaken operating leverage and make current margins harder to sustain, limiting confidence that recent profitability will persist through the business cycle.

Unstable Free Cash Flow

Positive latest-TTM free cash flow is encouraging, but the history of negative cash flow demonstrates that conversion can change materially across the cycle or with investment needs. This variability makes internally generated funding less dependable and may constrain shareholder returns or growth spending during weaker shipping periods.

Modest Returns And Remaining Debt

Although leverage has improved, modest return on equity indicates that the capital base is not yet producing especially strong shareholder returns. The remaining absolute debt burden also leaves Korea Line exposed to financial pressure if shipping profitability weakens, reducing the durability of earnings and capital allocation flexibility.

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005880 FAQ

What was Korea Line Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?
Korea Line Corporation lowest stock price was $1650.00 and its highest was $3385.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Korea Line Corporation’s market cap?
Korea Line Corporation’s market cap is ₩601.69B.
When is Korea Line Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Korea Line Corporation’s earnings last quarter?
Korea Line Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported $165.318 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Korea Line Corporation overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Korea Line Corporation pay dividends?
Korea Line Corporation does not currently pay dividends.
What is Korea Line Corporation’s EPS estimate?
Korea Line Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Korea Line Corporation have?
Korea Line Corporation has 322,747,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to Korea Line Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Korea Line Corporation reported an EPS of $165.318 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.21%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Korea Line Corporation?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:005880
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