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Willbes & Co., Ltd (008600) Price & Analysis

008600 Stock Chart & Stats

₩2,620.00₩0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
KRW 2,500KRW 3,000KRW 3,500KRW 4,00029 Dec12 Jan26 Jan9 Feb23 Feb3 Mar23 Mar
Day’s Range
KRW 2,500.00 - KRW 2,955.00
52-Week Range
KRW 2,480.00 - KRW 5,440.00
Previous Close
KRW 2,620.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
0
Market Cap
KRW 13.85B
Enterprise Value
KRW 169.88B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
KRW 16.42B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
KRW 170.65B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
―
Beta
0.03
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

Positive Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow provide a source of internally generated funding despite reported losses. This can help support ongoing operations and reduce reliance on external financing, although the sharp year-over-year decline means the benefit is not yet firmly sustainable.

Established Education Offerings

Willbes has an established offering across branded academies, publishing, and education content aimed at defined professional and civil-service exam markets. This focused operating model can support durable customer relevance through specialized learning services and content.

Historical Margin Recovery Potential

Stronger gross margins in earlier years show that the business has previously operated with better economics than its current results indicate. That history provides a potential foundation for recovery if management can restore operating leverage and improve the recent earnings trajectory.

Bears Say

Deteriorating Profitability

The combination of falling revenue, sharply lower gross margin, and widening net losses signals weakening operating economics rather than isolated earnings volatility. Continued pressure would reduce reinvestment capacity and make it harder to rebuild sustainable profitability over coming quarters.

Higher Leverage And Weaker Equity

Higher leverage alongside a materially smaller equity cushion increases financial risk and reduces flexibility during continued losses. The weaker capital base can constrain investment and leave a greater share of future cash generation committed to supporting debt-related obligations.

Weakening Cash-flow Coverage

Although cash flow remained positive, its steep decline and very low coverage relative to total debt indicate limited financial flexibility. If this pattern persists, internally generated cash may be insufficient to comfortably fund obligations, operations, and recovery initiatives.

008600 FAQ

What was Willbes & Co., Ltd’s price range in the past 12 months?
Willbes & Co., Ltd lowest stock price was ₩2480.00 and its highest was ₩5440.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Willbes & Co., Ltd’s market cap?
Willbes & Co., Ltd’s market cap is ₩13.85B.
When is Willbes & Co., Ltd’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Willbes & Co., Ltd’s earnings last quarter?
Willbes & Co., Ltd released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported -₩4,837.04 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Willbes & Co., Ltd overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Willbes & Co., Ltd pay dividends?
Willbes & Co., Ltd pays a ― dividend of ₩200 which represents an annual dividend yield of ―. See more information on Willbes & Co., Ltd dividends here
What is Willbes & Co., Ltd’s EPS estimate?
Willbes & Co., Ltd’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Willbes & Co., Ltd have?
Willbes & Co., Ltd has 6,723,603 shares outstanding.
What happened to Willbes & Co., Ltd’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Willbes & Co., Ltd reported an EPS of -₩4,837.04 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Willbes & Co., Ltd?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:008600
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology