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Bookook Steel Co., Ltd. (KR:026940)
:026940
South Korea Market
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Bookook Steel Co., Ltd.

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Neutral 51 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:51Neutral
Price Target:
₩1,953.00
Action:N/A
Date:10/28/26
Overall score reflects a debt-free balance sheet and modest top-line improvement, but is held back by very thin operating margins and recently negative/volatile operating and free cash flow. Technicals add downside pressure due to a broad downtrend, while valuation is only moderately supportive via a solid dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Debt-Free Balance Sheet
With total debt at zero across all reported periods, Bookook Steel avoids interest and refinancing burdens that can pressure cyclical businesses. Its stable equity and asset base also preserve financial flexibility, allowing the company to withstand industry weakness or fund operations without relying heavily on leverage.
Negative Factors
Structurally Thin Margins
Very low gross and operating margins leave little room to absorb changes in costs, product mix, or customer pricing. The limited operating leverage makes incremental revenue less valuable to shareholders and keeps the company vulnerable to persistent pressure on profitability within the steel cycle.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Debt-Free Balance Sheet
With total debt at zero across all reported periods, Bookook Steel avoids interest and refinancing burdens that can pressure cyclical businesses. Its stable equity and asset base also preserve financial flexibility, allowing the company to withstand industry weakness or fund operations without relying heavily on leverage.
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Bookook Steel Co., Ltd. (026940) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Bookook Steel Co., Ltd. Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Bookook Steel Co., Ltd., operating with its subsidiaries, manufactures and distributes a diverse range of steel products across South Korea. These offerings, which include steel sheets, pipes, and section steel, are supplied to key sectors such as...

Bookook Steel Co., Ltd. Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Mixed fundamentals: revenue is rebounding (+5.7% TTM) but profitability is structurally thin (gross margin ~3.4%, EBIT margin <0.5%, net margin ~1.1%) and well below 2021–2022 levels. The balance sheet is a major positive (debt-free), but this is offset by weak and recently negative cash generation (negative TTM operating cash flow and free cash flow).
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
29
Negative
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue191.60B179.91B181.82B191.43B209.73B195.73B
Gross Profit6.56B5.91B5.52B6.99B10.66B13.20B
EBITDA1.26B559.34M340.16M5.11B9.51B11.55B
Net Income2.08B2.15B2.33B3.62B7.10B8.79B
Balance Sheet
Total Assets157.54B152.06B153.11B156.10B153.62B150.68B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments21.93B19.95B28.53B30.65B28.26B32.51B
Total Debt0.000.000.000.000.000.00
Total Liabilities26.67B20.65B21.43B23.64B27.61B30.26B
Stockholders Equity130.87B131.41B131.68B132.46B126.01B120.42B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow-3.22B-11.71B6.84B-1.28B4.29B-3.11B
Operating Cash Flow-1.33B-9.74B7.25B-1.05B4.33B-3.09B
Investing Cash Flow3.77B2.64B-702.69M1.39B3.24B3.35B
Financing Cash Flow-3.53B-3.50B-1.50B-1.50B-1.50B-1.50B

Bookook Steel Co., Ltd. Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price―
Price Trends
50DMA
2120.80
Negative
100DMA
2179.39
Negative
200DMA
2204.19
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-48.85
Positive
RSI
38.84
Neutral
STOCH
8.92
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For KR:026940, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of undefined is equal to the 20-day moving average (MA) of 2044.00, equal to the 50-day MA of 2120.80, and equal to the 200-day MA of 2204.19, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -48.85 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 38.84 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 8.92 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for KR:026940.

Bookook Steel Co., Ltd. Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
66
Neutral
₩36.28B4.93―5.12%11.66%262.33%
55
Neutral
$6.65B3.83-15.92%6.20%10.91%7.18%
51
Neutral
₩39.08B18.32―4.09%7.70%59.34%
51
Neutral
₩23.89B36.36―0.54%-0.58%156.37%
48
Neutral
₩29.26B-4.34―0.73%0.57%-181.78%
47
Neutral
₩53.15B-15.51―18.91%4.47%-192.61%
39
Underperform
₩35.07B-5.59――35.09%79.03%
* General Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
KR:026940
Bookook Steel Co., Ltd.
1,954.00
-167.80
-7.91%
KR:002690
DONG IL STEEL MFG Co., Ltd.
1,259.00
-377.00
-23.04%
KR:007280
KOREA STEEL CO.,LTD
2,115.00
-774.10
-26.79%
KR:008420
Moonbae Steel Co., Ltd.
1,954.00
-188.99
-8.82%
KR:026910
Kwang Jin Industry Co., Ltd.
3,690.00
960.00
35.16%
KR:133820
Fine Besteel Co., Ltd.
945.00
-1,215.00
-56.25%
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This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Oct 28, 2026