Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340) EV-to-FCF: 4.68 (As of Sep. 10, 2026) — 28% Below Median

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XKRX:039340 Korea Business News Co Ltd XKRX:039340
77 GF Score
Price ₩4,985.00
GF Value ₩8,316.15
Valuation Possible Value Trap
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Korea Business News Co EV-to-FCF?

Korea Business News Co XKRX:039340 +1.01% 77 EV-to-FCF is 4.68 as of Sep. 10, 2026, which is 28% below its 10-year median of 6.53. GuruFocus rates XKRX:039340 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩8,316.15 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 600 Media - Diversified companies, Korea Business News Co ranks better than 75.83% on this metric.

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, Korea Business News Co's Enterprise Value is ₩56,602 Mil. Korea Business News Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩12,104 Mil. Therefore, Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF for today is 4.68.

The historical rank and industry rank for Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:039340' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -20.37   Med: 6.53   Max: 50.1
Current: 4.57

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of Korea Business News Co was 50.10. The lowest was -20.37. And the median was 6.53.

XKRX:039340's EV-to-FCF is ranked better than
75.83% of 600 companies
in the Media - Diversified industry
Industry Median: 11.555 vs XKRX:039340: 4.57

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

As of today (2026-09-10), Korea Business News Co's stock price is ₩4985.00. Korea Business News Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩341.000. Therefore, Korea Business News Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 14.62.


Korea Business News Co  (XKRX:039340) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.

Korea Business News Co's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=4985.00/341.000
=14.62

Korea Business News Co's share price for today is ₩4985.00.
Korea Business News Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₩341.000.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


Korea Business News Co EV-to-FCF Related Terms


Korea Business News Co EV-to-FCF Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Korea Business News Co EV-to-FCF Chart

Korea Business News Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 3.21 -2.82 6.33 19.96 21.68

Korea Business News Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 42.04 24.19 21.68 8.17 4.36

XKRX:039340 vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: EV-to-FCF Comparison

For the Entertainment subindustry, Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Korea Business News Co EV-to-FCF vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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Korea Business News Co EV-to-FCF Calculation

Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=56601.686/12104.169
=4.68

Korea Business News Co's current Enterprise Value is ₩56,602 Mil.
Korea Business News Co's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₩12,104 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about EV-to-FCF →
What does a EV-to-FCF of 4.68 mean?
Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340) has a EV-to-FCF of 4.68 as of Sep. 10, 2026. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Korea Business News Co and its competitors. This is 28% below median its historical median of 6.53. According to the industry distribution chart, Korea Business News Co ranks #145 out of 600 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 24.2%.
Is Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF too high?
Korea Business News Co's current EV-to-FCF of 4.68 is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.53. The Media - Diversified industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.56. Korea Business News Co's value of 4.68 is 59.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Korea Business News Co ranks #145 out of 600 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Korea Business News Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Korea Business News Co's EV-to-FCF compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Korea Business News Co ranks #145 out of 600 companies for EV-to-FCF. This places Korea Business News Co in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-FCF is 11.56. Korea Business News Co's value of 4.68 is 59.5% below this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 6.53 vs. the industry median of 11.56, Korea Business News Co has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-FCF for a Media - Diversified company?
The median EV-to-FCF among Media - Diversified companies is 11.56, based on 600 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-FCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-FCF should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Korea Business News Co's current EV-to-FCF of 4.68 is 59.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-FCF mean?
A high EV-to-FCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to FCF ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by free cash flow. View historical data on Korea Business News Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median EV-to-FCF is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Korea Business News Co's current EV-to-FCF is 4.68, which is 28% below median its own 10-year median of 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Korea Business News Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩8,316.15, compared to a current price of ₩4,985.00 — trading 40.1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-FCF is 4.68, which is 28% below median its 10-year median of 6.53 and 59.5% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 11.56. Korea Business News Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-FCF calculated?
EV-to-FCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340), the current EV-to-FCF is 4.68 as of Sep. 10, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Korea Business News Co (XKRX:039340) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Korea Business News Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩4,985.00 is trading 40.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩8,316.15. GuruFocus considers Korea Business News Co to be Possible Value Trap.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:039340:

  • EV-to-FCF: 4.68 (28% below median its 10-year median of 6.53)
  • GF Value™: ₩8,316.15 vs. price of ₩4,985.00 (40.1% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 59.5% below the Media - Diversified median (#145 of 600)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:039340 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Korea Business News Co Business Description

Address 463 Cheongpa-ro, Jung-gu, Korea Economic Daily Building, Jungnim-dong, Seoul, KOR, 04505
Korea Business News Co Ltd operates in media industry in South Korea. The business divisions of the company consist of three areas: broadcasting, investment information, and other subsidiary businesses. The broadcasting division broadcasts nationwide based on Korea Economic TV, the nation's top economic channel, broadcasted through all available devices, including cable TV, IPTV, satellite broadcasting, and mobile devices. The Investment Information Division is a securities information service platform business that represents securities information site and mobile app, and the Other subsidiary include online and offline education, proxy voting for general shareholders' meetings, production and distribution of various content, exhibition event business, and cultural performance business.
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