Neo Auto (212560) 🔎 In-depth
KOSDAQ · Price as of 2026-08-06 · Updated 2026-08-09
Neo Auto is an auto-parts company that mass-produces transmission and drivetrain powertrain components and supplies them to automakers and parts makers. Recent annual revenue is about ₩232.1 billion, and with a market capitalization of ₩101.7 billion it is worth watching how share-count events such as bonus issues affect per-share metrics. A February 2026 earnings-change disclosure confirmed annual revenue of ₩232.1 billion, operating profit of ₩13.7 billion and net profit of ₩14.9 billion, and a 2025 bonus-issue decision (0.5 new shares per share) together with a trading halt and ex-rights adjustment are tied into the same flow. What stands out recently is that even though revenue and operating profit have trended up for several years and ROE is 10.8%, the stock sits at a P/B of 0.74x and a P/E of 6.83x (forward P/E 8.46x) — the strength of a company whose earnings are growing trading at an undemanding price; on the other hand, the pace of revenue growth is easing versus the past, and because the market cap is small, disclosures like bonus issues weigh heavily on per-share metrics.
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Core valuation metric
This stock's effective sub-sector is “Automobiles & Parts”, a type typically read first through P/E.
Autos and parts live and die by unit sales and volume, but they are a mature industry that generates steady profit on scale. For this kind of business earnings are the heart of the story, so price-to-earnings (P/E) — the price set against net profit — is the first thing to read.
Price against earnings alone becomes unstable when earnings swing. Reading it together with price against assets helps gauge the downside.
This note explains how each sector is typically valued and is educational context only, not investment advice.
At-a-glance assessment financial health · growth · profitability · valuation
- Revenue rose 6.2% year over year, and the pace is slowing (3-year trend: rising).
- Most recent quarter (Q1 2026) revenue was 5.5% higher than a year earlier.
- ROE is 11.1% (total-net basis). It is above the sector average.
- Operating margin is 5.9%.
Ownership & governance As of 2025-12-31
Largest shareholder Kim Sun-hyeon 40% (individual)
Controlling bloc incl. related parties 51.19%
With the controlling bloc holding 51%, control is very secure but the free float is thin.
🔎 In-depth analysis Reading
Neo Auto is an auto-parts company that makes transmission and drivetrain components and supplies them to automakers and parts makers. The main stream of its business is mass-producing powertrain components used in cars to generate revenue, with recent annual revenue of about ₩232.1 billion. Because its market capitalization of ₩101.7 billion is on the smaller side, it is worth watching not only business results but also how share-count disclosures such as bonus issues affect per-share metrics.
The latest close is ₩10,220 and the market capitalization is ₩137.8 billion. The price sits below its 20-day moving average (₩10,632) and below its 60-day moving average (₩10,764). It is under both its short- and medium-term moving averages, so the trend looks subdued. The RSI (a supplementary indicator that gauges the strength of gains versus losses over the past 14 days on a 0-100 scale) is 49.3, a neutral level. The one-month change is -6.3%, the three-month change is +20.7%, and the position relative to the 52-week high is -34.4%. Relative strength versus the KOSDAQ is 88 (on a 1-99 scale, converted from returns against the index over the past year with more weight on recent performance; higher means stronger than the market). It is stronger than roughly 89% of all stocks. Over the past three months it outpaced the index by 80.5%. Chart interpretation is best done alongside trading volume and the dates on which disclosures occur.
Recent annual revenue is ₩232.1 billion, with operating profit of ₩13.7 billion and net profit of ₩14.9 billion. The operating margin is 5.9% and ROE (a profitability gauge of how much is earned in a year on shareholders' equity) is 10.8%, above the industry average. The debt ratio (debt against equity) of 163.1% is not burdensome, and a current ratio of 1.34 supports short-term liquidity. P/E (how many times one year of earnings the price is) is now 8.65x and P/B (how many times the company's book value) is 0.99x, below book. One more point: reflecting this year's expected earnings, the forward P/E is 7.93x and forward P/B is 0.64x, lower than the current figures. This means that because earnings are in a growth phase, the current metrics may actually look conservative, and a company generating double-digit ROE trading below book leans toward having room rather than being richly priced.
Revenue rose for four straight years, from ₩142.4 billion in 2021 to ₩232.1 billion in 2025, and over the same period operating profit more than doubled, from ₩5.9 billion to ₩13.7 billion. The latest quarter (Q1 2026) also grew — revenue of ₩60.4 billion (+5.5% year on year), operating profit of ₩3.7 billion (+7.8%) and net profit of ₩4.3 billion (+17.5%) — with profit growing faster than revenue. This year's estimates are revenue of ₩250.8 billion, operating profit of ₩14.2 billion and net profit of ₩17.4 billion, set by reflecting the confirmed Q1 results together with the quarterly distribution of results over the past three years. Net profit growing more strongly, from ₩14.9 billion last year to ₩17.4 billion, stems from revenue rising steadily while the operating margin holds and powertrain-parts demand provides support. The forward P/E of 7.93x being below the current P/E also reflects this earnings growth. That said, the pace of revenue growth itself is easing somewhat versus the past, so it is fitter to see this as a phase of steady, step-by-step scaling rather than explosive growth.
The most notable recent disclosure is the February 10, 2026 earnings-change filing, which confirms annual revenue of ₩232.1 billion, operating profit of ₩13.7 billion and net profit of ₩14.9 billion. It is worth checking whether this runs in the same direction as the annual trend and whether any one-off factors are mixed in. Before that, disclosures related to the 2025 bonus issue follow. The June 30 bonus-issue decision (0.5 new shares per share, new shares expected to list on August 4), a trading halt, and the July 11 ex-rights adjustment are tied into the same flow. Because a bonus issue is an event that adjusts the per-share price and per-share metrics by increasing the share count, it is worth bearing this in mind when interpreting the one-month price change noted earlier.
The strengths are clear. Revenue and operating profit have trended up for several years and ROE of 10.8% is above the industry average, yet the stock sits below book at a P/B of 0.74x and a P/E of 6.83x. Reflecting this year's expected earnings, forward P/E falls to 8.46x and forward P/B to 0.64x — the crux being that a company with growing earnings is trading at an undemanding price. Against nearby peers by market cap in the same industry, the P/E itself may look somewhat higher, but with a higher ROE than those names, it is hard to call it overpriced once the profitability difference is accounted for. On the cautious side, the pace of revenue growth is easing versus the past, and because the market cap is small, share-count disclosures such as bonus issues weigh relatively heavily on per-share metrics. In sum, as long as earnings keep growing and auto-parts demand provides support, the low valuation stands out and the stock reads strong; if the slowdown becomes pronounced or profitability wobbles, that appeal fades.
🔎 Valuation vs peers Fairly valued
Auto-parts names close by market capitalization.
| Peer | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sambo Motors | 5.22x | 0.25x | 1.84% |
| Dowool | 3.33x | 0.34x | 7.07% |
| Hwaseung Corporation | 1.73x | 0.46x | 26.05% |
Within auto parts, the public-data peer set nearest by market capitalization was looked at first. The current P/E (how many times one year of earnings the price is) is 8.11x and P/B (how many times book value) is 0.99x. That said, smaller-cap names are more affected by earnings swings and financing disclosures, so no conclusion was drawn from last year's confirmed-results metrics alone. The basis for the outlook box is a DART seasonality approximation.
Earnings outlook Estimate company-stated · verified
| Type | Period | Revenue | Operating profit | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This year | 2026 | ₩250.8 billion | ₩14.2 billion | ₩17.4 billion |
| Next quarter | Q2 2026 | ₩64.9 billion | ₩4.6 billion | ₩5.4 billion |
Price history Close · MA20 · MA60
The latest close is ₩10,220 and the market capitalization is ₩137.8 billion. The price sits below its 20-day moving average (₩10,632) and below its 60-day moving average (₩10,764). It is under both its short- and medium-term moving averages, so the trend looks subdued. The RSI (a supplementary indicator that gauges the strength of gains versus losses over the past 14 days on a 0-100 scale) is 49.3, a neutral level. The one-month change is -6.3%, the three-month change is +20.7%, and the position relative to the 52-week high is -34.4%. Relative strength versus the KOSDAQ is 88 (on a 1-99 scale, converted from returns against the index over the past year with more weight on recent performance; higher means stronger than the market). It is stronger than roughly 89% of all stocks. Over the past three months it outpaced the index by 80.5%. Chart interpretation is best done alongside trading volume and the dates on which disclosures occur.
Relative performance stock vs index · start = 100
Excess return vs index · 3M +80.49% / 6M +28.46% / 12M +73.07%
Key metrics Computed vs sector median
Valuation
The P/E of 8.11x is above the sector median (6.24x). The P/B of 0.99x is above the sector median (0.46x).
Enterprise value (EV)
EV = market cap + net debt. It reflects cash and debt, so it captures the real cost of the whole business that market cap alone misses; lower multiples are cheaper relative to earnings or sales.
Intrinsic value (DCF estimate) Estimate
Model output — not a price target. This is what the formula returns under the assumptions below, not a view on where the share price should go.
DCF (discounted cash flow) estimate — discount rate 9.8%, initial growth 2.3%→terminal 2.0%, 10-yr forecast, earnings-based. A reference range that shifts materially with assumptions.
Profitability & financials
Return on equity (ROE) is 11.1%, above the sector average (5.0%). The operating margin is 5.9%. The debt ratio is 57.0%, so the financial structure is stable.
Growth FY2025 · annual report (separate)
| Item | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $139.3M | $153.5M | $163.1M | +6.20% ↓ slower |
| Operating profit | $7.3M | $8.9M | $9.6M | +8.11% ↓ slower |
| Net profit | $8.4M | $12.4M | $10.5M | -15.99% ↓ slower |
| 5-year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $100.0M | $115.2M | $139.3M | $153.5M | $163.1M |
| Operating profit | $4.2M | $5.6M | $7.3M | $8.9M | $9.6M |
| Net profit | $4.6M | $5.5M | $8.4M | $12.4M | $10.5M |
| Revenue CAGR | 4-yr avg 13.00% | ||||
Revenue rose 6.2% year over year (2023 ₩198.2 billion → 2024 ₩218.6 billion → 2025 ₩232.1 billion), and the three-year trend is 'rising'. That said, the pace of growth slowed from the prior year. Operating profit rose 8.1% year over year. The pace of that profit growth is gradually easing. Over the 5 years on record, revenue compound annual growth (CAGR) is 13.0%. The two-year revenue CAGR is 8.2%. In the most recent quarter (Q1 2026), revenue was 5.5% higher than the same period a year earlier.
Latest quarterly results Source Q1 2026 · vs year-ago
Technical indicators Computed
What stands out
- ROE of 11.1% points to solid profitability.
Points to watch
- Revenue rose 6.2% year over year, and the pace is slowing (3-year trend: rising).
Recent news & events searched · sourced
- 2026-02-10EarningsChange of 30% or more (15% for large corporations) in revenue or profit structure: annual revenue ₩232.1 billion, operating profit ₩13.7 billion, net profit ₩14.9 billionThis is recent confirmed or preliminary results data. Check whether it runs in the same direction as the annual trend and whether any one-off factors are present. Source
- 2025-07-11FilingEx-rights adjustment (bonus issue)This is a recent change confirmed in the official disclosure text. Whether it carries through to actual results and financial metrics needs checking. Source
- 2025-06-30FilingTrading halt (bonus issue)This is a recent change confirmed in the official disclosure text. Whether it carries through to actual results and financial metrics needs checking. Source
- 2025-06-30FilingMaterial-event report (bonus-issue decision): new shares allotted per share, common shares 0.5, other shares -. 6. Dividend accrual date for new shares January 1, 2025. 7. Scheduled certificate delivery date -. 8. New-share listing date August 4, 2025. 9. Board resolution date (decision date) June 30, 2025. Outside directors present: 2, absent: -.This is a recent change confirmed in the official disclosure text. Whether it carries through to actual results and financial metrics needs checking. Source
Figure cross-check computed ↔ external
| Metric | Computed | External | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing price | ₩10,220 | ₩10,220 | Confirmed | link |
| Latest quarterly results | revenue ₩60.4 billion, operating profit ₩3.7 billion | revenue ₩60.4 billion, operating profit ₩3.7 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Annual results | revenue ₩232.1 billion, operating profit ₩13.7 billion | revenue ₩232.1 billion, operating profit ₩13.7 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Results disclosure text | revenue30%: revenue ₩232.1 billion · operating profit ₩13.7 billion · net profit ₩14.9 billion | revenue30%: revenue ₩232.1 billion · operating profit ₩13.7 billion · net profit ₩14.9 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Disclosure text | — | — | Confirmed | link |
| Disclosure text | — | — | Confirmed | link |
| Outlook box basis | DART | DART | Confirmed | link |
Recent filings Source
- 2026-05-15PeriodicQuarterly report
- 2026-03-27Shareholders' meeting notice
- 2026-03-27Disclosure
- 2026-03-19PeriodicAnnual business report
- 2026-03-19Audit report
- 2026-03-12Shareholders' meeting notice
- 2026-03-12Shareholders' meeting notice
- 2026-03-12Disclosure
- 2026-03-12Shareholders' meeting notice
- 2026-02-10EarningsEarnings filing
- 2026-02-10DividendCash/stock dividend decision
📖 Plain-language glossary — expand if you are new to this
- P/E
- How many times a year's net profit the price is worth (lower is cheaper relative to earnings). The P/E here is on trailing (last full-year) results; for companies whose earnings swing fast (memory chips and other cyclicals/high-growth), a forward P/E on this year's expected earnings is more accurate.
- P/B
- Price relative to net assets (equity). Around 1x means it trades near book value; below 1x means below book.
- P/S
- Price relative to a year's revenue — useful for growth companies with thin earnings.
- Net debt / EV
- Net debt = interest-bearing debt − cash. Negative means more cash than debt (net cash). EV (enterprise value) = market cap + net debt, closer to what it would cost to buy the whole business.
- EV/EBIT · EV/EBITDA · EV/Sales
- Enterprise value against operating profit (EBIT), EBITDA, or revenue. Unlike P/E these reflect debt and cash; lower is cheaper relative to earnings power or sales.
- FCF / FCF yield
- Free cash flow = operating cash − capex, the cash actually left over. FCF yield = FCF ÷ market cap; higher means more cash generated per unit of market value.
- Intrinsic value (DCF)
- Future free cash flow (or, for some capex-heavy but profitable names, forecast earnings) discounted to today to estimate per-share value. Because it shifts a lot with the discount-rate and growth assumptions, it is shown as a bear/base/bull range, and the basis and assumptions are disclosed in one line beneath it.
- ROE
- How much profit the company earns in a year on its equity (%). Higher means better returns on capital.
- EPS / BPS
- Earnings per share / net assets (book value) per share.
- Operating / net margin
- Profit left from the core business / final profit after tax and interest, per unit of revenue.
- Debt ratio
- Debt relative to equity (%). Higher means more reliance on borrowing (norms vary by sector).
- Current ratio
- Assets convertible to cash within a year against debt due within a year. Above 100% leaves some short-term headroom.
- Interest coverage
- How many times operating profit covers the interest owed. Below 1x means operating profit alone struggles to cover interest.
- Dividend yield / payout ratio
- The year's dividend as a % of today's price / the share of earnings paid out as dividends.
- Revenue CAGR
- Multi-year growth expressed as a single yearly average (compound annual growth rate).
- RSI (short-term signal)
- Whether recent price action is overheated or beaten down. Above 70 is overbought, below 30 oversold.
- MA20 / MA60 (moving averages)
- The 20- and 60-day average price. Price above them signals a firmer short-term trend.
- vs 52-week high
- How far below the past year's peak the price sits now (%).
All figures are for reference only; how they read varies by sector and over time.
Sources: Korea FSC market-price API (data.go.kr), OpenDART, KRX/KIND — public data only.
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