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BGF Retail Co., Ltd. · Consumer Defensive · South Korea · $1.8B · Avg Vol: $7M/d

99
StockRank
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Q
68
V
77
M
73
P/E (TTM)
12.9x
ROE
17.2%
D/E
0.0x
Dividend %
2.8%
Dir. Trades · 180d
None →
Subst. holders: +$10.2K · −$90.6M
Buybacks · 180d
None →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

While BGF Retail could theoretically benefit from a shift toward convenience/value, the heavy insider selling (2.76% of float) is a significant red flag that contradicts the bull case for a defensive compounder. In a high-conviction fund, management divesting significant portions of their equity is a signal to stand aside regardless of the thematic tailwind.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

BGF Retail Co., Ltd. operates and franchises CU, the largest convenience store chain in South Korea. It dominates the market through an extensive store network, efficient logistics, and rapid adaptation to local consumer preferences, supported by strong brand recognition. The company is a market leader in the highly competitive South Korean convenience store sector, continuously expanding its presence and diversifying its offerings.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (KRW)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM2026E2027EFwd CAGR
Revenue7.6T8.2T8.7T9.1T6.0%9.4T9.5T10.1T5.7%
EPS (KRW)11,20311,33711,30111,3030.3%11,38113,24514,69614.0%
Shares17.3M17.3M17.3M17.3M0.0%17.3M———
Debt815.3B890.3B866.0B843.6B1.1%————
Equity962.6B1.1T1.2T1.3T10.9%————
Op CF630.4B647.1B768.8B770.8B6.9%816.1B———
Inv CF-98.5B-244.1B-346.0B-271.6B—————
Fin CF-317.6B-369.2B-400.3B-409.4B—————
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PRICE (1Y)+17.2%
89.7195.15101106111Aug 3Aug 25Sep 15
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$105.15
RSI (14)
43.7
52W High
$115.15
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
68
ROIC
13.1%63.6
ROE
17.2%78.9
GP/Assets
53.2%84.2
Op. Margin
3.5%30.1
FCF/Assets
27.5%98.3
Piotroski
649.5
Int. Cover
6.4x39.6
D/E Ratio
0.03x86.3
Current Ratio
0.90x17.4
Value
77
P/E (TTM)
12.9x68.0
EV/EBITDA
2.3x97.4
P/FCF
2.7x94.3
P/B
1.9x45.1
P/S
0.3x86.9
Div Yield
2.8%48.9
Momentum
73
52W High %
91%79.2
RS 6M
2%73.0
SMA 50/200
1.09x82.6
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
8%50.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$1.8B
P/E (Forward)
10.0x
Gross Margin
18.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Defensive, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 282330.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
282330.KSBGF Retail Co., Ltd.(you)$1.8B99Strong Buy
001800.KSORION Holdings Corp.$1.1B97Strong Buy
004370.KSNongshim Co., Ltd.$1.9B78Buy
002790.KSAMOREPACIFIC Holdings Corp.$1.7B75Buy
005180.KSBinggrae Co., Ltd.$599M96Strong Buy
271560.KSORION Corp.$3.7B86Strong Buy
051900.KSLG H&H Co., Ltd.$3.9B81Strong Buy
483650.KSd'Alba Global$2.1B67Buy
257720.KQSILICON2 Co., Ltd.$2.5B71Buy
241710.KQCosmecca Korea Co., Ltd.$1.2B70Buy

Peer medians: ROE 5.4% · P/E 13.9x · Gross margin 26.8%

BGF Retail Co., Ltd. (282330.KS): Stock Score Summary

BGF Retail Co., Ltd. (282330.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 99/100 based on Quality (68/100), Value (77/100), and Momentum (73/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. While BGF Retail could theoretically benefit from a shift toward convenience/value, the heavy insider selling (2.76% of float) is a significant red flag that contradicts the bull case for a defensive compounder. In a high-conviction fund, management divesting significant portions of their equity is a signal to stand aside regardless of the thematic tailwind.

BGF Retail Co., Ltd. operates and franchises CU, the largest convenience store chain in South Korea. It dominates the market through an extensive store network, efficient logistics, and rapid adaptation to local consumer preferences, supported by strong brand recognition. The company is a market leader in the highly competitive South Korean convenience store sector, continuously expanding its presence and diversifying its offerings.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$105.15
Market Cap$1.8B
P/E (TTM)12.91
P/E (Forward)10.04
Price/Book1.92
Return on Equity17.2%
Return on Invested Capital13.1%
Debt/Equity0.03x
Gross Margin18.6%
Operating Margin3.5%
Revenue Growth6.0%
Dividend Yield2.8%
Free Cash Flow$662M

BGF Retail Co., Ltd. operates in the Grocery Stores industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BGF Retail Co., Ltd.’s (282330.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for BGF Retail Co., Ltd. (282330.KS) is 99/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (68), Value (77), and Momentum (73) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does BGF Retail Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?
BGF Retail Co., Ltd. (282330.KS) has a Quality factor score of 68/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage: the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is BGF Retail Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for BGF Retail Co., Ltd. (282330.KS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 99/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many; combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is BGF Retail Co., Ltd. in?
BGF Retail Co., Ltd. (282330.KS) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Grocery Stores industry (South Korea).
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