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475560.KS

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The BORN Korea · Consumer Cyclical · South Korea · $145M · Avg Vol: $177K/d

9
StockRank
Q
32
V
41
M
14
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-10.2%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
3.2%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

The BORN Korea is a food service and restaurant franchise operator. While it has local brand recognition, it lacks global scale, pricing power, and exposure to our key macro themes.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The BORN Korea is a leading multi-brand restaurant franchise operator in South Korea, managing a diverse portfolio of casual dining and beverage brands. Founded by celebrity chef Paik Jong-won, the company leverages powerful brand equity and standardized, cost-efficient kitchen operations to offer high-value, affordable dining options. Its highly scalable franchise model drives rapid domestic expansion and supports its growing international footprint.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year20212022202320242025CAGR
Revenue—183.8M267.4M302.3M235.3M8.6%
EPS—0.921.201.69-0.7735.7%
Shares—14.5M14.5M14.7M14.8M+2.1%
Debt0.4M8.3M7.8M5.0M4.0M81.5%
Equity—68.8M86.4M174.2M160.2M32.5%
Op CF—25.7M22.4M29.9M-18.9M7.9%
Inv CF—-22.4M-14.6M-93.1M9.5M—
Fin CF—-5.3M-3.5M62.1M-4.6M—
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PRICE (1Y)-25.2%
9.4010.2010.9911.7812.57May 13Jun 5Jun 25
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$9.40
RSI (14)
33.8
52W High
$18.90
From 52W High
0.5%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
32
ROIC
-8.4%6.4
ROE
-10.2%8.7
GP/Assets
25.1%52.4
Op. Margin
-5.3%8.3
FCF/Assets
-14.0%3.3
Piotroski
10.3
Int. Cover
-50.0x0.7
D/E Ratio
0.10x83.2
Current Ratio
3.43x87.4
Value
41
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
-3.1x25.0
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
0.9x73.3
P/S
0.6x62.7
Div Yield
3.2%59.0
Momentum
14
52W High %
50%13.5
RS 6M
-168%0.5
SMA 50/200
0.82x11.0
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
—N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$145M
P/E (Forward)
—
Gross Margin
23.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 475560.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
475560.KSThe BORN Korea(you)$145M9STRONG SELL
339770.KSKyochon Food&Beverage Co., Ltd.$125M69BUY
010580.KSSMBEXEL Company$132M11STRONG SELL
012210.KQSammi Metal Products Co., Ltd.$112M11STRONG SELL
092200.KSDAE-IL Corporation$155M4STRONG SELL
241590.KSHwaseung Enterprise Co., Ltd.$125M15STRONG SELL
101360.KQEco&Dream Co., Ltd.$138M0STRONG SELL
084680.KSE-World Co.,Ltd.$126M2STRONG SELL
011280.KSTailim Packaging Co., Ltd.$88M10STRONG SELL
396300.KQSeA Mechanics Co., Ltd$88M6STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 5.9% · P/E 7.8x · Gross margin 17.7%

The BORN Korea (475560.KS) — Stock Score Summary

The BORN Korea (475560.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 9/100 based on Quality (32/100), Value (41/100), and Momentum (14/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. The BORN Korea is a food service and restaurant franchise operator. While it has local brand recognition, it lacks global scale, pricing power, and exposure to our key macro themes.

The BORN Korea is a leading multi-brand restaurant franchise operator in South Korea, managing a diverse portfolio of casual dining and beverage brands. Founded by celebrity chef Paik Jong-won, the company leverages powerful brand equity and standardized, cost-efficient kitchen operations to offer high-value, affordable dining options. Its highly scalable franchise model drives rapid domestic expansion and supports its growing international footprint.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$9.40
Market Cap$145M
Price/Book0.87
Return on Equity-10.2%
Return on Invested Capital-8.4%
Debt/Equity9.97
Gross Margin23.3%
Operating Margin-5.3%
Revenue Growth-28.1%
Dividend Yield3.2%
Free Cash Flow$-28M

The BORN Korea operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The BORN Korea’s (475560.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for The BORN Korea (475560.KS) is 9/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (32), Value (41), and Momentum (14) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does The BORN Korea have an economic moat?
The BORN Korea (475560.KS) has a Quality factor score of 32/100. 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 The BORN Korea a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for The BORN Korea (475560.KS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 9/100. 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 The BORN Korea in?
The BORN Korea (475560.KS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (South Korea).
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