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Analysis of KakaoBank’s (323410) Earnings: Significant Increase in 1Q Profits and Sales Year over Year

  • KakaoBank reported a first quarter parent operating profit of 148.41 billion won.
  • This marked an increase of 8.8% from the same period last year, which was 136.41 billion won.
  • KakaoBank also posted a net profit of 111.20 billion won, a 9.2% hike year-on-year.
  • Sales figures for the first quarter also rose by 28% year-on-year, reaching a total of 717.86 billion won.
  • Current investment sentiments for KakaoBank are mixed with 16 buys, 5 holds, and 3 sells.
  • These figures are based on the values reported by KakaoBank’s original disclosures.

A look at KakaoBank Smart Scores

FactorScoreMagnitude
Value3
Dividend2
Growth4
Resilience5
Momentum3
OVERALL SMART SCORE3.4

Smart Score is a compound score for the Company indicating its overall outlook. It is derived by taking an equally weighted average of underlying Factor scores computed by Smartkarma

Based on the Smartkarma Smart Scores, KakaoBank appears to have a promising long-term outlook. With high scores in Growth and Resilience, the company seems well-positioned to expand and withstand market challenges. Its lower scores in Value and Dividend suggest a focus on growth and reinvestment rather than immediate returns to shareholders. The moderate Momentum score indicates steady progress in the company’s market performance.

KakaoBank Corp. is a South Korean bank offering a range of services including deposit and withdrawal facilities, credit cards, stock accounts, and linked loans. With a strong emphasis on growth and resilience, KakaoBank demonstrates its commitment to long-term success and sustainability in the banking sector.


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