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Kakao Corp. 035720.KS
Kakao Corp. (035720.KS) earns a Piotroski F-score of 7/9 (strong financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 0.25% (safety: safe). FY2025 revenue was ₩8.10T at a 6.1% net margin.
Analyst price target
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About Kakao Corp.
Kakao Corp. operates mobile and online platforms in South Korea. The company offers Kakao Pay, a financial service solution; Kakao Bank, a banking solution; Kakao Mobility for mobility services; Kakao Style, a lifestyle solution; Kakao Entertainment, a solution for entertainment industry; Kakao Games, a solution for the gaming industry; Kakao piccoma, a content service platform; Kakao Brain, an artificial intelligence solution; Kakao Enterprise, a cloud service solution; and Kakao Healthcare, a mobile-based personal healthcare solution. It also provides Linkagelab, a workplace for individuals with disabilities; investment services in start-ups under the Kakao Investment name; and various solutions under the KakaoTalk, Kakao Business Service, Daum, Kakao Ventures, and Kakao Map names. The company was formerly known as Daum Kakao Corp. and changed its name to Kakao Corp. in October 2015. Kakao Corp. was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Jeju-si, South Korea.
How it ranks in Communication Services · percentile among 64 companies
Percentile vs other Communication Services companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 7/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.129 |
| Retained earnings / assets | 0.097 |
| EBIT / assets | 0.026 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.898 |
FAQ
Is 035720.KS financially healthy?
Kakao Corp.'s Piotroski F-score is 7/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does 035720.KS pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. Kakao Corp. pays a dividend yielding about 0.25% with a 7.9% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is 035720.KS?
In FY2025, Kakao Corp. had a net margin of 6.1% and a return on equity of 4.4%.
Computed from company filings · KR · as of 2025-12-31. Figures in KRW. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.