SNT Motiv (064960) Q4 2025 earnings summary

Executive summary

• Revenue increased by 3.9% year-over-year to KRW 1,006.4 billion, with operating income up 4.5% to KRW 102.6 billion, but net income declined 33.4% to KRW 69.5 billion due to higher expenses and lower financial income.

• Automotive components drove growth, with strong demand for hybrid motors and oil pumps, while defense exports and semiconductor equipment also contributed.

• The company completed a 1:1 bonus issue, doubling outstanding shares to 26.5 million and increasing capital to KRW 132.7 billion.

Financial highlights

• Gross profit margin improved to 18.8% from 16.5% year-over-year.

• Operating margin was 10.2%, up from 10.1% the previous year.

• Cash and cash equivalents at year-end were KRW 233.4 billion, up 4.6% year-over-year.

• Debt-to-equity ratio decreased to 25.5% from 26.1% year-over-year.

• Dividend payout ratio rose to 58.2% (KRW 1,700 per share), with a cash dividend yield of 4.9%.

Outlook and guidance

• Continued focus on expanding eco-friendly automotive components, including hybrid and EV motors, with new supply contracts for Hyundai Transys and GM.

• Ongoing investments in R&D and production capacity, especially for electric drive modules and oil pumps.

• Defense segment expects stable domestic demand and export growth, leveraging new product launches and international contracts.