Hankuk Paper hit by Q1 net loss of 47.6 bln won and 49.1 bln won antitrust fine


  • [Negative] Q1 2026 consolidated net loss of 47.6 bln won (widened from 33.5 bln loss in prior year), operating profit of 4.6 bln won slightly improved
  • [Negative] Fair Trade Commission imposed 49.1 bln won fine for printing paper price collusion (Apr 23, 2026), recognized as expense
  • [Negative] Deepening capital erosion: retained earnings -43.1 bln won, debt ratio 96.6% (up from 63.7% at year-end 2025)
  • [Negative] Stock price below 1,000 won, risk of being designated as managed item under stricter delisting rules
  • [Positive] Cancellation of 27,517 treasury shares completed (registered Apr 28, 2026), total shares 190,150,720
  • [Positive]Pohang land sale contract (152.5 bln won) ongoing for asset efficiency

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: Quarterly Report (2026.03)
  • Company: Hankuk Paper MFG (027970)
  • Submission: Hankuk Paper MFG. CO., LTD
  • Receipt: 05-14-2026