Leaders Cosmetics: Q1 Operating Loss Widens, Going Concern Uncertainty Persists


  • Consolidated Q1 2026 revenue: 172.5 billion KRW (down 6% YoY), operating loss 23.3 billion (widened from 18.8 billion loss in Q1 2025)
  • Net loss continued at 19.6 billion KRW; accumulated deficit reaches 390.1 billion
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets by 16 billion, indicating liquidity risk
  • Auditor's going concern uncertainty noted (dependent on management's improvement and funding plans)
  • Credit rating BB- (low)
  • All treasury stock (765,060 shares) sold, providing temporary cash inflow
  • Land revaluation increased equity by 336.7 billion but no operational improvement
  • New stock options for 550,000 shares granted (exercise price 1,531 won) → potential dilution

KOSDAQ Filing Information


  • Filing: Quarterly Report (2026.03)
  • Company: LEADERS COSMETICS (016100)
  • Submission: LEADERS COSMETICS CO., LTD.
  • Receipt: 05-15-2026