Daesang: Mixed 1Q Results, Rising Debt Ratio, Acquires German Amino Acid Firm


  • Consolidated sales KRW 1.11tn (-1.8% YoY), operating profit KRW 57bn (+0.4% YoY), net profit KRW 32.6bn (+14.8% YoY), improving net income.
  • Standalone sales KRW 893.5bn (-2.2% YoY), operating profit KRW 45.6bn (-19.0% YoY), net profit KRW 36.8bn (-10.1% YoY), weak performance.
  • Consolidated debt ratio increased to 232.9% (end of previous year: 217.2%), expanding financial leverage.
  • Acquired 100% of German Amino GmbH for KRW 49.9bn, entering pharmaceutical amino acids. Goodwill of KRW 13.4bn.
  • Debt guarantees to related parties surged to KRW 403.8bn (end of previous year: KRW 277bn), increasing contingent liabilities.
  • Announced 3-year (2026~2028) dividend policy: return 30% of standalone net profit (excluding equity method and one-off items), stable dividend within ±30% of previous year.
  • Tangible assets KRW 1.30tn, construction in progress KRW 96bn, continuing investment.
  • R&D expense KRW 16.7bn (1.20% of sales), accounting policy change reclassifying license revenue to operating profit.
  • Consolidated subsidiaries increased to 31 (end of previous year: 27).
  • Three lawsuits (plaintiff, total KRW 0.75bn), not material.

KOSPI Filing Information


  • Filing: Quarterly Report (2026.03)
  • Company: DAESANG (001680)
  • Submission: DAESANG CORPORATION
  • Receipt: 05-15-2026