CJ CheilJedang Reports Net Loss of KRW 589.6 Billion, Debt Ratio at 133% Raises Financial Concerns
According to the business group disclosure, CJ CheilJedang reported a net loss of KRW 589,605 million (approx. KRW 589.6 billion) for the previous fiscal year (ended Dec 2025), turning into a deficit.
The debt ratio is high at 133.05%, with borrowings of KRW 711,040 million (approx. KRW 711 billion), indicating increased financial burden.
Operating profit was KRW 185,631 million (KRW 185.6 billion), but net loss occurred due to expanded non-operating losses including interest expenses of KRW 128,567 million (KRW 128.6 billion).
The largest shareholder is CJ Corp. with a 44.55% stake in common shares, while treasury shares account for 2.37% of common and 0.09% of preferred shares.
As part of feed business restructuring, 16 subsidiaries (including DonDonFarm, CJ Feed & Care) were excluded following equity sales.
The company operates over 60 overseas subsidiaries in China, US, Vietnam, Germany, etc., holding a 75.5% stake in key subsidiary Schwan's Company.
[AI Summary]This disclosure confirms the previous fiscal year's massive net loss and high debt ratio, which negatively impacts shareholder value, revealing structural issues where interest burdens pressure profitability. However, efforts to improve financial structure through feed business divestitures can be viewed as a positive factor.
KOSPI Filing Information
Filing: Large Enterprise Group Status Disclosure [Annual And First Quarter Use (Individual Company)]