PER, EPS, PBR and BPS are calculated in-house from the last 4 quarters (2025Q3–2026Q2) · Dividend yield is based on ₩180 per share · Prices as of the 2026-10-02 close
Hannet has grown revenue and operating profit for four straight years on its VAN and unmanned settlement core business, but the real contribution of new ventures such as digital signage remains the key thing to watch amid the structural decline of cash usage.
2025 consolidated revenue reached KRW 26.8 billion and operating profit KRW 4.4 billion, both rising for a fourth straight year, with the operating margin improving from 11.3% (2022) to 16.3% (2025).
Net income attributable to owners jumped in Q2 2026 versus the prior quarter, expanding the trailing four-quarter sum (Q3 2025 through Q2 2026).
Revenue is centered on VAN (credit card settlement agency) and unmanned kiosk/settlement business, comprising roughly 51% VAN, 46% unmanned equipment, and 3% rental and other income as of Q1 2026.
The company entered the digital signage advertising business in 2023 by installing an outdoor LED display near Euljiro Ipgu Station in Seoul, attempting to diversify its revenue base.
As a small-cap KOSDAQ stock also categorized among CBDC-related theme stocks, it can be exposed to supply-demand volatility unrelated to fundamentals.
Hannet originated from the VAN division of Hankuk Computer in 1990 and became the first private operator to launch off-premise cash dispenser (CD) services in Korea.
Its core operations are split between the credit card settlement agency (VAN) segment and the unmanned kiosk sales and unmanned settlement service segment, with the revenue mix as of Q1 2026 running roughly 51% VAN, 46% unmanned equipment and settlement, and about 3% rental and other income.
The company has been a leading installer of cash dispensers at subway stations, large retailers, and convenience stores, expanding its channels through strategic partnerships with financial institutions.
It also provides outsourced settlement services to retail operators, and kiosk demand has been rising alongside the broader spread of unmanned service formats.
In 2023, following approval at its annual general meeting to add new business purposes, the company entered the outdoor LED signage advertising business, installing a large outdoor display at Euljiro Hanguk Building near Euljiro Ipgu Station in Seoul as its first digital signage foothold.
Management has described this new venture as leveraging its existing unmanned kiosk and display technology and sales capability, while also seeking synergies with content-related businesses.
Competitors in adjacent segments include NICE Infra, which also runs ATM management and CD-VAN operations, along with financial terminal maker KCT and fault-tolerant systems provider KCS.
Korea's overall CD/ATM installed base has reportedly faced a long-term flattening or decline as contactless and mobile payments have spread, and the company appears to be shifting its business mix toward card settlement agency and unmanned services in response.
| Quarter | Revenue | Operating profit | Op. margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Q2 | ₩7.1B | ₩1.2B | 17.4% |
| 2025Q3 | ₩6.3B | ₩1.1B | 16.6% |
| 2025Q4 | ₩7B | ₩1B | 14.7% |
| 2026Q1 | ₩6.6B | ₩1.2B | 17.8% |
| 2026Q2 | ₩6.5B | ₩1.1B | 16.7% |
| Year | Revenue | Operating profit | Net income (parent) | Op. margin | ROE | Debt-to-equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | ₩22B | ₩2.5B | ₩2B | 11.3% | 5.5% | 34.7% |
| 2023 | ₩24.9B | ₩3.3B | ₩2.5B | 13.4% | 6.7% | 37.0% |
| 2024 | ₩25.9B | ₩4.2B | ₩3.4B | 16.2% | 9.1% | 43.8% |
| 2025 | ₩26.8B | ₩4.4B | ₩3.6B | 16.3% | 9.2% | 29.8% |
Consolidated basis (financial statements including subsidiaries) · Final figures from DART filings · Net income attributable to owners of the parent · Data as of 2026-08-23
Hannet's consolidated revenue rose for four consecutive years, from KRW 22.0 billion in 2022 to KRW 24.9 billion in 2023, KRW 25.9 billion in 2024, and KRW 26.8 billion in 2025.
Operating profit over the same period increased from KRW 2.5 billion to KRW 3.3 billion, KRW 4.2 billion, and KRW 4.4 billion, with the operating margin visibly improving from 11.3% to 16.3%.
Net income attributable to owners also expanded from KRW 2.0 billion in 2022 to KRW 3.6 billion in 2025, showing that profit growth outpaced revenue growth.
Operating cash flow likewise rose from KRW 4.6 billion in 2022 to KRW 7.1 billion in 2025, indicating that cash generation strengthened alongside reported earnings.
On a quarterly basis, Q3 2025 (revenue KRW 6.3 billion, operating profit KRW 1.1 billion) and Q4 2025 (revenue KRW 7.0 billion, operating profit KRW 1.0 billion) saw revenue fluctuate somewhat while net income stayed stable in the range of roughly KRW 0.9 billion.
Q1 2026 continued the improving trend with revenue of KRW 6.6 billion, operating profit of KRW 1.2 billion, and net income of KRW 1.0 billion, while in Q2 2026 revenue slipped modestly to KRW 6.5 billion and operating profit eased to KRW 1.1 billion versus the prior quarter, yet net income attributable to owners rose sharply to roughly KRW 1.4 billion.
This divergence between the direction of operating profit and net income suggests that non-operating factors may have influenced that quarter's bottom line beyond ordinary operations.
The trailing four-quarter sum of owner net income (Q3 2025 through Q2 2026) stands at roughly KRW 4.4 billion, running above the full-year 2025 figure even on an annualized comparison.
Korea's CD/ATM market has reportedly seen its installed base flatten or decline over the long run as mobile banking and contactless, cashless payments have spread.
Amid this structural pressure, Hannet has been shifting its center of gravity away from the traditional cash-withdrawal CD business toward the credit card settlement agency (VAN) and unmanned settlement/kiosk businesses.
Rising credit card usage combined with retail and service industries' need to cut labor costs has kept demand for unmanned kiosks relatively resilient.
On the competitive front, similar operators such as NICE Infra, which also runs ATM management and CD-VAN businesses, exist in the market, which resembles an oligopoly shared among a small number of players.
The digital signage (outdoor LED display) segment is a sub-category within the outdoor advertising market that has been steadily expanding its share; according to a survey by the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corporation, outdoor advertising spend including digital signage has grown relatively more robustly than traditional media such as newspapers and magazines in recent years.
However, Hannet's digital signage business remains at an early stage with a limited number of sites, and it is difficult to say the company has achieved scale advantages against large outdoor advertising operators.
Overall, Hannet's structure blends a declining segment (cash withdrawal) with growing segments (unmanned services, settlement agency, and digital advertising) within a single company, and the pace of this portfolio shift appears to be a key variable for the direction of future earnings.
The company has stated that on a standalone basis, Q1 2026 revenue, operating profit, and net income all rose year over year, attributing this to increased credit card usage in the VAN segment and expanded adoption of unmanned payment systems in its unmanned business segment.
It also noted that growing outsourcing of settlement operations by retail operators has contributed to improved profitability.
The digital signage business, anchored by its Euljiro site, positions itself as a one-stop service from media proposal through content production to broadcast operation, making the addition of further sites a key indicator of this new venture's growth potential.
However, no specific annual revenue or profit guidance, nor formal targets for new CD/ATM installations, have been identified from the company, suggesting future performance will likely hinge on organic growth in existing VAN and unmanned channels along with the pace of new-business expansion.
The fact that net income growth in the trailing four quarters has outpaced operating profit growth is a point worth monitoring in upcoming earnings releases to see whether the driving factor recurs or proves one-off.
On the dividend front, the company has disclosed continued year-end cash dividends in recent fiscal years, and whether this policy continues remains a shareholder-return item to watch.
Overall, as the company's business-mix shift from cash withdrawal toward settlement agency, unmanned services, and digital advertising continues, the point at which new-business revenue contribution becomes visible is the next thing to observe.
Based on the historical five-year average, the company's price-to-earnings ratio has run around 30 times and its price-to-book ratio around 1.78 times; given the steady expansion in earnings scale in recent years, the multiples at which the stock currently trades appear to sit below those historical averages.
Since the trailing four-quarter sum of net income has been running above the prior full-year figure, it is worth examining how this earnings improvement is being reflected in terms of a premium or discount to net asset value.
On the dividend side, the fact that the company has continued year-end cash dividends across multiple fiscal years stands out as a shareholder-return characteristic, though comparing the absolute dividend yield level simply against industry peers is not straightforward.
Given the small-cap nature of the stock, trading volume is limited and theme-driven supply-demand flows can intervene, meaning there may be periods where valuation metrics alone do not fully explain price movement.
PER, EPS, PBR and BPS are all calculated in-house (the same method as Naver and Toss) · Dividend yield = cash dividend per share from DART filings (supplemented by KRX) ÷ current price · As of 2026-08-23
From 2022 to 2025, both revenue and operating profit increased every year, and the operating margin improved from 11.3% to 16.3%. Net income attributable to controlling shareholders also expanded from KRW 2.0 billion to around KRW 3.6 billion, accompanied by a qualitative improvement in earnings. Operating cash flow also increased in tandem, showing that profits were backed by cash.
The debt ratio fell sharply from 43.8% in 2024 to 29.8% in 2025, and equity capital steadily increased from KRW 35.8 billion in 2022 to KRW 39.7 billion in 2025. This is a factor supporting the financial capacity for business expansion and investment in new businesses.
The company's entry into the outdoor digital signage business in 2023 established a new pillar of advertising revenue. It is notable that this business leverages existing capabilities in unmanned kiosk and display technology, showing linkage with prior competencies.
The favorable backdrop is also the trend of digital signage's share continuing to expand within the outdoor advertising market.
The spread of mobile banking and untact payments is known to have caused the number of domestic CD/ATM installations to stagnate or decline over the long term. The company's traditional CD business base may continue to be exposed to this trend. If growth in other business segments fails to offset this, the revenue structure could become unstable.
Since entering the digital signage business in 2023, no concrete achievements regarding the expansion of business sites have been confirmed. It is difficult to say that the company has secured a scale advantage in competition with large outdoor advertising operators. It may take time for the new business's revenue contribution to become visible.
In Q2 2026, operating profit declined compared to the previous quarter, yet net income increased significantly, suggesting the possible influence of non-operating factors. If such factors prove to be one-off, the future net income trend could slow down.
If the divergence between operating performance and net income recurs, the reliability of earnings forecasts could decline.
The spread of untact and cashless payments could mean a long-term contraction of the CD-based business. If the growth pace of the VAN and unmanned services business fails to offset this, overall revenue growth may slow.
The trend of branch consolidation in the financial sector could also lead to a reduction in CD installation channels.
The digital signage business has a limited number of sites, and its revenue contribution has not yet been publicly confirmed. The cyclicality of the outdoor advertising market is also a variable to consider. If securing new sites or renewing contracts is delayed, the return on investment may be delayed as well.
Han Net is classified as a CBDC (digital currency)-related stock, which may lead to theme-driven trading unrelated to actual performance. As a small-cap stock, thin trading volume can lead to greater short-term price volatility. Such supply-and-demand factors can operate independently of the company's fundamentals, warranting caution.
The Q3 2026 quarterly report is expected around this time, making it worth checking whether the net income surge seen in Q2 2026 recurs or proves to be a one-off.
The FY2026 year-end dividend disclosure is expected around this time, allowing a check on whether the dividend policy maintained in recent years continues.
The annual general meeting may reveal further updates or agenda items related to new businesses such as digital signage, warranting a check.
The next year's minimum wage decision is typically announced around this time, serving as a reference point for gauging how labor-cost changes could affect demand for unmanned kiosk equipment.
Hannet has posted steady revenue and operating profit growth from 2022 through 2025 centered on its VAN and unmanned settlement/kiosk businesses, with financial strength also reinforced through margin improvement and a lower debt ratio.
Quarterly results continued to improve into 2026, and notably in Q2 net income grew faster than operating profit, raising a point worth checking regarding possible non-operating factors.
Amid the structural decline of the traditional cash-dispenser (CD) business, the company has pursued portfolio diversification through card settlement agency services, unmanned services, and the digital signage advertising business it entered in 2023.
That said, the new business remains at an early stage with no publicly confirmed revenue contribution, and the stock's small-cap characteristics of low liquidity and exposure to theme-driven supply-demand flows should also be considered.
Upcoming Q3 earnings, the continuity of dividend policy, and any expansion of new-business sites stand as the key observation points going forward. This report contains no buy or sell recommendation and is intended for informational purposes only.
Report written 2026-09-05 · Data as of 2026-09-04
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