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Uju Electronics

₩25,200▼ 1.95%2026-10-02 close

Market Cap

₩228.7B

Turnover

₩200M

Volume

6,243 shares

Shares out.

PER

9.3×

PBR

0.7×

EPS

₩2,531

Dividend Yield

1.48%

PER, EPS, PBR and BPS are calculated in-house from the last 4 quarters (2025Q3–2026Q2) · Dividend yield is based on ₩350 per share · Prices as of the 2026-10-02 close

Report overview

Automotive Connector Growth, Q2 Margin Cools

Woojoo Electronics extended its revenue and operating profit recovery through 2025 on the back of expanding automotive connector business, but a sharp drop in the operating margin in the second quarter of 2026 warrants a closer look at the quality of recent quarterly results.

1
2025 consolidated revenue reached KRW 186.4 billion (+5.8% year over year) with operating profit of KRW 21.8 billion (+8.4%), confirming a recovery trend now in its fourth year.
2
The operating margin, which had fallen to 5.0% in 2023, recovered to the 11% range in 2024-2025, reflecting the growing contribution of the automotive connector business.
3
Operating profit plunged to KRW 0.45 billion in the second quarter of 2026, yet net income attributable to owners came in far higher at KRW 3.5 billion, making the size of non-operating items worth verifying.
4
The company has set up subsidiaries in North America and Japan to diversify its global customer base and is pursuing new applications through ultra-fine-pitch connector products.
5
With a debt ratio of 31.5% and positive operating cash flow maintained every year, the balance sheet remains relatively stable.

Business structure

Woojoo Electronics was established in 1993 as Woojoo Electronics, converted to a corporation and renamed UJU Electronics in 1999, and listed on KOSDAQ in 2004 as a precision connector manufacturer.

Its core business purposes are the manufacture and sale of electric and electronic components and automotive parts, with mobile connectors, display connectors, and automotive connectors as its flagship product lines.

The business is broadly split into an IT connector division serving mobile, wearable, and TV applications, and an automotive electronics connector division entered in 2013; after passing multi-year reliability qualification with automakers and parts suppliers, the automotive segment's revenue share reportedly rose into double digits from 2017.

In the 2025 fiscal year, the IT business kept growing on the back of mobile and TV market expansion, while demand for automotive electronics components also lifted connector demand.

To diversify its global customer base, the company set up a North American marketing subsidiary in the first half of 2023, established UJU JAPAN CO., LTD. in January 2025, and liquidated its subsidiary UJU Enertech in November 2025 to streamline its portfolio.

On the product side, its 0.175mm-pitch ultra-compact board-to-board connector supports tight-clearance connections such as wearable devices, and the company is co-developing next-generation computing connectors with global partners to expand into new applications.

It has also secured numerous connector-related patents over the past five years, strengthening its technology base and broadening its product lineup.

As a small-cap KOSDAQ components maker focused on the niche of ultra-precision, ultra-compact connectors, it is generally regarded as differentiated from large global connector makers in terms of product specification and customer mix.

Earnings trend

Quarterly revenue · Operating profit

₩43.2B₩5B25Q2₩48.3B₩6.4B25Q3₩45.4B₩3.8B25Q4₩49.3B₩4.6B26Q1₩45B₩400M26Q2

RevenueOperating profit

Annual revenue · Operating profit

₩187.2B₩17.8B2022₩159.9B₩8B2023₩176.2B₩20.1B2024₩186.4B₩21.8B2025

RevenueOperating profit

Quarterly results · Last 5 quarters
Quarter	Revenue	Operating profit	Op. margin
2025Q2	₩43.2B	₩5B	11.5%
2025Q3	₩48.3B	₩6.4B	13.2%
2025Q4	₩45.4B	₩3.8B	8.3%
2026Q1	₩49.3B	₩4.6B	9.4%
2026Q2	₩45B	₩400M	1.0%

Annual results
Year	Revenue	Operating profit	Net income (parent)	Op. margin	ROE	Debt-to-equity
2022	₩187.2B	₩17.8B	₩12.2B	9.5%	246.0%	29.9%
2023	₩159.9B	₩8B	₩5.6B	5.0%	113.1%	33.3%
2024	₩176.2B	₩20.1B	₩19.9B	11.4%	400.3%	33.0%
2025	₩186.4B	₩21.8B	₩21.6B	11.7%	8.2%	31.5%

Consolidated basis (financial statements including subsidiaries) · Final figures from DART filings · Net income attributable to owners of the parent · Data as of 2026-08-21

Earnings analysis

Looking at annual results, revenue fell from KRW 187.2 billion in 2022 to KRW 159.9 billion in 2023, then recovered for two straight years to KRW 176.2 billion in 2024 and KRW 186.4 billion in 2025, approaching the 2022 level.

The operating margin declined from 9.5% in 2022 to 5.0% in 2023 before rebounding to 11.4% in 2024 and 11.7% in 2025, showing a clear profitability improvement.

Net income attributable to owners also fell to KRW 5.6 billion in 2023 before jumping to KRW 19.9 billion in 2024 and KRW 21.6 billion in 2025, with the profit recovery outpacing the revenue recovery.

Operating cash flow fluctuated from KRW 38.7 billion in 2022 down to KRW 14.5 billion in 2023, then to KRW 33.2 billion in 2024 and KRW 22.4 billion in 2025, remaining positive in every one of the four years despite the swings.

On a quarterly basis, revenue of KRW 48.3 billion and operating profit of KRW 6.4 billion in the third quarter of 2025 lifted the quarterly operating margin to 13.2%, before it eased to 8.3% in the fourth quarter on revenue of KRW 45.4 billion and operating profit of KRW 3.8 billion, then edged back up to 9.4% in the first quarter of 2026 with revenue of KRW 49.3 billion and operating profit of KRW 4.6 billion.

In the second quarter of 2026, however, operating profit came to just KRW 0.45 billion against revenue of KRW 45.0 billion, pushing the operating margin down to 1.0%, the lowest of the trailing four quarters.

Notably, net income attributable to owners has consistently exceeded operating profit from the third quarter of 2025 through the second quarter of 2026; in the latter quarter, net income of KRW 3.5 billion was well above the KRW 0.45 billion operating profit, suggesting a meaningful contribution from non-operating items.

Whether this gap between operating profit and net income reflects one-off factors or a recurring structural item is something that warrants further verification through the non-operating income footnotes in the quarterly filings.

Industry analysis

The electric and electronic connector industry in which Woojoo Electronics operates is broadly split between IT-device demand and automotive electronics demand, and a slowdown in IT device demand such as smartphones and TVs is understood to have been the direct backdrop for the company's earlier earnings weakness.

Indeed, the company's revenue contracted through 2023 due to softer demand for IT-device connectors following 2021.

In the automotive sector, by contrast, the spread of electric vehicles, autonomous driving, and infotainment has driven a structural increase in the number and specification of connectors used per vehicle, and in the 2025 fiscal year rising demand for automotive electronics components was cited as one driver of higher connector demand.

The IT segment has also seen a modest recovery on renewed growth in the mobile and TV markets, suggesting the two divisions complement each other across different cycles.

In terms of competitive positioning, while large global connector makers dominate the general-purpose market, Woojoo Electronics leverages its niche in ultra-compact, ultra-fine-pitch connectors and its track record of supplying automotive components that have passed OEM and parts-supplier reliability certification.

As a small-cap KOSDAQ components maker, its results are closely tied to the production and development schedules of downstream smartphone, TV, and automaker customers, meaning changes in a given customer's new model launches or order allocations can be a source of earnings volatility.

Outlook

The company appears to be building out infrastructure for global customer diversification, following its North American marketing subsidiary set up in the first half of 2023 with the January 2025 establishment of Japan-based UJU JAPAN, aimed at winning overseas customers and expanding applications in both mobile and automotive segments.

At the same time, it has streamlined its portfolio by liquidating non-core subsidiary UJU Enertech in November 2025.

On the product roadmap, a past brokerage report noted that expanding wearable-device applications for the 0.175mm-pitch ultra-compact board-to-board connector, along with next-generation computing connectors being co-developed with a global partner, could become future pillars of revenue diversification.

Because the automotive electronics segment requires multi-year reliability certification from OEMs and parts suppliers before mass production begins, confirmed new orders or production starts could underpin revenue growth, though visibility remains limited before such confirmation.

Having secured numerous connector patents over the past five years provides a foundation for expanding the product portfolio, but the timing at which patents translate into revenue depends on individual customer adoption.

Whether the sharp drop in the second quarter 2026 operating margin reflects a temporary factor or a structural shift in cost structure or product mix is a key variable to confirm in upcoming quarterly results.

On balance, the structural growth in the automotive segment and the gradual recovery in the IT segment both remain intact, but the deterioration in recent-quarter earnings quality leaves a question mark over the durability of that trend.

Valuation

PER

9.3×

PBR

0.7×

ROE

16.8%

EPS

₩2,531

BPS

₩34,040

Dividend per share

₩350

The price-to-earnings multiple based on the trailing four quarters reflects a profit level markedly improved from the period around 2023 when the operating margin fell to the 5% range, placing the stock in a different valuation context than during that earlier downturn.

The price-to-book ratio trades below 1x, a level that represents a discount to book net assets. On the dividend front, per-share cash dividends have been maintained, though the dividend yield itself remains relatively modest compared with the pace of profit recovery.

The balance sheet remains stable, with a debt ratio in the low-30% range and positive operating cash flow maintained every year, providing a fundamental underpinning for valuation assessment.

That said, given the sharp drop in operating profit confirmed in a quarter such as the second quarter of 2026, how the quality and durability of quarterly earnings evolve going forward remains an important variable for interpreting the valuation.

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 2026-08-21

Bull factors

Structural Growth in Automotive Connectors

The automotive electronics segment has steadily expanded its revenue share since passing OEM and parts-supplier reliability certification, supported by structural demand growth as electric vehicles and autonomous driving increase the number of connectors used per vehicle.

This segment's growing share is believed to have contributed to the operating margin's recovery from 5.0% in 2023 to the 11% range in 2024-2025. Combined with a gradual recovery in the IT segment, the two divisions form a structure that offsets each other's cycles.

Building Infrastructure for Global Customer Diversification

Following the establishment of a North American marketing subsidiary in the first half of 2023, the company set up a Japan subsidiary in January 2025, broadening its access to overseas customers.

Product lineup expansion is also underway, including the 0.175mm-pitch ultra-compact connector and joint development of next-generation computing connectors with a global partner. These moves can be interpreted as reducing dependence on any single customer or product.

Stable Balance Sheet and Cash Generation

The debt ratio has stayed around 30% throughout 2022-2025, indicating limited financial leverage burden. Operating cash flow ranged between roughly KRW 14.5 billion and KRW 38.7 billion across the years but remained positive for four straight years, showing steady cash generation.

This financial stability provides a foundation supporting investment activities such as new product development and overseas subsidiary operations.

Bear factors

Sharp Q2 Operating Margin Decline

Operating profit in the second quarter of 2026 came in at KRW 0.45 billion, the lowest of the preceding four quarters, with the operating margin falling to 1.0%. Since revenue itself held roughly steady around KRW 45.0 billion, this suggests a possible shift in cost or expense structure. Whether this pattern is temporary or persistent needs to be confirmed in coming quarterly results.

Cyclicality of the IT Business

The company's revenue continuously contracted through 2023 due to weaker demand for IT-device connectors following 2021.

While the IT segment is recovering again on renewed growth in the smartphone and TV markets, it remains structurally exposed to swings tied to downstream customers' new model launch schedules or soft sales. Growth in the automotive segment offsets this, but the two are not fully decoupled.

Gap Between Operating Profit and Net Income

From the third quarter of 2025 through the second quarter of 2026, net income attributable to owners consistently exceeded operating profit. In the second quarter of 2026, the gap was especially wide, with net income of KRW 3.5 billion versus operating profit of only KRW 0.45 billion.

If this gap stems from recurring non-operating items, care is warranted when assessing the core business's underlying earnings power.

Risk factors

Downstream Demand Volatility

IT connector revenue is directly tied to the production plans and new-model launch schedules of smartphone and TV makers, so an adjustment in order volume from a particular customer can immediately affect results.

The automotive electronics segment also carries the risk of revenue recognition being delayed by an automaker's production schedule changes or new-model launch delays. Even though the two segments tend to offset each other's cycles, the possibility of both slowing simultaneously cannot be ruled out.

Foreign Exchange and Raw Material Costs

As overseas subsidiary operations in North America and Japan expand, the earnings impact of foreign exchange fluctuations could grow. Price swings in raw materials used in connector manufacturing, such as copper and resin, directly affect the cost structure.

Whether the sharp drop in the second-quarter 2026 operating margin is related to such cost factors requires further confirmation.

Small-Cap Liquidity and Trading Risk

As a small-cap KOSDAQ components stock with a relatively modest market capitalization, liquidity can be limited, and the shares may be relatively sensitive to thematic trading flows or broader market volatility.

It is also worth considering that short-term price volatility can widen around earnings releases or disclosure events.

What to watch next

Mid-November 2026
The scheduled filing of the third-quarter 2026 report is a key point to check whether the operating margin, which dropped sharply in Q2, recovers.
Q4 2026 to early 2027
Quarterly and annual disclosures should be checked to see whether the Japan subsidiary UJU JAPAN and the North American subsidiary begin contributing meaningfully to revenue.
March 2027
The FY2026 annual business report and the regular shareholders' meeting will confirm the finalized annual results and dividend policy for 2026.
Ongoing from the second half of 2026
Should disclosures emerge regarding new orders or the start of mass production in the automotive electronics segment, it will be worth examining whether they provide concrete substance to the structural growth narrative.

Overall view

Woojoo Electronics has moved past the earnings weakness caused by softer IT connector demand in 2022-2023 and has shown a recovery in both revenue and operating margin in 2024-2025, driven by the growing share of automotive electronics connectors.

Its financial fundamentals are relatively stable, with a debt ratio in the low-30% range and positive operating cash flow maintained every year. Efforts to diversify customers and applications through the establishment of North American and Japanese subsidiaries and new product development are also evident.

That said, the operating margin's sharp drop to 1.0% in the second quarter of 2026, along with a pattern of net income attributable to owners substantially exceeding operating profit across several quarters, indicates that recent earnings quality warrants closer scrutiny.

While the structure in which the IT and automotive segments offset each other's cycles remains intact, its durability and the cause of the recent gap between operating profit and net income are variables that need further confirmation through upcoming quarterly disclosures.

This report does not present an investment opinion or target price and is intended for informational purposes only.

Sources

Korea Exchange (KRX) — Prices · Market Cap · Volume
FSS electronic disclosure system (DART) — Financial statements · Dividend filings

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Report written 2026-09-05 · Data as of 2026-09-04

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