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Dk Tech

₩23,950▲ 8.62%2026-10-02 close

Market Cap

₩476B

Turnover

₩14.5B

Volume

620,000 shares

Shares out.

20M

PER

9.0×

PBR

1.4×

EPS

₩1,871

Dividend Yield

0.00%

PER, EPS, PBR and BPS are calculated in-house from the last 4 quarters (2025Q3–2026Q2) · Dividend yield is based on ₩0 per share · Prices as of the 2026-10-02 close

Report overview

Robotics and Auto Push Mark an Earnings Inflection

DKT is expanding beyond its core smartphone OLED FPCA business into automotive and robotics, with quarterly results in the first half of 2026 showing a clear recovery.

1
Annual 2025 revenue reached KRW 425.78 billion (+5.6% YoY), but operating profit fell 6.6% YoY to KRW 21.57 billion as new-business investment weighed on margins.
2
Operating profit improved for two consecutive quarters in 2026 (Q1: KRW 8.85 billion, Q2: KRW 10.05 billion), lifting the trailing four-quarter results clearly above the prior window.
3
Mass production of OLED tablets for a North American customer and expanding Auto OLED adoption among premium automakers are cited as the key growth axes for 2026.
4
In robotics, the company is collaborating with a North American customer on BMS-related FPCA and charging modules, and media reports have floated potential entry into the Boston Dynamics supply chain (unconfirmed, preliminary).
5
Remaining convertible bond conversion volume has shrunk to below 1% of total shares outstanding, easing overhang concerns compared with the past.

Business structure

DKT is an affiliate of the BH Group and specializes in FPCA products, which combine FPCB with MLCC and other components using surface-mount technology (SMT).

Based on 2025 revenue, smartphone FPCA used in OLED panels accounted for 65% of sales, with the remainder filled mainly by the WPC (wireless phone charger for vehicles) automotive segment.

The WPC business is supplied to global automakers through affiliate BH EVS and reportedly maintains an order backlog of roughly KRW 2.85 trillion on a five-year basis. More recently, the company has expanded into Auto OLED (automotive OLED display modules), with adoption increasing among premium brands.

New businesses include battery management system (BMS) modules for energy storage systems (ESS) as well as robot charging modules and BMS-related FPCA, reportedly under collaboration with a North America-based customer.

To address North American demand, the company began setting up a Georgia plant in the first half of the year, targeting normal operation by year-end.

Leveraging advanced SMT technology and mass-production know-how, DKT is pursuing a strategy of diversifying its customer base from mobile-centric revenue toward automotive and robotics. This business realignment can be read as an attempt to reduce dependence on any single end market while securing new growth axes.

Earnings trend

Quarterly revenue · Operating profit

₩118.8B₩8.2B25Q2₩105.8B₩4.8B25Q3₩114.8B₩6.1B25Q4₩115.6B₩8.8B26Q1₩148B₩10B26Q2

RevenueOperating profit

Annual revenue · Operating profit

₩363.5B₩21.2B2022₩280.2B₩14.7B2023₩403.3B₩23.1B2024₩425.8B₩21.6B2025

RevenueOperating profit

Quarterly results · Last 5 quarters
Quarter	Revenue	Operating profit	Op. margin
2025Q2	₩118.8B	₩8.2B	6.9%
2025Q3	₩105.8B	₩4.8B	4.5%
2025Q4	₩114.8B	₩6.1B	5.3%
2026Q1	₩115.6B	₩8.8B	7.6%
2026Q2	₩148B	₩10B	6.8%

Annual results
Year	Revenue	Operating profit	Net income (parent)	Op. margin	ROE	Debt-to-equity
2022	₩363.5B	₩21.2B	₩19.6B	5.8%	19.5%	98.5%
2023	₩280.2B	₩14.7B	₩4.4B	5.2%	3.3%	80.8%
2024	₩403.3B	₩23.1B	₩26.9B	5.7%	14.8%	57.2%
2025	₩425.8B	₩21.6B	₩23.2B	5.1%	11.4%	57.6%

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

DKT's annual results have shown significant swings. From revenue of KRW 363.54 billion and operating profit of KRW 21.19 billion in 2022, 2023 saw revenue drop 22.9% to KRW 280.22 billion, with operating profit also declining to KRW 14.69 billion and net profit shrinking to KRW 4.37 billion.

In 2024, revenue rebounded 44.0% to KRW 403.35 billion and operating profit recovered to KRW 23.09 billion, marking a turnaround.

However, in 2025, even as revenue grew a further 5.6% to KRW 425.78 billion, operating profit fell 6.6% to KRW 21.57 billion and owner net profit declined 13.8% to KRW 23.17 billion, a result attributed to rising upfront costs from new-business expansion.

On a quarterly basis, operating profit bottomed at KRW 4.81 billion in Q3 2025 after KRW 8.24 billion in Q2, then improved to KRW 6.07 billion in Q4, KRW 8.85 billion in Q1 2026, and KRW 10.05 billion in Q2 2026, marking two consecutive quarters of improvement and lifting the trailing four-quarter window (Q3 2025 through Q2 2026) clearly above the prior period.

The net profit trajectory has been even steeper: from KRW 5.06 billion in Q3 2025 to KRW 7.99 billion in Q4, then a jump to KRW 13.87 billion in Q1 2026, a figure that notably exceeded operating profit (KRW 8.85 billion) for that quarter, suggesting non-operating items were also a factor.

Net profit in Q2 2026 eased somewhat to KRW 10.49 billion but remained clearly improved versus the same period a year earlier.

Industry analysis

The FPCA/SMT industry in which DKT operates stands to benefit directly from rising OLED penetration in smartphones and the trend toward higher-spec devices such as foldables and AI-enabled phones.

At the same time, the broader end-market is shifting toward automotive electronics and robotics; one market research firm projected the automotive display market would grow to USD 44 billion by 2030 amid rising demand for digital cockpit and infotainment displays.

In robotics, accelerating investment toward humanoid robot commercialization is expanding opportunities for component suppliers in areas such as batteries and charging modules.

Notably, Hyundai Motor Group has been pursuing a US robot production system through Boston Dynamics with aggressive mass-production targets, raising the possibility that related component makers could benefit as the market develops.

However, robotics-related component revenue remains at the sample and pilot-supply stage, meaning meaningful revenue contribution may only materialize with a lag.

In terms of competitive positioning, organic cooperation with parent group BH (including the automotive wireless charging business via BH EVS) is cited as lowering entry barriers, while securing large automakers and battery makers as customers serves as a barrier to competitors.

Outlook

Hana Securities, in a February 2026 report, projected 2026 revenue of KRW 519.2 billion (+21.9% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 24.9 billion (+17.6% YoY), forecasting that 2027 revenue would reach KRW 723.1 billion (+39.3% YoY) with operating profit more than doubling to KRW 51.0 billion (+105.1% YoY).

ARC Research, in a March 2026 report, also forecast 2027 revenue of KRW 702.3 billion (+37.5% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 49.7 billion (+100.3% YoY), citing the start of IT OLED FPCA mass production and new ESS BMS revenue as growth drivers.

By segment, IT OLED is expected to begin mass production for one tablet model for a North American customer in 2026, expanding to two models by 2027, while Auto OLED is projected to grow from KRW 39.6 billion in 2026 to KRW 117.0 billion in 2027, with the three-year order backlog rising from KRW 42.0 billion to KRW 125.0 billion.

In robotics, sample supply and a transition to mass production are seen as possible this year, with initial deliveries potentially recognized as revenue in the second half if realized.

However, ongoing upfront investment—including the Georgia plant setup for North American customers and capacity expansion at the Vietnam production lines—could weigh on near-term profitability through rising depreciation costs.

DS Investment & Securities, in an April 16, 2026 report, presented 2027 estimates of revenue at KRW 704.0 billion (+36.4% YoY) and operating profit of KRW 46.7 billion (+119.7% YoY), noting that additional revenue from robotics had not been reflected in those estimates.

Valuation

PER

9.0×

PBR

1.4×

ROE

17.8%

EPS

₩1,871

BPS

₩11,738

Dividend per share

₩0

DKT's valuation has historically swung widely with its earnings cycle. In the second half of 2022, for instance, the forward price-to-earnings multiple expanded from the low teens to more than 30 times, reflecting expectations for an earnings improvement driven by strong foldable smartphone sales at the time.

More recently, net profit has moved from loss to profit and shown a quarter-by-quarter recovery, with the multiple based on the trailing four quarters of combined net profit sitting below the prior peak levels.

The share price relative to net assets sits within its historical band, and since the company does not pay dividends, investor attention tends to center on earnings growth and progress in new businesses rather than dividend appeal.

DS Investment & Securities, in an April 16, 2026 report, issued a Buy rating and a target price of KRW 34,000, citing expectations for end-market diversification into robotics; this reflects that brokerage's own estimate-based view.

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

Entry into the Robotics Value Chain

DKT is collaborating with a North America-based customer on BMS-related FPCA and robot charging modules, and media reports have suggested a possible entry into Boston Dynamics' battery component supply chain for its robotics business (preliminary, unconfirmed).

Analysts have noted that its ESS BMS cooperation with three major domestic battery makers could serve as a foundation for entering the robot BMS market. That said, this revenue remains at the sample and pilot stage, and the timing of any transition to full mass-production revenue still needs confirmation.

Expanding Automotive Growth Axis

The WPC (wireless phone charger for vehicles) business reportedly holds an order backlog of roughly KRW 2.85 trillion on a five-year basis, while Auto OLED adoption is expanding among premium automotive brands with a rising three-year order backlog.

The growing share of IT and Auto OLED products, which carry higher average selling prices than smartphone products, is cited as a factor for margin improvement through product mix upgrades.

A Georgia plant aimed at serving North American customers is targeting normal operation within the year, advancing geographic diversification as well.

Consecutive Quarterly Earnings Improvement

Since bottoming in Q3 2025 (operating profit of KRW 4.81 billion), operating profit improved for two consecutive quarters through Q4 2025 and into Q1 and Q2 2026. Net profit also showed a clear recovery, rising from KRW 5.06 billion in Q3 2025 to KRW 13.87 billion in Q1 2026. This suggests that core business recovery is occurring in parallel with the new-business investment phase.

Bear factors

Dependence on the Smartphone Cycle

As of 2025, 65% of revenue was generated from smartphone OLED FPCA, meaning results remain heavily tied to the launch schedules and sales performance of specific handset makers.

In 2023, revenue fell 22.9% and net profit shrank to KRW 4.37 billion, illustrating how earnings volatility can rise when end-market demand weakens. While new-business revenue is expanding, its absolute scale still falls short of the core mobile business.

Uncertain Timing for New-Business Monetization

Robotics-related revenue remains at the sample-supply and collaboration stage, and the specific timing and scale of a transition to actual mass-production revenue has not been confirmed through disclosures.

Reports of a potential entry into the Boston Dynamics supply chain are also preliminary information based on industry sources, with the company maintaining that it cannot confirm customer information.

If expectations have already been priced in ahead of confirmation, a delay in actual revenue recognition could become a source of disappointment.

Margin Pressure from Upfront Investment

Ongoing upfront investment, including the Georgia plant setup and capacity expansion at Vietnam production lines, could pressure operating margins in the near term through rising depreciation costs. Indeed, in 2025, both operating profit and net profit declined year-over-year even as revenue grew.

Until new-business revenue scales up meaningfully, a period in which investment costs offset profitability gains may continue.

Risk factors

Customer and Revenue Concentration Risk

Revenue is concentrated among a specific smartphone maker and a small number of automotive and battery customers, meaning volume adjustments or supplier changes by any single customer could directly affect results.

The company often does not disclose specific customer names for contractual reasons, making it difficult for outside observers to quantify this risk.

Investment Execution Risk

Multiple new investments—including normalizing operations at the Georgia plant, expanding Vietnam production lines, and building out robotics-related equipment—are proceeding simultaneously, so schedule delays or weak initial utilization could result in depreciation costs being recognized before revenue contribution.

Depending on how new investments are financed (such as through convertible bonds), the risk of renewed share dilution cannot be ruled out.

End-Market Cycle Risk

Smartphone shipment volumes can fluctuate significantly quarter to quarter due to semiconductor supply, consumer spending conditions, and new model launch timing, while the automotive and robotics end markets are also affected by investment decisions and policy shifts at automakers and robot makers.

Currency fluctuations can also affect costs and profitability given the company's production exposure in Vietnam and the United States.

What to watch next

Around November 2026
Q3 earnings disclosures should be checked to see whether IT OLED and Auto OLED revenue contribution and operating margin trends align with guidance.
During the second half of 2026
It is worth monitoring whether sample supply of robot charging modules and BMS-related FPCA is confirmed through actual mass-production contracts or disclosures, and whether the Georgia plant meets its target of normal operation within the year.
By the end of 2026
Reports regarding entry into robotics supply chains such as Boston Dynamics warrant confirmation through company disclosures or IR communications, and should be treated as preliminary until then.
At the next scheduled IR event or disclosure
The status of remaining convertible bond conversion volume and any additional fundraising plans should be checked to assess changes in dilution risk.

Overall view

DKT is expanding beyond its core smartphone OLED FPCA business into automotive segments such as Auto OLED and WPC, as well as new robotics ventures.

While full-year 2025 operating profit and net profit declined despite revenue growth, the first half of 2026 showed two consecutive quarters of improvement in both operating profit and net profit.

Analysts project earnings to step up in 2026-2027 on the back of the start of IT OLED mass production, an expanding Auto OLED order backlog, and growth in ESS BMS revenue, with robotics—while still at an early stage—cited as an additional variable for valuation.

However, robotics-related revenue remains at the sample and collaboration stage, so the timing of any transition to actual mass-production revenue requires further confirmation through disclosures, and dependence on the smartphone cycle along with depreciation burdens from new investments should also be factored in.

Convertible bond overhang has eased compared with the past but has not been fully resolved. Investors should continue to monitor upcoming quarterly disclosures and official announcements on new businesses to track the pace at which the growth story materializes.

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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