Korea Capital Posts KRW 23.4 Billion Net Profit in Q1, Maintains Stable Growth Trend

Korea Capital, a specialized credit finance company, continued its solid growth trend in the first quarter of this year. The company’s balanced business portfolio management and asset expansion strategy have contributed to maintaining stable profitability.

On May 18, Korea Capital announced that its operating profit for the first quarter of 2026 was 29.09 billion won, and its net profit for the period was 23.42 billion won. Compared to the same period last year, operating profit increased by 0.2% and net profit rose by 6.1%.

The company explained that after recording an annual net profit of over 100 billion won last year—the highest in its history—it has continued its steady growth into the first quarter of this year.

According to Korea Capital, the company established an Investment Finance Division early last year, and at the end of the year, in line with its asset size surpassing 5 trillion won, it strengthened its expertise by separating the Corporate Finance Division into Corporate Finance and Commercial Finance Divisions. The company stated that it is focusing on running its business portfolio more efficiently and systematically along with external growth.

As of the end of the first quarter, the company’s total assets reached 5.2 trillion won, a 16% increase compared to the same period last year. Despite asset expansion, Korea Capital maintained a leverage ratio of 6.9 times, securing both profitability and stability.

A representative from Korea Capital stated, "This year, we will prioritize improving our credit rating and focus on ensuring asset soundness and adequacy. By enhancing our credit rating, we aim to boost our fundraising competitiveness and improve our business environment, so that net profit growth can lead to increased corporate value."

Korea Capital is pursuing stable growth and enhancing corporate value based on strengthened asset soundness and the advancement of its business portfolio.

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