Webtoon Entertainment's Working On Putting On A Show

Daniel Jones Investing Group Leader Follow Summary Webtoon Entertainment remains a ‘hold’ as revenue and profitability decline, but currency headwinds and a fortress balance sheet provide context. WBTN’s revenue drop is largely attributable to foreign currency fluctuations; on a constant currency basis, revenue actually increased 5.2% year-over-year. The company is leveraging strategic partnerships, new content, and a $100M investment in RI Games to diversify and drive future growth. Despite high valuation multiples, WBTN’s strong cash position and expanding user base outside Japan support maintaining a neutral stance pending further clarity. Looking for a helping hand in the market? Members of Crude Value Insights get exclusive ideas and guidance to navigate any climate. Learn More » Oleksandr Todorov/iStock via Getty Images One company that I believe that the market is underestimating right now is Webtoon Entertainment ( WBTN ). Since I last called the company a ‘hold’ in May of this year, shares have fallen 28.6%. This is This article was written by Daniel Jones 37.77K Followers Follow Daniel is an avid and active professional investor. He runs Crude Value Insights, a value-oriented newsletter aimed at analyzing the cash flows and assessing the value of companies in the oil and gas space. His primary focus is on finding businesses that are trading at a significant discount to their intrinsic value by employing a combination of Benjamin Graham's investment philosophy and a contrarian approach to the market and the securities therein. Learn more. Analyst’s Disclosure: I/we have no stock, option or similar derivative position in any of the companies mentioned, and no plans to initiate any such positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article. Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.