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Makus: A Textbook Case Study of How Improving Shareholder Value Leads to Surging Share Price

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Douglas Kim
Jul 22, 2025
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  • Makus Inc (093520 KS) is a textbook case study in Korea of how improving shareholder value leads to surging share price. Its example is simple and beautiful.

  • Makus announced that it will cancel a total of 6 million treasury shares (37% of outstanding shares) in the next three years until 2027 to increase shareholder value.

  • Applying a 15x P/E on EPS of 2,788 won (2027E) results in implied target price of 41,820 won per share, which would be a 67% further upside from current levels.

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