Kia Motors Corporation (000270) - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review

Kia Motors Corporation (000270) - Financial and Strategic Analysis Review

Summary

Kia Motors Corporation (Kia) is a Korea-based manufacturer of automobiles. It principally manufactures and sells commercial vehicles, passenger cars, and recreational vehicles. In addition, it is also engaged in developing various new technologies which assist in the manufacture of eco-friendly cars such as hybrid-electric vehicles (HEVs). The company’s major brands consist of Sephia, Cerato, Lotze, Soul, and Pride. In South Korea, the company holds six research and development centers and three operational hubs. The major subsidiaries of the company include Kia Tigers, Kia Motors America, Kia Motors Australia, Kia Japan Company, and Kia Canada.

Kia Motors Corporation Key Recent Developments

Feb 23, 2010: Kia plans to build second engine plant in Slovakia
Feb 11, 2010: Kia Unveils Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept
Feb 11, 2010: Kia Introduces Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept In Chicago
Feb 10, 2010: Kia Motors January Sales Up 62.9%
Jan 21, 2010: Kia Motors America Sells First 2011 Sorento

This comprehensive SWOT profile of Kia Motors Corporation provides you an in-depth strategic analysis of the company’s businesses and operations. The profile has been compiled by GlobalData to bring to you a clear and an unbiased view of the company’s key strengths and weaknesses and the potential opportunities and threats. The profile helps you formulate strategies that augment your business by enabling you to understand your partners, customers and competitors better.

The profile contains critical company information including*,

- Business description – A detailed description of the company’s operations and business divisions.
- Corporate strategy – Analyst’s summarization of the company’s business strategy.
- SWOT Analysis – A detailed analysis of the company’s strengths, weakness, opportunities and threats.
- Company history – Progression of key events associated with the company.
- Major products and services – A list of major products, services and brands of the company.
- Key competitors – A list of key competitors to the company.
- Key employees – A list of the key executives of the company.
- Executive biographies – A brief Summary of the executives’ employment history.
- Key operational heads – A list of personnel heading key departments/functions.
- Important locations and subsidiaries – A list and contact details of key locations and subsidiaries of the company.
- Detailed financial ratios for the past five years – The latest financial ratios derived from the annual financial statements published by the company with 5 years history.
- Interim ratios for the last five interim periods – The latest financial ratios derived from the quarterly/semi-annual financial statements published by the company for 5 interims history.

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Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
Section 1 - About the Company
Kia Motors Corporation - Key Facts
Kia Motors Corporation - Key Employees
Kia Motors Corporation - Major Products and Services
Kia Motors Corporation - History
Kia Motors Corporation - Company Statement
Kia Motors Corporation - Locations And Subsidiaries
Head Office
Other Locations & Subsidiaries
Section 2 – Company Analysis
Kia Motors Corporation - Business Description
Kia Motors Corporation - Corporate Strategy
Kia Motors Corporation - SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis - Overview
Kia Motors Corporation - Strengths
Strength - Broad Product Portfolio
Strength - Strong Brand Value
Strength - Efficient Use of Resources
Strength - Leading Automobile Manufacturer
Kia Motors Corporation - Weaknesses
Weakness - Limited Liquidity Position
Weakness - Declining Market Share in Sector
Weakness - Limited Operating Margin
Weakness - Limited Investor Confidence
Kia Motors Corporation - Opportunities
Opportunity - New Product Launch
Opportunity - Expansion of Manufacturing Facilities
Opportunity - Increasing Demand for Hybrid Electric Vehicles
Opportunity - Stepping up entrance into foreign markets
Kia Motors Corporation - Threats
Threat - Intense Competition
Threat - High Raw Material Prices
Threat - Economic Slowdown
Kia Motors Corporation - Key Competitors
Section 3 – Company Financial Ratios
Financial Ratios - Capital Market Ratios
Financial Ratios - Annual Ratios
Performance Chart
Financial Performance
Financial Ratios - Ratio Charts
Section 4 – Company’s Recent Developments
Feb,10: Kia plans to build second engine plant in Slovakia
Feb,10: Kia plans to build second engine plant in Slovakia
Feb,10: Kia Unveils Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept
Feb,10: Kia Introduces Ray Plug-in Hybrid Concept In Chicago
Feb,10: Kia Motors January Sales Up2.9%
Jan,10: Kia Motors America Sells First11 Sorento
Jan,10: Kia Motors'09 Global Sales Up.1%
Jan6,10: Kia Motors Introduces New In-Car Infotainment System 'UVO'
Dec,09: Kia Motors Launches Special Edition Ignition Soul
Nov,09: Kia Motors Unveils Cadenza Luxury Sporty Sedan In Korea
Section 5 – Appendix
Methodology
Ratio Definitions
About GlobalData
Contact Us
Disclaimer

List of Tables
Kia Motors Corporation, Key Facts
Kia Motors Corporation, Key Employees
Kia Motors Corporation, Major Products and Services
Kia Motors Corporation, History
Kia Motors Corporation, Other Locations
Kia Motors Corporation, Subsidiaries
Kia Motors Corporation, Key Competitors
Kia Motors Corporation, Ratios based on current share price
Kia Motors Corporation, Annual Ratios
Currency Codes
Capital Market Ratios
Equity Ratios
Profitability Ratios
Cost Ratios
Liquidity Ratios
Leverage Ratios
Efficiency Ratios

List of Figures
Kia Motors Corporation, Performance Chart (2005 -09)
Kia Motors Corporation, Ratio Charts

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