"Positive Outlook for CGV's Expansion of Premium Theaters... Target Price Raised" [Click e-Stock]

Samsung Securities Raises CJ CGV Target Price
from 5,300 Won to 6,200 Won

On August 12, Samsung Securities maintained its "hold" investment rating for CJ CGV but raised its target price from 5,300 won to 6,200 won.

Minha Choi, an analyst at Samsung Securities, stated, "We are maintaining the hold rating due to ongoing financial burdens such as high financing costs, but raised the target price reflecting a new valuation point and revised estimates."

Choi assessed that CGV is pursuing differentiation through its premium theaters. He explained, "CJ CGV is strengthening its differentiation by offering unique in-theater experiences, such as ScreenX and 4DX technology-specialized theaters, and exclusive CGV content." As an example of its competitiveness, he cited Spider-Man. Choi said, "'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' was produced as the first 'Shoot for ScreenX' project, with the format envisioned for ScreenX from the initial production stage, providing viewing experiences using four screens."

He also highly evaluated the company's cost-efficiency and improvements in site competitiveness. Choi said, "Across both domestic and overseas operations, CJ CGV continues to improve cost efficiency by closing loss-making locations and reducing fixed costs, thereby strengthening its business fundamentals. At the same time, the company is focusing on improving the profitability and competitiveness of key sites through strengthening its premium theater offerings and site renewals. With the simultaneous improvement in the cost structure and enhancement of site competitiveness, the overall business structure is being transformed to increase store efficiency."

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