A Case Study of Valuation Considering the Characteristics of E-Commerce Distribution: Focusing on the Coupang IPOopen access
- Authors
- 신일항; Yoon, Inkyung; 이한솔
- Issue Date
- Apr-2023
- Publisher
- 한국유통과학회
- Keywords
- IPO; Valuation Method; E-Commerce Industry; E-Commerce Distribution; Coupang
- Citation
- 유통과학연구, v.21, no.4, pp 91 - 101
- Pages
- 11
- Journal Title
- 유통과학연구
- Volume
- 21
- Number
- 4
- Start Page
- 91
- End Page
- 101
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/gachon/handle/2020.sw.gachon/87984
- DOI
- 10.15722/jds.21.04.202304.91
- ISSN
- 1738-3110
2093-7717
- Abstract
- Purpose: Research on the valuation of the e-commerce distribution companies is necessary because the traditional valuation methodology cannot be easily applied. Considering the valuation and initial public offering (IPO) of Coupang, Korea’s leading ecommerce company, this study contributes to the literature by examining various valuation methods applicable to corporate valuation in the e-commerce industry and provides their implications. Research design, data and methodology: This case study investigates research, analyst reports, news articles, and magazines to review the valuation methods for companies in the e-commerce industry and analyzes the case of the Coupang IPO. Results: A valuation method that considers growth potential, which is important for companies in the e-commerce industry, is used for IPOs. This led to Coupang’s successful IPO on the New York Stock Exchange despite its accumulated losses. However, the continued price decline since listing suggests that Coupang’s valuation should have considered more factors. Conclusions: This study provides guidelines for the valuation of companies in the e-commerce industry, which eventually improves the overall industry. Moreover, this study provides directions for improving the valuation methods for e-commerce firms.
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