1. What is NICE D&B?

NICE D&B is Korea’s sole member of the D&B World Wide Network, a leading provider of corporate credit information. Recently, the company has been actively pursuing future growth engines by venturing into new businesses such as data valuation and ESG assessment.

2. Key Highlights of Q2 2025 Earnings

The core takeaway from this earnings report is the ‘earnings surprise’. The net profit of ₩7.9 billion substantially surpasses expectations, demonstrating robust fundamentals and the growth potential of new business ventures.

  • Revenue: ₩30.1B (Expected ₩30.5B, -1%)
  • Operating Profit: ₩10B (Expected ₩9.4B, +6%)
  • Net Profit: ₩7.9B (Expected ₩0B, Significantly Exceeded)

While revenue slightly decreased, the significant improvement in operating and net profits is a noteworthy achievement.

3. Drivers of Strong Performance and Future Outlook

This earnings surprise is attributed to the stable revenue generation from the existing corporate credit information business and the growth potential of new business segments. In particular, the data valuation business holds high growth potential for the future.

4. Action Plan for Investors

Investors considering NICE D&B should carefully examine the following:

  • Analysis of the factors behind the surge in net profit (one-off factors vs. sustainable growth)
  • Analysis of the growth potential and competitive landscape of new businesses
  • Consideration of macroeconomic conditions and interest rate volatility