[6-K] Woori Financial Group Inc. American Current Report (Foreign Issuer)
Woori Financial Group reported consolidated net income of KRW 1,594,299 million for the first half of 2025 on operating income of KRW 1,977,714 million. Net interest income was KRW 4,513,808 million and impairment losses due to credit loss increased to KRW 943,310 million, while net gains on FVTPL weakened.
The group's asset base totaled KRW 534,112,776 million with total loans of KRW 383,989 billion and an NPL ratio of 0.61%. Capital remained robust: group BIS ratio was 16.06% (preliminary) and Woori Bank's BIS was 16.97%. Liquidity and LCR metrics exceeded regulatory minima. Shareholder actions included a KRW 150 billion buyback completed under trust and cash dividends totaling KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 per common share in 1H). The report lists recent group integrations including Tongyang Life, ABL Life and Woori Asset Trust as subsidiaries.
Woori Financial Group ha registrato un consolidato utile netto di KRW 1,594,299 million nel primo semestre 2025, su un risultato operativo di KRW 1,977,714 million. Il margine d'interesse netto è stato di KRW 4,513,808 million e le rettifiche per perdite su crediti sono aumentate a KRW 943,310 million, mentre i guadagni netti su FVTPL si sono indeboliti.
La base patrimoniale del gruppo ha raggiunto KRW 534,112,776 million, con prestiti totali pari a KRW 383,989 billion e un tasso di NPL del 0.61%. Il capitale è rimasto solido: il coefficiente BIS del gruppo è stato del 16.06% (provvisorio) e quello di Woori Bank del 16.97%. Gli indicatori di liquidità e la LCR hanno superato i minimi regolamentari. Tra le misure a favore degli azionisti figurano un riacquisto di azioni per KRW 150 billion completato tramite trust e dividendi in contanti per un totale di KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 per azione ordinaria nel 1H). Il rapporto elenca inoltre le recenti integrazioni di gruppo, tra cui Tongyang Life, ABL Life e Woori Asset Trust come società controllate.
Woori Financial Group registró un beneficio neto consolidado de KRW 1,594,299 million en el primer semestre de 2025, sobre ingresos operativos de KRW 1,977,714 million. El margen neto de intereses fue de KRW 4,513,808 million y las pérdidas por deterioro de crédito aumentaron hasta KRW 943,310 million, mientras que las ganancias netas por FVTPL se debilitaron.
El activo total del grupo ascendió a KRW 534,112,776 million, con préstamos totales de KRW 383,989 billion y una ratio de NPL del 0.61%. La posición de capital se mantuvo sólida: la ratio BIS del grupo fue del 16.06% (preliminar) y la de Woori Bank del 16.97%. Los indicadores de liquidez y la LCR superaron los mínimos regulatorios. Entre las medidas para accionistas figura una recompra por KRW 150 billion completada mediante un fideicomiso y dividendos en efectivo por un total de KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 por acción ordinaria en 1H). El informe también enumera recientes integraciones del grupo, incluyendo Tongyang Life, ABL Life y Woori Asset Trust como filiales.
Woori Financial Group은 2025년 상반기 연결기준으로 당기순이익 KRW 1,594,299 million을 기록했으며, 영업이익은 KRW 1,977,714 million이었다. 순이자이익은 KRW 4,513,808 million였고, 신용손실에 따른 대손비용은 KRW 943,310 million으로 증가했으며, FVTPL 관련 순손익은 약화됐다.
그룹의 자산총액은 KRW 534,112,776 million, 총대출은 KRW 383,989 billion이며 NPL 비율은 0.61%이다. 자본건전성은 견조하게 유지되어 그룹 BIS 비율은 16.06%(예비), 우리은행 BIS는 16.97%를 기록했다. 유동성 및 LCR 지표는 규제 최소기준을 상회했다. 주주환원 조치로는 신탁을 통해 완료된 KRW 150 billion 규모의 자사주 매입과 현금배당 총 KRW 294,232 million(상반기 보통주 1주당 KRW 400)이 포함된다. 보고서는 또한 Tongyang Life, ABL Life, Woori Asset Trust의 자회사 편입 등 최근 그룹 통합 사항을 나열하고 있다.
Woori Financial Group a déclaré un résultat net consolidé de KRW 1,594,299 million pour le premier semestre 2025, sur un produit d'exploitation de KRW 1,977,714 million. Le produit net d'intérêts s'est élevé à KRW 4,513,808 million et les pertes pour dépréciation de crédit ont augmenté à KRW 943,310 million, tandis que les gains nets sur FVTPL se sont affaiblis.
L'actif du groupe s'établit à KRW 534,112,776 million, avec des prêts totaux de KRW 383,989 billion et un ratio de créances douteuses (NPL) de 0.61%. Les fonds propres sont restés solides : le ratio BIS du groupe était de 16.06% (préliminaire) et celui de Woori Bank de 16.97%. Les indicateurs de liquidité et le LCR ont dépassé les minima réglementaires. Les mesures en faveur des actionnaires comprennent un rachat d'actions de KRW 150 billion réalisé via un trust et des dividendes en numéraire totalisant KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 par action ordinaire au 1S). Le rapport énumère également les récentes intégrations du groupe, notamment Tongyang Life, ABL Life et Woori Asset Trust comme filiales.
Woori Financial Group meldete für das erste Halbjahr 2025 einen konsolidierten Nettoertrag von KRW 1,594,299 million bei einem Betriebsergebnis von KRW 1,977,714 million. Der Nettozinsertrag belief sich auf KRW 4,513,808 million, und die Wertberichtigungen wegen Kreditverlusten stiegen auf KRW 943,310 million, während die Nettoerträge aus FVTPL nachgaben.
Die Bilanzsumme der Gruppe betrug KRW 534,112,776 million, die Gesamtkredite lagen bei KRW 383,989 billion und die NPL-Quote betrug 0.61%. Die Kapitalausstattung blieb robust: Die gruppenweite BIS-Quote lag vorläufig bei 16.06%, die von Woori Bank bei 16.97%. Liquiditäts- und LCR-Kennzahlen übertrafen die aufsichtsrechtlichen Mindestanforderungen. Zu den Maßnahmen für Aktionäre gehörten ein über Treuhand abgeschlossener Aktienrückkauf in Höhe von KRW 150 billion und Bardividenden in Höhe von KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 je Stammaktie im 1H). Der Bericht nennt zudem jüngste Gruppenzusammenschlüsse, darunter Tongyang Life, ABL Life und Woori Asset Trust als Tochtergesellschaften.
- Group BIS ratio strengthened to 16.06% (preliminary), indicating a solid capital buffer
- Woori Bank BIS ratio improved to 16.97%, supporting regulatory resilience
- Completed share buyback via trust of KRW 150 billion (8,515,181 shares purchased as of June 30, 2025)
- Paid cash dividends totaling KRW 294,232 million in 1H 2025 (KRW 400 per common share; KRW 200 per quarter)
- Liquidity and LCR metrics exceed regulatory minima (Woori Bank LCR 107.24%, foreign currency LCR 147.48%)
- Strategic integrations completed: Tongyang Life, ABL Life (incorporated July 1, 2025) and Woori Asset Trust (integrated July 31, 2025)
- Higher impairment losses due to credit loss: KRW 943,310 million in 1H 2025 (up from KRW 775,492 million in 1H 2024)
- NPL ratio increased to 0.61% from 0.46% in 2024, signalling asset-quality deterioration
- Substandard-and-below loans ratio rose to 0.71% with substandard coverage ratio declining to 127.0%
- Consolidated net income declined to KRW 1,594,299 million in 1H 2025 from KRW 1,800,420 million in 1H 2024
Insights
TL;DR: Strong capital and shareholder returns offset by weaker earnings and higher credit impairments in 1H 2025.
Woori Financial Group delivered a consolidated 1H 2025 net income of KRW 1.59 trillion with net interest income ticked up to KRW 4.51 trillion. The group preserved capital strength with a preliminary BIS ratio of 16.06% and Woori Bank at 16.97%, supporting regulatory buffers and strategic actions such as a KRW 150 billion buyback and KRW 294 billion in cash dividends for 1H. However, credit-related headwinds are visible: impairment losses rose to KRW 943 billion and the group NPL ratio increased to 0.61%, which weighed on profitability versus 1H 2024. From a financial metrics perspective, the company remains well-capitalized and liquid, but near-term earnings are pressured by higher credit costs.
TL;DR: Capital and liquidity are solid, but rising NPLs and lower coverage merit attention for asset-quality risk.
Key risk indicators show the NPL ratio rising to 0.61% and substandard-and-below loans ratio to 0.71% with loan loss reserves of KRW 3,438 billion yielding a substandard coverage ratio of 127.0% (down from prior periods). While LCR and won/foreign liquidity ratios are comfortably above requirements and BIS remains healthy, the deterioration in asset quality and higher impairment charges (KRW 943 billion in 1H) increase credit risk exposure. Ongoing integration of insurance and trust businesses expands scope and complexity of risk governance, requiring continued monitoring of provisioning and recovery trends.
Woori Financial Group ha registrato un consolidato utile netto di KRW 1,594,299 million nel primo semestre 2025, su un risultato operativo di KRW 1,977,714 million. Il margine d'interesse netto è stato di KRW 4,513,808 million e le rettifiche per perdite su crediti sono aumentate a KRW 943,310 million, mentre i guadagni netti su FVTPL si sono indeboliti.
La base patrimoniale del gruppo ha raggiunto KRW 534,112,776 million, con prestiti totali pari a KRW 383,989 billion e un tasso di NPL del 0.61%. Il capitale è rimasto solido: il coefficiente BIS del gruppo è stato del 16.06% (provvisorio) e quello di Woori Bank del 16.97%. Gli indicatori di liquidità e la LCR hanno superato i minimi regolamentari. Tra le misure a favore degli azionisti figurano un riacquisto di azioni per KRW 150 billion completato tramite trust e dividendi in contanti per un totale di KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 per azione ordinaria nel 1H). Il rapporto elenca inoltre le recenti integrazioni di gruppo, tra cui Tongyang Life, ABL Life e Woori Asset Trust come società controllate.
Woori Financial Group registró un beneficio neto consolidado de KRW 1,594,299 million en el primer semestre de 2025, sobre ingresos operativos de KRW 1,977,714 million. El margen neto de intereses fue de KRW 4,513,808 million y las pérdidas por deterioro de crédito aumentaron hasta KRW 943,310 million, mientras que las ganancias netas por FVTPL se debilitaron.
El activo total del grupo ascendió a KRW 534,112,776 million, con préstamos totales de KRW 383,989 billion y una ratio de NPL del 0.61%. La posición de capital se mantuvo sólida: la ratio BIS del grupo fue del 16.06% (preliminar) y la de Woori Bank del 16.97%. Los indicadores de liquidez y la LCR superaron los mínimos regulatorios. Entre las medidas para accionistas figura una recompra por KRW 150 billion completada mediante un fideicomiso y dividendos en efectivo por un total de KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 por acción ordinaria en 1H). El informe también enumera recientes integraciones del grupo, incluyendo Tongyang Life, ABL Life y Woori Asset Trust como filiales.
Woori Financial Group은 2025년 상반기 연결기준으로 당기순이익 KRW 1,594,299 million을 기록했으며, 영업이익은 KRW 1,977,714 million이었다. 순이자이익은 KRW 4,513,808 million였고, 신용손실에 따른 대손비용은 KRW 943,310 million으로 증가했으며, FVTPL 관련 순손익은 약화됐다.
그룹의 자산총액은 KRW 534,112,776 million, 총대출은 KRW 383,989 billion이며 NPL 비율은 0.61%이다. 자본건전성은 견조하게 유지되어 그룹 BIS 비율은 16.06%(예비), 우리은행 BIS는 16.97%를 기록했다. 유동성 및 LCR 지표는 규제 최소기준을 상회했다. 주주환원 조치로는 신탁을 통해 완료된 KRW 150 billion 규모의 자사주 매입과 현금배당 총 KRW 294,232 million(상반기 보통주 1주당 KRW 400)이 포함된다. 보고서는 또한 Tongyang Life, ABL Life, Woori Asset Trust의 자회사 편입 등 최근 그룹 통합 사항을 나열하고 있다.
Woori Financial Group a déclaré un résultat net consolidé de KRW 1,594,299 million pour le premier semestre 2025, sur un produit d'exploitation de KRW 1,977,714 million. Le produit net d'intérêts s'est élevé à KRW 4,513,808 million et les pertes pour dépréciation de crédit ont augmenté à KRW 943,310 million, tandis que les gains nets sur FVTPL se sont affaiblis.
L'actif du groupe s'établit à KRW 534,112,776 million, avec des prêts totaux de KRW 383,989 billion et un ratio de créances douteuses (NPL) de 0.61%. Les fonds propres sont restés solides : le ratio BIS du groupe était de 16.06% (préliminaire) et celui de Woori Bank de 16.97%. Les indicateurs de liquidité et le LCR ont dépassé les minima réglementaires. Les mesures en faveur des actionnaires comprennent un rachat d'actions de KRW 150 billion réalisé via un trust et des dividendes en numéraire totalisant KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 par action ordinaire au 1S). Le rapport énumère également les récentes intégrations du groupe, notamment Tongyang Life, ABL Life et Woori Asset Trust comme filiales.
Woori Financial Group meldete für das erste Halbjahr 2025 einen konsolidierten Nettoertrag von KRW 1,594,299 million bei einem Betriebsergebnis von KRW 1,977,714 million. Der Nettozinsertrag belief sich auf KRW 4,513,808 million, und die Wertberichtigungen wegen Kreditverlusten stiegen auf KRW 943,310 million, während die Nettoerträge aus FVTPL nachgaben.
Die Bilanzsumme der Gruppe betrug KRW 534,112,776 million, die Gesamtkredite lagen bei KRW 383,989 billion und die NPL-Quote betrug 0.61%. Die Kapitalausstattung blieb robust: Die gruppenweite BIS-Quote lag vorläufig bei 16.06%, die von Woori Bank bei 16.97%. Liquiditäts- und LCR-Kennzahlen übertrafen die aufsichtsrechtlichen Mindestanforderungen. Zu den Maßnahmen für Aktionäre gehörten ein über Treuhand abgeschlossener Aktienrückkauf in Höhe von KRW 150 billion und Bardividenden in Höhe von KRW 294,232 million (KRW 400 je Stammaktie im 1H). Der Bericht nennt zudem jüngste Gruppenzusammenschlüsse, darunter Tongyang Life, ABL Life und Woori Asset Trust als Tochtergesellschaften.