0001a0.Kq
The company operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and manufacturing customers.
Business. The company operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and manufacturing customers.
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- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
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- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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The company operates in the Commodity Chemicals industry, producing and selling chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these goods to industrial and manufacturing customers.
The company has a high price-to-book ratio of 8.21, indicating that the market values the company significantly above its book value. Its liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.5, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets. The company's free cash flow is negative at -636.5 million KRW, and capital expenditures are substantial at -9.02 billion KRW, indicating a heavy investment in long-term assets.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 10.63% and a return on assets of 4.48%, which are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the Commodity Chemicals industry. The company's operating income margin is 5.11%, and its net income margin is 3.15%, both of which are relatively low compared to industry benchmarks. The company's gross profit margin is 8.95%, which is also below the median for its industry.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The company's revenue is primarily derived from the sale of chemical products, with no significant diversification into other product lines or services.
The company's revenue growth is expected to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with a projected increase of less than 1%. The company's capital expenditures are expected to remain high, with a projected increase of 10% in the next fiscal year. The company's research and development spending is minimal, with no significant investments in innovation or new product development.
The company faces medium liquidity risk due to its weak current ratio and negative free cash flow. The company's debt-to-equity ratio is 0.99, indicating a balanced capital structure, but the company's long-term debt is substantial at 41.89 billion KRW. The company's dilution risk is low, with no significant dilution expected in the near term.
The company has not disclosed any recent significant events, such as major acquisitions, divestitures, or regulatory changes that could impact its financial performance. The company's recent financial filings do not indicate any material changes in its business operations or financial position.
- The company has a high price-to-book ratio, indicating that the market values the company significantly above its book value.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.5, suggesting that the company may struggle to meet its short-term obligations with its current assets.
- The company's profitability metrics are below the typical thresholds for strong performance in the Commodity Chemicals industry.
- The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, increasing its exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes.
- The company's revenue growth is expected to remain flat in the current fiscal year, with a projected increase of less than 1%.
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- 0001A0.KQ Market data — financials · 2026-05-26
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4 tracked-field change(s) detected vs prior analysis; max severity: medium.
- Dilution risk— → lowlow
- Liquidity risk— → mediumlow
- Activity— → Chemicalsmedium
- Economic sector— → Basic Materialsmedium