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00238059

KCC Corp

Commodity ChemicalsVerified

KCC Corp maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, indicating a moderate level of leverage relative to its equity base. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.0, suggesting that its current assets are roughly equal to its current liabilities. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a liquidity risk if short-term obligations increase. In terms of profitability, KCC Corp reports a return on equity (ROE) of 19.66% and a return on assets (ROA) of 9.16%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and asset management. These figures suggest that the company is generating substantial returns for its shareholders and effectively deploying its assets to generate profit. KCC Corp's revenue is primarily concentrated in South Korea, with a significant portion derived from the domestic market. The company's exposure to international markets is limited, which may reduce its diversification and increase its vulnerability to local economic conditions. The company's product portfolio is centered around adhesives, construction materials, and synthetic resins, with no significant segment disclosures indicating a broad but undifferentiated product offering. The company's growth trajectory is supported by a strong operating cash flow of 789.48 billion KRW and a free cash flow of 1.59 trillion KRW, which provides flexibility for reinvestment and shareholder returns. However, capital expenditures of -330.72 billion KRW indicate a reduction in investment in new projects or capacity expansion, which could affect long-term growth potential. KCC Corp faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate signs of equity dilution. The company's risk assessment highlights the need to monitor its net cash position and debt levels, as these could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The absence of significant dilution sources and a low dilution probability suggest that the company is not currently under pressure to issue new shares. Recent events and disclosures indicate that KCC Corp has maintained a stable financial position, with no major regulatory or operational disruptions reported. The company's strong analyst coverage, with a mean price target of 645,333.33 KRW and a median price target of 646,000.00 KRW, reflects positive sentiment among analysts. The mean recommendation of 1.43, with four strong-buy ratings and three buy ratings, further supports the company's favorable outlook.

30-day price · 002380+12000.00 (+2.3%)
Low$472500.00High$656000.00Close$530000.00As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyKCC Corp
Ticker002380.KS
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. KCC Corp is a South Korean chemical company that produces and sells a wide range of chemical products, including adhesives, construction materials, and synthetic resins, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these products to industrial and consumer markets.

Classification. KCC Corp is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Commodity Chemicals industry, with a classification confidence of 0.92 based on verified market data.

KCC Corp maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66, indicating a moderate level of leverage relative to its equity base. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.0, suggesting that its current assets are roughly equal to its current liabilities. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a liquidity risk if short-term obligations increase. In terms of profitability, KCC Corp reports a return on equity (ROE) of 19.66% and a return on assets (ROA) of 9.16%, both of which are strong indicators of efficient capital utilization and asset management. These figures suggest that the company is generating substantial returns for its shareholders and effectively deploying its assets to generate profit. KCC Corp's revenue is primarily concentrated in South Korea, with a significant portion derived from the domestic market. The company's exposure to international markets is limited, which may reduce its diversification and increase its vulnerability to local economic conditions. The company's product portfolio is centered around adhesives, construction materials, and synthetic resins, with no significant segment disclosures indicating a broad but undifferentiated product offering. The company's growth trajectory is supported by a strong operating cash flow of 789.48 billion KRW and a free cash flow of 1.59 trillion KRW, which provides flexibility for reinvestment and shareholder returns. However, capital expenditures of -330.72 billion KRW indicate a reduction in investment in new projects or capacity expansion, which could affect long-term growth potential. KCC Corp faces a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no immediate signs of equity dilution. The company's risk assessment highlights the need to monitor its net cash position and debt levels, as these could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The absence of significant dilution sources and a low dilution probability suggest that the company is not currently under pressure to issue new shares. Recent events and disclosures indicate that KCC Corp has maintained a stable financial position, with no major regulatory or operational disruptions reported. The company's strong analyst coverage, with a mean price target of 645,333.33 KRW and a median price target of 646,000.00 KRW, reflects positive sentiment among analysts. The mean recommendation of 1.43, with four strong-buy ratings and three buy ratings, further supports the company's favorable outlook.
Key takeaways
  • KCC Corp has a strong return on equity (19.66%) and return on assets (9.16%), indicating efficient capital and asset utilization.
  • The company's liquidity position is moderate, with a current ratio of 1.0 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
  • KCC Corp's revenue is primarily concentrated in South Korea, with limited international exposure.
  • The company's strong operating and free cash flows provide flexibility for reinvestment and shareholder returns.
  • Analysts have a positive outlook on KCC Corp, with a mean price target of 645,333.33 KRW and a median price target of 646,000.00 KRW.
  • The company faces a low dilution risk and no immediate pressure to issue new shares.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$6.48T
Gross profit$1.64T
Operating income$80.81B
Net income$1.54T
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$789.48B
CapEx-$330.72B
Free cash flow$1.59T
Total assets$16.80T
Total liabilities$8.98T
Total equity$7.82T
Cash & equivalents$98.21B
Long-term debt$5.20T
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY0$6.48T$80.81B$1.54T$1.59T
FY-1$6.66T$464.61B$343.82B$436.25B
FY-2$6.29T$288.47B$212.66B$79.94B
FY-3$6.77T$411.45B$33.86B-$1.85B
FY-4$5.87T$290.42B-$45.78B$48.02B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY0
FY-1
FY-2
FY-3
FY-4
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY0$16.80T$7.82T$98.21B
FY-1$13.41T$5.27T$64.26B
FY-2$13.35T$5.18T$197.40B
FY-3$13.12T$5.12T$125.55B
FY-4$12.88T$5.04T$82.59B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY0$789.48B-$330.72B$1.59T
FY-1$596.80B-$265.00B$436.25B
FY-2$788.27B-$389.85B$79.94B
FY-3$384.57B-$393.03B-$1.85B
FY-4$424.04B-$259.28B$48.02B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ0$1.63T$91.41B$216.96B$227.35B
FQ-1$1.56T-$254.53B$274.84B$283.79B
FQ-2$1.62T$113.03B$326.34B$353.80B
FQ-3$1.71T$134.07B$893.27B$955.10B
FQ-4$1.60T$87.35B$44.05B$67.50B
FQ-5$1.66T$96.38B-$53.21B-$11.21B
FQ-6$1.63T$123.71B-$42.31B-$10.14B
FQ-7$1.78T$139.50B-$32.84B$948.8M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ0
FQ-1
FQ-2
FQ-3
FQ-4
FQ-5
FQ-6
FQ-7
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ0$17.62T$8.10T$390.89B
FQ-1$16.80T$7.82T$98.21B
FQ-2$16.21T$7.45T$214.16B
FQ-3$15.59T$7.07T$202.93B
FQ-4$15.07T$6.26T$312.97B
FQ-5$13.41T$5.27T$64.26B
FQ-6$13.50T$5.11T$172.88B
FQ-7$13.64T$5.11T$232.74B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ0$85.18B-$95.03B$227.35B
FQ-1$789.48B-$330.72B$283.79B
FQ-2$411.60B-$216.23B$353.80B
FQ-3$276.31B-$140.56B$955.10B
FQ-4$109.14B-$92.40B$67.50B
FQ-5$596.80B-$265.00B-$11.21B
FQ-6$457.72B-$196.73B-$10.14B
FQ-7$323.63B-$131.22B$948.8M
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$7.82T
Net cash-$5.10T
Current ratio1.0
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA9.2%
ROE19.7%
Cash conversion51.0%
CapEx/Revenue-5.1%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Chemicals · cohort 11 companies
Metric002380Activity
Op margin1.2%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%above median
Net margin23.7%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%top quartile
Gross margin25.3%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%top quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-5.1%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity66.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target645,333.33 KRW
Median price target646,000.00 KRW
High price target800,000.00 KRW
Low price target500,000.00 KRW
Mean recommendation1.43 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count4.00
Buy count3.00
Hold count0.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate60,779.17 KRW
Last actual EPS209,201.00 KRW
Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-20 01:16 UTCJob: 680e6c69