National Plastic Co Ltd

National Plastic Co Ltd has a market capitalization of KRW 121.11 billion and a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.36, indicating a relatively low valuation compared to earnings. The company reported a net income of KRW 12.94 billion and an operating income of KRW 23.57 billion in the latest period. However, the company's free cash flow is negative at KRW -17.41 billion, and capital expenditures are substantial at KRW -67.72 billion, suggesting significant reinvestment in operations. The company's gross profit margin is 17.12% (KRW 77.11 billion on KRW 450.32 billion revenue), and its operating margin is 5.23% (KRW 23.57 billion on KRW 450.32 billion revenue). These figures are below the industry median for gross margin (22.4%) and operating margin (7.8%), indicating that the company is underperforming in terms of profitability relative to its peers. The company's revenue is derived from a mix of product lines, including containers, pallets, chairs and desks, clean systems, and injection-molded plastic construction materials. The input data does not provide specific revenue breakdowns by segment or geography, so it is unclear whether the company has significant concentration in any particular product or region. Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to grow, but the exact rate is not specified. The company's capital expenditures suggest a focus on maintaining and expanding its production capabilities, which could support future growth. However, the negative free cash flow indicates that the company is currently reinvesting heavily rather than generating excess cash for distribution to shareholders. The company's liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the lack of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in the source documents. The dilution risk is rated as low, and there are no specific dilution sources identified in the input data. The company's risk assessment does not include any specific regulatory or geopolitical risks, but the industry is subject to general economic and regulatory conditions affecting the packaging and materials sector. The company has not disclosed any recent events such as filings or transcripts that would provide additional insight into its operations or strategic direction.