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023900.KQ KOSDAQ Commodity Chemicals

023900.Kq

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Mcap
97,1B KRW
P/E
EV / Rev
Div yield
1,87 %
Op margin
10,2 %
ROE
5,9 %
Net margin
6,3 %
Debt / equity
0,05
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52w range
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About

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 consumer markets.

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 consumer markets.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
ActivityChemicals
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At a glance

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Valuation
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Profitability
5,9 %
return on equity
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What drives this business

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    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
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    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Information Technology+0,6 %+6,7 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,6 %−0,2 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

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    Upcoming catalysts

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    • Macro
    • Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
    • Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
    • Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
    • Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
    • Macro & political
    • ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    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 consumer markets.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustryCommodity Chemicals
    ActivityChemicals
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    The company maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 3.66, indicating that it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, its free cash flow is negative at -684.5 million KRW, suggesting that the company is spending more on capital expenditures than it is generating in operating cash flow. The debt-to-equity ratio is 0.05, which is relatively low, indicating that the company is not heavily leveraged and has a strong equity base.

    In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 5.95%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 4.57%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing companies in the Commodity Chemicals industry, suggesting that the company is not generating exceptional returns relative to its equity and asset base. The price-to-book ratio of 0.65 indicates that the company is trading at a discount to its book value, which may reflect market concerns about its future earnings potential or asset quality.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no significant geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification may expose the company to higher risks if demand in its primary market or region declines. The company's capital expenditures are substantial at -21.99 billion KRW, indicating a significant investment in long-term assets, which may support future growth but also increases short-term cash outflows.

    Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to grow, though the exact rate is not specified. The company's operating cash flow of 23.43 billion KRW suggests that it is generating positive cash from operations, which is a positive sign for its ability to fund future growth and meet obligations. However, the negative free cash flow indicates that the company is reinvesting heavily in its operations, which may limit its ability to return cash to shareholders in the near term.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests that the company's cash reserves are insufficient to cover its long-term debt obligations, which could pose a liquidity challenge if cash flow from operations does not improve. The company has not issued any new shares recently, and there is no indication of dilution pressure in the near term.

    Recent events, as disclosed in the company's financial filings, include a significant capital expenditure and a negative free cash flow. These developments suggest that the company is investing in its long-term growth, but it is also facing short-term cash flow challenges. The company has not disclosed any major regulatory or legal issues in its recent filings.

    Key takeaways
    • The company has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 3.66, but its free cash flow is negative, indicating significant capital expenditures.
    • The company's return on equity and return on assets are below typical thresholds for high-performing companies in the Commodity Chemicals industry.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, which may increase its exposure to market risks.
    • The company is investing heavily in capital expenditures, which may support future growth but also increases short-term cash outflows.
    • The company has a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with no recent signs of new share issuance.

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    Valuation

    Market price
    $7 710,00
    Market cap
    $112.27B
    Enterprise value
    $114.18B
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    4.9x
    P / B
    0.7x
    P / Tangible book
    0.7x
    Tangible book
    $171.83B
    Net cash
    -$1.91B
    Current ratio
    3.7
    Debt / equity
    0.1
    ROA
    4.6%
    ROE
    5.9%
    Cash conversion
    229.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -13.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    — missing data

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin10,2 %Above median
    Net Margin6,3 %Above median
    ROE5,9 %Above median
    Capex / Rev-13,5 %Below median
    D/E0,05Above P75
    Cash Conv2,29Above P75

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    Data sources
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    How metrics are computed
    • Ev To Operating Cash Flow
      enterprise_value / operating_cash_flow
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Price To Book
      market_price / (adjusted_book_value / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Market Price
      input from market-data provider (delayed close or quote-shim mid)
    Source documents
    • 023900.KQ Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

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    The Thread

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    Sources filings · IR · transcripts · market data · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 Market data · Issuer disclosures · Public news · Earnings transcripts · Consensus estimates · ESG data Premium coverage