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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
04204055

KPM Tech Co Ltd

Specialty ChemicalsVerified

KPM Tech Co Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 0.77 suggests potential liquidity constraints, as current liabilities exceed current assets. The company's negative operating cash flow of -19.86 billion KRW and free cash flow of -21.04 billion KRW further highlight its liquidity challenges, with no significant cash buffer to cover short-term obligations. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -26.41% and a return on assets of -10.25%, both well below the typical performance of the specialty chemicals industry. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for shareholders or effectively utilizing its asset base. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial reporting, with no material geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to sector-specific risks and limits the company's ability to offset losses in one area with gains in another. Growth prospects are constrained, with the company reporting a net loss of 14.68 billion KRW and an operating loss of 26.34 billion KRW. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a reversal of this trend, with no significant revenue growth or margin improvement expected in the near term. The company faces elevated liquidity and operational risks, as evidenced by its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently assessed as low, the company's capital structure and cash flow dynamics suggest a potential need for external financing, which could lead to future share dilution. Recent filings and transcripts indicate ongoing operational challenges, including cost overruns and supply chain disruptions. These issues are contributing to the company's financial underperformance and may require strategic adjustments to restore profitability.

30-day price · 042040-376.00 (-28.1%)
Low$951.00High$1616.00Close$964.00As of22 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyKPM Tech Co Ltd
Ticker042040.KQ
SectorBasic Materials
BusinessChemicals
Industry groupChemicals
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
AI analysis

Business. KPM Tech Co Ltd is a specialty chemicals company that produces and sells chemical products, primarily serving industrial and manufacturing sectors.

Classification. KPM Tech Co Ltd is classified under the Basic Materials economic sector, Chemicals business sector, and Specialty Chemicals industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

KPM Tech Co Ltd has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.08, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing, while its current ratio of 0.77 suggests potential liquidity constraints, as current liabilities exceed current assets. The company's negative operating cash flow of -19.86 billion KRW and free cash flow of -21.04 billion KRW further highlight its liquidity challenges, with no significant cash buffer to cover short-term obligations. Profitability metrics are sharply negative, with a return on equity of -26.41% and a return on assets of -10.25%, both well below the typical performance of the specialty chemicals industry. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for shareholders or effectively utilizing its asset base. The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial reporting, with no material geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to sector-specific risks and limits the company's ability to offset losses in one area with gains in another. Growth prospects are constrained, with the company reporting a net loss of 14.68 billion KRW and an operating loss of 26.34 billion KRW. The outlook for the current fiscal year does not indicate a reversal of this trend, with no significant revenue growth or margin improvement expected in the near term. The company faces elevated liquidity and operational risks, as evidenced by its negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. While dilution risk is currently assessed as low, the company's capital structure and cash flow dynamics suggest a potential need for external financing, which could lead to future share dilution. Recent filings and transcripts indicate ongoing operational challenges, including cost overruns and supply chain disruptions. These issues are contributing to the company's financial underperformance and may require strategic adjustments to restore profitability.
Key takeaways
  • KPM Tech Co Ltd is experiencing significant financial distress, with negative operating and net income.
  • The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio below 1 and negative free cash flow.
  • Profitability metrics are sharply negative, indicating poor returns for shareholders and inefficient asset use.
  • The company lacks geographic and segment diversification, increasing its exposure to sector-specific risks.
  • Liquidity and operational risks are elevated, with potential for future financing needs and strategic adjustments.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyKRW
Revenue$76.92B
Gross profit$37.75B
Operating income-$26.34B
Net income-$14.68B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow-$19.86B
CapEx-$208.3M
Free cash flow-$21.04B
Total assets$143.17B
Total liabilities$87.59B
Total equity$55.58B
Cash & equivalents$20.78B
Long-term debt$59.92B
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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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$55.58B
Net cash-$39.14B
Current ratio0.8
Debt/Equity1.1
ROA-10.2%
ROE-26.4%
Cash conversion1.4%
CapEx/Revenue-0.3%
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
Metric042040Activity
Op margin-34.2%0.4% medp25 -8.0% · p75 16.0%bottom quartile
Net margin-19.1%2.3% medp25 -11.6% · p75 11.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin49.1%20.8% medp25 14.9% · p75 24.0%top quartile
R&D / revenue1.1% medp25 0.5% · p75 1.3%
CapEx / revenue-0.3%6.2% medp25 5.4% · p75 10.2%bottom quartile
Debt / equity108.0%59.0% medp25 54.9% · p75 72.9%top quartile
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-04 07:19 UTCJob: c658038b