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489500.KQ KOSDAQ Specialty Chemicals

LK Chem Co Ltd

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187,7B KRW
P/E
56,5x
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Op margin
38,4 %
ROE
Net margin
32,6 %
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About

LK Chem Co Ltd is a specialty chemicals company that produces and sells chemical products, primarily generating revenue through the sale of these products to industrial and commercial customers.

Business. LK Chem Co Ltd (489500.KQ) is a South Korean specialty chemicals company listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, focusing on the production and sale of chemical products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, or geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the specialty chemicals market.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ActivityChemicals
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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
    • Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
    • 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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    Business

    LK Chem Co Ltd (489500.KQ) is a South Korean specialty chemicals company listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. The firm operates within the Basic Materials sector, focusing on the production and sale of chemical products. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, or geographic revenue mix are not provided in the available data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the specialty chemicals market.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
    ActivityChemicals
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    LK Chem Co Ltd has a market capitalization of KRW 246,099,795,200 and a price-to-earnings ratio of 141.17, indicating a high valuation relative to its earnings. The company's liquidity position is currently unknown due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no mention of going-concern language in the source documents. The company reported a free cash flow of KRW 1,483,184,980, which suggests it is generating positive cash from operations after capital expenditures.

    In terms of profitability, LK Chem Co Ltd reported a net income of KRW 1,743,324,660 and an operating income of KRW 2,049,344,050, indicating strong operational performance. The company's gross profit of KRW 2,897,675,360 reflects its ability to maintain healthy margins in the specialty chemicals industry. These figures should be compared to the industry median to assess relative performance, but no such comparison is available in the current dataset.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in the source documents, with no geographic diversification provided. This lack of diversification could expose the company to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes. The absence of segment and geographic breakdowns limits the ability to assess the company's exposure to different markets and product lines.

    Looking at the company's growth trajectory, there is no available data on revenue history or future outlook for the current or next fiscal year. This lack of forward-looking guidance makes it difficult to assess the company's growth potential and strategic direction. The absence of a detailed outlook also affects the ability to evaluate the company's long-term viability and market position.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by a low dilution risk, as there is no evidence of significant dilution potential in the basic shares outstanding. However, the liquidity risk remains unassessed due to the lack of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in the source documents. This uncertainty could affect the company's ability to meet short-term obligations and manage cash flow effectively.

    There are no recent events or filings mentioned in the source documents that would indicate significant changes in the company's operations or financial status. The absence of recent disclosures or transcripts limits the ability to assess the company's current strategic initiatives and market response.

    Key takeaways
    • LK Chem Co Ltd has a high price-to-earnings ratio of 141.17, indicating a premium valuation relative to its earnings.
    • The company reported strong net income and operating income, suggesting robust profitability in the specialty chemicals industry.
    • The company's liquidity position is currently unknown due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in the source documents.
    • The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no geographic diversification provided.
    • There is no available data on revenue history or future outlook for the current or next fiscal year, making it difficult to assess growth potential.
    • The company has a low dilution risk, but its liquidity risk remains unassessed.

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    Valuation FY

    Market price
    $29 900,00
    Market cap
    $246.10B
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    56.5x
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    Net cash
    Current ratio
    Debt / equity
    ROA
    ROE
    Cash conversion
    74.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -9.5%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskUnknown

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin38,4 %Best in class
    Net Margin32,6 %Best in class
    Capex / Rev-9,5 %Below median
    Cash Conv0,74Below median

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    How metrics are computed
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    • Market Cap
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    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Price To Earnings
      market_price / (net_income / shares_outstanding_diluted)
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • LK Chem Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskUnknown

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