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KD Chem Co Ltd

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4,78 %
Op margin
12,3 %
ROE
1,9 %
Net margin
12,3 %
Debt / equity
0,25
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About

KD Chem Co Ltd is a South Korean company engaged in the production and sale of commodity chemicals, primarily serving the basic materials sector.

Business. KD Chem Co Ltd (221980.KQ) is a South Korean company operating in the commodity chemicals industry within the broader chemicals sector. The firm is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the commodity chemicals market.

Classification92 %
SectorBasic Materials
Business sectorChemicals
IndustryCommodity Chemicals
ActivityChemicals
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    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials · THIS SECTOR+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,6 %
    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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    • ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
    • ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR

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    Business

    KD Chem Co Ltd (221980.KQ) is a South Korean company operating in the commodity chemicals industry within the broader chemicals sector. The firm is primarily listed on the KOSDAQ exchange. Specific details regarding its operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data. Consequently, the company is described at the industry level as a participant in the commodity chemicals market.

    Classification92 %
    SectorBasic Materials
    Business sectorChemicals
    IndustryCommodity Chemicals
    ActivityChemicals
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    KD Chem Co Ltd maintains a strong liquidity position, with a current ratio of 2.64 and cash and equivalents amounting to KRW 29.7 billion, which is well above the typical liquidity requirements for a company in the commodity chemicals industry. The company's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25 indicates a conservative capital structure, with long-term debt representing a small portion of total equity. This suggests a low financial leverage and a reduced risk of insolvency in the near term.

    Profitability metrics for KD Chem Co Ltd show a return on equity (ROE) of 1.89% and a return on assets (ROA) of 1.44%. These figures are below the industry median for commodity chemicals, which typically sees ROE and ROA in the 3-5% range. The company's net income of KRW 1.88 billion and operating income of KRW 1.88 billion reflect a relatively narrow profit margin, which is consistent with the low-margin nature of the commodity chemicals sector.

    The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, as disclosed in its financial statements, with no material geographic diversification reported. This lack of diversification increases the company's exposure to regional economic fluctuations and regulatory changes in South Korea. The absence of disclosed international operations suggests that KD Chem Co Ltd is primarily focused on the domestic market.

    Looking ahead, KD Chem Co Ltd is projected to experience modest revenue growth in the current fiscal year, with a slight increase in operating cash flow. However, the company's capital expenditure of KRW 294 million indicates a relatively low level of investment in new projects or capacity expansion. This may limit the company's ability to grow organically in the long term, especially in a competitive industry where scale and innovation are key drivers.

    The company's risk profile is characterized by low liquidity and dilution risks, with no immediate filing-based flags detected. The low dilution risk is supported by the fact that the number of shares outstanding has remained unchanged between basic and diluted shares, indicating no imminent threat of equity dilution. However, the company's low ROE and ROA suggest that it may struggle to generate returns that meet investor expectations, particularly in a capital-intensive industry.

    Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events that would significantly impact the company's operations or financial position. The company has not disclosed any major legal proceedings, regulatory issues, or strategic shifts in its most recent reports. This suggests a stable and predictable business environment for KD Chem Co Ltd in the near term.

    Key takeaways
    • KD Chem Co Ltd maintains a conservative capital structure with a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.25 and strong liquidity.
    • The company's profitability metrics (ROE of 1.89% and ROA of 1.44%) are below the industry median for commodity chemicals.
    • Revenue is concentrated in a single business segment with no material geographic diversification.
    • The company is projected to experience modest revenue growth, with limited capital expenditure indicating a cautious approach to expansion.
    • Low liquidity and dilution risks are reported, with no immediate filing-based flags detected.
    • Recent filings and transcripts do not indicate any material events affecting the company's operations or financial position.

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    Annual
    ANNUALFiled 2018-03-21
    FY 2018 · Full-year highlights

    Revenue KRW 62.12B, +14,9% YoY; Operating income −15,4% YoY.

    RevenueKRW 62.12B+14,9 % YoY
    Operating incomeKRW 5.79B−15,4 % YoY
    Net incomeKRW 8.16B+2,0 % YoY
    Free cash flowKRW 5.10B−22,4 % YoY
    EPS
    Operating cash flowKRW 3.09B+156,1 % YoY
    Financials
    Income statement
    RevenueKRW 62.12B
    Gross profitKRW 12.51B
    Operating incomeKRW 5.79B
    Net incomeKRW 8.16B
    Margins
    Gross margin20.1%
    Operating margin9.3%
    Net margin13.1%
    FCF margin8.2%
    Balance sheet
    Total assetsKRW 122.23B
    Total liabilitiesKRW 25.87B
    Total equityKRW 96.36B
    Cash & equivalentsKRW 39.50B
    Long-term debtKRW 21.12B
    Cash flow
    Operating cash flowKRW 3.09B
    CapEx-KRW 1.78B
    Free cash flowKRW 5.10B
    SBC
    P&L flow · revenue → net income
    Revenue KRW 15.27BOperating costs KRW 13.39BFinance KRW 173.1MNet income KRW 1.88B
    Highlights
    • Revenue KRW 62.12B, +14,9% YoY
    • Operating income −15,4% YoY
    • Net income +2,0% YoY
    • Free cash flow −22,4% YoY
    • Net margin 13.1%

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    Tangible book
    $99.55B
    Net cash
    $4.45B
    Current ratio
    2.6
    Debt / equity
    0.2
    ROA
    1.4%
    ROE
    1.9%
    Cash conversion
    70.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -1.9%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    Filing-based flags
    • No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin12,3 %Above P75
    Net Margin12,3 %Above P75
    ROE1,9 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-1,9 %Above P75
    D/E0,25Above median
    Cash Conv0,70Below median

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    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • KD Chem Co Ltd Market data — financials · 2026-05-26

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    Intel & risk

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    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskLow
    No immediate filing-based liquidity or dilution flags were detected.

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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
    2018-03-21 13:10 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2018 Revenue KRW 62.12B · Net KRW 8.16B
    2017-02-27 15:35 UTCEARNINGSAnnual results — FY 2017 Revenue KRW 54.06B · Net KRW 8.00B
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