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000480.KS

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CR Holdings Co., LTD. · Basic Materials · South Korea · $125M · Avg Vol: $194K/d

60
StockRank
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Q
39
V
54
M
61
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-1.4%
D/E
0.7x
Dividend %
13.2%
Dir. Trades · 180d
None →
Subst. holders: +$649.6K · −$624.9K
Buybacks · 180d
None →

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

CR Holdings Co., LTD. (formerly Chosun Refractories) is a leading South Korean manufacturer of industrial refractory materials used in high-temperature manufacturing processes, primarily in the steel industry. The company serves as a critical partner to POSCO and other major steelmakers, providing specialized bricks and monolithic refractories essential for furnace operations. Its competitive moat is defined by high switching costs, specialized technical expertise, and long-term supply agreements with dominant domestic industrial giants.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue519.9M532.2M528.2M539.3M1.2%540.9M
EPS0.120.01-0.18-0.43-92.3%-0.43
Shares22.5M41.3M41.3M41.3M+83.2%41.3M
Debt369.6M376.6M404.2M347.3M-2.0%354.8M
Equity450.5M384.8M396.1M365.7M-6.7%—
Op CF5.9M18.4M52.8M21.1M53.0%31.3M
Inv CF-81.8M-39.7M-4.5M1.3M——
Fin CF86.4M-4.2M8.9M-77.1M——
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PRICE (1Y)-2.1%
2.993.053.123.183.25Jun 11Jul 2Jul 23
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$3.02
RSI (14)
34.2
52W High
$3.37
From 52W High
0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
39
ROIC
0.3%38.5
ROE
-1.4%37.0
GP/Assets
8.5%39.8
Op. Margin
5.0%51.7
FCF/Assets
-0.3%43.1
Piotroski
665.3
Int. Cover
0.2x28.8
D/E Ratio
0.66x22.6
Current Ratio
1.06x16.3
Value
54
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
12.3x40.9
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
0.4x95.9
P/S
0.2x93.3
Div Yield
13.2%99.8
Momentum
61
52W High %
90%89.1
RS 6M
-45%16.8
SMA 50/200
1.00x51.8
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
1149%96.1

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$125M
P/E (Forward)
—
Gross Margin
16.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 000480.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
000480.KSCR Holdings Co., LTD.(you)$125M60HOLD
004980.KSSungshin Cement Co., Ltd$123M67BUY
462520.KSChosun Refractories Co.,Ltd.$120M77BUY
183190.KSAsia Cement Co.,Ltd.$210M46HOLD
002030.KSASIA Holdings CO., Ltd.$178M36HOLD
038500.KQSAMPYO Cement Co., Ltd.$584M65BUY
003300.KSHanil Holdings Co., Ltd.$310M79BUY
014580.KSTaekyung Bk Co., Ltd$68M87STRONG BUY
004440.KSSAMIL C&S Co., Ltd.$51M32SELL
001520.KSTongyang Inc.$81M16STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 3.0% · P/E 11.6x · Gross margin 14.6%

CR Holdings Co., LTD. (000480.KS) — Stock Score Summary

CR Holdings Co., LTD. (000480.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 60/100 based on Quality (39/100), Value (54/100), and Momentum (61/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD.

CR Holdings Co., LTD. (formerly Chosun Refractories) is a leading South Korean manufacturer of industrial refractory materials used in high-temperature manufacturing processes, primarily in the steel industry. The company serves as a critical partner to POSCO and other major steelmakers, providing specialized bricks and monolithic refractories essential for furnace operations. Its competitive moat is defined by high switching costs, specialized technical expertise, and long-term supply agreements with dominant domestic industrial giants.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.02
Market Cap$125M
Price/Book0.36
Return on Equity-1.4%
Return on Invested Capital0.3%
Debt/Equity0.66x
Gross Margin16.1%
Operating Margin5.0%
Revenue Growth1.2%
Dividend Yield13.2%
Free Cash Flow$-3M

CR Holdings Co., LTD. operates in the Building Materials industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CR Holdings Co., LTD.’s (000480.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for CR Holdings Co., LTD. (000480.KS) is 60/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (39), Value (54), and Momentum (61) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does CR Holdings Co., LTD. have an economic moat?
CR Holdings Co., LTD. (000480.KS) has a Quality factor score of 39/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is CR Holdings Co., LTD. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for CR Holdings Co., LTD. (000480.KS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 60/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is CR Holdings Co., LTD. in?
CR Holdings Co., LTD. (000480.KS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Building Materials industry (South Korea).
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