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005430.KS

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Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. · Industrials · South Korea · $186M · Avg Vol: $678K/d

97
StockRank
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Q
61
V
81
M
65
P/E (TTM)
6.1x
ROE
11.2%
D/E
0.1x
Dividend %
1.3%
Dir. Trades · 180d
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Buybacks · 180d
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AI CONVICTION THESIS

The company passes all quantitative legs (Q: 62, V: 80, M: 73) and exhibits balanced performance without adverse signals. The firm serves as a defensive industrial play in a highly efficient market, fitting the resilience theme.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Korea Airport Service Co., Ltd. is the leading provider of airport ground handling services in South Korea, offering aircraft ramp operations, fueling, and maintenance. As a key subsidiary of Korean Air, the company enjoys a highly defensive market position with significant regulatory and operational barriers to entry. It serves as the backbone of ground operations at major domestic hubs, including Incheon International Airport, ensuring highly stable revenue tied to aviation traffic.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (KRW)

Year2022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue400.5B544.7B626.5B663.2B18.3%693.6B
EPS (KRW)1,88810,27513,27813,25891.5%13,177
Shares3.1M3.1M3.1M3.1M0.0%3.1M
Debt16.3B27.9B25.8B22.3B11.1%42.5B
Equity339.3B348.5B370.2B405.2B6.1%—
Op CF36.6B36.8B38.2B19.9B-18.4%45.8B
Inv CF-93.8B-22.7B-4.6B15.8B——
Fin CF-11.5B-10.8B-10.7B-15.0B——
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PRICE (1Y)-0.1%
58.7761.4964.2166.9369.65Jul 29Aug 20Sep 10
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$58.77
RSI (14)
43.9
52W High
$71.44
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
61
ROIC
10.9%61.8
ROE
11.2%61.1
GP/Assets
19.7%57.2
Op. Margin
7.4%47.8
FCF/Assets
3.0%49.7
Piotroski
655.6
Int. Cover
50.0x88.3
D/E Ratio
0.10x74.1
Current Ratio
2.58x75.3
Value
81
P/E (TTM)
6.1x95.4
EV/EBITDA
2.2x97.8
P/FCF
17.7x57.7
P/B
0.6x91.2
P/S
0.3x89.3
Div Yield
1.3%33.2
Momentum
65
52W High %
82%62.9
RS 6M
-2%64.3
SMA 50/200
1.19x89.9
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
9%45.2

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$186M
P/E (Forward)
—
Gross Margin
13.3%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 005430.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
005430.KSKorea Airport Service Co.,Ltd.(you)$186M97Strong Buy
002900.KSTYM Corporation$191M97Strong Buy
065710.KQSeoho Electric Co.,Ltd$166M97Strong Buy
011560.KQSebo Manufacturing, Engineering & Construction Corp.$198M95Strong Buy
143240.KQSaramin Co.,Ltd.$135M100Strong Buy
000700.KSEusu Holdings Co., Ltd.$127M95Strong Buy
066620.KQKukbo Design Co., Ltd.$125M100Strong Buy
092230.KSKPX Holdings Co., Ltd.$300M96Strong Buy
095570.KSAJ Networks Co.,Ltd.$144M91Strong Buy
035890.KQSeohee Construction Co., Ltd.$309M96Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 5.8% · P/E 12.7x · Gross margin 16.0%

Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. (005430.KS): Stock Score Summary

Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. (005430.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 97/100 based on Quality (61/100), Value (81/100), and Momentum (65/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. The company passes all quantitative legs (Q: 62, V: 80, M: 73) and exhibits balanced performance without adverse signals. The firm serves as a defensive industrial play in a highly efficient market, fitting the resilience theme.

Korea Airport Service Co., Ltd. is the leading provider of airport ground handling services in South Korea, offering aircraft ramp operations, fueling, and maintenance. As a key subsidiary of Korean Air, the company enjoys a highly defensive market position with significant regulatory and operational barriers to entry. It serves as the backbone of ground operations at major domestic hubs, including Incheon International Airport, ensuring highly stable revenue tied to aviation traffic.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$58.77
Market Cap$186M
P/E (TTM)6.11
Price/Book0.61
Return on Equity11.2%
Return on Invested Capital10.9%
Debt/Equity0.10x
Gross Margin13.3%
Operating Margin7.4%
Revenue Growth8.5%
Dividend Yield1.3%
Free Cash Flow$10M

Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. operates in the Airports & Air Services industry, part of the Industrials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd.’s (005430.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. (005430.KS) is 97/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (61), Value (81), and Momentum (65) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?
Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. (005430.KS) has a Quality factor score of 61/100. 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 Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. (005430.KS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 97/100. 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 Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. in?
Korea Airport Service Co.,Ltd. (005430.KS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Airports & Air Services industry (South Korea).
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