UNID Company Ltd. (014830.KS) — Stock Score Summary

UNID Company Ltd. (014830.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 79/100 based on Quality (54/100), Value (69/100), and Momentum (39/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. UNID is the world's largest producer of potassium hydroxide (KOH), holding a dominant global market share. KOH is a critical input for agricultural fertilizers and solar wafer texturing, giving the company pricing power in a commodity upcycle, though it remains somewhat cyclical.

UNID Company Ltd. is a chemical manufacturer that holds the leading global market share in potassium hydroxide (caustic potash) and potassium carbonate. These essential chemical agents are widely used in agricultural fertilizers, food additives, pharmaceuticals, and solar cell manufacturing. The company's dominant market position is protected by its highly efficient production facilities in South Korea and China, alongside a well-established global distribution network.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$46.28
Market Cap$315M
P/E (TTM)7.15
P/E (Forward)4.86
Price/Book0.43
Return on Equity6.2%
Return on Invested Capital7.5%
Debt/Equity30.03
Gross Margin17.1%
Operating Margin6.6%
Revenue Growth19.2%
Dividend Yield2.9%
Free Cash Flow$-40K

UNID Company Ltd. operates in the Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UNID Company Ltd.’s (014830.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for UNID Company Ltd. (014830.KS) is 79/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (54), Value (69), and Momentum (39) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does UNID Company Ltd. have an economic moat?
UNID Company Ltd. (014830.KS) has a Quality factor score of 54/100. 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 UNID Company Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for UNID Company Ltd. (014830.KS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 79/100. 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 UNID Company Ltd. in?
UNID Company Ltd. (014830.KS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry (South Korea).