KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. (016380.KS) — Stock Score Summary

KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. (016380.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 53/100 based on Quality (47/100), Value (55/100), and Momentum (36/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. KG Dongbu Steel is a South Korean steel manufacturer. It is a highly capital-intensive, cyclical commodity business with low pricing power and is highly vulnerable to global industrial slowdowns and raw material cost inflation.

KG Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd. is a major South Korean steelmaker specializing in the production of cold-rolled and surface-treated steel products, including galvanized and pre-painted steel sheets. The company serves as a critical supplier to the automotive, home appliance, and construction industries globally, with a highly competitive export footprint. Under the KG Group, the company has optimized its cost structure and expanded its high-value-added product lines to enhance profitability.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$3.55
Market Cap$382M
P/E (Forward)3.16
Return on Equity6.6%
Return on Invested Capital9.8%
Debt/Equity36.15
Gross Margin7.3%
Operating Margin2.7%
Revenue Growth-0.9%
Dividend Yield5.6%
Free Cash Flow$11K

KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. operates in the Steel industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd.’s (016380.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. (016380.KS) is 53/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (47), Value (55), and Momentum (36) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?
KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. (016380.KS) has a Quality factor score of 47/100. 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 KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. (016380.KS) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 53/100. 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 KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. in?
KG Dongbu Steel Co.,Ltd. (016380.KS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Steel industry (South Korea).
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