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016740.KS

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DUAL Co., Ltd. · Consumer Cyclical · South Korea · $86M · Avg Vol: $480K/d

90
StockRank
Q
59
V
86
M
35
P/E (TTM)
4.4x
ROE
8.3%
D/E
0.3x
Dividend %
2.7%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Dual Co. manufactures automotive interior materials. It is a low-margin, capital-intensive supplier to cyclical auto OEMs, completely lacking the pricing power or structural tailwinds required for our portfolio.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

DUAL Co., Ltd. manufactures automotive interior materials, specializing in car seat fabrics, genuine leather, and carpets. The company serves as a key tier-1 supplier to major global automakers, particularly Hyundai Motor Group, with production facilities strategically located in Korea, China, and Europe. Its competitive moat lies in its advanced textile processing technologies and strict quality control standards required for premium vehicle interiors.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue372.6M480.4M509.0M524.1M12.0%
EPS0.150.440.350.6564.3%
Shares33.1M33.1M31.3M28.4M-14.2%
Debt68.5M52.8M48.8M55.1M-7.0%
Equity125.9M137.4M153.1M181.8M13.0%
Op CF12.1M11.0M35.5M33.3M40.0%
Inv CF-19.6M13.4M-4.0M-16.7M—
Fin CF-5.6M-25.7M-16.0M-13.8M—
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PRICE (1Y)-12.8%
2.752.903.043.183.32May 7May 29Jun 19
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$2.75
RSI (14)
24.2
52W High
$3.57
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
59
ROIC
16.2%81.1
ROE
8.3%52.0
GP/Assets
23.2%49.1
Op. Margin
3.0%29.1
FCF/Assets
3.5%50.9
Piotroski
888.8
Int. Cover
16.9x60.1
D/E Ratio
0.32x61.6
Current Ratio
1.66x54.9
Value
86
P/E (TTM)
4.4x96.8
EV/EBITDA
2.1x97.0
P/FCF
9972.8x83.0
P/B
0.4x91.0
P/S
0.2x94.4
Div Yield
2.7%53.3
Momentum
35
52W High %
77%51.5
RS 6M
-106%5.7
SMA 50/200
1.15x88.5
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
-70%4.8

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$86M
P/E (Forward)
—
Gross Margin
16.6%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 016740.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
016740.KSDUAL Co., Ltd.(you)$86M90STRONG BUY
013520.KSHwaseung Corporation Co.,Ltd.$82M89STRONG BUY
015230.KSDaechang Forging Co., Ltd.$103M82STRONG BUY
011320.KQUnick Corporation$53M89STRONG BUY
265560.KQYOUNGHWA TECH Co., Ltd.$50M91STRONG BUY
009680.KSMotonic Corporation$145M87STRONG BUY
089470.KSHDC Hyundai Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd.$73M79BUY
002230.KQPS Tec. Co., Ltd.$60M83STRONG BUY
005710.KQDaewon Sanup Co., Ltd$144M85STRONG BUY
041930.KQSY Dong-A Co.,Ltd.$52M84STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 5.9% · P/E 8.1x · Gross margin 18.5%

DUAL Co., Ltd. (016740.KS) — Stock Score Summary

DUAL Co., Ltd. (016740.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 90/100 based on Quality (59/100), Value (86/100), and Momentum (35/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. Dual Co. manufactures automotive interior materials. It is a low-margin, capital-intensive supplier to cyclical auto OEMs, completely lacking the pricing power or structural tailwinds required for our portfolio.

DUAL Co., Ltd. manufactures automotive interior materials, specializing in car seat fabrics, genuine leather, and carpets. The company serves as a key tier-1 supplier to major global automakers, particularly Hyundai Motor Group, with production facilities strategically located in Korea, China, and Europe. Its competitive moat lies in its advanced textile processing technologies and strict quality control standards required for premium vehicle interiors.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.75
Market Cap$86M
P/E (TTM)4.38
Price/Book0.45
Return on Equity8.3%
Return on Invested Capital16.2%
Debt/Equity31.60
Gross Margin16.6%
Operating Margin3.0%
Revenue Growth-0.4%
Dividend Yield2.7%
Free Cash Flow$9K

DUAL Co., Ltd. operates in the Auto Parts industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DUAL Co., Ltd.’s (016740.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for DUAL Co., Ltd. (016740.KS) is 90/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (59), Value (86), and Momentum (35) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does DUAL Co., Ltd. have an economic moat?
DUAL Co., Ltd. (016740.KS) has a Quality factor score of 59/100. 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 DUAL Co., Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for DUAL Co., Ltd. (016740.KS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 90/100. 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 DUAL Co., Ltd. in?
DUAL Co., Ltd. (016740.KS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (South Korea).
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