DS DANSUK CO., LTD. (017860.KS) — Stock Score Summary

DS DANSUK CO., LTD. (017860.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 5/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (33/100), and Momentum (25/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. DS Dansuk operates in biodiesel and plastic recycling. While it has exposure to circular economy themes, the business model is highly capital-intensive with volatile margins, failing our quality compounder criteria.

DS Dansuk Co., Ltd. operates as a specialty chemical and eco-friendly materials company, focusing on biodiesel production, lead acid battery recycling, and plastic stabilizers. The company maintains a competitive edge through its vertically integrated recycling processes and compliance with strict global environmental standards. It is recognized as a pioneer in South Korea's biofuel sector, actively expanding its export footprint to meet rising global demand for renewable energy.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$9.81
Market Cap$212M
Price/Book0.98
Return on Equity-7.2%
Return on Invested Capital1.5%
Debt/Equity180.79
Gross Margin4.7%
Operating Margin1.6%
Revenue Growth12.1%
Dividend Yield0.1%
Free Cash Flow$-37K

DS DANSUK CO., LTD. operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DS DANSUK CO., LTD.’s (017860.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for DS DANSUK CO., LTD. (017860.KS) is 5/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (33), and Momentum (25) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does DS DANSUK CO., LTD. have an economic moat?
DS DANSUK CO., LTD. (017860.KS) has a Quality factor score of 23/100. 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 DS DANSUK CO., LTD. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for DS DANSUK CO., LTD. (017860.KS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 5/100. 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 DS DANSUK CO., LTD. in?
DS DANSUK CO., LTD. (017860.KS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (South Korea).
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