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SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. · Consumer Cyclical · South Korea · $59M · Avg Vol: $43K/d

70
StockRank
Q
35
V
82
M
42
P/E (TTM)
8.3x
ROE
4.5%
D/E
Dividend %
4.9%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

Samwon Steel is a small-cap Korean automotive spring steel manufacturer. It is a highly cyclical, low-margin industrial business with poor quality metrics (Q: 34) and no pricing power, failing both our Terry Smith and Warren Buffett quality filters.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. specializes in the production of spring steel bars and flat bars, which are essential components for automotive suspension systems. The company holds a dominant position in the domestic spring steel market, leveraging its advanced rolling and heat-treatment technologies to supply major automotive spring manufacturers. It operates as a highly specialized, niche steel processor with stable demand tied to global automotive production cycles.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue239.7M236.4M226.2M236.5M-0.4%
EPS0.220.280.220.18-6.3%
Shares40.0M40.0M40.0M39.7M-0.7%
Debt41.4M40.3M26.4M32.2M-8.1%
Equity151.9M159.6M164.9M170.3M3.9%
Op CF4.1M11.7M12.6M21.9M74.9%
Inv CF18.0M-18.7M-16.1M-22.6M
Fin CF-2.7M-2.7M-2.9M-2.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-11.7%
1.411.461.511.551.60May 7May 29Jun 19
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$1.41
RSI (14)
33.9
52W High
$1.67
From 52W High
0.8%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
35
ROIC
5.1%33.5
ROE
4.5%32.5
GP/Assets
7.9%11.9
Op. Margin
2.9%28.3
FCF/Assets
1.9%40.8
Piotroski
420.4
Int. Cover
50.0x87.7
D/E Ratio
N/A
Current Ratio
3.56x88.5
Value
82
P/E (TTM)
8.3x86.0
EV/EBITDA
0.8x98.8
P/FCF
22328.7x52.8
P/B
0.3x94.1
P/S
0.3x88.2
Div Yield
4.9%79.6
Momentum
42
52W High %
85%68.0
RS 6M
-129%3.6
SMA 50/200
0.99x54.7
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
24%65.7

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$59M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
7.1%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Consumer Cyclical, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 023000.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
023000.KSSAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd.(you)$59M70BUY
170030.KQHyundai Industrial Co., Ltd.$51M71BUY
002230.KQPS Tec. Co., Ltd.$60M83STRONG BUY
089470.KSHDC Hyundai Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd.$73M79BUY
123410.KQKorea Fuel-Tech Corporation$114M68BUY
023800.KSINZI Controls Co.,Ltd.$64M57HOLD
041930.KQSY Dong-A Co.,Ltd.$52M84STRONG BUY
033530.KSSjg Sejong Co.,Ltd$134M70BUY
010100.KSKorea Movenex Co., Ltd.$86M57HOLD
212560.KQNEOOTO Co., Ltd$78M55HOLD

Peer medians: ROE 6.1% · P/E 8.0x · Gross margin 18.5%

SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. (023000.KS) — Stock Score Summary

SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. (023000.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 70/100 based on Quality (35/100), Value (82/100), and Momentum (42/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. Samwon Steel is a small-cap Korean automotive spring steel manufacturer. It is a highly cyclical, low-margin industrial business with poor quality metrics (Q: 34) and no pricing power, failing both our Terry Smith and Warren Buffett quality filters.

SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. specializes in the production of spring steel bars and flat bars, which are essential components for automotive suspension systems. The company holds a dominant position in the domestic spring steel market, leveraging its advanced rolling and heat-treatment technologies to supply major automotive spring manufacturers. It operates as a highly specialized, niche steel processor with stable demand tied to global automotive production cycles.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$1.41
Market Cap$59M
P/E (TTM)8.35
Price/Book0.34
Return on Equity4.5%
Return on Invested Capital5.1%
Gross Margin7.1%
Operating Margin2.9%
Revenue Growth-3.4%
Dividend Yield4.9%
Free Cash Flow$3K

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd.’s (023000.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. (023000.KS) is 70/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (35), Value (82), and Momentum (42) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?
SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. (023000.KS) has a Quality factor score of 35/100. 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 SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. (023000.KS) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 70/100. 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 SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. in?
SAMWONSTEEL Co.,Ltd. (023000.KS) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Auto Parts industry (South Korea).