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KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. · Basic Materials · South Korea · $178M · Avg Vol: $189K/d

100
StockRank
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Q
62
V
97
M
77
P/E (TTM)
5.1x
ROE
13.5%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
7.8%
AI CONVICTION THESIS

KPX Chemical faces a generic industrial chemical manufacturing thesis. While stable, it lacks the asymmetric tailwind or distinct pricing power required to outperform in a volatile macro regime.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. manufactures and supplies polyurethane raw materials, including polyether polyols, used in various applications like automotive interiors, insulation, and consumer goods. As a leading producer of specialized polyols in South Korea, it benefits from strong R&D capabilities and long-term supply agreements with key industrial clients. KPX Chemical is a specialized chemical manufacturer, holding a significant market position in polyurethane raw materials for diverse industrial applications.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (KRW)

Year20212022202320242025CAGRTTM
Revenue983.6B911.1B868.6B808.4B-6.3%847.2B
EPS (KRW)11,2486,68315,15915,00410,650-1.4%10,723
Shares4.3M4.3M4.3M4.1M-3.1%4.4M
Debt71.8B71.2B76.4B99.5B11.5%144.3B
Equity583.8B636.8B692.3B656.2B4.0%
Op CF78.3B90.1B59.0B78.3B-0.0%
Inv CF-35.3B-48.4B-21.5B-110.9B
Fin CF-38.2B-17.3B-15.1B-34.1B
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PRICE (1Y)+13.3%
35.8837.2838.6840.0841.47Aug 3Aug 25Sep 15
SMA 50SMA 200

Close
$40.66
RSI (14)
59.0
52W High
$41.91
From 52W High
1.0%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
62
ROIC
9.2%67.5
ROE
13.5%78.5
GP/Assets
17.4%60.5
Op. Margin
9.4%60.1
FCF/Assets
n/mN/A
Piotroski
547.3
Int. Cover
20.6x73.2
D/E Ratio
0.19x51.3
Current Ratio
2.29x56.0
Value
97
P/E (TTM)
5.1x96.7
EV/EBITDA
1.9x98.1
P/FCF
n/mN/A
P/B
0.3x97.2
P/S
0.3x92.8
Div Yield
7.8%97.4
Momentum
77
52W High %
97%97.8
RS 6M
-7%54.8
SMA 50/200
1.04x66.6
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
295%87.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$178M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
16.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 025000.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
025000.KSKPX Chemical Co.,Ltd.(you)$178M100Strong Buy
134380.KSMiwon Chemicals Co., Ltd.$149M99Strong Buy
017890.KQKorea Alcohol Industrial Co., Ltd.$218M95Strong Buy
102260.KSDONGSUNG CHEMICAL Co., Ltd.$136M95Strong Buy
260970.KQS&D Co., Ltd$129M94Strong Buy
015890.KSTaekyung Industry.Co., Ltd.$102M98Strong Buy
268280.KSMiwon Specialty Chemical Co., Ltd.$470M96Strong Buy
014440.KSYoungbo Chemical Co., Ltd.$67M96Strong Buy
069260.KSTKG Huchems Co., Ltd.$459M91Strong Buy
002840.KSMiwon Commercial Co., Ltd.$463M81Strong Buy

Peer medians: ROE 4.3% · P/E 13.1x · Gross margin 14.6%

KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. (025000.KS): Stock Score Summary

KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. (025000.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 100/100 based on Quality (62/100), Value (97/100), and Momentum (77/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG BUY. KPX Chemical faces a generic industrial chemical manufacturing thesis. While stable, it lacks the asymmetric tailwind or distinct pricing power required to outperform in a volatile macro regime.

KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. manufactures and supplies polyurethane raw materials, including polyether polyols, used in various applications like automotive interiors, insulation, and consumer goods. As a leading producer of specialized polyols in South Korea, it benefits from strong R&D capabilities and long-term supply agreements with key industrial clients. KPX Chemical is a specialized chemical manufacturer, holding a significant market position in polyurethane raw materials for diverse industrial applications.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$40.66
Market Cap$178M
P/E (TTM)5.14
Price/Book0.35
Return on Equity13.5%
Return on Invested Capital9.2%
Debt/Equity0.19x
Gross Margin16.0%
Operating Margin9.4%
Revenue Growth22.9%
Dividend Yield7.8%
Free Cash Flow$36M

KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. operates in the Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd.’s (025000.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. (025000.KS) is 100/100, with a Strong Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (62), Value (97), and Momentum (77) factor ranks across MoatMap’s universe of 25,000+ stocks.
Does KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. have an economic moat?
KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. (025000.KS) has a Quality factor score of 62/100. 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 KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. (025000.KS) is Strong Buy, based on a StockRank of 100/100. 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 KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. in?
KPX Chemical Co.,Ltd. (025000.KS) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Chemicals industry (South Korea).