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Kec Corporation · Technology · South Korea · $133M · Avg Vol: $4M/d

11
StockRank
Q
23
V
42
M
24
P/E (TTM)
ROE
-8.7%
D/E
0.2x
Dividend %
AI CONVICTION THESIS

KEC is a legacy discrete semiconductor manufacturer that lacks the advanced packaging capabilities required to benefit from the AI infrastructure boom.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

KEC Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of power semiconductors, including transistors, diodes, and metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). The company maintains a strong market position by supplying critical power management components to global automotive, home appliance, and industrial clients. It is currently transitioning its portfolio toward high-value Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices to capitalize on the electric vehicle and renewable energy transitions.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue166.9M134.8M158.4M149.6M-3.6%
EPS0.46-0.72-0.19-0.43
Shares31.1M40.2M40.2M40.2M+29.0%
Debt31.3M28.7M31.5M36.7M5.5%
Equity193.8M227.4M227.4M212.3M3.1%
Op CF4.4M-0.4M19.5M6.0M11.2%
Inv CF-3.8M-51.0M-1.7M-23.0M
Fin CF-11.0M53.6M-4.8M2.9M
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PRICE (1Y)-61.8%
2.293.214.145.065.99May 14Jun 8Jun 26
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$2.29
RSI (14)
30.0
52W High
$6.81
From 52W High
0.3%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
23
ROIC
-6.7%15.5
ROE
-8.7%15.2
GP/Assets
3.4%8.1
Op. Margin
-7.5%17.9
FCF/Assets
-7.2%17.4
Piotroski
38.3
Int. Cover
-12.5x10.7
D/E Ratio
0.18x55.0
Current Ratio
1.98x50.1
Value
42
P/E (TTM)
N/A
EV/EBITDA
-132.6x25.0
P/FCF
N/A
P/B
0.4x97.2
P/S
0.6x88.1
Div Yield
N/A
Momentum
24
52W High %
34%5.7
RS 6M
-101%5.6
SMA 50/200
1.29x75.2
EPS Rev 4W
N/A
EPS Rev 12W
N/A
EPS Improve
N/A
Q Growth
N/A

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$133M
P/E (Forward)
Gross Margin
6.8%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Technology, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 092220.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
092220.KSKec Corporation(you)$133M11STRONG SELL
322310.KQAUROS Technology, Inc.$118M3STRONG SELL
146320.KQBcnc Co.,Ltd.$105M17STRONG SELL
200470.KQAPACT Co., Ltd.$225M16STRONG SELL
452430.KQSapien Semiconductors Inc.$204M3STRONG SELL
446540.KQMegatouch$137M26SELL
024850.KQHLB innoVation Co.,Ltd.$232M6STRONG SELL
289930.KQWavice$86M19STRONG SELL
004380.KSSamick THK Co., Ltd.$103M24SELL
381620.KQZenix Robotics Co.,Ltd$73M2STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 5.1% · P/E 22.5x · Gross margin 21.9%

Kec Corporation (092220.KS) — Stock Score Summary

Kec Corporation (092220.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 11/100 based on Quality (23/100), Value (42/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. KEC is a legacy discrete semiconductor manufacturer that lacks the advanced packaging capabilities required to benefit from the AI infrastructure boom.

KEC Corporation specializes in the design and manufacture of power semiconductors, including transistors, diodes, and metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs). The company maintains a strong market position by supplying critical power management components to global automotive, home appliance, and industrial clients. It is currently transitioning its portfolio toward high-value Silicon Carbide (SiC) power devices to capitalize on the electric vehicle and renewable energy transitions.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$2.29
Market Cap$133M
Price/Book0.45
Return on Equity-8.7%
Return on Invested Capital-6.7%
Debt/Equity18.31
Gross Margin6.8%
Operating Margin-7.5%
Revenue Growth1.1%
Free Cash Flow$-21M

Kec Corporation operates in the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry, part of the Technology sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kec Corporation’s (092220.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Kec Corporation (092220.KS) is 11/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (23), Value (42), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does Kec Corporation have an economic moat?
Kec Corporation (092220.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 Kec Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Kec Corporation (092220.KS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 11/100. 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 Kec Corporation in?
Kec Corporation (092220.KS) operates in the Technology sector, specifically the Semiconductor Equipment & Materials industry (South Korea).