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217590.KS

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TMC · Industrials · South Korea · $361M · Avg Vol: $7M/d

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StockRank
Q
29
V
21
M
24
P/E (TTM)
—
ROE
-0.1%
D/E
0.5x
Dividend %
0.2%
Director Trades · 180d
None in 180d →
Buybacks · 180d
None in 180d →
AI CONVICTION THESIS

TMC is a Korean industrial supplier. While it has exposure to the semiconductor supply chain, it lacks the proprietary technology, high ROIC, and pricing power of leading-edge equipment or materials players.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

TMC Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of marine and offshore cables, optical fiber cables, and industrial power cables. The company holds a leading global market share in the marine cable segment, serving as a key supplier to South Korea's major shipbuilders for LNG carriers and offshore platforms. Its competitive moat is sustained by high technical entry barriers, strict safety certifications, and long-term relationships with global maritime clients.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year2022202320242025CAGR
Revenue221M245M239M224M0.5%
EPS-0.170.230.32-0.0236.6%
Shares24M24M24M24M+1.1%
Debt77M72M59M42M-18.5%
Equity43M47M51M73M19.3%
Op CF-4M6M11M7M6.1%
Inv CF4M-3M2M-3M—
Fin CF465,366-6M-14M890,039—
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PRICE (1M)-43.6%
10.8913.5516.2118.8721.53May 6May 28Jun 18
SMA 50SMA 200
Close
$11.89
RSI (14)
33.9

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality
29
ROIC
5.3%33.3
ROE
-0.1%15.3
GP/Assets
10.1%28.0
Op. Margin
1.0%18.6
FCF/Assets
—N/A
Piotroski
—36.5
Int. Cover
1.9x20.8
D/E Ratio
0.52x41.3
Current Ratio
1.35x32.3
Value
21
P/E (TTM)
—N/A
EV/EBITDA
61.1x7.1
P/FCF
—N/A
P/B
4.8x20.7
P/S
1.3x54.1
Div Yield
0.2%9.9
Momentum
24
52W High %
—N/A
RS 6M
—N/A
SMA 50/200
—N/A
EPS Rev 4W
—N/A
EPS Rev 12W
—N/A
EPS Improve
—N/A
Q Growth
-31%17.6

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap
$361M
P/E (Forward)
57.2x
Gross Margin
7.0%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Industrials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of 217590.KS are excluded.

TickerCompanyMkt CapStockRankSignal
217590.KSTMC(you)$361M2STRONG SELL
348370.KQEnchem Co., Ltd.$465M2STRONG SELL
365340.KQSungEel HiTech Co., Ltd.$463M1STRONG SELL
125490.KQHALLACAST$277M1STRONG SELL
393890.KQW-Scope Chungju Plant Co., Ltd.$278M6STRONG SELL
33626K.KSDoosan Fuel Cell Co., Ltd.$537M7STRONG SELL
417200.KQLS Materials$731M2STRONG SELL
290690.KQSolux Co., Ltd.$162M2STRONG SELL
416180.KQShinsung ST Co., Ltd.$154M0STRONG SELL
437730.KQSAMHYUN$958M1STRONG SELL

Peer medians: ROE 5.6% · P/E 13.0x · Gross margin 15.5%

TMC (217590.KS) — Stock Score Summary

TMC (217590.KS) has a MoatMap StockRank of 2/100 based on Quality (29/100), Value (21/100), and Momentum (24/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. TMC is a Korean industrial supplier. While it has exposure to the semiconductor supply chain, it lacks the proprietary technology, high ROIC, and pricing power of leading-edge equipment or materials players.

TMC Co., Ltd. is a specialized manufacturer of marine and offshore cables, optical fiber cables, and industrial power cables. The company holds a leading global market share in the marine cable segment, serving as a key supplier to South Korea's major shipbuilders for LNG carriers and offshore platforms. Its competitive moat is sustained by high technical entry barriers, strict safety certifications, and long-term relationships with global maritime clients.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$11.89
Market Cap$361M
P/E (Forward)57.17
Price/Book4.76
Return on Equity-0.1%
Return on Invested Capital5.3%
Debt/Equity52.35
Gross Margin7.0%
Operating Margin1.0%
Revenue Growth-1.2%
Dividend Yield0.2%

TMC operates in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry, part of the Industrials sector (South Korea).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TMC’s (217590.KS) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for TMC (217590.KS) is 2/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (29), Value (21), and Momentum (24) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does TMC have an economic moat?
TMC (217590.KS) has a Quality factor score of 29/100. 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 TMC a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for TMC (217590.KS) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 2/100. 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 TMC in?
TMC (217590.KS) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry (South Korea).
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