Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
GAON CABLE Co., Ltd., established in 1947 as Kukje Electric Wire Co., Ltd. and rebranded in September 2004, is headquartered in Anyang, South Korea, operating as a key supplier of diverse industrial cable solutions. The company’s extensive product catalog addresses various sectors, starting with power cables such as extra-high voltage types like XLPE insulation cables. Its overhead line offerings encompass transmission, distribution, optical fiber composite overhead ground wire, and specialized trolley/messenger wires. GAON CABLE also manufactures medium and low voltage cables for power, control, fire protection, and insulation applications, in addition to industrial-specific cables tailored for marine and offshore environments. Within the telecommunications sector, their portfolio includes local area network (LAN) cables and components, a comprehensive range of optical communication products (including cables, components, and pre-connectorized assemblies), and other communication cables such as hybrid, CATV, CPEV, and PVC-insulated telephone jumper wires. Beyond finished cables, the company supplies fundamental materials like copper rods and oxygen-free copper. They further provide intelligent wiring solutions, featuring aluminum-clad flex cables and smart wiring systems, along with integral pipeline systems that incorporate threadless conduits and one-touch joints for water pipes. These products are crucial across a multitude of applications, spanning power grids, residential and commercial buildings, industrial facilities, railways, ports, airports, wind farms, marine installations, and broadband communication infrastructure.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive' on EV/EBITD.