Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Favourable analyst view
About
Paik Kwang Industrial Co., Ltd. is a South Korean-based company that produces and distributes a broad range of chemical products, serving both domestic and international markets. Its extensive portfolio includes industrial compounds like caustic soda, hydrochloric acid, liquid chlorine, and sodium hypochlorite, alongside specialized gases such as nitrous oxide, nitrogen trifluoride, and ultra-high purity chlorine and hydrogen. The company also manufactures polyols including sorbitol, maltitol, and polyglycitol syrup. These essential products find application across diverse industries, such as chemical manufacturing, purified wastewater treatment, papermaking, food processing, textiles, petrochemicals, and advanced materials. In addition to its chemical operations, Paik Kwang Industrial oversees facilities for high-pressure gas container re-inspection and interior surface treatment. Notably, the company also manages various recreational and wellness facilities, including a golf course, ice rink, fitness center, sauna, and yoga studios. Established in 1954, the company, headquartered in Gunsan, South Korea, changed its name to Paik Kwang Industrial Co., Ltd. in 1990, having previously been known as PAIK KWANG Chemical Co., Ltd.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly overvalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is reasonably priced on P/E, 'expensive'
Target Price
The average target price of 001340.KS is 7700 and suggests 57% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to i