Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Decent dividends
About
Bolak Company Limited, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Hwaseong-si, South Korea, is a global manufacturer and supplier of a wide array of specialized ingredients. Its comprehensive product range caters to various sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, serving both domestic and international markets. For the food industry, Bolak provides flavorings for confectionery, beverages, and dairy products, along with food colorants, gum bases, and sweeteners. The pharmaceutical division offers active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) such as dry, viscous, and fluid extracts, tinctures, natural paclitaxel, docetaxel trihydrates, and Ca-CMC. Additionally, the company develops functional ingredients for health supplements, including green tea, soy isoflavone, and ginseng extracts. Bolak also supplies numerous cosmetic ingredients, including fragrances designed for perfumes, various cosmetic formulations, hair care items, daily essentials, soaps, candles, and industrial applications. Beyond these, its portfolio extends to other diverse products such as surfactants, whitening agents, preservatives, antioxidants, abrasives, and thickening agents, alongside caffeine and baking powder.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, neutral on EV/EBITDA, rea