Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Solid dividends
About
Korea Steel Co., Ltd. is a South Korean enterprise specializing in the manufacturing and distribution of a wide array of steel products. Its extensive offerings encompass angles, pyeonggang, channels, round bars, billets, long products, powdered iron, and various steel bars. These fundamental materials serve as essential inputs for numerous downstream industries, including construction, shipbuilding, automotive manufacturing, and heavy machinery. The company, which has been in operation since its founding in 1971, is headquartered in Chilseo-myeon, South Korea. It officially adopted its current name, Korea Steel Co., Ltd., in April 2021, having formerly operated under the name Korea Steel Shapes Co., Ltd.
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, overvalued on EV/EBITDA,