Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, Hanexpress.Co., Ltd is a comprehensive logistics and supply chain management provider serving clients both domestically and internationally. The company manages a vast array of transportation needs, from general freight, oversized and overweight cargo, and bulk goods, to highly specialized and sensitive materials such as explosives, defense industrial items, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous substances, often handled through its dedicated parcel delivery network. Beyond transportation, its domestic operations extend to port services like stevedoring, the management of consumer packaged goods, diverse warehousing options, and corporate relocation support. Hanexpress also diversifies its business by operating gas stations in Yeosu and Ulsan. The firm offers extensive temperature-controlled and ambient logistics solutions. For goods requiring standard conditions, it provides warehousing, value-added services, integrated IT systems, bonded storage, efficient returns management, and dedicated customer service. For perishable and temperature-sensitive products, its robust cold chain logistics division delivers comprehensive third-party logistics (3PL) support, including tailored services for convenience stores (CVS) and franchise networks. On the international front, Hanexpress facilitates global trade with extensive air and ocean freight capabilities for general cargo, bulk commodities, petrochemicals, hazardous materials, and semiconductors. Its international service portfolio is holistic, encompassing packaging, customs brokerage, coordinated shipments, marine insurance, import agency services, and specialized onshore/offshore logistics for complex overseas Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. Furthermore, the company develops and implements advanced information technology to optimize logistics and enhance operational transparency. These IT solutions include data mining for analytical insights, comprehensive logistics information systems, high-availability IT infrastructure, web-based visibility platforms for real-time tracking, and secure data management through real-time backup systems.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is considerably underpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is of fair value on EV/EBITDA,