Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
Kukdong Oil & Chemicals Co.,Ltd is a South Korean enterprise specializing in the development, production, and distribution of a wide array of lubrication solutions. Its extensive product portfolio encompasses industrial-grade lubricants like machine oils, gear oils, hydraulic fluids, air compressor oils, heat transfer agents, refrigeration oils, various greases, and transformer oils. The company also provides a comprehensive range of metalworking fluids, including both water-soluble and insoluble cutting oils, metal forming lubricants, corrosion inhibitors, and cleaning oils. Furthermore, it supplies different types of process oils, such as paraffinic, naphthenic, and aromatic variants, alongside liquid paraffin utilized in food additives, cosmetics, and general industrial applications. The offerings are rounded out with specialty asphalt products, including colored and paving grades. Beyond manufacturing, the company maintains and operates liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and gasoline service stations. It acts as a distributor for well-known lubricant brands such as BP, Castrol, Optimol, and Tribol, and ensures the petroleum supply for its network of affiliated service stations and other commercial collaborators. Its products reach an international market, being exported to approximately 20 countries across the globe. Established in 1979 as Sechang Industry Co., Ltd., the company adopted its current name, Kukdong Oil & Chemicals Co.,Ltd, in January 1985. Its corporate headquarters are situated in Yangsan-si, South Korea.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is considerably overpriced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, 'expensive