Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Taekyung BK Co., Ltd, founded in 1980 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a leading manufacturer and distributor of diverse lime-based products. Its extensive portfolio includes quicklime, a calcium oxide variant widely used in sectors such as metallurgy, chemical manufacturing, building materials, soil conditioning, disinfection, and agricultural applications like lime-sulfur and Bordeaux mixtures. The company also provides granular and powdered calcium oxide, specifically designed for neutralizing acidic soils and stabilizing ground. Further offerings comprise limestone, serving as a fundamental raw material for cement production. Calcium hydroxide, also known as hydrated lime, is another significant product, with applications spanning food processing, wastewater treatment, water purification, the removal of flue gas and dioxins in incineration facilities, and formulations requiring enhanced gloss and dispersion. Additionally, Taekyung BK supplies precipitated calcium carbonate, functioning as a filler and dispersion enhancer for products like paints, varnishes, paper coatings, inks, and waterproof coatings. A specialized calcium hydroxide fertilizer is also available for soil improvement and correcting acidity. Complementing its manufacturing operations, Taekyung BK is actively involved in limestone mining.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'cheaper' than its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, undervalued on EV/EBITDA, underpriced