Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Undervalued vs peers
About
Daesung Holdings Co., Ltd. is a South Korean conglomerate operating a diversified portfolio spanning energy, education, and information and communication technologies (ICT) sectors. In its energy division, the company serves residential, commercial, and industrial clients with city gas and oversees operations of power generation, heat supply, and landfill gas resource facilities. It further acts as a third-party agent for various city gas services, including customer management, safety oversight, infrastructure development, and gas connection installations, in addition to engaging in vehicle fuel retail. The educational arm specializes in distance learning solutions for professionals within companies and academic institutions. It develops bespoke professional development courses tailored for parents, instructors, aspiring teachers, and corporate clients. A wide array of subjects, such as foreign languages, humanities, leadership, office applications, and general liberal arts, are delivered through both PC and mobile platforms. Furthermore, it crafts pedagogical programs that promote cooperative learning, strategic analysis, and advanced problem-solving skills. Within its IT and communication segment, Daesung provides comprehensive IT integrated management, outsourcing, and system integration services. Offerings include Oracle transaction recovery solutions, RFID-based point-of-sale systems for CNG charging, and apartment management ASP services. The company also supplies mobile terminals to retail outlets, and delivers Voice over IP (VoIP) services and manages Skype operations. Beyond these core areas, the company handles call center outsourcing (CRM), provides application service provider (ASP) solutions, offers talent dispatch services, and manages investment activities. Originally founded in 1983 as Daegu City Gas Co., Ltd., the company adopted its current name, Daesung Holdings Co., Ltd., in 2009. Its headquarters remain in Daegu, South Korea.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is 'cheaper' than its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBITDA, trading at neutral le