Risk factor
Very poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Very poor margins and returns
About
CKD Bio Corp., a South Korean company founded in 1941 and headquartered in Seoul, specializes in the production and distribution of pharmaceutical active ingredients (APIs). Their manufacturing processes leverage diverse technologies, including fermentation, chemical synthesis, and biotechnology. The company's extensive portfolio of APIs targets a broad spectrum of therapeutic applications, encompassing antibiotics, beta-lactamase inhibitors, immunosuppressants, oncology treatments, anti-obesity medications, dry eye remedies, antiviral and antituberculosis agents, antihyperlipidemics, and probiotics. Beyond its core manufacturing, CKD Bio Corp. also provides contract research, development, and manufacturing (CRDMO) services for APIs, pharmaceutical intermediates, and probiotic formulations. The company actively exports its products, establishing a global reach.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is fairly valued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is 'expensive' on EV/EBITDA.