Risk factor
Very high price volatility
Profitability factor
Weak growth
About
Aekyungchemical Co., Ltd. operates as a diverse chemical manufacturing company. Its extensive product range includes versatile, high-performance, and environmentally conscious plasticizing agents. The firm also produces essential industrial intermediates like phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride, and itaconic acids, along with base oils for lubricants. Furthermore, Aekyungchemical supplies specialized resins for composite materials and protective coatings, various bonding agents, and critical components such as polyisocyanate hardeners (functioning as isocyanate curing agents) and polyester polyols featuring an aromatic structure for urethane systems. Beyond industrial applications, the company extends its offerings to consumer-oriented products, including surfactants (detergents), highly refined glycerin, a variety of polymer-based goods, and chemicals specifically formulated for the construction sector. Additionally, its production capabilities encompass renewable energy solutions like biodiesel and bio heavy oils, as well as advanced cathode materials. Aekyungchemical conducts its business operations across South Korea, Vietnam, and China. The company was founded in 1970 and maintains its main corporate headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is neither 'expensive' nor 'cheap' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'cheap' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EB