Risk factor
Poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly undervalued vs peers
About
Yung Chi Paint & Varnish Mfg.Co.,Ltd, founded in 1951 and based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, is a prominent manufacturer and supplier of diverse coatings and paints, primarily serving the Taiwanese market. The company offers a comprehensive range of architectural coatings, including both water and solvent-based cement mortar paints, exterior wall finishes, clear coatings, water-based epoxy paints, and wood treatments. Its waterproof solutions feature water-based and polyurethane paints, as well as polyurea elastomer. For demanding applications, Yung Chi provides heavy-duty coatings such as ready-mixed, enamel, PU, epoxy, vinyl ester, chlorinated rubber, yung flon, polyurethane, and polysiloxane paints. The marine sector is addressed with supermarine products, anti-fouling coatings, marine primers, and various marine paints. Fire protection is covered by fire-retardant coatings and spray-applied fire resistive materials. Specialty coatings include galvanized steel emulsions, anti-mildew, baking, and heat-resistant paints. The product portfolio further extends to varnishes, putty, traffic paints, blackboard paints, paint removers, hammer tone paints, paint oils, flash rust inhibitors, magnetic paints, weldable anti-corrosive primers, gold paints, and flat paints. The firm also manufactures coil coatings and maintenance paints, alongside continental coatings encompassing epoxy, heat-resistant paints, thinners, polyurethane, zinc coatings, and siloxane. Floor coating options comprise epoxy floor coatings and water-based epoxy paints. Beyond paints, Yung Chi supplies paint pigments, synthetic resins, fire protection coatings, cement-based products, steel drums, and specialized coatings for cans, nuclear facilities, and curtain walls. Additionally, the company offers a suite of services, including coating application, anti-corrosive treatments, lining coatings, rust removal through water-jet and wet sandblasting construction, and electrolytic protection activities.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is greatly undervalued relative to its peers. In particular, the stock is underpriced on P/E, 'cheap' on EV/EBIT