Risk factor
Poor trading liquidity
Profitability factor
Greatly overvalued vs peers
About
Pan Asia Chemical Co. (PACC), a Taiwanese firm, specializes in the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of diverse chemical compounds within Taiwan and internationally. Its extensive product portfolio features a wide array of surfactants, including nonylphenol, various natural and synthetic alcohols (e.g., C9~11, C16~18, oleyl alcohol), amines (tallow, coconut), oleic acid, sorbitan, glycerine, and specialized polyethylene glycol ethers (such as 2-propylheptanol and mono-, di-, tri-styryl phenol variants). The company also supplies polyethylene glycol, polyethylene polypropylene glycol ethers, and castor oil ethoxylate products. Further expanding its chemical line, PACC manufactures polyethylene glycol and sorbitan fatty acid esters, industrial lubricant esters, and plasticizers, alongside other specialized chemical formulations. Beyond its domestic market in Taiwan, Pan Asia Chemical Co. has a significant international presence, exporting its goods to regions including Mainland China, Singapore, Southeast Asia, and Australia. These chemicals find critical applications across a multitude of industries. They are integral to sectors such as paints and inks, electronics, textiles, leather production, metalworking, tire manufacturing, resin creation, wood treatment, and the formulation of pesticides. Furthermore, PACC's products are vital for wax emulsification, personal and industrial cleaning agents, industrial wastewater treatment, and lubricant formulations. Established in 1982, the company maintains its headquarters in Taiwan's capital city, Taipei.
Company Valuation
Considering past and projected metrics, the stock is distinctly 'expensive' compared to its peers. Specifically, the stock is 'expensive' on P/E, overvalued on EV/EBITDA,