Risk factor
Resilient to price shocks
Profitability factor
Decent dividends
About
Operating both domestically within China and across global markets, Jiangsu SOPO Chemical Co. Ltd. specializes in the production and distribution of various chemical products. Its product portfolio includes acetic acid and its derivatives, which find applications in sectors such as dyes, textile printing, film production, solvents, pharmaceuticals, and pesticides. Additionally, the company supplies ethyl acetate, a vital organic chemical raw material. This compound is utilized in the manufacturing of paints, adhesives, ethyl celluloses, synthetic leathers, linoleum colorants, and artificial fibers; it also functions as a bonding agent in printing inks and as a crucial process solvent for organic chemical synthesis. Another offering is methyl alcohol, essential for the chemical and plastics industries, among others. Furthermore, Jiangsu SOPO produces ADC foaming agents, instrumental in the frothing processes for materials like EVA, PE, natural rubber, and PVC + NBR blends. The company's range extends to sulfuric acid products, serving chemical manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and oil refining sectors. Other key chemicals include chlorinated benzene, fatty alcohol, and chloroacetic acid. Established in 1996, the company maintains its headquarters in Zhenjiang, located in the People's Republic of China.
Company Valuation
From both historical and forecast perspectives, the stock is fairly priced compared to similar stocks. In particular, the stock is overpriced on P/E, of fair value on EV/