PKC

001340KOSPI

47.0 / 100

Reference Date: 2026-10-23

Financial Score17.5 / 40

News Sentiment12.5 / 25

Momentum7.0 / 20

Disclosure10.0 / 15

AI Analysis: the debt ratio is very low with excellent financial health but Operating Profit is on a declining trend. Slightly down 1.7% over the past month, with no recent news.

Company InformationBased on 2025 Annual Report

Business Overview

PKC is an inorganic chemical manufacturer producing alkali and chlorine from sodium chloride, operating primarily in the chemical business (97%) and other businesses (3%). The chemical segment includes CA (chlor-alkali), materials (special gases), and food additives, with the CA business accounting for 71% of sales. After replacing aging equipment in 2022, productivity improved and costs were reduced. The materials segment supplies high-purity special gases to semiconductor and display industries, while the food additives business maintains stable sales due to low demand elasticity.

Number of Employees

303people

Average Salary

82.0M KRW

Score Calculation Basis

Detailed Financial Score

PER

21.11Industry Average 15.003.0Point

Higher than industry avg (caution)

PBR

0.98Industry Average 1.204.0Point

In line with industry avg

ROE

4.63Industry Average 8.002.5Point

Below industry avg

Debt Ratio

53.86Industry Average 100.005.0Point

Lower than industry avg (good)

Trend 2023~20253.0 / 10 points

Revenue Growth Rate

2.0 / 3

Avg ▲8.0% (2-year basis)

Operating Profit Growth Rate

0.0 / 3

Avg ▼10.2% (2-year basis)

ROE Trend

1.0 / 4

Avg ROE 3.3% (improving, 3yr)

Detailed News Sentiment

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Detailed Momentum

52-week position1.0Point

Near 52w low (16%, downtrend)

Current 4,835Won52-week high 7,97052-week low 4,235

1-month return3.0Point

1m -1.73% (flat)

Volume trend3.0Point

Volume flat

Detailed Disclosure

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