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Dong-A ST (KOSE:A170900)

KR7170900005

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Dong-A ST stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 65 (better than 65% compared with investment alternatives), Dong-A ST (Pharmaceuticals, South Korea) shares have above-average financial characteristics compared with similar stocks. Shares of Dong-A ST are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 76 (better than 76% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 66) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 28), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 65, is a buy recommendation based on Dong-A ST's financial characteristics. As the company Dong-A ST's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 76) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 66), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 28) indicates that the company is optimistic about the future and sees debt as an opportunity to boost returns. More debt means more shareholder returns if everything goes well. However, higher debt burdens are risky when interest rates rise or the business deteriorates in a crisis. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more

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Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	76
Growth Rank	66
Safety Rank	28
Combined Rank	65

Country	South Korea
Industry	Pharmaceuticals
Index	KOSPI
Size class	Small

31-Jul-2025. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: Dong-A ST

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	59	62	78	76
GROWTH
GROWTH	13	63	57	66
SAFETY
SAFETY	39	30	21	28
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	96	53	38	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	55	45	41	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 31-Jul-2025. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 31-Mar-2025. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better Dong-A ST is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2022	2023	2024	2025
VALUE
VALUE	59	62	78	76
GROWTH
GROWTH	13	63	57	66
SAFETY
SAFETY	39	30	21	28
COMBINED
COMBINED	22	48	52	65

Last update of combined financial performance: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of Dong-A ST the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 76 (better than 76% compared with alternatives) for 2025, Dong-A ST shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half above average for Dong-A ST. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 90, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 90% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Dong-A ST's revenue size. The same is valid for the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio), which is more favorable than for 86% of alternatives (14% of peers have a higher ratio). But expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 43 are lower than average (dividends are expected to be lower than 57% of other stocks) while the Price to Profit ratio (or Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio) is higher than average with a Price-to-Profit Rank of 42, making the stock more expensive compared with the company's expected profit levels. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 76, is a buy recommendation based on Dong-A ST's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Low profits and low dividends as seen here for Dong-A ST may indicate a restructuring phase. This could be transitory, making the company a good value when profits recover and dividends return to higher levels. If the stock price is compared with the size indicators for revenue and invested capital, it is on the lower side, making this stock a good value investment (apart from current profit and dividend expectations). We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more

VALUE METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	80	81	89	90
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	45	37	47	42
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	69	69	85	86
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	45	40	42	43
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	59	62	78	76

Last update of Value Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of Dong-A ST; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), Dong-A ST shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with half of the indicators below and half above average for Dong-A ST. Sales Growth has a rank of 67, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 67% of its competitors. Profit Growth with a rank of 100 is also above average. But Capital Growth has only a rank of 37, and Stock Returns with 18 are also below-average. Stock returns for Dong-A ST have recently been below 82% of alternative investments. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 66, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Are investors forecasting troubles based on the lack of operating investment activity at the company? This could be one explanation as to why stock returns are low. But stock returns can also be the result of correcting an error in the past, in this case, an overly optimistic outlook on the future, which is now more realistic. The Value Ranks may confirm such a picture. The more important growth indicators are revenues and profits, which are both above average for Dong-A ST. This is a positive sign from the company's operational side and may give investors courage, despite the poor recent stock price performance. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with the Obermatt Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	26	50	73	67
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	69	23	91	100
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	11	89	39	37
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	37	55	14	18
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	13	63	57	66

Last update of Growth Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of Dong-A ST.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 28 (better than 28% compared with alternatives), the company Dong-A ST has financing practices on the riskier side, which means that their overall debt burden is above the industry average. This doesn't mean that the business of Dong-A ST is also risky, it only means that the company is on the riskier side in respect to bankruptcy in case things turn sour, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators, with just one indicator above average for Dong-A ST and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 82, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 82% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 11, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 89% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 12, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 88% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 28 (worse than 72% compared with alternatives), Dong-A ST has a financing structure that is riskier than that of its competitors. A good Refinancing Rank means that the problems of the company may not be around the corner. But high Leverage is only good if things go well, and low Liquidity is a signal for caution. The financing signals for Dong-A ST are on the riskier side, requiring the company's future to be on the safer side. Investors may want to look at Growth and Sentiment ranks before making an investment decision. In the long-term, investors may have a debt challenge with Dong-A ST and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2022	2023	2024	2025
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	30	23	13	11
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	83	87	93	82
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	28	14	1	12
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	39	30	21	28

Last update of Safety Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of Dong-A ST and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2022	2023	2024	2025
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	87	70	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	50	50	27	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	72	10	8	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	81	76	74	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	96	53	38	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 31-Jul-2025. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for Dong-A ST.
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