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KCC (KOSE:A002380)

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KCC stock research in summary

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ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 81 (better than 81% compared with investment alternatives), KCC (Diversified Chemicals, South Korea) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of KCC are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 89 (better than 89% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 85) but are riskily financed (Safety Rank of 31), which means above-average debt burdens. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 81, is a strong buy recommendation based on KCC's financial characteristics. As the company KCC's key financial metrics exhibit excellent performance in two areas, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 89) and above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 85), it could be argued that the risk-taking in financing (Obermatt Safety Rank of only 31) 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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360° View^new
Sentiment Rank^new
Value Rank	89
Growth Rank	85
Safety Rank	31
Combined Rank	81

Country	South Korea
Industry	Diversified Chemicals
Index	Low Emissions, Energy Efficient, KOSPI
Size class	X-Large

19-Dec-2024. Stock data may be delayed. Log in or sign up to get the most recent research.

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Research History: KCC

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	49	81	91	89
GROWTH
GROWTH	25	35	51	85
SAFETY
SAFETY	2	20	24	31
SENTIMENT
SENTIMENT	n/a	52	88	^new
360° VIEW
360° VIEW	n/a	43	75	^new

Most recent update of the stock research: 19-Dec-2024. Financial reporting date used for calculating ranks: 30-Sep-2024. Stock research history is based on the Obermatt Method. The higher the rank, the better KCC is in the corresponding investment strategy.
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Combined financial peformance in Detail

RESEARCH HISTORY	2021	2022	2023	2024
VALUE
VALUE	49	81	91	89
GROWTH
GROWTH	25	35	51	85
SAFETY
SAFETY	2	20	24	31
COMBINED
COMBINED	6	39	60	81

Last update of combined financial performance: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on combined financial performance: The higher the rank of KCC the better the performance.

Value Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 89 (better than 89% compared with alternatives) for 2024, KCC shares are significantly less expensive than comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators that are all above average for KCC. Price-to-Sales is 75 which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 75% of comparable companies, indicating a good value for KCC's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits, more favorable than for 85% of alternatives, and this is also true for the Price-to-Book capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) with a Price-to-Capital Rank of 84. Compared with other companies in the same industry, dividend yields of KCC are expected to be higher than for 57% of all competitors (a Dividend Yield rank of 57). ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 89, is a buy recommendation based on KCC's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. Since all value metrics are above the industry average, there is no objection to investing in KCC based on its detailed value metrics. 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	2021	2022	2023	2024
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S)	78	79	84	75
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E)	1	55	41	85
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book)	94	86	93	84
DIVIDEND YIELD
DIVIDEND YIELD	74	34	74	57
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE	49	81	91	89

Last update of Value Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on value ratios: The higher the rank, the lower the value ratio of KCC; except for dividend yield where the rank is higher, the higher the yield.

Growth Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 85 (better than 85% compared with alternatives) for 2024, KCC shows one of the highest growth dynamics in its industry. Investors also speak of high momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, with all but one indicator above average for KCC. Sales Growth has a rank of 58 which means that currently, professionals expect the company to grow more than 58% of its competitors. Both Profit Growth, with a rank of 89, and Stock Returns, with a rank of 81, are also above average. But Capital Growth only has a rank of 24, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow its invested capital less than 76% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 85, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. That may be a good sign if the company is already well positioned and doesn't require more investments at this time. They may focus on growing the top (revenues) and bottom (profits) lines, recently rewarded with above-average stock returns for shareholders. But it may also be a sign of danger as the company is falling back with capital investment activities concerning competition. This requires further analysis of corporate communications. 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 Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case. ...read more

GROWTH METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
REVENUE GROWTH
REVENUE GROWTH	8	44	73	58
PROFIT GROWTH
PROFIT GROWTH	57	4	89	89
CAPITAL GROWTH
CAPITAL GROWTH	n/a	31	1	24
STOCK RETURNS
STOCK RETURNS	70	91	45	81
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH	25	35	51	85

Last update of Growth Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on growth metrics: The higher the rank, the higher the growth and returns of KCC.

Safety Metrics in Detail

ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 31 (better than 31% compared with alternatives), the company KCC 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 KCC 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 KCC and the other two below average. Refinancing is at 67, meaning the portion of the debt about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 67% of its competitors. But Leverage is high with a rank of 14, meaning the company has an above-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has more debt than 86% of its competitors. Liquidity is also on the riskier side with a rank of 25, meaning the company generates less profit to service its debt than 75% of its competitors. ...read more

RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 31 (worse than 69% compared with alternatives), KCC 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 KCC 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 KCC and should also compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before making a decision. ...read more

SAFETY METRICS	2021	2022	2023	2024
LEVERAGE
LEVERAGE	2	18	10	14
REFINANCING
REFINANCING	92	49	63	67
LIQUIDITY
LIQUIDITY	10	8	22	25
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY	2	20	24	31

Last update of Safety Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on safety metrics: The higher the rank, the lower the leverage of KCC and the more cash is available to service its debt.

Sentiment Metrics in Detail

SENTIMENT	2021	2022	2023	2024
ANALYST OPINIONS
ANALYST OPINIONS	n/a	97	100	^new
OPINIONS CHANGE
OPINIONS CHANGE	n/a	50	50	^new
PRO HOLDINGS
PRO HOLDINGS	n/a	1	68	^new
MARKET PULSE
MARKET PULSE	n/a	n/a	n/a	^new
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT	n/a	52	88	^new

Last update of Sentiment Rank: 19-Dec-2024. Stock analysis on sentiment metrics: The higher the rank, the more positive the sentiment for KCC.
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