Nexen Corporation (005720) Stock Price & Analysis

005720 Stock Chart & Stats

₩6,090.00₩50.00(0.83%)

At close: Oct 30 3:30 PM GMT+9

Day’s Range: KRW 5,910.00 - KRW 6,090.00
52-Week Range: KRW 4,965.00 - KRW 8,090.00
Previous Close: KRW 6,040.00
Volume: N/A
Average Volume (3M): 57.30K
Market Cap: KRW 304.43B
Enterprise Value: KRW 2.86T
Total Cash (Recent Filing): KRW 448.74B
Total Debt (Recent Filing): KRW 1.70T
Price to Earnings (P/E): 2.7
Beta: 0.15
Next Earnings: Nov 18, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate: N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date: Mar 31, 2026
Dividend Yield: 2.87%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Recovery

The strong recovery in net margin shows that Nexen has rebuilt profitability after the weak 2022 period. Although earnings remain modest, improved conversion of revenue into profit can support reinvestment, strengthen resilience, and provide a better base for sustained operating performance.

Positive Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow indicate that Nexen’s business is generating internally funded cash rather than relying solely on external financing. This supports ongoing operations, investment in products and distribution, and gradual balance-sheet improvement if cash generation remains durable.

Stable Gross Economics

A stable gross margin suggests Nexen has maintained the underlying economics of its tire products despite changing market conditions. Preserving this level of gross profitability supports more predictable contribution from sales and gives management a platform to rebuild earnings as efficiency improves.

Bears Say

Elevated Leverage

Debt remains higher than equity, leaving Nexen exposed to earnings volatility and funding costs. Leverage can restrict financial flexibility and make it harder to absorb weaker operating conditions, while a meaningful share of future cash generation may need to support obligations rather than growth.

Falling Free Cash Flow

The decline in free cash flow weakens the quality and momentum of Nexen’s financial recovery. Even with cash generation still positive, reduced year-over-year capacity limits debt reduction, investment flexibility, and the company’s ability to fund strategic priorities without increasing reliance on financing.

Thin And Pressured Margins

Nexen’s net margin remains thin, and the recent EBITDA margin decline indicates pressure on operating profitability or product mix. This leaves less room to absorb cost increases or weaker demand and means modest changes in operating performance could have a meaningful effect on earnings.

005720 FAQ

What was Nexen Corporation’s price range in the past 12 months?

Nexen Corporation lowest stock price was ₩4965.00 and its highest was ₩8090.00 in the past 12 months.

What is Nexen Corporation’s market cap?

Nexen Corporation’s market cap is ₩304.43B.

When is Nexen Corporation’s upcoming earnings report date?

The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.

How were Nexen Corporation’s earnings last quarter?

Nexen Corporation released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ₩438.124 earnings per share for the quarter.

Is Nexen Corporation overvalued?

Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.

Does Nexen Corporation pay dividends?

Nexen Corporation pays a ― dividend of ₩175 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.87%. See more information on Nexen Corporation dividends here

What is Nexen Corporation’s EPS estimate?

Nexen Corporation’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Nexen Corporation have?

Nexen Corporation has 52,543,976 shares outstanding.

What happened to Nexen Corporation’s price movement after its last earnings report?

Nexen Corporation reported an EPS of ₩438.124 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.456%.

Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Nexen Corporation?

Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:005720

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