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Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. (006650) Price & Analysis

006650 Stock Chart & Stats

$79,300.00$200.00(0.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$80,000$90,000$100,000$110,0003 Aug18 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
$78,200.00 - $81,300.00
52-Week Range
$78,200.00 - $202,500.00
Previous Close
$79,100.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
25.70K
Market Cap
KRW 489.76B
Enterprise Value
KRW 1.03T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
KRW 303.64B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
KRW 378.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
7.8
Beta
0.70
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2027
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
N/A
Dividend Yield
1.64%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Recovery

The return to positive profitability after losses in 2022–2024 indicates a meaningful cyclical recovery in operations. Renewed revenue growth and improving operating margins provide a stronger base for earnings over the next several quarters, although performance remains tied to industry conditions.

Conservative Leverage

Low leverage gives the company financial flexibility through petrochemical cycles, reducing interest and refinancing pressure while preserving capacity to support operations. The substantial equity base also provides a buffer against weaker pricing or profitability, despite leverage having risen from 2021 levels.

Positive Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow indicate that the improving earnings cycle is generating real funds for ongoing operations and capital needs. This is an important foundation for resilience, even though recent cash conversion has weakened and remains inconsistent through the cycle.

Bears Say

Modest Margins And Cyclicality

Current margins remain modest compared with the stronger 2021 cycle, showing that recovered profitability has not yet restored prior earnings strength. Exposure to industry pricing and spreads can therefore make profits vulnerable to downturns, limiting the durability of earnings expansion.

Weakening Cash Conversion

The sharp decline in free cash flow and limited operating-cash coverage of earnings reduce confidence in the quality and repeatability of reported profits. Working-capital swings or other conversion pressures could constrain internally funded investment and weaken resilience during a softer cycle.

Rising Leverage Trend

Although leverage is still low, its sustained increase from 2021 signals a less conservative balance-sheet trajectory than the headline ratio suggests. If debt continues rising while margins remain cyclical, financial flexibility could gradually narrow and amplify pressure during weaker operating conditions.

Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. News

006650 FAQ

What was Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. lowest stock price was $78200.00 and its highest was $202500.00 in the past 12 months.
What is Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s market cap?
Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s market cap is ₩489.76B.
When is Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s earnings last quarter?
Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. released its earnings results on Oct 29, 2026. The company reported $3,053.538 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. pay dividends?
Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. pays a ― dividend of $1,300 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.64%. See more information on Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. dividends here
What is Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate?
Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. have?
Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. has 6,500,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd. reported an EPS of $3,053.538 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.494%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Korea Petro Chemical Ind. Co., Ltd.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:006650
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