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Tapex, Inc. (055490) Stock Price & Analysis
055490 Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- $19,110.00 - $19,850.00
- 52-Week Range
- $10,150.00 - $23,300.00
- Previous Close
- $19,770.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 28.82K
- Market Cap
- KRW 92.81B
- Enterprise Value
- KRW 75.72B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- KRW 7.85B
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- KRW 19.15B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 10.2
- Beta
- 0.19
- Next Earnings
- Nov 06, 2026 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Last Dividend Ex-Date
- Mar 26, 2026
- Dividend Yield
- 1.03%
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Profitability Rebound
The recovery in net, operating, and EBITDA margins shows that profitability has improved materially from the weak 2024–2025 period. If maintained, stronger margins can rebuild earnings capacity, support internal reinvestment, and improve resilience over the next several quarters.
Conservative Balance Sheet
Low and stable leverage gives the company financial flexibility while limiting the burden of debt service. A substantial equity base can help absorb operating volatility and preserve capacity to fund investments or manage weaker conditions without relying heavily on additional borrowing.
Revenue Growth
The reported revenue-growth rate indicates meaningful top-line expansion and provides a foundation for scaling the business. Sustained sales growth can broaden operating leverage, support renewed profitability, and strengthen the company’s ability to generate earnings over the medium term.
Bears Say
Weak Cash Generation
Very low and sharply declining free cash flow weakens the quality of reported earnings and reduces internally funded capital. This can constrain investment, dividends, or debt reduction, while persistent cash-conversion weakness increases execution risk even when accounting profitability improves.
Earnings Volatility
The wide swings in profitability across recent periods make the current recovery less predictable and reduce confidence in steady earnings power. Such volatility can complicate planning, weaken the durability of margins, and leave future results more exposed to another operating downturn.
Moderate Capital Efficiency
A return on equity of about 5.8% indicates that the company is currently generating only moderate returns from its capital base. Unless efficiency improves alongside the earnings rebound, retained capital may produce limited value creation and constrain the strength of long-term compounding.
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Company Description
Tapex, Inc.
Based in South Korea, Tapex Co., Ltd. specializes in the production and distribution of a wide array of adhesive tape solutions. Its extensive product portfolio serves diverse sectors, notably electronics, where its tapes are integral to components such as flat panel displays, semiconductors, and secondary batteries. They also find application in optic lens molding, electronic insulation, electrical fittings, flexible and printed circuit boards (FPCBs), and touch panels. Furthermore, these specialized tapes are utilized for electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding and lead frame plating, among various other industrial uses. The company also caters to general packaging needs and supplies adhesive products for a range of consumer goods, including kitchenware, general-purpose tapes, and other household articles. Tapex's global reach extends to approximately ten international markets through exports. Previously operating under the name Seotong Chemical Co., Ltd., the firm was established in 1977 and maintains its corporate headquarters in Hwaseong-si, South Korea.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Chemicals - Specialty
- CEO
- Kim Sang-Goo
- Employees
- 341
- Website
- www.tapex.co.kr
- Address
- 812, Ace Gwanggyo Tower, Suwon-si, 16226, KR
Tapex, Inc. (055490) Earnings & Revenues
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 6 | 0 |
| Moving Averages | 9 | 0 | 3 |