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

006650 Stock Chart & Stats

₩89,800.00₩3,800.00(4.42%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
₩80K₩90K₩100K₩110KAug 10Aug 24Sep 7Sep 21Oct 6Oct 19Nov 2
Day’s Range
KRW 88,300.00 - KRW 92,900.00
52-Week Range
KRW 76,900.00 - KRW 202,500.00
Previous Close
KRW 86,000.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
29.52K
Market Cap
KRW 531.14B
Enterprise Value
KRW 1.03T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
KRW 303.64B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
KRW 378.52B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
8.1
Beta
0.71
Next Earnings
Mar 11, 2027 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Dec 29, 2025
Dividend Yield
1.45%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Recovery

The return to positive profitability after losses in 2022–2024 indicates a meaningful cyclical recovery in the operating base. Renewed revenue growth and improving operating margins should support earnings resilience over the next several quarters, although the recovery remains incomplete.

Conservative Leverage

Low debt relative to equity gives the company financial flexibility through petrochemical cycles and reduces the burden of interest and refinancing obligations. A substantial equity base can also support continued operations and investment while profitability remains below its prior peak.

Positive Current Cash Generation

Positive operating and free cash flow show that the business is currently generating funds from operations rather than relying solely on external financing. This provides a foundation for ongoing investment and balance-sheet support, despite the recent deterioration in cash-flow quality.

Bears Say

Modest Cyclical Margins

Margins remain relatively thin compared with the company’s stronger 2021 cycle, leaving earnings sensitive to petrochemical pricing and spreads. This limits the durability of the recovery and reduces the cushion available if industry conditions weaken over the next several months.

Weakening Cash Conversion

The sharp decline in free cash flow and modest operating-cash coverage of earnings indicate that reported profitability is not translating consistently into cash. Working-capital swings or other conversion pressures could constrain funding capacity and make results less dependable through the cycle.

Rising Leverage Trend

Although leverage is still conservative, its upward progression since 2021 points to a gradual reduction in balance-sheet strength. If debt continues rising while margins and cash conversion remain modest, financial flexibility could narrow and exposure to cyclical downturns could increase.

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 ₩76900.00 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 ₩531.14B.
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 1.45%. 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
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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