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044450 Stock Chart & Stats
$11900.00
$140.00(1.19%)
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52-Week Range$8,540.00 - $14,400.00
Previous CloseN/A
VolumeN/A
Average Volume (3M)147.31K
Market Cap
₩262.62B
Enterprise Value$1.42T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)₩173.67B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)₩1.38T
Price to Earnings (P/E)2.4
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Nov 16, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.78%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4935.26
Shares Outstanding22,577,524
10 Day Avg. Volume119,253
30 Day Avg. Volume147,309
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.15
Price to Book (P/B)0.37
Price to Sales (P/S)0.36
P/FCF Ratio-6.76
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Operating ProfitabilityStrong gross, operating, and EBITDA margins indicate that KSS LINE retains meaningful profitability from its shipping operations. This margin base can support reinvestment, debt service, and resilience across the next several quarters, although actual results may still vary with industry conditions.
Continued Revenue GrowthContinued TTM revenue growth shows that the company is expanding its operating base rather than relying solely on cost control or temporary margin gains. Sustained top-line progression can improve the scale of the vessel portfolio and reinforce earnings capacity over the medium term.
Gradual Balance-Sheet DeleveragingThe decline in debt-to-equity from prior levels, alongside growing equity and improved TTM return on equity, signals gradual balance-sheet progress. Although leverage remains substantial, continued de-risking could improve financing flexibility and reduce sensitivity to downturns over time.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageDebt remains more than twice equity, leaving KSS LINE materially exposed to refinancing conditions, interest-rate volatility, and weaker shipping markets. This capital structure can constrain financial flexibility and make earnings and shareholder returns more sensitive to operating downturns.
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow means reported profits are not currently translating into surplus cash after investment needs. Modest operating-cash-flow coverage of debt further limits internally funded growth and may increase reliance on financing or asset markets when capital spending remains elevated.
Earnings Volatility And CyclicalityThe wide change in net margin demonstrates that profitability is not consistently stable from year to year. Exposure to cyclical shipping rates, charter conditions, or one-off items can make earnings harder to forecast and weaken the durability of cash generation through the cycle.
044450 FAQ
What was KSS LINE LTD.’s price range in the past 12 months?
KSS LINE LTD. lowest stock price was $8540.00 and its highest was $14400.00 in the past 12 months.
What is KSS LINE LTD.’s market cap?
KSS LINE LTD.’s market cap is ₩262.62B.
When is KSS LINE LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date?
KSS LINE LTD.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 16, 2026 which is in 16 days.
How were KSS LINE LTD.’s earnings last quarter?
KSS LINE LTD. released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported $753.468 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is KSS LINE LTD. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts KSS LINE LTD.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does KSS LINE LTD. pay dividends?
KSS LINE LTD. pays a Annually dividend of $450 which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.78%. See more information on KSS LINE LTD. dividends here
What is KSS LINE LTD.’s EPS estimate?
KSS LINE LTD.’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does KSS LINE LTD. have?
KSS LINE LTD. has 22,577,524 shares outstanding.
What happened to KSS LINE LTD.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
KSS LINE LTD. reported an EPS of $753.468 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 5.178%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of KSS LINE LTD.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:044450
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Company Description
KSS LINE LTD.
KSS Line Ltd. provides marine transportation services for liquefied petroleum gas and petrochemical products in South Korea and internationally. The company's gas cargoes include anhydrous ammonia, butadiene, butane, butane 1, C4 raffinate, ethylene, propane, propylene, vinyl chloride monomer, and others. Its chemical cargoes consist of acetic acid, acetone, acrylonitrile monomer, aniline, benzene, toluene, xylene, base oil cumene, cyclohexane, dioctyl phthalate, kerosene, ethanol, methanol, methyl ethyl ketone mono ethylene glycol, nitric acid, octanol, phenol, pyrolysis gasoline, styrene monomer vinyl acetate monomer, and others. The company operates a fleet of 20 gas vessels, 5 chemical vessels, 2 tanker vessels, and 4 LNG vessels. The company was formerly known as Korea Special Shipping Co., Ltd. and changed its name to KSS Line Ltd. in July 1999. KSS Line Ltd. was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
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