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AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD (161000) Stock Price & Analysis

161000 Stock Chart & Stats

₩9,800.00-₩200.00(-2.00%)
At close: 3:30 PM GMT+9
KRW 7,500KRW 10,000KRW 12,5003 Aug18 Aug31 Aug14 Sep28 Sep12 Oct26 Oct
Day’s Range
KRW 9,640.00 - KRW 10,070.00
52-Week Range
KRW 7,000.00 - KRW 19,960.00
Previous Close
KRW 10,000.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
373.09K
Market Cap
KRW 472.09B
Enterprise Value
KRW 1.02T
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
KRW 76.18B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
KRW 586.89B
Price to Earnings (P/E)
23.7
Beta
0.26
Next Earnings
Nov 18, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
Nov 09, 2026
Dividend Yield
1.43%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Profitability Recovery

The return to profitability alongside 8.8% TTM revenue growth indicates that demand and earnings have improved from the prior-year trough. If this recovery persists, it can rebuild internal funding capacity and provide a stronger base for investment and shareholder returns.

Diversified Industrial Applications

AEKYUNG CHEMICAL supplies intermediates and specialty products across several downstream manufacturing applications. This breadth can reduce reliance on a single end market and supports recurring relevance for corporate customers using chemical inputs in multiple industrial formulations.

Corporate Simplification

Absorbing a wholly owned investment subsidiary should simplify the group structure without issuing new shares or changing ownership. Although the financial effect is expected to be immaterial initially, reduced duplication and easier decision-making could support operating efficiency over time.

Bears Say

Weak Cash Conversion

Deeply negative free cash flow despite positive net income shows that reported earnings are not yet translating into durable shareholder cash generation. Persistent cash shortfalls can constrain reinvestment and distributions while increasing reliance on external financing for capital needs.

Thin, Cyclical Margins

A roughly 1.3% net margin leaves limited protection against changes in pricing, input costs, or demand. The uneven multi-year revenue pattern also points to cyclical earnings, making sustained profitability harder to maintain through weaker industrial conditions.

Higher Leverage

The sharp increase in debt relative to equity indicates greater reliance on borrowing after the downturn and reduces financial flexibility versus earlier years. Combined with low TTM return on equity of about 2.8%, higher leverage may limit resilience and constrain future capital allocation.

AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD News

161000 FAQ

What was AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s price range in the past 12 months?
AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD lowest stock price was ₩7000.00 and its highest was ₩19960.00 in the past 12 months.
What is AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s market cap?
AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s market cap is ₩472.09B.
When is AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s earnings last quarter?
AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD released its earnings results on Aug 14, 2026. The company reported ₩339.231 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD pay dividends?
AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD pays a ― dividend of ₩144 which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.43%. See more information on AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD dividends here
What is AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s EPS estimate?
AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD have?
AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD has 48,648,710 shares outstanding.
What happened to AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD’s price movement after its last earnings report?
AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD reported an EPS of ₩339.231 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 1.596%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of AEKYUNG CHEMICAL CO., LTD?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in KR:161000
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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