The South Korean stock market has shown a positive trend recently, with a 1.1% increase over the last week and a 4.9% rise in the past year, while earnings are projected to grow by an impressive 30% annually. In this dynamic environment, identifying promising stocks often involves looking beyond well-known names to discover lesser-known companies with strong growth potential and solid fundamentals.
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
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Korea Cast Iron Pipe Ind | NA | 1.97% | 8.84% | ★★★★★★ |
Korea Airport ServiceLtd | NA | 3.97% | 42.22% | ★★★★★★ |
Woori Technology Investment | NA | 25.66% | -1.45% | ★★★★★★ |
Namuga | 14.47% | 0.88% | 38.25% | ★★★★★★ |
Synergy Innovation | 12.39% | 12.87% | 28.82% | ★★★★★★ |
iMarketKorea | 28.53% | 5.35% | 1.30% | ★★★★★☆ |
Oriental Precision & EngineeringLtd | 54.53% | 3.14% | 0.80% | ★★★★★☆ |
ASIA Holdings | 34.98% | 8.43% | 16.17% | ★★★★★☆ |
Daewon Cable | 30.50% | 8.72% | 60.28% | ★★★★★☆ |
Itcen | 64.57% | 14.33% | -24.39% | ★★★★★☆ |
Below we spotlight a couple of our favorites from our exclusive screener.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: PSK HOLDINGS Inc. is engaged in the global manufacturing and sale of semiconductor and flat panel display equipment, with a market cap of ₩1.14 trillion.
Operations: PSK HOLDINGS generates revenue primarily from its semiconductor manufacturing equipment segment, which recorded ₩132.98 billion. The company's financial performance is influenced by the gross profit margin trend, which has shown variability over recent periods.
PSK Holdings, a small cap player in the semiconductor sector, has shown impressive earnings growth of 40.8% over the past year, outpacing the industry average of -10%. With a debt-to-equity ratio now at 4.4%, it seems manageable given its cash position exceeding total debt. However, recent financial results were influenced by a ₩26.4 billion one-off gain as of June 2024. The company was recently added to the S&P Global BMI Index, potentially enhancing visibility and investor interest.
Gain insights into PSK HOLDINGS' historical performance by reviewing our past performance report.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Dongwon Industries Co., Ltd. operates in the marine and fisheries, distribution, and logistics sectors both domestically in South Korea and internationally, with a market capitalization of ₩1.24 trillion.
Operations: Dongwon Industries generates revenue primarily from its Food Processing and Distribution Sector, contributing ₩6.49 trillion, followed by the Logistics Business at ₩1.41 trillion. The Packaging Material Sector adds another ₩1.31 trillion to its revenue streams. Internal transactions reduce overall reported figures by ₩1.63 trillion.
Dongwon Industries, a smaller player in the market, is trading at 35.9% below its estimated fair value, highlighting potential undervaluation. Earnings have surged by 51.7% over the past year, outpacing the food industry average of 23.2%. Despite a high net debt to equity ratio of 52.9%, interest payments are well-covered at 5.1 times EBIT, indicating manageable financial obligations. Recent inclusion in the S&P Global BMI Index underscores its growing recognition and market presence.
Evaluate Dongwon Industries' historical performance by accessing our past performance report.
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★★
Overview: Kyung Dong Navien Co., Ltd. is a South Korean company that specializes in the manufacturing and sale of machinery and heat combustion equipment, with a market capitalization of ₩1.28 trillion.
Operations: Kyung Dong Navien derives its revenue primarily from the air conditioning manufacturing and sale segment, which contributes ₩1.29 billion.
Kyung Dong Navien, a notable player in South Korea's heating solutions market, has shown impressive financial resilience. Over the past year, its earnings surged by 86%, significantly outpacing the building industry's 29% growth. The company's debt to equity ratio improved from 46% to 22% over five years, indicating effective debt management. With an EBIT covering interest payments by over 27 times and free cash flow turning positive recently, Kyung Dong Navien seems well-positioned for future stability and potential expansion.
Examine Kyung Dong Navien's past performance report to understand how it has performed in the past.
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