Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 13
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to ₩1,538, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 55.2x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Negligible returns to shareholders over past three years. New Risk • Mar 25
New minor risk - Profit margin trend The company's profit margins are lower than last year and have reduced by more than 30%. Net profit margin: 0.1% Last year net profit margin: 0.3% This is considered a minor risk. A large drop in profit margin could indicate the company does not have strong competitive advantages or it is yet to establish itself and its core business. Even if it is a well established business, this may make it a much riskier investment than one that has a combination of proven competitive advantages and a stable or growing profit margin. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (2.9x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 39% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.1% net profit margin). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩101.6b market cap, or US$67.8m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Mar 04
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 17% After last week's 17% share price decline to ₩1,298, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 50.6x. Average trailing P/E is 15x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 1.3% over the past three years. Announcement • Feb 27
Daechang Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026 Daechang Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2026, at 09:01 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: auditorium, 391, gongdan 1-daero, gyeonggi-do, siheung South Korea Announcement • Dec 02
Daechang Co., Ltd. announced that it has received KRW 12 billion in funding from a group of investors On December 1, 2025, Daechang Co., Ltd. closed the transaction. Reported Earnings • Nov 19
Third quarter 2025 earnings released: ₩13.00 loss per share (vs ₩9.00 loss in 3Q 2024) Third quarter 2025 results: ₩13.00 loss per share (further deteriorated from ₩9.00 loss in 3Q 2024). Revenue: ₩358.9b (up 14% from 3Q 2024). Net loss: ₩1.00b (loss widened 46% from 3Q 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 59% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 01
Investor sentiment deteriorates as stock falls 16% After last week's 16% share price decline to ₩1,373, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.1x. Average trailing P/E is 11x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 7.5% over the past three years. Announcement • Feb 26
Daechang Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025 Daechang Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 26, 2025, at 09:00 Tokyo Standard Time. Location: conference room, 391, gongdan 1-daero, gyeonggi-do, siheung South Korea New Risk • Feb 14
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 9.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.9x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 39% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (9.6% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩105.0b market cap, or US$72.9m). New Risk • Dec 31
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings have declined by 39% per year over the past 5 years. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are declining over an extended period, then in most cases the share price will decline over time unless the company can turn around its fortunes. A trend of falling earnings can be very difficult to turn around. If the company is well already established it may also be a sign the company has matured and is in decline. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.9x net interest cover). Earnings have declined by 39% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩94.6b market cap, or US$64.0m). New Risk • Dec 01
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 8.4% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (0.9x net interest cover). Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.4% average weekly change). Large one-off items impacting financial results. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩93.3b market cap, or US$67.0m). Reported Earnings • Nov 15
Third quarter 2024 earnings released: ₩9.00 loss per share (vs ₩100.00 loss in 3Q 2023) Third quarter 2024 results: ₩9.00 loss per share (improved from ₩100.00 loss in 3Q 2023). Revenue: ₩315.0b (down 6.0% from 3Q 2023). Net loss: ₩685.0m (loss narrowed 91% from 3Q 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 83 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • May 02
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 8.0% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Less than 1 year of cash runway based on free cash flow trend (-₩16b free cash flow). Earnings have declined by 24% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.0% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩120.8b market cap, or US$87.7m). Reported Earnings • Mar 22
Full year 2023 earnings released: ₩254 loss per share (vs ₩48.00 profit in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: ₩254 loss per share (down from ₩48.00 profit in FY 2022). Revenue: ₩1.32t (down 8.2% from FY 2022). Net loss: ₩19.4b (down ₩23.1b from profit in FY 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 80 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2023 earnings released: ₩100.00 loss per share (vs ₩249 loss in 3Q 2022) Third quarter 2023 results: ₩100.00 loss per share (improved from ₩249 loss in 3Q 2022). Revenue: ₩335.0b (up 2.2% from 3Q 2022). Net loss: ₩7.66b (loss narrowed 60% from 3Q 2022). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 65 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. New Risk • Oct 01
New major risk - Financial position The company's debt is not well covered by operating cash flow. Operating cash flow to total debt ratio: 12% This is considered a major risk. If the company's operating cash flows are too small relative to the size of their debt, it increases their balance sheet risk. The company has less cash from operations to cover its expenses from servicing large debt and it increases the risk of liquidity issues. It also extends the time it would take for the company to pay back the debt in full, meaning it may not be able to easily pay it all off in a distress scenario. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (12% operating cash flow to total debt). Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (20% average weekly change). Earnings have declined by 10.0% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Market cap is less than US$100m (₩102.3b market cap, or US$75.7m). New Risk • Aug 04
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 11% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Earnings have declined by 0.02% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (11% average weekly change). New Risk • Jun 23
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of South Korean stocks, typically moving 8.2% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Debt is not well covered by operating cash flow (currently running at an operating cash loss). Earnings have declined by 0.02% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.2% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (₩118.4b market cap, or US$90.4m). Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 19
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 15% After last week's 15% share price gain to ₩1,722, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 35.6x. Average trailing P/E is 9x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 68% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 03
Investor sentiment improves as stock rises 19% After last week's 19% share price gain to ₩1,453, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 30x. Average trailing P/E is 8x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 44% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 26
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: ₩48.00 (vs ₩338 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: ₩48.00 (down from ₩338 in FY 2021). Revenue: ₩1.44t (up 13% from FY 2021). Net income: ₩3.70b (down 86% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.3% (down from 2.0% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 19% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Upcoming Dividend • Dec 21
Upcoming dividend of ₩30.00 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 28 December 2022. Payment date: 26 April 2023. The company is not currently making a profit and is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.4%. Lower than top quartile of South Korean dividend payers (3.3%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.4%). Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (3 non-independent directors). Senior Managing Director and Director Ju-Hwang Park was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Sep 27
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to ₩1,260, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5.1x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 8.5% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jun 23
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 19% share price decline to ₩1,285, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 5x. Average trailing P/E is 5x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total loss to shareholders of 6.0% over the past three years. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 4 experienced directors. No highly experienced directors. 1 independent director (3 non-independent directors). Senior Managing Director and Director Ju-Hwang Park was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2016. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Minority of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Jan 27
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 16% share price decline to ₩1,545, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 4.6x. Average trailing P/E is 7x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 62% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Nov 17
Third quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ₩49.00 (vs ₩51.00 in 3Q 2020) The company reported a solid third quarter result with improved earnings and revenues, although profit margins were weaker. Third quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ₩309.5b (up 38% from 3Q 2020). Net income: ₩3.78b (up 6.3% from 3Q 2020). Profit margin: 1.2% (down from 1.6% in 3Q 2020). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 50% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 29% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Aug 19
Investor sentiment deteriorated over the past week After last week's 20% share price decline to ₩2,075, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 9.9x. Average trailing P/E is 17x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 96% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • May 20
First quarter 2021 earnings released: EPS ₩137 (vs ₩7.00 in 1Q 2020) The company reported a strong first quarter result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. First quarter 2021 results: Revenue: ₩309.2b (up 39% from 1Q 2020). Net income: ₩10.2b (up ₩9.63b from 1Q 2020). Profit margin: 3.3% (up from 0.3% in 1Q 2020). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 24% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • May 11
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 16% share price gain to ₩2,910, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 34.2x. Average trailing P/E is 30x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 121% over the past three years. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Apr 20
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 30% share price gain to ₩2,430, the stock trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 28.6x. Average trailing P/E is 23x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders of 120% over the past three years. Reported Earnings • Mar 19
Full year 2020 earnings released: EPS ₩85.00 (vs ₩66.00 in FY 2019) The company reported a strong full year result with improved earnings, revenues and profit margins. Full year 2020 results: Revenue: ₩933.6b (up 3.8% from FY 2019). Net income: ₩6.55b (up 30% from FY 2019). Profit margin: 0.7% (up from 0.6% in FY 2019). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 51% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 23% per year, which means it is well ahead of earnings. Announcement • Feb 25
Daechang Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 25, 2021 Daechang Co., Ltd., Annual General Meeting, Mar 25, 2021, at 09:00 Korea Standard Time. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Feb 17
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 34% share price gain to ₩2,050, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 33.3x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 24.9x. This compares to an average P/E of 19x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 92%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Feb 17
New 90-day high: ₩2,050 The company is up 69% from its price of ₩1,210 on 19 November 2020. The South Korean market is up 22% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 15% over the same period. Valuation Update With 7 Day Price Move • Dec 30
Investor sentiment improved over the past week After last week's 18% share price gain to ₩1,540, the stock is trading at a trailing P/E ratio of 25x, up from the previous P/E ratio of 21.3x. This compares to an average P/E of 16x in the Metals and Mining industry in South Korea. Total returns to shareholders over the past three years are 50%. Is New 90 Day High Low • Dec 30
New 90-day high: ₩1,540 The company is up 42% from its price of ₩1,085 on 29 September 2020. The South Korean market is up 20% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 28% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Nov 11
New 90-day high: ₩1,255 The company is up 5.0% from its price of ₩1,200 on 13 August 2020. The South Korean market is up 1.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 4.0% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 21
New 90-day high: ₩1,250 The company is up 3.0% from its price of ₩1,215 on 23 July 2020. The South Korean market is up 6.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. However, it outperformed the Metals and Mining industry, which is up 2.0% over the same period.