Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.

KOSE:A017960 Stock Report

Market Cap: ₩1.6t

Hankuk Carbon Future Growth

Future criteria checks 1/6

Hankuk Carbon is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 19% and 4.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 18.6% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 19.2% in 3 years.

Key information

19.0%

Earnings growth rate

18.60%

EPS growth rate

Chemicals earnings growth66.1%
Revenue growth rate4.2%
Future return on equity19.23%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated04 Jun 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article May 25

Hankuk Carbon's (KRX:017960) Earnings Are Of Questionable Quality

Despite announcing strong earnings, Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s ( KRX:017960 ) stock was sluggish. We did some digging...
Analysis Article Apr 27

Should You Investigate Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) At ₩51,600?

While Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the KOSE gainers...
Analysis Article Feb 09

Should You Be Adding Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) To Your Watchlist Today?

Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...
Analysis Article Jan 26

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960)?

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ), is not the largest company out there, but it led the KOSE gainers with a...
Analysis Article Jan 08

Is Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) A Risky Investment?

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Dec 09

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:017960) P/S Ratio

When close to half the companies in the Chemicals industry in Korea have price-to-sales ratios (or "P/S") below 0.7x...
Analysis Article Nov 24

Hankuk Carbon's (KRX:017960) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors

Investors were underwhelmed by the solid earnings posted by Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) recently. We did...
Analysis Article Oct 15

Why Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) Could Be Worth Watching

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article Aug 28

Is Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) A Risky Investment?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Aug 03

Optimistic Investors Push Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) Shares Up 27% But Growth Is Lacking

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month...
Analysis Article Jul 07

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960)?

While Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a significant share...
Analysis Article Apr 20

There's Reason For Concern Over Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:017960) Massive 27% Price Jump

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) shares have continued their recent momentum with a 27% gain in the last month...
Analysis Article Feb 18

At ₩14,710, Is It Time To Put Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) On Your Watch List?

While Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the KOSE gainers...
Analysis Article Jan 19

What Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:017960) 25% Share Price Gain Is Not Telling You

The Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) share price has done very well over the last month, posting an excellent...
Analysis Article Nov 25

Some May Be Optimistic About Hankuk Carbon's (KRX:017960) Earnings

Shareholders appeared unconcerned with Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s ( KRX:017960 ) lackluster earnings report last week...
Analysis Article Nov 22

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:017960) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.6x in the Chemicals industry in Korea, you could be...
Analysis Article Aug 20

At ₩13,330, Is It Time To Put Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) On Your Watch List?

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ), might not be a large cap stock, but it led the KOSE gainers with a relatively...
Analysis Article Jul 24

Is Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) A Risky Investment?

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Apr 24

Are Investors Undervaluing Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) By 28%?

Key Insights The projected fair value for Hankuk Carbon is ₩15,901 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...
Analysis Article Mar 30

Is There An Opportunity With Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:017960) 49% Undervaluation?

How far off is Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data...
Analysis Article Mar 19

These 4 Measures Indicate That Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) Is Using Debt Safely

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Mar 07

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) Is An Attractive Dividend Stock - Here's Why

Is Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies with...
Analysis Article Feb 23

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd.'s (KRX:017960) Fundamentals Look Pretty Strong: Could The Market Be Wrong About The Stock?

With its stock down 9.4% over the past three months, it is easy to disregard Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960). However, a...
Analysis Article Feb 11

Does Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger?

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Analysis Article Jan 30

Why Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) Could Be Worth Watching

While Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) might not be the most widely known stock at the moment, it saw a...
Analysis Article Jan 18

If You Had Bought Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) Stock Five Years Ago, You Could Pocket A 95% Gain Today

Generally speaking the aim of active stock picking is to find companies that provide returns that are superior to the...
Analysis Article Jan 05

Could The Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) Ownership Structure Tell Us Something Useful?

If you want to know who really controls Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ), then you'll have to look at the makeup...
Analysis Article Dec 24

There's A Lot To Like About Hankuk Carbon's (KRX:017960) Upcoming ₩120 Dividend

It looks like Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) is about to go ex-dividend in the next four days. Ex-dividend...
Analysis Article Dec 19

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960)

Does the December share price for Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. ( KRX:017960 ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will...
Analysis Article Dec 07

We Think Hankuk Carbon (KRX:017960) Can Manage Its Debt With Ease

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Nov 25

Is Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) A Smart Pick For Income Investors?

Dividend paying stocks like Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. (KRX:017960) tend to be popular with investors, and for good...

Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

KOSE:A017960 - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (KRW Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20281,027,400165,800191,650186,2002
12/31/20271,013,933140,018156,725161,7335
12/31/2026938,043124,379217,650200,2003
3/31/2026896,07095,41140,04988,648N/A
12/31/2025908,810101,74482,856131,543N/A
9/30/2025871,12566,24563,650121,144N/A
6/30/2025820,61462,85191,402158,281N/A
3/31/2025783,55342,160140,839205,725N/A
12/31/2024741,74120,32483,730150,534N/A
9/30/2024749,5433,59397,818168,318N/A
6/30/2024734,574-9,736107,192171,601N/A
3/31/2024674,175-11,48238,54097,556N/A
12/31/2023594,417-13,4466,53456,520N/A
9/30/2023498,39212,9843,87145,181N/A
6/30/2023456,76713,197-38,6635N/A
3/31/2023394,52015,213-63,545-30,213N/A
12/31/2022369,27120,261-39,012-7,799N/A
9/30/2022344,6102,510-71,641-40,741N/A
6/30/2022308,71210,150-62,147-31,152N/A
3/31/2022343,46510,095-23,52812,343N/A
12/31/2021367,82714,351-11,01225,507N/A
9/30/2021359,48532,501-17,82311,189N/A
6/30/2021405,26844,72212,86138,572N/A
3/31/2021425,10154,61038,22364,003N/A
12/31/2020411,66557,37638,23869,433N/A
9/30/2020436,58959,80068,789112,144N/A
6/30/2020380,30342,90843,99382,448N/A
3/31/2020318,96825,718-5,62534,039N/A
12/31/2019273,40316,834N/A-422N/A
9/30/2019240,1969,320N/A-10,862N/A
6/30/2019219,9888,496N/A-6,566N/A
3/31/2019216,6226,590N/A21,023N/A
12/31/2018226,6955,627N/A42,777N/A
9/30/2018218,201-2,727N/A27,385N/A
6/30/2018233,795-3,797N/A2,017N/A
3/31/2018232,3691,166N/A-7,135N/A
12/31/2017239,0578,323N/A-15,432N/A
9/30/2017249,71110,797N/A5,966N/A
6/30/2017236,17514,290N/A43,450N/A
3/31/2017259,95018,066N/A54,994N/A
12/31/2016257,62616,471N/A60,000N/A
9/30/2016269,18628,862N/A40,561N/A
6/30/2016278,37430,021N/A13,897N/A
3/31/2016245,29624,393N/A1,494N/A
12/31/2015242,54222,691N/A1,925N/A
9/30/2015224,95216,667N/A17,868N/A
6/30/2015228,35616,064N/A28,505N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: A017960's forecast earnings growth (19% per year) is above the savings rate (3.1%).

Earnings vs Market: A017960's earnings (19% per year) are forecast to grow slower than the KR market (32.9% per year).

High Growth Earnings: A017960's earnings are forecast to grow, but not significantly.

Revenue vs Market: A017960's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the KR market (16.3% per year).

High Growth Revenue: A017960's revenue (4.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: A017960's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (19.2%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/11 09:28
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Hankuk Carbon Co., Ltd. is covered by 10 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Kyung Jae HwangBofA Global Research
Hyun ParkCGS International
Ji Hun JeongCitigroup Inc