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Hankook And 2 Other Undiscovered Gems In South Korea
Reviewed by Simply Wall St
The South Korean market has remained flat over the past 12 months, with the Utilities sector gaining 11% in just the last week. Despite this stagnation, earnings are expected to grow by 29% per annum over the next few years, making it an opportune time to explore lesser-known stocks that have strong potential for growth.
Top 10 Undiscovered Gems With Strong Fundamentals In South Korea
Name | Debt To Equity | Revenue Growth | Earnings Growth | Health Rating |
---|---|---|---|---|
NOROO PAINT & COATINGS | 13.99% | 5.04% | 7.98% | ★★★★★★ |
Miwon Chemicals | 0.08% | 11.70% | 14.38% | ★★★★★★ |
Samyang | 49.49% | 6.68% | 23.96% | ★★★★★★ |
Kyung Dong Navien | 22.40% | 11.19% | 18.84% | ★★★★★★ |
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% | 60.38% | ★★★★★☆ |
PaperCorea | 53.09% | 1.31% | 77.27% | ★★★★★☆ |
We'll examine a selection from our screener results.
Hankook (KOSE:A000240)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Hankook & Company Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells storage batteries with a market cap of ₩1.61 billion.
Operations: Hankook & Company Co., Ltd. generates revenue primarily from the sale of storage batteries. The company's market cap stands at ₩1.61 billion.
Hankook has demonstrated impressive earnings growth, with a 267% increase over the past year, far exceeding the Auto Components industry’s 17.5%. Trading at a P/E ratio of 4.9x compared to the KR market's 11.5x, it offers good relative value. Recent results show net income for Q2 at KRW 108 billion, up from KRW 36 billion last year. With a debt-to-equity ratio rising from 3% to 8.5% over five years and EBIT covering interest payments by 40x, financial health remains robust despite higher leverage.
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Hyundai G.F. Holdings (KOSE:A005440)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Hyundai G.F. Holdings Co., Ltd. engages in the rental and investment businesses, with a market cap of ₩750.68 billion.
Operations: Hyundai G.F. Holdings generates revenue primarily through its rental and investment businesses. The company's financial performance includes key metrics such as gross profit margin and net profit margin, which provide insight into profitability trends.
Hyundai G.F. Holdings has shown remarkable performance, with earnings skyrocketing by 242291% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Trade Distributors industry’s 21.7%. The company's debt to equity ratio increased from 1.6 to 10.7 over five years, indicating a higher leverage but manageable given its profitability and high-quality earnings. Trading at around 75% below estimated fair value suggests potential for substantial appreciation, while revenue is expected to grow annually by 22%.
Hanil Cement (KOSE:A300720)
Simply Wall St Value Rating: ★★★★★☆
Overview: Hanil Cement Co., Ltd. produces and sells cements, ready-mixed concretes, and admixtures with a market cap of ₩1.06 trillion.
Operations: Hanil Cement generates revenue primarily from the sale of cements, ready-mixed concretes, and admixtures. The company's market cap stands at ₩1.06 trillion.
Hanil Cement, a notable player in the construction materials sector, has shown a strong performance with earnings growth of 74.7% over the past year, significantly outpacing the Basic Materials industry at -2.6%. Trading at 12.9% below its estimated fair value, it presents an attractive opportunity for investors. The company's net debt to equity ratio stands at a satisfactory 23.7%, and its interest payments are well covered by EBIT (15.2x coverage).
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About KOSE:A300720
Hanil Cement
Produces and sells cements, ready-mixed concretes, and admixtures.