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KleanNara Co., Ltd.

KleanNara Co., Ltd.

004540.KS
KleanNara Co., Ltd.KR flagKorea Exchange
1,666.00
KRW
+39.00
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62.04BMarket Cap
KleanNara Co., Ltd.
004540.KS
(Korea Exchange)

Recent

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1,666.00

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ROIC.AI

2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
TTM
FRC
21,683.69
24,211.64
26,088.81
26,630.79
22,923.78
27,126.61
19,104.75
17,719.32
16,809.98
15,971.61
15,884.32
15,571.28
16,264.46
13,687.54
14,285.56
13,712.4
13,653.4
Revenue per Share
156
48.88
592
661
92
-60
202
-604
-907
-326
1,023
225
-78
-820
-589
-1,282
-1,259.31
Basic EPS, GAAP
272.58
451.26
1,101.46
32.8
-672.27
-1,642.29
592.3
-1,071.19
-1,762.55
459.21
713.16
-436.38
-1,059.97
488.6
-776.38
-1,248.19
-722.78
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
12.55
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2.17
1.97
1.19
1.97
101.25
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
2,985.54
4,218.95
4,711.8
5,347.58
4,615.77
6,749.57
5,449.52
4,820.42
3,905.34
-432.04
2,166.95
2,348.75
2,404.41
1,600.96
908.81
-484.34
1,181.64
Book Value per Share
4,681.03
4,195.78
4,675.04
5,571.51
4,796.22
7,041.57
5,627.71
4,984.4
4,612.23
4,320.09
5,746.44
6,022.5
6,282.01
5,449.76
4,897.67
4,476.58
4,295.19
Tangible Book Value per Share
24
24
24
24
29
25
37
37
37
37
37
37
37
38
38
37
37
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
526,164
587,819
633,379
647,439
656,459
678,615
706,033
659,937
626,328
594,159
591,566
578,744
606,454
514,854
537,050
508,201
502,497
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
2.65
2.12
2.67
3.22
1.07
0.58
2.77
-3.83
-4.67
0.87
8.8
2.25
0.62
-3.67
-0.17
-4.45
-4.53
Operating Margin (%)
22,713
21,432
21,761
22,571
24,055
25,526
25,629
27,031
27,583
30,216
30,198
32,230
34,329
35,481
30,088
28,042
27,377
Depreciation Expense
3,785
1,187
14,372
16,070
2,635
-1,501
7,465
-22,495
-33,794
-12,128
38,099
8,363
-2,908
-30,844
-22,143
-47,513
-46,347
Net Income, GAAP
- -
13.28
- -
- -
- -
- -
27.01
- -
- -
- -
13.23
16.37
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
0.72
0.2
2.27
2.48
0.4
-0.22
1.06
-3.41
-5.4
-2.04
6.44
1.44
-0.48
-5.99
-4.12
-9.35
-9.22
Profit Margin (%)
-183,301
-153,895
-143,484
-65,961
-83,150
-111,752
-114,868
-140,493
-161,804
-131,047
-62,056
-31,650
-43,730
-110,295
-180,774
-111,717
-148,535
Working Capital
5,655
24,723
12,260
61,974
62,583
42,301
28,012
48,264
55,397
89,007
124,136
169,219
170,913
127,494
66,042
170,770
139,603
LT Debt
115,442
104,662
116,761
178,356
180,539
204,100
210,628
188,122
174,668
162,444
216,810
229,487
241,348
211,602
190,135
170,689
162,437
Total Equity
- -
3.57
- -
- -
- -
- -
3.75
- -
- -
- -
10.8
2.42
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
3.25
- -
- -
- -
- -
2.89
- -
- -
- -
17.61
4.58
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Capital (%)
5.37
1.36
13.26
13.15
2.01
-1
4.03
-11.81
-20.79
- -
- -
9.96
-3.29
-41.16
-46.92
- -
-133.87
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
ST Debt
195,049
176,905
192,352
LT Borrowings
134,783
162,384
131,757
LT Finance Leases
8,949
8,387
7,846
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
366
366
366
Shares Outstanding
37
37
37
Market Capitalization
75,860
71,039
74,528

Working Capital

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.
Sep'25
Dec'25
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
169,741
152,481
131,982
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
23,421
14,331
11,960
Accounts Receivable, Net
63,965
62,436
59,920
Inventories
73,754
67,658
54,774
Total Current Liabilities
278,961
264,198
280,517
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
195,049
176,905
192,352
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
-0.98%
-4.34%
-10.23%
Free Cash Flow
-80.57%
-72.84%
58.49%
Net Income, GAAP
-59.27%
166.81%
114.57%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
-2.67%
-2.71%
-5.37%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
132,779
129,688
139,433
135,150
537,050
2025
130,759
123,537
131,350
122,556
508,201
2026
125,054
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
-81
-76
-359
- -
-589
2025
-221
-303.71
-201.84
- -
-1,282
2026
-199
- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

FRC

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
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Business
KleanNara Co., Ltd. is a South Korea-based manufacturer specializing in paper products and hygienic goods. The company produces an extensive range of paper products including coated duplex boards with grey and white backs, one-side coated all pulp boards, cup liners, carry boards, kraft boards, and industrial packaging papers for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household items, confectionery, and stationery. Its hygiene product portfolio covers household essentials such as toilet paper, facial tissues, kitchen towels, wet wipes, disposable diapers including pull-up and cloth-like insert types, and feminine hygiene products including sanitary napkins. KleanNara also offers food packing papers and special papers designed for refrigerated and frozen goods transportation as well as heavy container packaging. KleanNara operates primarily in South Korea, with headquarters located in Seoul. Founded in 1966 and formerly known as Daehan Pulp Industry Co., Ltd., the company has developed a reputation in both paper manufacturing and hygiene-related consumer goods. Recently, KleanNara has been recognized for its regional social contributions and sustainable business practices, participating notably in community-based projects such as the 2025 Seoul International Garden Expo with initiatives like a pet-themed garden called Popoland. The company has also engaged in strategic partnerships, including a collaboration with SK Leaveo to jointly develop eco-friendly products, reflecting its commitment to ESG management and sustainable growth. In terms of recent operational developments, KleanNara has secured substantial funding, including a KRW 12 billion investment from Synergy IB Investment Co., Ltd., aimed at reinforcing its business growth and innovation capabilities. The company has expanded its product offerings in response to increased demand for hygiene products during the COVID-19 resurgence, particularly masks and sanitizing wipes. Moreover, KleanNara continues to enhance its operational efficiency through partnerships such as with Veolia Korea, which operates its SRF boiler facility and supplies high-quality steam to support manufacturing processes. Overall, KleanNara serves diverse markets including industrial packaging sectors and consumer household product segments, emphasizing innovative, eco-friendly solutions and community-focused sustainability initiatives to maintain its leadership in the paper and hygiene product industries in South Korea.