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KPX Chemical Co., Ltd.

KPX Chemical Co., Ltd.

KKRX:025000
61,900.00
KRW
-500.00
(-0.80%)
22,312.29EPS
2.00P/E
199.67BMarket Cap
Nov 18Next Earn
2013 Y
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
179,405.6
189,790.17
170,788.49
148,620.61
163,553.59
179,137.03
178,914.2
174,466.17
238,517.81
229,818.51
212,889.06
202,949.64
170,009.68
190,161.03
Basic EPS, GAAP
5,766.67
9,158.89
7,742.22
7,535.56
6,158.89
2,583.33
9,732.22
14,785.55
11,247.78
6,683.33
15,158.89
15,004.44
10,650
24,024.94
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
-865.32
3,619.48
4,168.49
9,076.18
3,660.49
-2,712.88
9,830.3
20,513.34
-8,502.98
5,582.49
13,813.9
10,064.1
11,680.84
-7,080.67
Dividend per Share
3,374.69
1,711.34
1,944.44
2,071.64
2,316.1
2,330.69
2,353.22
2,955.87
3,238.06
3,282.2
3,633.45
3,682.78
3,463.37
789.12
Book Value per Share
78,993.44
86,408.09
91,485.43
96,786.47
101,544.5
101,640.37
110,446.72
122,331.1
132,355.12
136,417.9
148,804.22
161,767.97
158,213.72
180,956.84
Tangible Book Value per Share
75,563.09
82,820.46
89,499.46
95,318.5
100,106.63
100,258.95
109,127.61
121,053.89
130,970.56
134,867.01
146,410.51
159,263.24
155,532.61
178,390.39
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
781,545
826,734
743,949
647,362
703,677
766,682
765,712
746,662
1,020,786
983,580
911,120
868,571
808,351
817,094
Operating Margin (%)
4.28
5.46
6.56
6.84
4.26
3.11
6.32
8.59
4.38
4.73
6.41
4.48
3.39
4.38
Depreciation Expense
11,197
11,203
16,346
15,418
15,419
15,829
16,035
16,651
17,958
21,510
26,023
27,031
27,506
26,927
Net Income, GAAP
25,121
39,896
33,725
32,823
26,498
11,056
41,652
63,278
48,137
28,603
64,877
64,215
50,638
103,232
Effective Tax Rate (%)
33.31
22.92
25.19
23.89
23.41
23.57
22.53
22.87
23.29
20.95
21.84
21.96
26.58
24.18
Profit Margin (%)
3.21
4.83
4.53
5.07
3.77
1.44
5.44
8.47
4.72
2.91
7.12
7.39
6.26
12.63
Working Capital
169,868
213,573
215,647
269,602
264,481
237,643
225,081
260,561
264,824
230,449
272,862
313,862
214,692
320,779
LT Debt
- -
- -
- -
4,158
- -
1,953
1,927
1,721
2,248
9,439
8,419
3,765
1,378
2,197
Total Equity
349,245
382,510
406,601
430,009
442,814
443,651
482,326
533,631
578,068
595,187
646,573
701,263
665,319
760,812
Return on Invested Capital (%)
5.76
8.26
8.15
7.33
4.91
3.9
7.8
9.38
5.56
5.46
6.52
4.03
2.59
3.16
Return on Capital (%)
6.64
9.56
7.44
7.16
5.77
2.35
8.53
12.05
7.89
4.41
9.63
8.99
6.73
12.38
Return on Common Equity (%)
7.43
11.07
8.7
8
6.19
2.54
9.18
12.7
8.83
4.97
10.63
9.66
7.51
14.23

Capital Structure

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
ST Debt
98,075
99,918
141,143
LT Borrowings
714
375
- -
LT Finance Leases
665
2,055
2,197
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
4
4
4
Market Capitalization
193,687
201,152
199,665

Working Capital

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.
Dec'25
Mar'26
Jun'26
Total Current Assets
408,279
417,598
569,673
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
168,396
169,520
254,370
Accounts Receivable, Net
111,728
121,240
142,927
Inventories
115,946
118,298
155,099
Total Current Liabilities
193,587
203,110
248,894
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
98,075
99,918
141,143
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
5.15%
4.65%
-5.13%
Free Cash Flow
-62.77%
-31.57%
28.95%
Net Income, GAAP
28.86%
8.03%
-21.14%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1.61%
2.82%
-6.93%
Total Cash Common Dividend
7.11%
5.49%
4.48%

Quarterly Revenue

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
220,999
231,898
223,424
237,046
868,571
2025
210,365
199,240
214,226
160,220
808,351
2026
197,686
244,962
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
4,106.67
4,210
2,087.78
4,599.15
15,004.44
2025
800
3,551.11
5,111.24
2,098.76
10,650
2026
2,518.68
14,710.06
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Dividends Per Share

KRW

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
555.42
- -
3,682.78
2025
- -
- -
778.41
- -
3,463.37
2026
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Sang-Mok Lee
Full Time Employees
275
Sector
Process industries
Industry
Chemicals: specialty
Address
KPX Building Seoul SL South Korea 04143
IPO Date
Dec 27, 1994
Website
kpxchemical.com
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Business
KPX Chemical Co., Ltd. is a South Korean specialty chemical manufacturer primarily engaged in the production and sale of polyols used in polyurethane applications. Its core product portfolio includes polyether polyols, polyester polyols, and various polyurethane raw materials utilized in industries such as automotive, construction, electronics, and consumer goods. The company provides customized polyurethane system solutions and related chemical products designed to enhance performance and sustainability in multiple end markets. KPX Chemical operates manufacturing facilities and sales networks predominantly in South Korea and has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia through subsidiaries such as KPX Chemical Thailand Limited. Founded in 1974 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, KPX Chemical leverages its long-standing expertise in polyol technology and increasingly emphasizes innovation around sustainable and eco-friendly products. Notably, in recent years, KPX Chemical has undertaken significant strategic initiatives including the launch of "ECO Plus PU Foam," a sustainable construction material developed in partnership with BK Group to address demand for environmentally responsible building solutions. Additionally, the company formed a joint venture with Huntsman Corporation called KPX Huntsman Polyurethanes Automotive Co., Ltd. (KHPUA) in 2021, focused on creating advanced polyurethane systems for Korean automotive manufacturers, addressing lightweighting, improved comfort, and acoustics in vehicles. KPX Chemical has also achieved certifications such as the "Carbon Footprint for Organization" to underscore its commitment to environmental sustainability. These moves reflect KPX Chemical’s strategic shift toward sustainability and high-performance polyurethane applications while maintaining a focus on core chemical production and regional expansion. The company actively supports innovation in automotive, construction, electronics, and consumer sectors through product development, strategic partnerships, and regional growth initiatives, positioning itself as a leading player in the Asian specialty chemical and polyurethane markets.