Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450) Piotroski F-Score: 8 (As of Aug. 26, 2026) — 14% Above Median

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XKRX:023450 Dongnam Chemical Co Ltd XKRX:023450
77 GF Score
Price ₩31,600.00
GF Value ₩40,192.72
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 2 Warning Signs
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What is Dongnam Chemical Co Piotroski F-Score?

Dongnam Chemical Co XKRX:023450 +1.61% 77 Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Aug. 26, 2026, which is 14% above its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates XKRX:023450 with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩40,192.72 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,582 Chemicals companies, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks better than 97.28% on this metric.

Good Sign:

Piotroski F-Score is 8, indicates a very healthy situation.

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Dongnam Chemical Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:023450' s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4   Med: 7   Max: 9
Current: 8

During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of Dongnam Chemical Co was 9. The lowest was 4. And the median was 7.

Dongnam Chemical Co  (XKRX:023450) Piotroski F-Score Explanation

The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.

In 2000, he wrote a research paper called "Value Investing: The Use of Historical Financial Statement Information to Separate Winners from Losers" (pdf).

He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.

What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.

Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.

Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).

Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.


Dongnam Chemical Co Piotroski F-Score Related Terms


Dongnam Chemical Co Piotroski F-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Dongnam Chemical Co Piotroski F-Score Chart

Dongnam Chemical Co Annual Data
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Dongnam Chemical Co Quarterly Data
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XKRX:023450 vs DOW: Piotroski F-Score Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Dongnam Chemical Co Piotroski F-Score vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score falls into.


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How is the Piotroski F-Score calculated?

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Jun26) TTM:Last Year (Jun25) TTM:
Net Income was 2705.552 + 1902.698 + 3155.315 + 4105.402 = ₩11,869 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was -96.372 + 11355.862 + -1882.028 + 4735.943 = ₩14,113 Mil.
Revenue was 51452.583 + 46667.172 + 56413.946 + 62020.077 = ₩216,554 Mil.
Gross Profit was 5645.553 + 4630.187 + 6463.082 + 7984.61 = ₩24,723 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of this year (Jun25)
to the end of this year (Jun26) was
(109104.399 + 105538.197 + 95148.921 + 108809.644 + 115572.101) / 5 = ₩106834.6524 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of this year (Jun25) was ₩109,104 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩12,642 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩56,367 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩38,662 Mil.
Net Income was 1058.144 + 1694.16 + 2319.525 + 63.538 = ₩5,135 Mil.

Revenue was 46421.584 + 48413.012 + 52842.367 + 43302.702 = ₩190,980 Mil.
Gross Profit was 4524.118 + 4410.585 + 5390.952 + 3097.377 = ₩17,423 Mil.
Average Total Assets from the begining of last year (Jun24)
to the end of last year (Jun25) was
(109353.369 + 107260.258 + 96866.644 + 111138.428 + 109104.399) / 5 = ₩106744.6196 Mil.
Total Assets at the begining of last year (Jun24) was ₩109,353 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was ₩15,357 Mil.
Total Current Assets was ₩46,648 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was ₩36,249 Mil.

*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.

Profitability

Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)

Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Dongnam Chemical Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 11,869. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)

Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.

Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.

Dongnam Chemical Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 14,113. ==> Positive ==> Score 1.

Question 3. Change in Return on Assets

Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.

Score 1 if it's higher, 0 if it's lower.

ROA (This Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Jun25)
=11868.967/109104.399
=0.10878541

ROA (Last Year)=Net Income/Total Assets (Jun24)
=5135.367/109353.369
=0.04696121

Dongnam Chemical Co's return on assets of this year was 0.10878541. Dongnam Chemical Co's return on assets of last year was 0.04696121. ==> This year is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)

Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)

Score 1 if CFROA > ROA, 0 if CFROA <= ROA.

Dongnam Chemical Co's current Net Income (TTM) was 11,869. Dongnam Chemical Co's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 14,113. ==> 14,113 > 11,869 ==> CFROA > ROA ==> Score 1.

Funding

Question 5. Change in Gearing or Leverage

Compare this year's gearing (long-term debt divided by average total assets) to last year's gearing.

Score 0 if this year's gearing is higher, 1 otherwise.

Gearing (This Year: Jun26)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Jun25 to Jun26
=12642.45/106834.6524
=0.1183366

Gearing (Last Year: Jun25)=Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation/Average Total Assets from Jun24 to Jun25
=15356.65/106744.6196
=0.14386346

Dongnam Chemical Co's gearing of this year was 0.1183366. Dongnam Chemical Co's gearing of last year was 0.14386346. ==> This year is lower or equal to last year. ==> Score 1.

Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)

Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.

Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Current Ratio (This Year: Jun26)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=56366.858/38661.563
=1.45795601

Current Ratio (Last Year: Jun25)=Total Current Assets/Total Current Liabilities
=46647.88/36249.431
=1.28685827

Dongnam Chemical Co's current ratio of this year was 1.45795601. Dongnam Chemical Co's current ratio of last year was 1.28685827. ==> This year's current ratio is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue

Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.

Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.

Dongnam Chemical Co's number of shares in issue this year was 3.346. Dongnam Chemical Co's number of shares in issue last year was 3.344. ==> There is larger number of shares in issue this year. ==> Score 0.

Efficiency

Question 8. Change in Gross Margin

Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.

Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.

Gross Margin (This Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=24723.432/216553.778
=0.11416763

Gross Margin (Last Year: TTM)=Gross Profit/Revenue
=17423.032/190979.665
=0.09122978

Dongnam Chemical Co's gross margin of this year was 0.11416763. Dongnam Chemical Co's gross margin of last year was 0.09122978. ==> This year's gross margin is higher. ==> Score 1.

Question 9. Change in asset turnover

Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.

Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower

Asset Turnover (This Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of This Year (Jun25)
=216553.778/109104.399
=1.98483086

Asset Turnover (Last Year)=Revenue/Total Assets at the Beginning of Last Year (Jun24)
=190979.665/109353.369
=1.74644519

Dongnam Chemical Co's asset turnover of this year was 1.98483086. Dongnam Chemical Co's asset turnover of last year was 1.74644519. ==> This year's asset turnover is higher. ==> Score 1.

Evaluation

Piotroski F-Score= Que. 1+ Que. 2+ Que. 3+Que. 4+Que. 5+Que. 6+Que. 7+Que. 8+Que. 9
=1+1+1+1+1+1+0+1+1
=8

Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3

Dongnam Chemical Co has an F-score of 8. It is a good or high score, which usually indicates a very healthy situation.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Piotroski F-Score →
What does a Piotroski F-Score of 8 mean?
Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450) has a Piotroski F-Score of 8 as of Aug. 26, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Dongnam Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 14% above median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks #43 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2.7%.
Is Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score too high?
Dongnam Chemical Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.00 to a high of 9.00. The Chemicals industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Dongnam Chemical Co's value of 8 is 60% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks #43 out of 1582 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Dongnam Chemical Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dongnam Chemical Co's Piotroski F-Score compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks #43 out of 1582 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places Dongnam Chemical Co in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. Dongnam Chemical Co's value of 8 is 60% above this benchmark. Historically, Dongnam Chemical Co's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 4.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, Dongnam Chemical Co has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Piotroski F-Score for a Chemicals company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Chemicals companies is 5.00, based on 1,582 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dongnam Chemical Co's current Piotroski F-Score of 8 is 60% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on Dongnam Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongnam Chemical Co's current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 14% above median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dongnam Chemical Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩40,192.72, compared to a current price of ₩31,600.00 — trading 21.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 8, which is 14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 60% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.00. Dongnam Chemical Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450), the current Piotroski F-Score is 8 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dongnam Chemical Co stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩31,600.00 is trading 21.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩40,192.72. GuruFocus considers Dongnam Chemical Co to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:023450:

  • Piotroski F-Score: 8 (14% above median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: ₩40,192.72 vs. price of ₩31,600.00 (21.4% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 77/100 with 2 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 60% above the Chemicals median (#43 of 1582)

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:023450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Dongnam Chemical Co Business Description

Address 80-61 Tancheon Industrial Complex Road, Tancheon-myeon, Chungcheongnam-do, Gongju-si, KOR
Dongnam Chemical Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacture and sale of surfactants. Surfactants act at the interface of two immiscible phases, such as water and oil, to reduce interfacial tension. The group's functions include cleansing, sterilization, penetration, dispersion, and antistatic properties. It is used across industries, including detergents, textiles, paper, metals, pesticides, paints, and leather.
77GF Score

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