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This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) median in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
Median PS Value is calculated as trailing twelve months (TTM) Revenue per Share times 10-Year median PS Ratio. NPK Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩4814.43. NPK Co's 10-Year median PS Ratio is 0.5295. Therefore, the Median PS Value for today is ₩2,549.17.
As of today (2026-09-21), NPK Co's share price is ₩1014.00. NPK Co's Median PS Value is ₩2,549.17. Therefore, NPK Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is 0.40.
The historical rank and industry rank for NPK Co's Median PS Value or its related term are showing as below:
XKRX:048830'
s Price-to-Median-PS-Value Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.33 Med: 1.02 Max: 1.54
Current: 0.4
During the past 13 years, the highest Price to Median PS Value of NPK Co was 1.54. The lowest was 0.33. And the median was 1.02.
XKRX:048830's Price-to-Median-PS-Value is ranked better than 93.57% of 918
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1
vs XKRX:048830: 0.40
This valuation method assumes that the stock valuation will revert to its historical (10-Year) mean in terms of PS Ratio. The reason we use PS Ratio instead of PE Ratio or PB Ratio
is because PS Ratio is independent of profit margin, and can be applied to a broader range of situations.
It also assumes that over time the profit margin is constant. If a company increases its profit margin to a sustainable level, this value might under-estimate its value. If it has permanent declined profit margins, this may over-estimate the company's value.
NPK Co's Price to Median PS Value for today is calculated as
Price to Median PS Value
=
Share Price
/
Median PS Value
=
1014.00
/
2,549.17
=
0.40
* 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.
NPK Co Median PS Value Related Terms
NPK Co Median PS Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NPK Co's Median PS Value 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.
XKRX:048830 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Median PS Value Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, NPK Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Median-PS-Value 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.
NPK Co Price-to-Median-PS-Value vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NPK Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NPK Co's Price-to-Median-PS-Value falls into.
10-Year Median PS Ratio is 0.5295.
NPK Co's Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was ₩4814.43.
* 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.
NPK Co (XKRX:048830) has a Median PS Value of ₩2,549.17 as of Sep. 21, 2026. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on NPK Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NPK Co ranks #59 out of 918 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 6.4%.
Is NPK Co's Median PS Value too high?
NPK Co's current Median PS Value is ₩2,549.17. Based on the distribution chart, NPK Co ranks #59 out of 918 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NPK Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NPK Co's Median PS Value compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, NPK Co ranks #59 out of 918 companies for Median PS Value. This places NPK Co in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Median PS Value is 1.00. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Median PS Value for a Chemicals company?
The median Median PS Value among Chemicals companies is 1.00, based on 918 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Median PS Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Median PS Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Median PS Value mean?
A high Median PS Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Median price-sales value is the stock value based on a company's 10-year median price-sales ratio, View historical data on NPK Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Median PS Value is 1.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NPK Co's current Median PS Value is ₩2,549.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NPK Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NPK Co (XKRX:048830) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩1,555.08, compared to a current price of ₩1,014.00 — trading 34.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Median PS Value is ₩2,549.17. NPK Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Median PS Value calculated?
Median PS Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK Co (XKRX:048830), the current Median PS Value is ₩2,549.17 as of Sep. 21, 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 NPK Co (XKRX:048830) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NPK Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₩1,014.00 is trading 34.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩1,555.08.
GuruFocus considers NPK Co to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKRX:048830:
Median PS Value: ₩2,549.17
GF Value™: ₩1,555.08 vs. price of ₩1,014.00 (34.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:048830 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NPK Co Ltd is engaged in the manufacturing and selling of synthetic resins. The company produces various engineering plastics, including PP, ABS, PBT, and PC compounds, as well as nylon, for use in electrical and electronic parts, industrial parts, automotive parts, high-strength and heat-resistant products, flame-resistant products, and washing machine components, such as washer tubs.
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