Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450) ROA %: 14.64% (As of Jun. 2026) — 81% 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 ROA %?

Dongnam Chemical Co XKRX:023450 +1.61% 77 ROA % is 14.64% as of Jun. 2026, which is 81% above its 10-year median of 8.07. 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 1,618 Chemicals companies, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks better than 88.44% on this metric.

ROA % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Assets over a certain period of time. Dongnam Chemical Co's annualized Net Income for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩16,422 Mil. Dongnam Chemical Co's average Total Assets over the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was ₩112,191 Mil. Therefore, Dongnam Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 14.64%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Dongnam Chemical Co's ROA % or its related term are showing as below:

XKRX:023450' s ROA % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77   Med: 8.07   Max: 19.21
Current: 11.11

During the past 13 years, Dongnam Chemical Co's highest ROA % was 19.21%. The lowest was 1.77%. And the median was 8.07%.

XKRX:023450's ROA % is ranked better than
88.44% of 1618 companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 3.41 vs XKRX:023450: 11.11

Dongnam Chemical Co  (XKRX:023450) ROA % Explanation

ROA % measures the rate of return on the total assets (shareholder equity plus liabilities). It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from shareholders' equity plus its liabilities. ROA % shows how well a company uses what it has to generate earnings. ROA %s can vary drastically across industries. Therefore, ROA % should not be used to compare companies in different industries. For retailers, a ROA % of higher than 5% is expected. For example, Wal-Mart (WMT) has a ROA % of about 8% as of 2012. For banks, ROA % is close to their interest spread. A bank’s ROA % is typically well under 2%.

Similar to ROE, ROA % is affected by profit margins and asset turnover. This can be seen from the Du Pont Formula:

ROA %(Q: Jun. 2026 )
=Net Income/Total Assets
=16421.608/112190.8725
=(Net Income / Revenue)*(Revenue / Total Assets)
=(16421.608 / 248080.308)*(248080.308 / 112190.8725)
=Net Margin %*Asset Turnover
=6.62 %*2.2112
=14.64 %

Note: The Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) revenue data.

* 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.


Be Aware

Like ROE, ROA % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in the company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. ROA % can be affected by events such as stock buyback or issuance, and by goodwill, a company's tax rate and its interest payment. ROA % may not reflect the true earning power of the assets. A more accurate measurement is ROC % (ROC).

Many analysts argue the higher return the better. Buffett states that really high ROA % may indicate vulnerability in the durability of the competitive advantage.

E.g. Raising $43b to take on KO is impossible, but $1.7b to take on Moody's is. Although Moody's ROA % and underlying economics is far superior to Coca Cola, the durability is far weaker because of lower entry cost.


Dongnam Chemical Co ROA % Related Terms


Dongnam Chemical Co ROA % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Dongnam Chemical Co's ROA % 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 ROA % Chart

Dongnam Chemical Co Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROA %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 13.64 11.63 6.28 6.91 7.28

Dongnam Chemical Co Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROA % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.23 10.08 7.58 12.38 14.64

XKRX:023450 vs DOW: ROA % Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, Dongnam Chemical Co's ROA %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROA % 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 ROA % vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Dongnam Chemical Co's ROA % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Dongnam Chemical Co's ROA % falls into.


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Dongnam Chemical Co ROA % Calculation

Dongnam Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (A: Dec. 2025 )/( (Total Assets (A: Dec. 2024 )+Total Assets (A: Dec. 2025 ))/ count )
=6991.313/( (96866.644+95148.921)/ 2 )
=6991.313/96007.7825
=7.28 %

Dongnam Chemical Co's annualized ROA % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

ROA %=Net Income (Q: Jun. 2026 )/( (Total Assets (Q: Mar. 2026 )+Total Assets (Q: Jun. 2026 ))/ count )
=16421.608/( (108809.644+115572.101)/ 2 )
=16421.608/112190.8725
=14.64 %

* 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.

In the calculation of annual ROA %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total assets over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data, the Net Income data used here is four times the quarterly (Jun. 2026) net income data. ROA % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROA % →
What does a ROA % of 14.64% mean?
Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450) has a ROA % of 14.64% as of Jun. 2026. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Dongnam Chemical Co and its competitors. This is 81% above median its historical median of 8.07. Over the past decade, Dongnam Chemical Co's ROA % has ranged from 1.77 to 19.21. According to the industry distribution chart, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks #187 out of 1618 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 11.6%.
Is Dongnam Chemical Co's ROA % too high?
Dongnam Chemical Co's current ROA % of 14.64% is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.07. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 19.21. The Chemicals industry median ROA % is 3.41. Dongnam Chemical Co's value of 14.64% is 329.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks #187 out of 1618 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 ROA % compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Dongnam Chemical Co ranks #187 out of 1618 companies for ROA %. This places Dongnam Chemical Co in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median ROA % is 3.41. Dongnam Chemical Co's value of 14.64% is 329.3% above this benchmark. Historically, Dongnam Chemical Co's own ROA % has ranged from 1.77 to 19.21 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 8.07 vs. the industry median of 3.41, 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 ROA % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROA % among Chemicals companies is 3.41, based on 1,618 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROA % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROA % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Dongnam Chemical Co's current ROA % of 14.64% is 329.3% 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 ROA % mean?
A high ROA % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on assets is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total assets. View historical data on Dongnam Chemical Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROA % is 3.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dongnam Chemical Co's current ROA % is 14.64%, which is 81% above median its own 10-year median of 8.07. 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 ROA % is 14.64%, which is 81% above median its 10-year median of 8.07 and 329.3% above the Chemicals industry median of 3.41. 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 ROA % calculated?
ROA % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Dongnam Chemical Co (XKRX:023450), the current ROA % is 14.64% as of Jun. 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:

  • ROA %: 14.64% (81% above median its 10-year median of 8.07)
  • 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: 329.3% above the Chemicals median (#187 of 1618)

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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