NPK Co (XKRX:048830) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 21.00% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:048830 NPK Co Ltd XKRX:048830
75 GF Score
Price ₩1,014.00
GF Value ₩1,555.08
Valuation Significantly Undervalued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is NPK Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

NPK Co XKRX:048830 +1.10% 75 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 21.00% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:048830 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩1,555.08 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

NPK Co's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 6.76%. NPK Co's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.32. NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 21.00%.


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NPK Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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NPK Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

NPK Co Annual Data
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NPK Co Quarterly Data
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XKRX:048830 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Comparison

For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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NPK Co ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=2.48% / 0.38
=6.45%

NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=6.76% / 0.32
=21.00%

* 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.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 21.00% mean?
NPK Co (XKRX:048830) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 21.00% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on NPK Co and its competitors.
Is NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
NPK Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 21.00%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to LIN and SHW?
NPK Co's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 21.00% can be compared against companies in the Chemicals industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Chemicals company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Chemicals industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on NPK Co and its competitors. NPK Co's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 21.00%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 21.00%. 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 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For NPK Co (XKRX:048830), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 21.00% 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 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:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 21.00%
  • GF Value™: ₩1,555.08 vs. price of ₩1,014.00 (34.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 5 warning signs

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 Business Description

Address 7, Okgye 2gongdan-ro 5-gil, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Gumi-si, KOR
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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