KX Hitec is a small manufacturer of rubber and plastic products, and with a market capitalization of ₩85.1 billion, it helps to view not only annual figures but also quarterly changes and the effect of each individual disclosure on its finances and share price. A disclosure on February 24, 2026 confirmed full-year 2025 results (revenue ₩126.3 billion, operating profit ₩5.4 billion, net profit ₩4.6 billion), and Q1 results released around the same time showed revenue, operating profit, and net profit all jumping sharply, marking a turn from a sluggish trend. What stands out now is that if the profit recovery seen in Q1 holds up next quarter, valuation is clearly on the low side with a forward P/E below peers and a P/B under 1x, whereas on an annual basis revenue had been declining, the recovery has been confirmed for only one quarter, and the interest-coverage ratio is below 1x, leaving little financial headroom.
At-a-glance assessment financial health · growth · profitability · valuation
- Operating profit barely covers the interest bill (interest coverage below 1x).
- Revenue fell 4.5% year over year (3-year trend: falling).
- Most recent quarter (Q1 2026) revenue was 35.8% higher than a year earlier.
- ROE is 3.3% (controlling-interest basis). It is below the sector average.
- Operating margin is 4.2%.
- The P/E sits above the sector median, reflecting elevated expectations.
Ownership & governance As of 2025-12-31
Largest shareholder KX Innovation 35% (corporate)
Controlling bloc incl. related parties 36.51%
With the controlling bloc holding 37%, the ownership structure is stable.
🔎 In-depth analysis
- KX Hitec is a manufacturer of rubber and plastic products.
- As a small-cap with a market capitalization of ₩85.1 billion, not just the big picture of the business but also quarterly changes and each individual disclosure have a relatively large effect on its finances and share price.
- So rather than looking only at annual figures, viewing recent quarterly trends alongside them helps in understanding this company.
- The latest close is ₩1,220 and market capitalization is ₩89.2 billion.
- The price sits below its 20-day line (₩1,317) and its 60-day line (₩1,431).
- Trading beneath both its short- and mid-term moving averages, the trend is on the soft side.
- The RSI (a gauge comparing upward and downward strength over the past 14 days on a 0-100 scale) is 43.0, a neutral reading.
- The change is -17.3% over one month and +13.5% over three months, and the price sits -40.8% below its 52-week high.
- Relative strength versus the KOSDAQ is 87 (1-99, converted from the past year's return against the index with more weight on recent performance; higher means stronger than the market).
- That places it in roughly the top 12% of all stocks by strength.
- Over the past three months it outpaced the index by 46.9%.
- Chart reading is best done alongside trading volume and disclosure dates.
- The recently confirmed full-year 2025 results are revenue of ₩126.3 billion, operating profit of ₩5.4 billion, and net profit of ₩4.6 billion.
- The operating margin is 4.2%, ROE (how much is earned in a year on equity) is 3.3%, and the debt-to-equity ratio is 150%.
- On last year's confirmed results alone, the P/E (how many times a year's profit the price is) looks somewhat high at 19.55x, but this company is passing an inflection with profit rising sharply since the start of the quarter, so judging by last year's number alone throws off the picture.
- The forward P/E on this year's expected profit is clearly lower than that of peers (Samyang Packaging 6.7x, Jinyang Holdings 10.1x, Baiksan 5.5x).
- The P/B (how many times book value the price is), too, is 0.62x, below 1x, meaning market capitalization is smaller than net assets held.
- In other words, the seemingly high trailing P/E is a trace of last year's slump, and on this year's recovering-profit basis, the price is on the low side relative to both assets and earnings.
- That said, with the interest-coverage ratio at 0.97x, meaning operating profit barely covers interest, whether the profit improvement continues is something to keep checking.
- On an annual basis, revenue fell from ₩154.7 billion in 2023 to ₩126.3 billion in 2025, and operating profit came down from ₩9.2 billion in 2024 to ₩5.4 billion in 2025, a slump that lasted a while.
- Then in Q1 2026 the trend shifted.
- Quarterly revenue was ₩35.7 billion, up 35.8% from the same period a year earlier, operating profit jumped 351.3% to ₩7.5 billion, and net profit surged 519.2% to ₩4.7 billion.
- In a single quarter this exceeded last year's full-year operating profit of ₩5.4 billion.
- In that the operating margin improved sharply as revenue grew, this reads not as a simple one-off top-line expansion but as a change with profitability recovering alongside it.
- This year's expected results are around revenue of ₩155.8 billion, operating profit of ₩35.2 billion, and net profit of ₩42.1 billion, figures that reflect the profit-recovery pace confirmed in Q1.
- The forward P/E is the result of measuring this raised full-year profit against the current share price.
- That said, whether Q1's strength carries through the full year at the same intensity needs confirmation from subsequent quarterly results.
- Recent disclosures center on earnings amendments.
- A February 24, 2026 disclosure of a 'change of 30% or more in revenue or profit structure' confirmed full-year 2025 results (revenue ₩126.3 billion, operating profit ₩5.4 billion, net profit ₩4.6 billion), followed by amended disclosures of the same content on February 25 and 26.
- This material officially confirms the annual results, and viewed together with the sharply higher Q1 results released around the same time, it serves as a reference point for gauging whether the company has passed its slump and entered a recovery phase.
- It is best to view the disclosure content together with quarterly results, checking whether it stems from one-off factors or points the same way as the core business trend.
- This company's strength is clear.
- In Q1 2026 revenue, operating profit, and net profit all jumped sharply, turning around sluggish results, and the forward P/E on this year's expected profit is below peers, so if the profit recovery continues, the price appeal is large.
- The P/B, too, is below 1x, cheap relative to assets.
- On the other hand, the caution is that on an annual basis revenue had still been declining, and whether Q1's strength stops at one quarter or carries through the year has been confirmed for only one quarter so far.
- That the interest-coverage ratio is below 1x, leaving little financial headroom, must also be taken into account.
- In short, if the profit recovery seen in Q1 holds up next quarter, the current valuation is clearly on the low side, whereas if Q1 was merely a one-off factor, it is a stock that could slide back into a slump like last year's.
- Confirming the durability of the recovery through quarterly results is the key.
🔎 Valuation vs peers Undervalued
A peer set of rubber and plastics companies of comparable market capitalization drawn from public data.
| Peer | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samyang Packaging | 7.29x | 0.33x | 4.57% |
| Jinyang Holdings | 10.58x | 0.51x | 4.84% |
| Baiksan | 5.90x | 0.76x | 12.95% |
Within rubber and plastics, a peer set of comparable market capitalization drawn from public data was prioritized. The current P/E (how many times a year's profit the price is) is 19.55x and the P/B (how many times book value the price is) is 0.65x. That said, because smaller-cap names are heavily affected by profit swings and financing disclosures, no firm conclusion was drawn from figures based solely on last year's confirmed results. The forecast box is based on a DART seasonality approximation.
Earnings outlook company-stated · verified
| Type | Period | Revenue | Operating profit | Net profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This year | 2026 | ₩155.8 billion | ₩35.2 billion | ₩42.1 billion |
| Next quarter | Q2 2026 | ₩38.3 billion | ₩6.9 billion | ₩16.9 billion |
Price history Close · MA20 · MA60
The latest close is ₩1,220 and the market capitalization is ₩89.2 billion. The price sits below its 20-day moving average (₩1,317) and below its 60-day moving average (₩1,431). It is under both its short- and medium-term moving averages, so the trend looks subdued. The RSI (a supplementary indicator that gauges the strength of gains versus losses over the past 14 days on a 0-100 scale) is 43.0, a neutral level. The one-month change is -17.3%, the three-month change is +13.5%, and the position relative to the 52-week high is -40.8%. Relative strength versus the KOSDAQ is 87 (on a 1-99 scale, converted from returns against the index over the past year with more weight on recent performance; higher means stronger than the market). It is stronger than roughly 88% of all stocks. Over the past three months it outpaced the index by 46.9%. Chart interpretation is best done alongside trading volume and the dates on which disclosures occur.
Relative performance stock vs index · start = 100
Excess return vs index · 3M +46.89% / 6M +55.77% / 12M +19.86%
Key metrics vs sector median
Valuation
The P/E of 19.55x is above the sector median (12.90x). The P/B of 0.65x is in line with the sector median (0.75x). That said, this P/E is based on last year's (trailing) results. With recent quarterly earnings up sharply, the trailing P/E can look higher than it really is, so a precise read is best done on this year's expected (forward) earnings.
Enterprise value (EV)
EV = market cap + net debt. It reflects cash and debt, so it captures the real cost of the whole business that market cap alone misses; lower multiples are cheaper relative to earnings or sales.
Profitability & financials
Return on equity (ROE) is 3.3%, below the sector average (6.0%). The operating margin is 4.2%. The debt ratio is 150.0%, so the financial structure is moderate.
Growth FY2025 · annual report (consolidated)
| Item | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $102.5M | $87.7M | $83.7M | -4.53% ↑ faster |
| Operating profit | $5.4M | $6.1M | $3.6M | -41.81% ↓ slower |
| Net profit | $2.9M | $6.5M | $3.0M | -53.25% ↓ slower |
| 5-year | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $69.5M | $103.7M | $102.5M | $87.7M | $83.7M |
| Operating profit | $5.7M | $8.1M | $5.4M | $6.1M | $3.6M |
| Net profit | $3.2M | $9.6M | $2.9M | $6.5M | $3.0M |
| Revenue CAGR | 4-yr avg 4.75% | ||||
Revenue fell 4.5% year over year (2023 ₩154.7 billion → 2024 ₩132.3 billion → 2025 ₩126.3 billion), and the three-year trend is 'falling'. That said, the rate of decline narrowed from the prior year. Operating profit fell 41.8% year over year. The decline widened. Over the 5 years on record, revenue compound annual growth (CAGR) is 4.8%. The two-year revenue CAGR is -9.7%. In the most recent quarter (Q1 2026), revenue was 35.8% higher than the same period a year earlier.
Latest quarterly results Q1 2026 · vs year-ago
Technical indicators
What stands out
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Points to watch
- Revenue fell 4.5% year over year (3-year trend: falling).
- The price is high versus peers, so expectations already appear priced in.
Recent news & events searched · sourced
- 2026-02-26Earnings[Amended] Change of 30% or more (15% for large corporations) in revenue or profit structure: full-year revenue ₩126.3 billion, operating profit ₩5.4 billion, net profit ₩4.6 billionThis is recent confirmed or preliminary earnings material. Review whether it points the same way as the annual trend and whether any one-off factors are present. Source
- 2026-02-25Earnings[Amended] Change of 30% or more (15% for large corporations) in revenue or profit structure: full-year revenue ₩126.3 billion, operating profit ₩5.4 billion, net profit ₩4.6 billionThis is recent confirmed or preliminary earnings material. Review whether it points the same way as the annual trend and whether any one-off factors are present. Source
- 2026-02-24EarningsChange of 30% or more (15% for large corporations) in revenue or profit structure: full-year revenue ₩126.3 billion, operating profit ₩5.4 billion, net profit ₩4.6 billionThis is recent confirmed or preliminary earnings material. Review whether it points the same way as the annual trend and whether any one-off factors are present. Source
Figure cross-check computed ↔ external
| Metric | Computed | External | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closing price | ₩1,220 | ₩1,220 | Confirmed | link |
| Latest quarterly results | revenue ₩35.7 billion, operating profit ₩7.5 billion | revenue ₩35.7 billion, operating profit ₩7.5 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Annual results | revenue ₩126.3 billion, operating profit ₩5.4 billion | revenue ₩126.3 billion, operating profit ₩5.4 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Earnings disclosure (original text) | []revenue30%: revenue ₩126.3 billion · operating profit ₩5.4 billion · net profit ₩4.6 billion | []revenue30%: revenue ₩126.3 billion · operating profit ₩5.4 billion · net profit ₩4.6 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Earnings disclosure (original text) | []revenue30%: revenue ₩126.3 billion · operating profit ₩5.4 billion · net profit ₩4.6 billion | []revenue30%: revenue ₩126.3 billion · operating profit ₩5.4 billion · net profit ₩4.6 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Earnings disclosure (original text) | revenue30%: revenue ₩126.3 billion · operating profit ₩5.4 billion · net profit ₩4.6 billion | revenue30%: revenue ₩126.3 billion · operating profit ₩5.4 billion · net profit ₩4.6 billion | Confirmed | link |
| Forecast box basis | DART | DART | Confirmed | link |
Recent filings
- 2026-05-15PeriodicQuarterly report
- 2026-05-14Disclosure
- 2026-03-26Disclosure
- 2026-03-26Shareholders' meeting notice
- 2026-03-20OwnershipOwnership-change filing
- 2026-03-18PeriodicAnnual business report
- 2026-03-18Audit report
- 2026-03-13Amended filing
- 2026-03-12Amended filing
- 2026-03-11Disclosure
- 2026-03-11Shareholders' meeting notice
- 2026-03-11Shareholders' meeting notice
📖 Plain-language glossary — expand if you are new to this
- P/E
- How many times a year's net profit the price is worth (lower is cheaper relative to earnings). The P/E here is on trailing (last full-year) results; for companies whose earnings swing fast (memory chips and other cyclicals/high-growth), a forward P/E on this year's expected earnings is more accurate.
- P/B
- Price relative to net assets (equity). Around 1x means it trades near book value; below 1x means below book.
- P/S
- Price relative to a year's revenue — useful for growth companies with thin earnings.
- Net debt / EV
- Net debt = interest-bearing debt − cash. Negative means more cash than debt (net cash). EV (enterprise value) = market cap + net debt, closer to what it would cost to buy the whole business.
- EV/EBIT · EV/EBITDA · EV/Sales
- Enterprise value against operating profit (EBIT), EBITDA, or revenue. Unlike P/E these reflect debt and cash; lower is cheaper relative to earnings power or sales.
- FCF / FCF yield
- Free cash flow = operating cash − capex, the cash actually left over. FCF yield = FCF ÷ market cap; higher means more cash generated per unit of market value.
- Intrinsic value (DCF)
- Future free cash flow (or, for some capex-heavy but profitable names, forecast earnings) discounted to today to estimate per-share value. Because it shifts a lot with the discount-rate and growth assumptions, it is shown as a bear/base/bull range, and the basis and assumptions are disclosed in one line beneath it.
- ROE
- How much profit the company earns in a year on its equity (%). Higher means better returns on capital.
- EPS / BPS
- Earnings per share / net assets (book value) per share.
- Operating / net margin
- Profit left from the core business / final profit after tax and interest, per unit of revenue.
- Debt ratio
- Debt relative to equity (%). Higher means more reliance on borrowing (norms vary by sector).
- Current ratio
- Assets convertible to cash within a year against debt due within a year. Above 100% leaves some short-term headroom.
- Interest coverage
- How many times operating profit covers the interest owed. Below 1x means operating profit alone struggles to cover interest.
- Dividend yield / payout ratio
- The year's dividend as a % of today's price / the share of earnings paid out as dividends.
- Revenue CAGR
- Multi-year growth expressed as a single yearly average (compound annual growth rate).
- RSI (short-term signal)
- Whether recent price action is overheated or beaten down. Above 70 is overbought, below 30 oversold.
- MA20 / MA60 (moving averages)
- The 20- and 60-day average price. Price above them signals a firmer short-term trend.
- vs 52-week high
- How far below the past year's peak the price sits now (%).
All figures are for reference only; how they read varies by sector and over time.
Sources: Korea FSC market-price API (data.go.kr), OpenDART, KRX/KIND — public data only.
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