DL (000210) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 000210 does

DL (000210) is a stock listed on the Korea Exchange in the Basic Materials sector, Specialty Chemicals industry. The company, through its subsidiaries, engages in the research and development, manufacture, wholesale, retail, and distribution of petrochemical products across Korea, the rest of Asia, the Middle East, Europe, the United States, and internationally. Its product portfolio includes polyethylene and related products, adhesives, and plastic films. Beyond chemicals, the company also operates in civil engineering, housing and plants construction, energy, real estate development and rental, hotel operation, automobile parts manufacturing, and real estate services. DL was incorporated in 1939 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea. In the Korea Exchange stocks universe, it sits alongside peers such as Miwon Commercial (002840), Miwon Specialty Chemical (268280), Lotte Chemical (011170), Lotte Fine Chemical (004000), Hyundai Steel (004020), Foosung (093370), and Taekwang Industrial (003240).

Key numbers explained

• 50,500 KRW is the current price per share, representing the latest trading value of one unit of ownership in the company.
• -2.13% is the price change today, showing the percentage decline relative to the previous close.
• 1.06T KRW is the market capitalisation, the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The forward P/E ratio of 3.8 divides the current price by expected future earnings, offering a sense of how the market prices the company's anticipated profit growth.
• The beta of 0.41 measures the stock's sensitivity to market movements; a value below 1 suggests lower volatility than the broader market.
• The 52-week range of 33,900 – 77,700 KRW shows the lowest and highest traded prices over the past year, framing the current price within its recent trading band.
• 41.7% is the price change over the last 52 weeks, indicating the percentage gain from one year ago to the current price.
• 0% share of earnings paid out as dividends means the company currently distributes none of its net income to shareholders as cash payouts.
• The ex-dividend date of 27 Dec 2024 is the cutoff date; buyers on or after this date are not entitled to the next dividend payment.
• 111.4% debt-to-equity ratio expresses total debt as a percentage of shareholders' equity, a measure of financial leverage.
• 26.2% revenue growth year over year shows the percentage increase in trailing 12-month sales compared with the prior period.
• 2.5% profit margin indicates net income as a percentage of revenue, reflecting how much of each sales unit remains after all expenses and taxes.
• 15.4% operating margin shows operating income as a percentage of revenue, measuring profitability from core business operations before interest and taxes.
• 3.5% return on equity expresses net income as a percentage of shareholders' equity, indicating how effectively the company generates profit from invested capital.
• 20 employees is the total workforce reported for the company.

What to watch

Investors tracking DL (000210) may monitor factors common to the Basic Materials and Specialty Chemicals space. Commodity price cycles, particularly for petrochemical inputs and polyethylene, can influence both costs and product pricing. Currency movements matter because the company operates across multiple regions, including Korea, Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the United States. Regulatory changes in environmental and chemical safety standards can affect production processes and capital expenditure plans. The company's diversified business model, spanning chemicals, construction, energy, real estate, and hospitality, means that performance in any of these segments can shift overall results. The next earnings report, scheduled for 6 Nov 2026, will provide updated figures on revenue, margins, and leverage. Because the company has a 0% dividend payout ratio, income-focused investors typically look elsewhere for yield, while growth-oriented investors may focus on reinvestment and margin trends.