Lotte Chilsung (005300) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 005300 does

Lotte Chilsung (005300) is a stock listed on the Korea Exchange in the Consumer Defensive sector, Beverages - Non - Alcoholic industry. The company manufactures and sells soft drinks, liquor, fruit and vegetable drinks, grain drinks, and other beverages in Korea, the Philippines, Pakistan, the United States, Japan, China, Myanmar, Singapore, and Russia. It operates through Beverage and Liquor segments and sells products under brands such as Chilsung Cider, Pepsi-Cola, Del Monte, Milkis, and others. Founded in 1950, Lotte Chilsung is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 95,800 KRW, up +0.95% today. The 52-week range is 93,800 – 154,800, and the price change over the last 52 weeks is -17.4%.
• The forward P/E ratio of 7.1 shows the price investors pay per unit of expected future earnings; a lower figure can suggest the stock is priced more conservatively relative to earnings expectations.
• The dividend yield is 3.55%, meaning the annual dividend represents about 3.55% of the current price. The ex-dividend date is Mar 30, 2026, and 52% of earnings are paid out as dividends.
• Beta of 0.17 indicates the stock tends to move much less than the overall market, which is typical for consumer defensive names.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 101.1% means the company's debt is roughly equal to its shareholders' equity, a level worth monitoring for a beverage firm.
• Trailing 12-month revenue is 4.04T KRW, with year-over-year growth of 2.4%, while the profit margin sits at 1.6% and the operating margin at 5%.

What to watch

Investors tracking Lotte Chilsung may look at how consumer spending trends in Korea and its export markets affect demand for non-alcoholic beverages. Because the company operates in multiple countries, currency movements and regional competition — including peers like Ottogi (007310), BGF Retail (282330), and Nongshim (004370) — can influence results. The dividend policy, tied to the 52% earnings payout, is another factor for income-focused investors. For broader context, the stock is part of the KOSPI 200, and other Korean consumer stocks such as LG H&H (051900), Cosmax (192820), Daesang (001680), and APR (278470) can provide useful comparison points.