Hyosung TNC (298020) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What 298020 does

Hyosung TNC (298020) is a Consumer Cyclical stock listed on the Korea Exchange. It operates in the Textile Manufacturing industry and manufactures and sells fiber in South Korea and internationally. The company offers spandex, nylon, and polyester, along with general apparel, workwear, and industrial fabrics. It also provides dyed products such as nylon fabrics, polyester fabrics, nylon/polyester stretch fabrics, and cotton-blend fabrics. In addition, Hyosung TNC offers marketing services in the trading sector with steel and chemicals, and operates Sevit Island, a floating structure built on a floating body on top of the water. The company was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 311,500 KRW, representing a -0.48% change today.
• The marketCap of 1.34T KRW reflects the total market value of all outstanding shares.
• The forward P/E ratio of 5 is based on expected earnings and is used to compare the stock's valuation to its anticipated future profits.
• The dividend yield of 3.24% indicates the annual dividend payment as a percentage of the current share price.
• The ex-dividend date is 29 Dec 2025, the date after which a buyer is no longer entitled to the next dividend payment.
• 39% of earnings are paid out as dividends, showing the portion of profit returned to shareholders.
• The beta of 1.47 suggests the stock is more volatile than the overall market.
• The 52-week range of 199,000 – 557,000 shows the lowest and highest traded prices in the past year.
• The price change over the last 52 weeks is 44.2%, measured from one year ago to the current price.
• Revenue, trailing 12 months, is 8.36T KRW, with a year-over-year growth of 27.9%.
• The profit margin of 1.3% and operating margin of 7.8% measure how much profit the company keeps from each unit of revenue.
• The return on equity of 8.5% indicates how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' equity.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 107.9% shows the proportion of debt used relative to shareholder equity.

What to watch

As a textile manufacturer, Hyosung TNC is influenced by global supply chain dynamics, raw material costs, and consumer demand for apparel and industrial fabrics. Investors often monitor currency fluctuations, particularly the Korean won, since the company operates in South Korea and reports in KRW. The company's exposure to the consumer cyclical sector means its performance can be sensitive to broader economic cycles and changes in spending habits. For context, Hyosung TNC is part of the KOSPI 200, a major Korean stock index. It also operates in a space with peers such as HS Hyosung Advanced Materials (298050), Youngone Holdings (009970), and Hankook (161390), which can provide useful comparison points for industry trends.