Intrinsiqq

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co., Ltd. (000970.XKRX) Quality Score

000970.XKRX
Quality50

Growth is the primary weakness (avg 0/100). Valuation is the relative bright spot.

Broad-market heuristics · Not a buy/sell signal

Valuation and growth

Earnings Multiple
100/100
8.2x

Under 20x, reasonable relative to earnings

Cash Flow Multiple
90/100
12.6x

Under 20x cash flow, well covered

Revenue Growth
0/100
-4.1%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Cash Flow Growth
0/100
-21.7%

Below 2%, essentially flat

Business Quality & Capital Allocation

Share Dilution
60/100
0.1%

Mild dilution under 2%

Margin Trend
70/100
+0.8pp

Slight expansion, directionally positive

Capital Structure
100/100
-₩128.54B

Net cash position, no leverage concern

2022
₩104.86B
₩3.83B
2023
₩113.72B
₩4.14B
2024
₩116.49B
₩3.60B
2025
₩131.79B
₩3.25B
Return on Capital
0/100
3.0%

Below 8%, may not cover cost of capital

Customize WeightsPremiumUpgrade

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co. (000970.XKRX) quality: score, margins and returns

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co. (000970.XKRX) scores 50/100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score (a mixed business), a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, on 3.7% operating margins and 3.0% ROIC. Every metric is computed from company filings; this is analysis, not investment advice.

Frequently asked

Is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co. (000970.XKRX) a high-quality business?+

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co. scores 50 out of 100 on Intrinsiqq's quality score, a weighted blend of 8 metrics each scored 0 to 100, which rates it a mixed business on these measures. Recent figures include a 3.7% operating margin and a 3.0% return on invested capital. Quality and price are separate questions: even a great business can be a poor investment if you overpay, so read this score alongside the valuation. The metric-by-metric breakdown is on this scorecard.

What does Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co.'s quality score measure?+

Intrinsiqq's quality score weighs revenue and free-cash-flow growth, operating margins, return on invested capital, change in share count, and balance-sheet strength, each computed from 000970.XKRX's company filings rather than opinion or sentiment. A higher score means a more durable, capital-efficient business; it is not a buy or sell signal. Open each metric on this page to see exactly where Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co. scores well and where it falls behind.

What is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co.'s return on invested capital (ROIC)?+

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co. earns about 3.0% on its invested capital, which is weak. ROIC measures how much profit a company generates per dollar put to work; sustained ROIC above its cost of capital is one of the clearest signs of a real competitive moat. Compare it to 000970.XKRX's margins and growth on this scorecard to judge durability.

How profitable is Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co.?+

Korea Cast Iron Pipe Industry Co. runs an operating margin of about 3.7% and a net margin of about 4.2%. Revenue has grown at roughly -5.5% a year recently. High, stable margins usually point to pricing power and operating discipline. Margins are most telling next to growth and returns on capital, all of which feed this quality score. This is analysis from company filings, not investment advice.

More on 000970.XKRX: Overview · DCF valuation · Dividend safety · Financials
How the market compares: US profitability statistics

Related stocks: Steel

Spot a number that looks wrong?

Download this analysis as a PDF (Pro)

Data sourced from company filings and third-party price providers. Scores, valuations, and metrics are algorithmic estimates. This is not investment advice. See our Terms and Methodology.

2 of 2 free stocks used today

Keep analysing 000970.XKRX

Create a free account and get 14 days of Premium: every stock and every tool.

  • Unlimited stocks
  • Stock screener
  • Portfolio tracker
  • Editable DCF
  • Compare side by side
  • Unlimited alerts

No card. Moves to Free after, unless you upgrade.

Already have an account?

Or come back tomorrow. Stocks on your watchlist are always free to view.

SectorsPrivacyTerms© 2026 Intrinsiqq

Not financial advice. Analytical data for research only.

Intrinsiqq is a Netherlands-based company operating in Rotterdam, KvK 73238007.