Foosung stock: Profitability improves, but cash-flow risk remains
Published on 10/30/2026 at 01:50 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSProfitability improves amid financial risks
- Simply Wall St reported that Foosung returned to profitability in the second quarter of 2026.
- The analysis expects strong earnings growth but flags weaker revenue growth and limited operating-cash-flow debt coverage.
- Foosung manufactures chemicals for automotive, steel, semiconductor, construction and environmental applications.
Foosung's investment case is balancing a return to profitability against financial and valuation risks. In an analysis published on October 1, 2026, Simply Wall St included Foosung among South Korean growth companies with significant insider ownership.
Profitability is the main positive
The analysis said Foosung reported net income of KRW 21.41259 billion in the second quarter of 2026, compared with a loss in the same period of the previous year. It also described insider ownership of 32.9 percent and forecast annualized revenue growth of 16.5 percent.
Simply Wall St projected annualized earnings growth of 36.4 percent, above the cited South Korean market rate of 28.3 percent. That forecast is an analyst estimate rather than company guidance and therefore remains sensitive to demand, pricing and execution.
Cash flow remains a watchpoint
The same analysis identified weak debt coverage by operating cash flow and a prospective return on equity of 17.8 percent as risks. It also said the shares could be expensive relative to its valuation assessment. These points temper the otherwise positive earnings outlook for investors evaluating the stock.
Current trading context
A market-data snapshot showed Foosung at 10,100 KRW on the Korea Exchange at 02:29:34 CET on October 30, 2026. That was 1.94 percent below the previous session's 10,300 KRW close. The quote was captured during the Korean trading session; it does not by itself establish the reason for the move.
Foosung company and market data
- Company: Foosung Co., Ltd.
- ISIN: KR7093370005
- Ticker: KOSE:A093370
- Business: Chemical products for automotive, steel, semiconductor, construction and environmental applications
- Latest quote: 10,100 KRW on October 30, 2026, at 02:29:34 CET
- Change: -1.94 percent versus the previous close of 10,300 KRW
- Market capitalization: KRW 1,083,278,833,000, as quoted on October 30, 2026
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