Aekyungchemical Co., Ltd.
Aekyungchemical Co., Ltd. (KRX: 161000) is trading at ₩11,250.00, about ₹812 at today's KRW/INR rate, as of 8 Oct 2026, 2:30 AM ET, up 3.97% today. Aekyungchemical is not currently available to trade on Paasa; this page shows its price, statistics and the Indian tax treatment for information.
Quote
Today's low
₩10,840.00
Today's high
₩11,490.00
52 week low
₩7,000.00
52 week high
₩19,960.00
161000 opened at ₩11,060.00, closed previously at ₩10,820.00, and has traded between ₩7,000.00 and ₩19,960.00 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Aekyungchemical Co., Ltd. operates as a diverse chemical manufacturing company. Its extensive product range includes versatile, high-performance, and environmentally conscious plasticizing agents. The firm also produces essential industrial intermediates like phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride, and itaconic acids, along with base oils for lubricants. Furthermore, Aekyungchemical supplies specialized resins for composite materials and protective coatings, various bonding agents, and critical components such as polyisocyanate hardeners (functioning as isocyanate curing agents) and polyester polyols featuring an aromatic structure for urethane systems. Beyond industrial applications, the company extends its offerings to consumer-oriented products, including surfactants (detergents), highly refined glycerin, a variety of polymer-based goods, and chemicals specifically formulated for the construction sector. Additionally, its production capabilities encompass renewable energy solutions like biodiesel and bio heavy oils, as well as advanced cathode materials. Aekyungchemical conducts its business operations across South Korea, Vietnam, and China. The company was founded in 1970 and maintains its main corporate headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
215.44K
Market cap
₩543.22B
P/E Ratio
27.20
Price-to-sales ratio
0.34
Enterprise value
₩894.49B
Free cash flow yield
-15.34%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.80
Return on equity
-0.41%
ROIC
0.72%
Beta
0.25
Dividend yield
1.24%
Last dividend
₩140.00
Financial overview
Revenue
₩1.45T
Earnings per share
-₩61.08
Free cash flow
-₩70.31B
Net profit margin
1.26%
Gross margin
9.22%
EBITDA
₩41.92B
Revenue growth
-11.56%
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Aekyungchemical for Indian investors
Aekyungchemical is listed on the Korea Exchange. It is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information, and the tax notes below apply to Indian residents who hold it.
Taxes on Aekyungchemical for Indian residents
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:00 am – 3:30 pm KST
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. Aekyungchemical’s current yield is 1.24%.Dividend tax explained
FAQs
Can I buy Aekyungchemical on Paasa?
Aekyungchemical (161000) has been listed on the Korea Exchange since 2012, in the Chemicals - Specialty industry. Aekyungchemical is not currently available to trade on Paasa; the figures on this page are for information. Indian residents who hold it through another broker still declare it under the rules below.
How much does one Aekyungchemical share cost in rupees?
One Aekyungchemical share is ₩11,250.00 — about ₹812 at a KRW/INR rate of 0.0722 on 9 Oct 2026. Both the Aekyungchemical price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for investing abroad from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.
How are gains on Aekyungchemical shares taxed in India?
Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the KRW/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the Aekyungchemical price.
Does Aekyungchemical pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. Aekyungchemical pays a dividend and the current yield is 1.24%; the last declared dividend was ₩140.00 per share, about ₹10.11. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.
When does KRX trade, in Indian time?
The Korea Exchange trades 5:30 am – 12:00 pm IST in Indian time.
Do I have to declare Aekyungchemical shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. The holding is reported with its cost and its closing value.
Does the rupee rate affect what I make on Aekyungchemical?
Yes. Aekyungchemical is priced in KRW, so your rupee outcome combines the KRW move with the KRW/INR move between the day you remit and the day you convert back.