KOSDAQSteel & Metals109610

Sy

₩1,898▼ 0.11%2026-10-02 close

Market Cap

₩92.1B

Turnover

₩85,039,395

Volume

50,000 shares

Shares out.

48.9M

PER

—

PBR

0.5×

EPS

-₩291

Dividend Yield

2.64%

PER, EPS, PBR and BPS are calculated in-house from the last 4 quarters (2025Q3–2026Q2) · Dividend yield is based on ₩50 per share · Prices as of the 2026-10-02 close

Report overview

Core Panel Business Stays in the Red as Diversification Bets Widen

SY Corp posted an operating loss in 2025 amid a construction downturn and cost pressures, and continues to post quarterly losses into 2026, while seeking new growth through a Nepal listing, beauty, and solar businesses.

1
2025 revenue of KRW 501.6bn (-10.5% YoY), swinging to an operating loss of KRW 6.6bn
2
Operating losses persisted through Q1-Q2 2026, though the loss size has narrowed versus a year earlier
3
Nepal subsidiary SY Panel Nepal began IPO procedures on NEPSE, alongside a new UPVC plant groundbreaking, expanding overseas production
4
The company declared diversification across construction materials, beauty, and household goods, setting up cosmetics and green energy units
5
A meaningful portion of rights-offering proceeds has been deployed more slowly than planned, making the pace of capex execution a key watch item

Business structure

SY Corp was founded in 2000 to manufacture and sell prefabricated sandwich panels and listed on KOSDAQ in 2015 as a comprehensive construction materials company.

Its core products include sandwich panels with EPS, glass wool, or polyurethane cores, color-coated steel, deck plates, and solar modules, supplied to advanced industrial facilities such as semiconductor plants, large logistics centers, and public facilities.

The company operates subsidiaries including SY Build and SY Steeltech, along with multiple overseas units in Vietnam, Nepal, and Cambodia handling production and distribution. In 2024 it newly established SY Green Energy and SY Cosmetics, and in 2025 it absorbed SY Chemical and SY Corning, restructuring the group.

The company has a track record of supplying materials to major domestic and overseas projects such as a Coupang logistics center, a Hyundai Motor plant in Indonesia, and LRT stations.

Subsidiary SY Steeltech is expanding into new businesses beyond deck plates, including sound insulation materials and solar, funded partly through a 2025 rights offering earmarked for facility investment.

More recently, the company broke ground on a UPVC profile plant through its Nepal subsidiary and declared a transformation into a "life-friendly" company spanning construction materials, beauty, and household goods.

While the company is known to hold a leading position in exterior building panels domestically, the business structure remains directly exposed to swings in the construction cycle.

Earnings trend

Quarterly revenue · Operating profit

₩135.9B-₩88,144,75625Q2₩116.6B-₩1B25Q3₩132.7B-₩3.6B25Q4₩126.3B-₩1.2B26Q1₩152.4B-₩1B26Q2

RevenueOperating profit

Annual revenue · Operating profit

₩537.2B₩14B2022₩553.7B₩13.6B2023₩561B₩21.9B2024₩501.6B-₩6.6B2025

RevenueOperating profit

Quarterly results · Last 5 quarters
Quarter	Revenue	Operating profit	Op. margin
2025Q2	₩135.9B	-₩88,144,756	−0.1%
2025Q3	₩116.6B	-₩1B	−0.8%
2025Q4	₩132.7B	-₩3.6B	−2.7%
2026Q1	₩126.3B	-₩1.2B	−1.0%
2026Q2	₩152.4B	-₩1B	−0.7%

Annual results
Year	Revenue	Operating profit	Net income (parent)	Op. margin	ROE	Debt-to-equity
2022	₩537.2B	₩14B	₩8.1B	2.6%	4.6%	121.1%
2023	₩553.7B	₩13.6B	-₩9B	2.4%	−5.3%	117.9%
2024	₩561B	₩21.9B	₩3.4B	3.9%	2.0%	121.3%
2025	₩501.6B	-₩6.6B	-₩14.1B	−1.3%	−8.1%	93.2%

Consolidated basis (financial statements including subsidiaries) · Final figures from DART filings · Net income attributable to owners of the parent · Data as of 2026-08-23

Earnings analysis

SY Corp's consolidated revenue grew modestly from KRW 537.2bn in 2022 to KRW 553.7bn in 2023 and KRW 561.0bn in 2024, before declining to KRW 501.6bn in 2025.

Operating profit remained positive at KRW 14.0bn in 2022, KRW 13.6bn in 2023, and KRW 21.9bn in 2024, but swung to an operating loss of KRW 6.6bn in 2025, with the operating margin falling 5.2 percentage points from 3.9% in 2024 to -1.3% in 2025.

Net income attributable to owners also swung sharply, from a profit of KRW 8.1bn in 2022 to a loss of KRW 9.0bn in 2023, a modest profit of KRW 3.4bn in 2024, and back to a loss of KRW 14.1bn in 2025.

On a quarterly basis, the operating loss widened from KRW 0.09bn in Q2 2025 to KRW 0.95bn in Q3 and KRW 3.6bn in Q4, with the loss continuing at KRW 1.2bn in Q1 2026.

However, in Q2 2026 revenue rose to KRW 152.4bn from KRW 126.3bn in the prior quarter, while the operating loss stayed roughly in line with the prior quarter at KRW 1.0bn, suggesting revenue recovery alongside a stabilizing loss level.

Net loss attributable to owners also narrowed gradually from KRW 5.1bn in Q4 2025 to KRW 3.4bn in Q1 2026 and KRW 3.2bn in Q2 2026.

On the cash flow side, operating cash flow stayed positive at KRW 29.6bn in 2022, KRW 6.9bn in 2023, and KRW 7.8bn in 2024, before turning negative at KRW -15.3bn in 2025, indicating that the profitability deterioration also weighed on cash generation.

The debt ratio eased from the 117-121% range in 2022-2024 to 93.2% in 2025, likely reflecting capital raised through the rights offering.

Industry analysis

The sandwich panel and exterior building materials industry is closely tied to the construction cycle, and tightened fire-safety standards under revised domestic building codes have continued to boost demand for high-performance, non-combustible panels.

Company Guide data notes that the sandwich panel industry is linked to the construction cycle, and that tightening regulations are increasing demand for high-performance panels, which is described as positive for the company's revenue growth.

Construction orders in the first half of 2026 rose a cumulative 25.8%, showing improvement in leading indicators, but the construction business sentiment index (BSI) remains well below the all-industry level.

Reports note that the construction BSI fell to 51 in 2025 before rebounding slightly to 56 in July, still 21 points below the all-industry BSI of 77.

Rising construction cost inflation and continued weakness in completed work and permits mean there may be a lag before order recovery translates into actual revenue and margin improvement.

Peers in the steel and panel industry also broadly experienced weak 2025 results; industry outlet Steel Daily reported that as the company's top line contracted, cost burdens and demand slowdown combined to push both operating and net income into losses.

The global sandwich panel market is expected to see medium-to-long-term growth driven mainly by non-residential demand such as cold storage and industrial buildings.

Subsidiary SY Steeltech is broadening its portfolio from deck plates into sound insulation and solar businesses, making preemptive investments in anticipation of a construction cycle recovery.

Outlook

The company is pursuing a listing of its Nepal subsidiary, SY Panel Nepal, on the Nepal Stock Exchange (NEPSE), reported to be the first listing by a foreign company there in fifteen years since 2010.

According to reports, SY Panel Nepal plans to issue a total of 5,232,548 shares at 100 Nepalese rupees each through the offering, with total proceeds of roughly KRW 5.23bn.

The proceeds are earmarked for reinvestment in new local production facilities including a UPVC profile plant, and the company has declared a shift toward becoming a "life-friendly" enterprise spanning construction materials, beauty, and household goods.

Reports also indicate that, over the medium to long term, the company is considering establishing cosmetics production facilities that combine the growth of the K-beauty industry with its own brand strength.

Subsidiary SY Steeltech plans to deploy KRW 37.0bn in facility funds raised via a 2025 rights offering toward deck plate capacity expansion, sound insulation, and solar businesses, though actual execution has reportedly lagged behind the original schedule.

Improving leading indicators such as construction orders could contribute to a revenue recovery with a lag, but persistent cost pressure and weak construction sentiment leave the timing uncertain.

Given that Q2 2026 results showed both a revenue rebound and a narrowing loss simultaneously, the sustainability of the quarterly revenue recovery and the contribution from new businesses will be key variables to monitor going forward.

Valuation

PER

—

PBR

0.5×

ROE

-7.9%

EPS

-₩291

BPS

₩3,513

Dividend per share

₩50

The current share price trades at a relatively low multiple relative to net asset value, placing the price-to-book ratio below net asset value on that measure.

However, earnings stability has been low, with net losses recorded in two of the past three years (2023 and 2025), warranting caution when interpreting earnings-based multiples.

Regarding dividends, a disclosed per-share cash dividend exists, but given the recent swing to a net loss, the continuation of future dividends may hinge on earnings recovery.

Following the 2025 swing to a loss, quarterly losses have gradually narrowed through the first half of 2026, making it relevant to view valuation alongside the direction of earnings recovery.

Given the company's relatively small market capitalization as a small-cap stock, it is also worth noting that price volatility tends to be relatively pronounced around trading volume shifts or shareholding disclosure events.

PER, EPS, PBR and BPS are all calculated in-house (the same method as Naver and Toss) · Dividend yield = cash dividend per share from DART filings (supplemented by KRX) ÷ current price · As of 2026-08-23

Bull factors

Rising Demand for High-Performance Panels from Tightened Regulations

Tightened fire-safety standards under revised domestic building codes create a structural trend of rising demand for high-performance sandwich panels, including non-combustible and semi-non-combustible variants.

Company Guide assessed that tightening regulations are increasing demand for high-performance panels, which is positive for the company's revenue expansion. If new orders continue from non-residential segments such as advanced industrial facilities and logistics centers, this demand could be supported further.

However, how quickly this regulatory effect translates into actual revenue growth requires ongoing confirmation.

Overseas Production Expansion and Capital Raising via Nepal Listing

SY Corp has expanded production and distribution bases through numerous overseas subsidiaries in Vietnam, Nepal, and Cambodia. The Nepal subsidiary's push to list on NEPSE is planned to be accompanied by local capital raising and investment in new production facilities including a UPVC profile plant.

Reported to be the first Nepal listing by a foreign company in fifteen years, if completed it could serve as a catalyst for expanding the local business base. However, given the relatively modest offering size, the impact on overall group results may be limited.

Narrowing Losses and Diversification into New Businesses

From Q4 2025 through Q2 2026, net loss attributable to owners gradually narrowed from KRW -5.1bn to KRW -3.2bn. Q2 2026 also saw revenue increase from the prior quarter, accompanying signs of a revenue recovery.

The diversification effort through establishing new units such as green energy and cosmetics can be interpreted as a move to reduce reliance on the single construction-materials business.

Whether this diversification actually contributes to revenue and profit will require further confirmation in coming quarterly results.

Bear factors

2025 Swing to Loss and Weakened Cash Generation

2025 revenue fell 10.5% year-on-year, operating profit swung to a loss of KRW -6.6bn, and operating cash flow also turned negative at KRW -15.3bn. This contrasts with 2022-2024, when both revenue and operating cash flow were positive.

The profitability deterioration also weighed negatively on cash generation, which could pose a burden for securing future investment funding. Operating losses have continued through the first half of 2026, so full earnings normalization requires further confirmation.

Persistent Weakness in Construction Sentiment

While leading indicators such as construction orders have shown improvement, the business sentiment index (BSI) for the construction sector remains well below the all-industry level.

Reports indicate the construction BSI fell to 51 in 2025 before a slight rebound to 56 in July, still 21 points below the all-industry BSI of 77. Rising construction cost inflation combined with weak completed work and permit activity is also cited as a factor that could delay earnings recovery.

Since the company's results are directly exposed to fluctuations in the construction sector, prolonged sector weakness could delay a revenue recovery.

Delayed New-Business Capex Execution and Weak Affiliate Results

Subsidiary SY Steeltech's execution of facility funds raised through the 2025 rights offering has reportedly lagged behind the original plan.

Reports indicate that while the company planned to invest roughly KRW 18.2bn in 2024 and KRW 6.1bn in 2025, actual investment reached only about KRW 1.9bn in 2024 and KRW 0.5bn in the first half of 2025.

The subsidiary's 2025 revenue and operating profit both reportedly declined from the prior year, meaning group-wide new-business results have yet to show clear traction.

Given a prior gap between stated revenue targets and actual results, the pace of future execution and its reflection in earnings warrants continued monitoring.

Risk factors

Industry and Demand Risk

Demand for sandwich panels and construction materials is closely tied to the construction cycle, so continued weakness in real estate and construction investment could delay a revenue recovery. Rising construction cost inflation may act as a factor that delays investment decisions by project owners.

Fluctuations in raw material prices such as steel coil and in exchange rates directly affect the cost structure.

Financial and Capital Risk

Since operating cash flow turned negative in 2025, continued losses could increase the need for additional funding. The delayed execution of rights-offering proceeds at subsidiary SY Steeltech could raise concerns about the group's overall investment execution capability.

Given the structure of operating numerous overseas subsidiaries, the company is also exposed to exchange rate fluctuations and local regulatory or political risks.

Diversification Execution Risk

The diversification strategy spanning construction materials, beauty, and household goods remains at an early stage, and the tangible revenue and profit contribution from newly established units has not yet been confirmed.

The strategy of leveraging overseas capital markets, such as the Nepal listing, is also modest in scale and may have a limited near-term impact on group results. The possibility that management resources become spread thin while pursuing multiple new businesses simultaneously cannot be ruled out.

What to watch next

Mid-November 2026 (expected Q3 report filing)
Check whether the Q3 2026 results show continued revenue recovery and a narrowing operating loss, particularly whether the Q2 revenue rebound persists.
Upon finalization of the Nepal IPO offering and listing schedule
Monitor whether SY Panel Nepal's NEPSE listing is completed and how the raised proceeds are deployed for local reinvestment.
At each SY Steeltech quarterly disclosure
Check whether the pace of deploying 2025 rights-offering facility funds (deck plate, sound insulation, solar) normalizes relative to the original plan.
Upon monthly release of construction statistics by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Bank of Korea
Track whether improvement in leading indicators such as construction orders and starts continues, and whether the construction BSI converges toward all-industry levels.

Overall view

SY Corp experienced declining revenue and a swing to an operating loss in 2025, and while quarterly losses have continued through the first half of 2026, the size of the losses has gradually narrowed.

There is a structural tailwind from rising demand for high-performance panels due to revised building codes, but this is offset by headwinds from weak construction sentiment and rising construction cost burdens.

Diversification efforts including the push to list the Nepal subsidiary, groundbreaking on a UPVC plant, and entry into beauty and household goods businesses are noteworthy for securing medium-to-long-term growth drivers, but remain at an early stage without confirmed tangible earnings contribution.

The delayed execution of rights-offering proceeds at subsidiary SY Steeltech illustrates the need for careful observation of new-business execution capability.

Overall, the pace of recovery in the core construction materials business and the timing of new-business earnings contribution will be key variables shaping the company's future earnings trajectory.

Before making any investment decision, it is necessary to continuously verify upcoming quarterly results and the progress of major events such as the Nepal listing.

Sources

Korea Exchange (KRX) — Prices · Market Cap · Volume
FSS electronic disclosure system (DART) — Financial statements · Dividend filings

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Report written 2026-09-05 · Data as of 2026-09-04

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