Chokwang Leather demands ₩500M refund from 2nd-largest shareholder over suspected nominee trading
Predicted impact: Low
Same ₩500M refund claim against second-largest shareholder; repeat of recent reporting.
Chokwang Leather조광피혁
004700 · KOSPI · ₩004700 · 조광피혁
₩65,000▲ ₩300 (0.46%)End-of-day · Oct 27, 2026 · End-of-day prices.
Price · 1Y +4.33%
- Market cap
- ₩432B
- Enterprise value
- ₩384B
- P/E
- 44.5×
- P/B
- 0.7×
- Dividend yield
- 0.0%
- ROE
- 1.6%
- Net margin
- 11.0%
Trailing 12 months from filed financial statements, as of H1 2026. Dividend yield: the 2025 dividend per share from the annual report ÷ today's price.
52-week range−22.9% from the high
₩57,600Today: ₩64,200 – ₩65,600₩84,300
Returns
- 1W0.0%
- 1M−0.3%
- 3M+1.2%
- 6M−7.1%
- YTD−0.8%
- 1Y+4.3%
- Volume today
- 1,019
- 0.1× the 20-day average
- Traded today
- ₩66M
- Listed shares
- 6,649,138
- EPS (12 months)
- ₩1,460
- Earnings yield 2.2%
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Signals
Quiet- BuzzQuietBuzz 32 of 100 (50 is a normal day for this stock).
- SentimentNegativeNews: Headline reports a major shareholder moving to sell, though the company disputes the allegations. Community: 0 bullish, 0 bearish posts this week.
- MomentumFlat-1.2% over the last month; the price is below its 20-day average.
- News impactSome9 news items and filings in two weeks; 0 rated high impact, 1 medium.
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Chokwang Leather stock overview
Chokwang Leather (조광피혁, KRX: 004700) is listed on KOSPI, in the Textiles & Apparel sector. The company manufactures leather fabric used to produce car seats and steering wheel covers for automakers. Its shares closed at ₩65,000 on Oct 27, 2026, up 0.46% on the day, giving it a market value of ₩432B.
Key facts
- Market cap
- ₩432B
- Sector
- Textiles & Apparel
- Latest price change
- +0.46%
- As of
- Oct 27, 2026
- Main business
- The company manufactures leather fabric used to produce car seats and steering wheel covers for automakers.
Quick answers about Chokwang Leather
- What does Chokwang Leather do?
- The company manufactures leather fabric used to produce car seats and steering wheel covers for automakers. Most of its raw materials are imported, so its profitability is strongly affected by international raw material prices. Its main customers are vehicle manufacturers and designated OEM suppliers, with some sales through distributors or local agents, and its main production site is a factory in Cheongju.
- What is the market cap of Chokwang Leather?
- The market capitalisation of Chokwang Leather was ₩432B at the close on Oct 27, 2026.
- Who are the largest shareholders of Chokwang Leather?
- According to the latest official filings, the largest reported holders are Lee Yeon-seok (15.34%, as of Dec 30, 2024); Park Young-ok (10.12%, as of Oct 26, 2026); National Pension Service (0.54%, as of Dec 31, 2025).
- When is the next earnings report from Chokwang Leather?
- Korean companies rarely announce results dates in advance. Based on when Chokwang Leather filed the same report in past years, its next 3q results is expected around Nov 14, 2026.
- Does the National Pension Service own Chokwang Leather?
- Yes. The National Pension Service held 0.54% of Chokwang Leather shares as of Dec 31, 2025.
Company profile
The company manufactures leather fabric used to produce car seats and steering wheel covers for automakers. Most of its raw materials are imported, so its profitability is strongly affected by international raw material prices. Its main customers are vehicle manufacturers and designated OEM suppliers, with some sales through distributors or local agents, and its main production site is a factory in Cheongju.
Written by AI from the company's latest annual report.
- Korean name
- 조광피혁
- Sector
- Textiles & Apparel
- Themes
- —
- CEO
- 이연석
- Founded
- Aug 1966
- Listed
- May 1977
- Listed shares
- 6,649,138
- Fiscal year ends
- Month 12
- Website
- www.chokwang.co.kr
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Recent news
Chokwang Leather sued by 2nd-largest shareholder, seeks return of ₩500M in short-swing trading profits
Predicted impact: Low
Refund lawsuit of ₩500M against second-largest holder; already reported repeatedly in the last 14 days.
Chokwang Leather Sued by 'Stock Farmer' Park Young-ok to Return ₩500M Daesang Payment… Why?
Predicted impact: Low
Lawsuit to recover ₩500M payment, about 0.1% of market value; prior items already covered it.
Recent filings
See all- Amended: Insider shareholding reportOct 26, 2026
- Insider shareholding reportOct 26, 2026
- 5%+ holding reportOct 19, 2026
- Insider shareholding reportOct 19, 2026
- Trading Plan Report for Executives and Major Shareholders' Specific SecuritiesSep 14, 2026
Titles in Korean until English translations are added.
Also known as: Chokwang Leather / 조광피혁 / 004700 / KRX:004700
Source: KRX statistical information