K & S Corporation Ltd

AU:KSC Australia Integrated Freight & Logistics
Market Cap
$367.02 Million
AU$592.74 Million AUD
Market Cap Rank
#24141 Global
#488 in Australia
Share Price
AU$3.30
Change (1 day)
+2.17%
52-Week Range
AU$3.11 - AU$3.62
All Time High
AU$3.76
About

K&S Corporation Limited engages in the transportation and logistics, warehousing, and fuel distribution businesses in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates through three segments: Australian Transport, Fuels, and New Zealand Transport. The company provides road, rail, and coastal sea forwarding for full and break bulk loads, including export packing, wharf lodgement, and the delivery of… Read more

K & S Corporation Ltd (KSC) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of December 2025: AU$370.58 Million AUD

Based on the latest financial reports, K & S Corporation Ltd (KSC) has net assets worth AU$370.58 Million AUD as of December 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$694.73 Million) and total liabilities (AU$324.14 Million). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets AU$370.58 Million
% of Total Assets 53.34%
Annual Growth Rate 10.44%
5-Year Change 39.04%
10-Year Change 87.39%
Growth Volatility 13.16

K & S Corporation Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)

This chart illustrates how K & S Corporation Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for K & S Corporation Ltd (1989–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of K & S Corporation Ltd from 1989 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-06-30 AU$373.62 Million +4.97%
2024-06-30 AU$355.95 Million +10.65%
2023-06-30 AU$321.68 Million +4.80%
2022-06-30 AU$306.94 Million +14.23%
2021-06-30 AU$268.72 Million +12.36%
2020-06-30 AU$239.16 Million -0.49%
2019-06-30 AU$240.33 Million +8.81%
2018-06-30 AU$220.87 Million +7.55%
2017-06-30 AU$205.36 Million +2.99%
2016-06-30 AU$199.39 Million -32.31%
2015-06-30 AU$294.57 Million +2.54%
2014-06-30 AU$287.28 Million +19.88%
2013-06-30 AU$239.63 Million +6.54%
2012-06-30 AU$224.93 Million +5.30%
2011-06-30 AU$213.61 Million +19.29%
2010-06-30 AU$179.07 Million +14.62%
2009-06-30 AU$156.23 Million +6.64%
2008-06-30 AU$146.50 Million +7.67%
2007-06-30 AU$136.06 Million +31.77%
2006-06-30 AU$103.26 Million +21.62%
2005-06-30 AU$84.90 Million +28.66%
2004-06-30 AU$65.99 Million +11.61%
2003-06-30 AU$59.12 Million +17.32%
2002-06-30 AU$50.40 Million -6.23%
2001-06-30 AU$53.74 Million +8.33%
2000-06-30 AU$49.61 Million +18.41%
1999-06-30 AU$41.90 Million +0.66%
1998-06-30 AU$41.63 Million -1.16%
1997-06-30 AU$42.11 Million +3.51%
1996-06-30 AU$40.69 Million +4.87%
1995-06-30 AU$38.79 Million +2.78%
1994-06-30 AU$37.74 Million +36.28%
1993-06-30 AU$27.70 Million +42.72%
1992-06-30 AU$19.41 Million +21.67%
1991-06-30 AU$15.95 Million +24.12%
1990-06-30 AU$12.85 Million +22.87%
1989-06-30 AU$10.46 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to K & S Corporation Ltd's total equity over time. Equity components include common stock, retained earnings, additional paid-in capital, and other elements.

Equity Composition Insights

  • Retained earnings have grown by 8130.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings AU$68.64 Million 18.37%
Common Stock AU$179.62 Million 48.07%
Other Comprehensive Income AU$125.36 Million 33.55%
Total Equity AU$373.62 Million 100.00%

K & S Corporation Ltd Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of K & S Corporation Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in K & S Corporation Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 355,946,000 to 373,624,000, a change of 17,678,000 (5.0%).
  • Net income of 29,197,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 21,896,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 6,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 10,383,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income AU$29.20 Million +7.81%
Dividends Paid AU$21.90 Million -5.86%
Share Repurchases AU$6.00K -0.0%
Other Comprehensive Income AU$10.38 Million +2.78%
Total Change AU$- 4.97%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares K & S Corporation Ltd's book value (net assets) with its market value over time. The relationship between these values can provide insights into investor sentiment and company valuation.

Valuation Insights

  • Current price-to-book ratio: 1.21x
  • The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 39.68x to 1.21x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1989-06-30 AU$0.08 AU$3.30 x
1990-06-30 AU$0.10 AU$3.30 x
1991-06-30 AU$0.13 AU$3.30 x
1992-06-30 AU$0.41 AU$3.30 x
1993-06-30 AU$0.54 AU$3.30 x
1994-06-30 AU$0.66 AU$3.30 x
1995-06-30 AU$0.65 AU$3.30 x
1996-06-30 AU$0.68 AU$3.30 x
1997-06-30 AU$0.71 AU$3.30 x
1998-06-30 AU$0.66 AU$3.30 x
1999-06-30 AU$0.71 AU$3.30 x
2000-06-30 AU$0.85 AU$3.30 x
2001-06-30 AU$0.91 AU$3.30 x
2002-06-30 AU$0.84 AU$3.30 x
2003-06-30 AU$0.98 AU$3.30 x
2004-06-30 AU$1.09 AU$3.30 x
2005-06-30 AU$1.39 AU$3.30 x
2006-06-30 AU$1.57 AU$3.30 x
2007-06-30 AU$1.98 AU$3.30 x
2008-06-30 AU$2.13 AU$3.30 x
2009-06-30 AU$2.25 AU$3.30 x
2010-06-30 AU$2.54 AU$3.30 x
2011-06-30 AU$2.64 AU$3.30 x
2012-06-30 AU$2.56 AU$3.30 x
2013-06-30 AU$2.65 AU$3.30 x
2014-06-30 AU$2.92 AU$3.30 x
2015-06-30 AU$2.52 AU$3.30 x
2016-06-30 AU$1.67 AU$3.30 x
2017-06-30 AU$1.69 AU$3.30 x
2018-06-30 AU$1.79 AU$3.30 x
2019-06-30 AU$1.91 AU$3.30 x
2020-06-30 AU$1.87 AU$3.30 x
2021-06-30 AU$2.09 AU$3.30 x
2022-06-30 AU$2.36 AU$3.30 x
2023-06-30 AU$2.38 AU$3.30 x
2024-06-30 AU$2.60 AU$3.30 x
2025-06-30 AU$2.73 AU$3.30 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently K & S Corporation Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.

Capital Efficiency Insights

  • Current Return on Equity (ROE): 7.81%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 3.92%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.07x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.87x
  • Recent ROE (7.81%) is above the historical average (4.72%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1989 0.84% 0.09% 2.61x 3.49x AU$-957.80K
1990 -0.04% 0.00% 2.28x 3.56x AU$-1.29 Million
1991 -0.03% 0.00% 2.50x 2.83x AU$-1.60 Million
1992 -0.03% 0.00% 2.28x 2.81x AU$-1.95 Million
1993 -0.02% 0.00% 2.31x 2.42x AU$-2.77 Million
1994 -0.01% 0.00% 2.37x 2.06x AU$-3.78 Million
1995 -0.01% 0.00% 2.32x 2.53x AU$-3.88 Million
1996 -0.01% 0.00% 2.40x 2.52x AU$-4.07 Million
1997 11.92% 1.78% 2.63x 2.55x AU$808.60K
1998 6.02% 0.00% 0.00x 2.46x AU$-1.66 Million
1999 10.49% 0.00% 0.00x 2.63x AU$206.10K
2000 22.57% 4.47% 2.19x 2.31x AU$6.23 Million
2001 -0.22% -0.05% 1.67x 2.52x AU$-5.46 Million
2002 -10.45% -1.97% 1.93x 2.75x AU$-10.31 Million
2003 18.71% 3.77% 2.10x 2.36x AU$5.15 Million
2004 18.44% 4.12% 1.91x 2.34x AU$5.57 Million
2005 -0.01% 0.00% 1.85x 2.17x AU$-8.49 Million
2006 17.78% 5.00% 1.69x 2.10x AU$8.03 Million
2007 12.53% 4.08% 1.49x 2.07x AU$3.44 Million
2008 13.43% 4.21% 1.57x 2.03x AU$5.02 Million
2009 11.61% 4.10% 1.54x 1.84x AU$2.52 Million
2010 10.46% 4.11% 1.40x 1.82x AU$832.10K
2011 6.94% 2.82% 1.36x 1.82x AU$-6.53 Million
2012 7.31% 2.97% 1.38x 1.78x AU$-6.05 Million
2013 6.64% 2.82% 1.40x 1.68x AU$-8.06 Million
2014 3.08% 1.51% 1.08x 1.88x AU$-19.87 Million
2015 4.52% 1.90% 1.30x 1.82x AU$-16.15 Million
2016 -52.25% -15.12% 1.55x 2.23x AU$-124.11 Million
2017 3.17% 0.86% 1.55x 2.38x AU$-14.03 Million
2018 7.75% 2.00% 1.54x 2.51x AU$-4.96 Million
2019 0.97% 0.25% 1.57x 2.41x AU$-21.71 Million
2020 4.70% 1.42% 1.46x 2.26x AU$-12.68 Million
2021 6.74% 2.63% 1.31x 1.96x AU$-8.75 Million
2022 5.68% 2.24% 1.29x 1.96x AU$-13.27 Million
2023 8.90% 3.37% 1.39x 1.90x AU$-3.54 Million
2024 8.77% 3.79% 1.26x 1.83x AU$-4.37 Million
2025 7.81% 3.92% 1.07x 1.87x AU$-8.17 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares K & S Corporation Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Integrated Freight & Logistics industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Integrated Freight & Logistics
  • Average net assets among peers: $238,485,768
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -0.67%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
K & S Corporation Ltd (KSC) AU$370.58 Million 0.84% 0.87x $26.74 Million
Dalrymple Bay Infrastructure Ltd (DBI) $1.06 Billion 12.22% 2.34x $1.46 Billion
Freightways Group Ltd (FRW) $356.61 Million 19.66% 2.05x $1.18 Billion
Move Logistics Group Ltd (MOV) $36.93 Million 5.46% 8.33x $5.70 Million
Orcoda Ltd (ODA) $10.20 Million -77.61% 0.13x $2.57 Million
PRL Global Ltd (PRG) $236.99 Million 9.23% 1.04x $43.86 Million
Silk Logistics Holdings Ltd (SLH) $18.82 Million 24.44% 2.58x $50.08 Million
Steamships Trading Company Ltd (SST) $173.17 Million -1.92% 0.90x $16.65 Million
Wiseway Group Ltd (WWG) $19.00 Million 3.21% 2.36x $8.50 Million