Kureha Corporation
Kureha Corporation manufactures and sells functional materials, specialty chemicals, and plastics in Japan and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Advanced Materials, Specialty Chemicals, Specialty Plastics, Construction, and Other Operations. The Advanced Materials segment offers polyphenylene sulfide, polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), processed polyglycolic acid products,… Read more
Kureha Corporation (0K1) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: €179.80 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, Kureha Corporation (0K1) has net assets worth €179.80 Billion EUR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€345.95 Billion) and total liabilities (€166.15 Billion). 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 | €179.80 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.97% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.45% |
| 5-Year Change | 13.81% |
| 10-Year Change | 77.02% |
| Growth Volatility | 6.79 |
Kureha Corporation - Net Assets Trend (2014–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kureha Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Kureha Corporation (2014–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kureha Corporation from 2014 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | €211.14 Billion | -5.38% |
| 2024-03-31 | €223.15 Billion | +2.94% |
| 2023-03-31 | €216.77 Billion | +8.00% |
| 2022-03-31 | €200.72 Billion | +8.19% |
| 2021-03-31 | €185.52 Billion | +11.34% |
| 2020-03-31 | €166.62 Billion | +2.75% |
| 2019-03-31 | €162.17 Billion | +6.66% |
| 2018-03-31 | €152.04 Billion | +20.69% |
| 2017-03-31 | €125.97 Billion | +5.62% |
| 2016-03-31 | €119.27 Billion | -1.12% |
| 2015-03-31 | €120.62 Billion | +13.59% |
| 2014-03-31 | €106.19 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kureha Corporation'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 122.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €174.43 Billion | 83.31% |
| Other Components | €34.94 Billion | 16.69% |
| Total Equity | €209.37 Billion | 100.00% |
Kureha Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kureha Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
HÖEgh Autoliners AS
PINK:HOEGF
|
$845.58 Million |
|
Allient Inc.
NASDAQ:ALNT
|
$845.72 Million |
|
Tong Hsing Electronic Industries Ltd
TW:6271
|
$845.73 Million |
|
Cangzhou Mingzhu Plastic Co Ltd
SHE:002108
|
$845.76 Million |
|
ICICI Securities Limited
NSE:ISEC
|
$845.25 Million |
|
Shenzhen Laibao High-Technology Co Ltd
SHE:002106
|
$845.03 Million |
|
Shinva Medical Instrument Co Ltd
SHG:600587
|
$845.00 Million |
|
Suzhou UIGreen Micro & Nano Technologies Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688661
|
$844.94 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kureha Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 221,377,000,000 to 209,372,000,000, a change of -12,005,000,000 (-5.4%).
- Net income of 7,800,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 4,660,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 15,002,000,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €7.80 Billion | +3.73% |
| Dividends Paid | €4.66 Billion | -2.23% |
| Share Repurchases | €15.00 Billion | -7.17% |
| Other Changes | €-143.00 Million | -0.07% |
| Total Change | €- | -5.42% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kureha Corporation'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: 0.01x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-31 | €7232.83 | €24.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | €7271.63 | €24.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | €7922.54 | €24.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | €8453.04 | €24.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | €9418.60 | €24.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | €10207.31 | €24.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | €11025.99 | €24.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | €4022.67 | €24.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | €4209.14 | €24.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kureha Corporation 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): 3.73%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.81%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.47x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.65x
- Recent ROE (3.73%) is below the historical average (6.72%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7.09% | 4.97% | 0.66x | 2.16x | €-3.02 Billion |
| 2015 | 7.78% | 6.12% | 0.60x | 2.11x | €-2.63 Billion |
| 2016 | 6.22% | 5.15% | 0.60x | 2.01x | €-4.45 Billion |
| 2017 | 5.63% | 5.29% | 0.56x | 1.89x | €-5.43 Billion |
| 2018 | 6.46% | 6.58% | 0.61x | 1.61x | €-5.32 Billion |
| 2019 | 8.68% | 9.40% | 0.60x | 1.54x | €-2.12 Billion |
| 2020 | 8.32% | 9.63% | 0.58x | 1.50x | €-2.78 Billion |
| 2021 | 7.34% | 9.33% | 0.56x | 1.40x | €-4.89 Billion |
| 2022 | 7.11% | 8.41% | 0.60x | 1.42x | €-5.76 Billion |
| 2023 | 7.84% | 8.82% | 0.65x | 1.38x | €-4.65 Billion |
| 2024 | 4.40% | 5.47% | 0.54x | 1.49x | €-12.40 Billion |
| 2025 | 3.73% | 4.81% | 0.47x | 1.65x | €-13.14 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kureha Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $2,874,559,483
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -27.86%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kureha Corporation (0K1) | €179.80 Billion | 7.09% | 0.92x | $845.56 Million |
| Polwax S.A (1LW) | $54.23 Million | -71.97% | 1.06x | $3.33 Million |
| H&R GmbH & Co. KGaA (2HRA) | $287.13 Million | 9.37% | 1.19x | $34.48 Million |
| Renaissance Oil Corp (2R7) | $2.68 Billion | 6.64% | 1.08x | $1.31 Billion |
| Global New Material International Holdings Limited (69Y) | $4.35 Billion | 5.56% | 0.62x | $625.83 Million |
| Altech Chemicals Ltd (A3Y) | $33.88 Million | -176.29% | 0.32x | $18.88 Million |
| Beijing Media Corporation Limited (BME) | $1.20 Billion | -7.10% | 0.16x | $1.77 Million |
| BRAIN Biotech AG (BNN) | $17.59 Million | -23.28% | 0.43x | $40.42 Million |
| Brenntag SE (BNR) | $2.69 Billion | 13.57% | 1.59x | $5.87 Billion |
| Huabao International Holdings Limited (CEY) | $14.56 Billion | -7.24% | 0.14x | $1.44 Billion |