Luxchem Corporation Bhd
Luxchem Corporation Berhad, an investment holding company, imports, exports, and distributes petrochemical and other related products in Malaysia and internationally. It operates in two segments, Trading and Manufacturing. The Trading segments offers import, export, and distribution of petrochemical products; and synthetic latex, polymer resins, fiberglass materials, PVC resins, and plasticizers.… Read more
Luxchem Corporation Bhd (5143) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: RM573.26 Million MYR
Based on the latest financial reports, Luxchem Corporation Bhd (5143) has net assets worth RM573.26 Million MYR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (RM766.83 Million) and total liabilities (RM193.57 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 | RM573.26 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 74.76% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.52% |
| 5-Year Change | 67.43% |
| 10-Year Change | 195.28% |
| Growth Volatility | 11.22 |
Luxchem Corporation Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2012–2024)
This chart illustrates how Luxchem Corporation Bhd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Luxchem Corporation Bhd (2012–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Luxchem Corporation Bhd from 2012 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | RM563.98 Million | +5.70% |
| 2023-12-31 | RM533.55 Million | +4.06% |
| 2022-12-31 | RM512.72 Million | +4.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | RM489.81 Million | +45.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | RM336.85 Million | +9.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | RM309.01 Million | +9.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | RM283.23 Million | +8.94% |
| 2017-12-31 | RM259.99 Million | +12.66% |
| 2016-12-31 | RM230.78 Million | +20.83% |
| 2015-12-31 | RM191.00 Million | +21.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | RM157.00 Million | +8.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | RM145.00 Million | +5.84% |
| 2012-12-31 | RM137.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Luxchem Corporation Bhd'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 409.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | RM265.14 Million | 47.01% |
| Common Stock | RM298.08 Million | 52.85% |
| Other Components | RM763.83K | 0.14% |
| Total Equity | RM563.98 Million | 100.00% |
Luxchem Corporation Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Luxchem Corporation Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Dragonfly Energy Holdings Corp.
NASDAQ:DFLI
|
$25.11 Million |
|
FST Corp. Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:KBSX
|
$25.12 Million |
|
Blue Biofuels Inc
OTCQB:BIOF
|
$25.13 Million |
|
Kuk Young G&M Co. Ltd
KQ:006050
|
$25.13 Million |
|
Petro Matad Limited
PINK:PRTDF
|
$25.10 Million |
|
MPC Energy Solutions NV
OL:MPCES
|
$25.09 Million |
|
DEMAE-CAN CO. LTD.
F:1H7
|
$25.09 Million |
|
Dongkook Ind
KO:001620
|
$25.09 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Luxchem Corporation Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 533,548,940 to 563,982,490, a change of 30,433,550 (5.7%).
- Net income of 48,000,390 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 17,116,260 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM48.00 Million | +8.51% |
| Dividends Paid | RM17.12 Million | -3.03% |
| Other Changes | RM-450.58K | -0.08% |
| Total Change | RM- | 5.70% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Luxchem Corporation Bhd'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: 0.69x
- 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.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.31x to 0.69x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | RM0.28 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | RM0.31 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | RM0.33 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | RM0.34 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | RM0.38 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | RM0.46 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | RM0.48 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | RM0.50 | RM0.37 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | RM0.53 | RM0.37 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Luxchem Corporation Bhd 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): 8.51%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.03%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.97x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.46x
- Recent ROE (8.51%) is below the historical average (13.35%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 20.91% | 5.82% | 2.13x | 1.69x | RM20.87 Million |
| 2016 | 18.85% | 6.20% | 1.90x | 1.60x | RM20.42 Million |
| 2017 | 15.67% | 5.05% | 1.94x | 1.60x | RM14.74 Million |
| 2018 | 13.34% | 4.64% | 1.87x | 1.54x | RM9.47 Million |
| 2019 | 12.18% | 4.92% | 1.77x | 1.40x | RM6.74 Million |
| 2020 | 14.21% | 6.59% | 1.49x | 1.45x | RM14.17 Million |
| 2021 | 13.93% | 7.38% | 1.17x | 1.62x | RM19.26 Million |
| 2022 | 8.91% | 5.69% | 1.12x | 1.40x | RM-5.59 Million |
| 2023 | 6.95% | 5.67% | 0.88x | 1.39x | RM-16.29 Million |
| 2024 | 8.51% | 6.03% | 0.97x | 1.46x | RM-8.40 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Luxchem Corporation Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $4,408,124,755
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 18.29%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luxchem Corporation Bhd (5143) | RM573.26 Million | 20.91% | 0.34x | $25.11 Million |
| Zantat Holdings Berhad (0301) | $56.81 Million | 10.98% | 0.71x | $2.33 Million |
| Sumisaujana Group Berhad (0349) | $70.82 Million | 43.23% | 1.30x | $10.37 Million |
| Samchem Holdings Bhd (5147) | $145.08 Million | 14.77% | 2.27x | $14.63 Million |
| Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (5183) | $17.16 Billion | 22.88% | 0.25x | $3.08 Billion |
| Lotte Chemical Titan Holding BHD (5284) | $4.61 Billion | -0.42% | 0.31x | $46.93 Million |