Kia Corp (000270) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Kia Corp (000270) has net assets worth ₩61.64 Trillion KRW (≈ $41.77 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩105.36 Trillion ≈ $71.40 Billion USD) and total liabilities (₩43.72 Trillion ≈ $29.63 Billion USD). 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. Check how strategically is Kia Corp's equity deployed to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩61.64 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 58.5% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.09% |
| 5-Year Change | 75.27% |
| 10-Year Change | 130.22% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.44 |
Kia Corp - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Kia Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Kia Corp (000270) market capitalisation.
Annual Net Assets for Kia Corp (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kia Corp from 2000 to 2025. Also explore 000270 net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩61.19 Trillion ≈ $41.47 Billion |
+9.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩55.84 Trillion ≈ $37.84 Billion |
+19.94% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩46.56 Trillion ≈ $31.55 Billion |
+18.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩39.34 Trillion ≈ $26.66 Billion |
+12.69% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩34.91 Trillion ≈ $23.66 Billion |
+16.80% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩29.89 Trillion ≈ $20.26 Billion |
+3.15% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩28.98 Trillion ≈ $19.64 Billion |
+6.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩27.24 Trillion ≈ $18.46 Billion |
+1.42% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩26.86 Trillion ≈ $18.20 Billion |
+1.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩26.58 Trillion ≈ $18.01 Billion |
+9.81% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩24.20 Trillion ≈ $16.40 Billion |
+7.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩22.48 Trillion ≈ $15.24 Billion |
+11.01% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩20.25 Trillion ≈ $13.73 Billion |
+20.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩16.85 Trillion ≈ $11.42 Billion |
+24.71% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩13.51 Trillion ≈ $9.16 Billion |
+32.38% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩10.21 Trillion ≈ $6.92 Billion |
+39.72% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩7.30 Trillion ≈ $4.95 Billion |
+25.51% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩5.82 Trillion ≈ $3.94 Billion |
+28.12% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩4.54 Trillion ≈ $3.08 Billion |
-2.61% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩4.66 Trillion ≈ $3.16 Billion |
-5.97% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩4.96 Trillion ≈ $3.36 Billion |
+0.95% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩4.91 Trillion ≈ $3.33 Billion |
-6.32% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩5.24 Trillion ≈ $3.55 Billion |
+32.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩3.95 Trillion ≈ $2.68 Billion |
+24.91% |
| 2001-12-31 | ₩3.16 Trillion ≈ $2.14 Billion |
+12.03% |
| 2000-12-31 | ₩2.82 Trillion ≈ $1.91 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kia Corp'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 5451959000000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩54.52 Trillion | 89.10% |
| Other Components | ₩6.67 Trillion | 10.90% |
| Total Equity | ₩61.19 Trillion | 100.00% |
Kia Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kia Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SUMITOMO CORP. SP. ADR 1
F:SUMB
|
$31.83 Billion |
|
FUJITSU LTD. ADR 5/1
F:FUJA
|
$31.87 Billion |
|
Svenska Handelsbanken AB (publ)
ST:SHB-A
|
$31.96 Billion |
|
Crown Castle
NYSE:CCI
|
$32.00 Billion |
|
Universal Music Group N.V.
AS:UMG
|
$31.76 Billion |
|
Honda Motor Co Ltd ADR
NYSE:HMC
|
$31.76 Billion |
|
Vestas Wind Systems A/S
CO:VWS
|
$31.76 Billion |
|
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:ALNY
|
$31.74 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kia Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 55,831,165,000,000 to 61,187,884,000,000, a change of 5,356,719,000,000 (9.6%).
- Net income of 7,560,983,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,559,045,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 700,045,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,054,826,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩7.56 Trillion | +12.36% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩2.56 Trillion | -4.18% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩700.04 Billion | -1.14% |
| Other Changes | ₩1.05 Trillion | +1.72% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 9.59% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kia Corp'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: 0.76x
- 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 1.80x to 0.76x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | ₩66996.96 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩67950.46 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩72277.07 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩74555.60 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩87073.35 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩98116.47 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩117829.77 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩142486.33 | ₩120700.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩158262.19 | ₩120700.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kia Corp 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): 12.36%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.62%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.15x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.62x
- Recent ROE (12.36%) is below the historical average (13.66%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 4.80% | 1.18% | 1.30x | 3.13x | ₩-146.86 Billion |
| 2001 | 14.66% | 3.49% | 1.35x | 3.12x | ₩146.72 Billion |
| 2002 | 18.22% | 4.44% | 1.49x | 2.76x | ₩321.72 Billion |
| 2003 | 13.46% | 4.59% | 1.12x | 2.62x | ₩178.14 Billion |
| 2004 | 12.30% | 3.33% | 1.22x | 3.03x | ₩110.76 Billion |
| 2005 | 11.51% | 2.71% | 1.28x | 3.32x | ₩72.95 Billion |
| 2009 | 14.52% | 3.33% | 1.13x | 3.85x | ₩304.78 Billion |
| 2010 | 27.90% | 6.24% | 1.53x | 2.92x | ₩1.69 Trillion |
| 2011 | 25.28% | 7.91% | 1.43x | 2.24x | ₩2.06 Trillion |
| 2012 | 22.94% | 8.18% | 1.46x | 1.92x | ₩2.18 Trillion |
| 2013 | 18.85% | 8.02% | 1.32x | 1.79x | ₩1.79 Trillion |
| 2014 | 13.31% | 6.36% | 1.15x | 1.83x | ₩745.21 Billion |
| 2015 | 10.87% | 5.31% | 1.08x | 1.90x | ₩210.20 Billion |
| 2016 | 10.36% | 5.23% | 1.04x | 1.91x | ₩96.70 Billion |
| 2017 | 3.60% | 1.81% | 1.02x | 1.95x | ₩-1.72 Trillion |
| 2018 | 4.24% | 2.13% | 1.05x | 1.90x | ₩-1.57 Trillion |
| 2019 | 6.30% | 3.14% | 1.05x | 1.91x | ₩-1.07 Trillion |
| 2020 | 4.98% | 2.51% | 0.98x | 2.02x | ₩-1.50 Trillion |
| 2021 | 13.64% | 6.81% | 1.05x | 1.91x | ₩1.27 Trillion |
| 2022 | 13.75% | 6.25% | 1.17x | 1.87x | ₩1.48 Trillion |
| 2023 | 18.85% | 8.79% | 1.24x | 1.73x | ₩4.12 Trillion |
| 2024 | 17.50% | 9.10% | 1.16x | 1.66x | ₩4.19 Trillion |
| 2025 | 12.36% | 6.62% | 1.15x | 1.62x | ₩1.44 Trillion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kia Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto Manufacturers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Auto Manufacturers
- Average net assets among peers: $31,099,732,844,461
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.35%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Corp (000270) | ₩61.64 Trillion | 4.80% | 0.71x | $31.79 Billion |
| KG Mobility Corp. (003620) | $906.06 Billion | 0.00% | 0.98x | $358.64 Million |
| Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. (005380) | $13.26 Trillion | 10.45% | 2.47x | $49.66 Billion |
| Hyundai Motor Co. Ltd. Pfd. Series 1 (005385) | $74.76 Trillion | 5.39% | 1.38x | $2.51 Billion |
| Hyundai Motor Co Pref (005387) | $76.34 Trillion | 1.87% | 1.74x | $3.99 Billion |
| Hyundai Motor S3 Pref (005389) | $82.62 Trillion | 5.98% | 1.83x | $265.46 Million |
| Autech Corporation (067170) | $100.00 Billion | -0.51% | 1.76x | $38.16 Million |
| KG Eco Technology Services Co. Ltd (151860) | $819.80 Billion | 59.60% | 5.21x | $158.66 Million |
| LVMC Holdings (900140) | $28.08 Million | 0.00% | 0.22x | $145.00 Million |
About Kia Corp
Kia Corporation manufactures and sells vehicles in South Korea, North America, and Europe. The company offers cars, SUVs and MPV, commercial, electric, and hybrid vehicles. It sells its products through a network of dealers. The company was formerly known as Kia Motors Corporation and changed its name to Kia Corporation in January 2021. Kia Corporation was founded in 1944 and is headquartered in … Read more