Kg Chemical (001390) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Kg Chemical (001390) has net assets worth ₩3.90 Trillion KRW (≈ $2.64 Billion USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩8.55 Trillion ≈ $5.80 Billion USD) and total liabilities (₩4.66 Trillion ≈ $3.16 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 Kg Chemical (001390) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩3.90 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 45.58% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 32.19% |
| 5-Year Change | 150.35% |
| 10-Year Change | 713.43% |
| Growth Volatility | 113.51 |
Kg Chemical - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how Kg Chemical's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore 001390 total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Kg Chemical (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kg Chemical from 2000 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of Kg Chemical.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩3.77 Trillion ≈ $2.56 Billion |
+3.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩3.64 Trillion ≈ $2.46 Billion |
+9.69% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩3.32 Trillion ≈ $2.25 Billion |
+85.47% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩1.79 Trillion ≈ $1.21 Billion |
+18.56% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩1.51 Trillion ≈ $1.02 Billion |
+11.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩1.35 Trillion ≈ $915.94 Million |
+123.71% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩604.16 Billion ≈ $409.43 Million |
+4.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩577.78 Billion ≈ $391.55 Million |
+13.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩510.21 Billion ≈ $345.76 Million |
+9.95% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩464.02 Billion ≈ $314.46 Million |
+7.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩433.17 Billion ≈ $293.55 Million |
+5.07% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩412.27 Billion ≈ $279.39 Million |
+44.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩286.03 Billion ≈ $193.84 Million |
+2.20% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩279.88 Billion ≈ $189.67 Million |
+29.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩215.64 Billion ≈ $146.13 Million |
+11.04% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩194.19 Billion ≈ $131.60 Million |
+0.91% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩192.43 Billion ≈ $130.41 Million |
+107.85% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩92.58 Billion ≈ $62.74 Million |
-6.15% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩98.65 Billion ≈ $66.85 Million |
+13.57% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩86.86 Billion ≈ $58.86 Million |
+16.21% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩74.74 Billion ≈ $50.65 Million |
+3.98% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩71.88 Billion ≈ $48.72 Million |
+1135.77% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩-6.94 Billion ≈ $-4.70 Million |
-503.82% |
| 2001-12-31 | ₩1.72 Billion ≈ $1.16 Million |
-63.11% |
| 2000-12-31 | ₩4.66 Billion ≈ $3.16 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kg Chemical'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 81791442529000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩817.91 Billion | 85.96% |
| Other Components | ₩133.62 Billion | 14.04% |
| Total Equity | ₩951.53 Billion | 100.00% |
Kg Chemical Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kg Chemical ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Matrix Service Co
NASDAQ:MTRX
|
$322.35 Million |
|
Sovereign Metals Ltd
AU:SVM
|
$322.71 Million |
|
Firma Oponiarska DĘBICA SA
WAR:DBC
|
$322.89 Million |
|
Telos Corp
NASDAQ:TLS
|
$322.93 Million |
|
Chung Hwa Chemical Industrial Works Ltd
TW:1727
|
$321.90 Million |
|
Denny’s Corp
NASDAQ:DENN
|
$321.87 Million |
|
Voyager Acquisition Corp
NASDAQ:VACH
|
$321.82 Million |
|
KINX Inc
KQ:093320
|
$321.73 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kg Chemical's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 918,286,865,870 to 951,530,779,540, a change of 33,243,913,670 (3.6%).
- Net income of 61,855,875,890 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 32,872,337,650 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩61.86 Billion | +6.5% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩32.87 Billion | -3.45% |
| Other Changes | ₩4.26 Billion | +0.45% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 3.62% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kg Chemical'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: 0.51x
- 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 increased from 0.35x to 0.51x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | ₩20006.56 | ₩7070.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩20169.97 | ₩7070.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩26621.14 | ₩7070.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩29527.98 | ₩7070.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩34342.69 | ₩7070.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩11790.15 | ₩7070.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩13411.71 | ₩7070.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩13897.24 | ₩7070.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kg Chemical 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): 6.50%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.70%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.09x
- • Equity Multiplier: 8.58x
- Recent ROE (6.50%) is below the historical average (26.21%), 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 | 362.66% | 13.86% | 1.01x | 26.00x | ₩16.43 Billion |
| 2003 | 26.16% | 12.82% | 1.10x | 1.86x | ₩11.62 Billion |
| 2004 | 8.67% | 3.19% | 1.32x | 2.06x | ₩-996.48 Million |
| 2005 | 11.24% | 3.67% | 1.15x | 2.66x | ₩1.05 Billion |
| 2006 | 11.85% | 4.56% | 0.97x | 2.67x | ₩1.77 Billion |
| 2008 | 3.34% | 1.49% | 0.96x | 2.33x | ₩-12.24 Billion |
| 2009 | 4.56% | 2.27% | 0.88x | 2.28x | ₩-10.13 Billion |
| 2010 | 2.78% | 1.30% | 0.75x | 2.85x | ₩-13.16 Billion |
| 2011 | 2.62% | 0.81% | 0.66x | 4.91x | ₩-12.82 Billion |
| 2012 | 3.98% | 0.94% | 0.95x | 4.48x | ₩-10.76 Billion |
| 2013 | 2.26% | 0.53% | 0.93x | 4.58x | ₩-15.41 Billion |
| 2014 | 6.60% | 1.49% | 0.94x | 4.69x | ₩-6.72 Billion |
| 2015 | 8.49% | 1.66% | 0.89x | 5.76x | ₩-2.99 Billion |
| 2016 | 6.18% | 1.25% | 0.82x | 6.08x | ₩-7.94 Billion |
| 2017 | 1.75% | 0.39% | 0.74x | 6.09x | ₩-20.08 Billion |
| 2018 | 1.36% | 0.26% | 0.85x | 6.10x | ₩-21.36 Billion |
| 2019 | 28.19% | 4.65% | 0.50x | 12.17x | ₩62.04 Billion |
| 2020 | 11.30% | 1.17% | 0.85x | 11.31x | ₩4.98 Billion |
| 2021 | 15.70% | 1.51% | 1.01x | 10.31x | ₩27.03 Billion |
| 2022 | 40.00% | 4.92% | 0.93x | 8.70x | ₩243.97 Billion |
| 2023 | 10.43% | 1.07% | 1.14x | 8.51x | ₩3.93 Billion |
| 2024 | 6.50% | 0.70% | 1.09x | 8.58x | ₩-33.30 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kg Chemical's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $12,982,537,641,815
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.57%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kg Chemical (001390) | ₩3.90 Trillion | 362.66% | 1.19x | $322.13 Million |
| Samyang Holdings (000070) | $3.00 Trillion | 0.94% | 0.76x | $317.93 Million |
| Doosan (000150) | $6.82 Trillion | 6.16% | 3.28x | $9.19 Billion |
| Doosan Pref Shs (000155) | $7.60 Trillion | 0.53% | 2.78x | $1.50 Billion |
| Doosan Co Ltd (000157) | $7.90 Trillion | 2.49% | 2.63x | $323.04 Million |
| Hanwha (000880) | $4.62 Trillion | 5.91% | 10.91x | $6.27 Billion |
| Hanwha Corp. Pfd. Series 1 (000885) | $33.18 Trillion | 3.54% | 4.94x | $5.70 Million |
| Hanwha Corp Preferred (00088K) | $16.95 Trillion | 2.76% | 9.00x | $657.61 Million |
| CJ Corp (001040) | $17.89 Trillion | 1.09% | 1.64x | $4.12 Billion |
| Cj Corp Pref (001045) | $16.46 Trillion | 1.67% | 1.55x | $137.94 Million |
| CJ Corp 4P Pref (00104K) | $15.40 Trillion | 0.56% | 1.60x | $548.23 Million |
About Kg Chemical
KG Chemical Corporation manufactures and supplies fertilizers and concrete compound ingredients products in South Korea and internationally. The company offers mineral and organic fertilizers; and eco-friendly substances for various soil types to farmers. It also provides chemical materials, including water reducing agents, preservatives, compounds, and dispersants, as well as naphthalene dispers… Read more