Kolon Corp (002020) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Kolon Corp (002020) has net assets worth ₩2.46 Trillion KRW (≈ $1.67 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 (₩7.18 Trillion ≈ $4.87 Billion USD) and total liabilities (₩4.72 Trillion ≈ $3.20 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. Explore cash flow conversion of Kolon Corp to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩2.46 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 34.29% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.4% |
| 5-Year Change | 173.31% |
| 10-Year Change | 186.0% |
| Growth Volatility | 63.52 |
Kolon Corp - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how Kolon Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live valuation and market cap data, see 002020 market cap.
Annual Net Assets for Kolon Corp (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kolon Corp from 2000 to 2024. Read Kolon Corp debt and liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩2.35 Trillion ≈ $1.59 Billion |
+79.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩1.31 Trillion ≈ $888.13 Million |
+0.78% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩1.30 Trillion ≈ $881.21 Million |
+23.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩1.05 Trillion ≈ $712.51 Million |
+22.39% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩859.03 Billion ≈ $582.16 Million |
+16.93% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩734.65 Billion ≈ $497.86 Million |
-12.06% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩835.37 Billion ≈ $566.12 Million |
-8.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩913.94 Billion ≈ $619.36 Million |
+9.94% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩831.29 Billion ≈ $563.36 Million |
+1.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩820.92 Billion ≈ $556.33 Million |
-10.85% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩920.79 Billion ≈ $624.00 Million |
+11.28% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩827.44 Billion ≈ $560.75 Million |
-13.16% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩952.83 Billion ≈ $645.72 Million |
-4.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩994.68 Billion ≈ $674.08 Million |
-50.69% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩2.02 Trillion ≈ $1.37 Billion |
+294.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩510.73 Billion ≈ $346.12 Million |
-40.08% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩852.33 Billion ≈ $577.61 Million |
+17.41% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩725.95 Billion ≈ $491.96 Million |
-2.40% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩743.76 Billion ≈ $504.04 Million |
+13.72% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩654.02 Billion ≈ $443.22 Million |
-2.33% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩669.62 Billion ≈ $453.80 Million |
-30.61% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩964.99 Billion ≈ $653.96 Million |
-9.11% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩1.06 Trillion ≈ $719.48 Million |
+18.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | ₩899.70 Billion ≈ $609.71 Million |
+7.64% |
| 2000-12-31 | ₩835.87 Billion ≈ $566.45 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kolon 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 81884588041000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩818.85 Billion | 49.52% |
| Other Components | ₩834.83 Billion | 50.48% |
| Total Equity | ₩1.65 Trillion | 100.00% |
Kolon Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kolon Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hefei Gocom Information Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688367
|
$516.09 Million |
|
Rosenbauer International AG
VI:ROS
|
$516.12 Million |
|
Zevra Therapeutics Inc.
NASDAQ:ZVRA
|
$516.25 Million |
|
Ethos Technologies Inc. Class A Common Stock
NASDAQ:LIFE
|
$516.35 Million |
|
Nanjing Well Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHG:603351
|
$515.89 Million |
|
i3system Inc
KQ:214430
|
$515.75 Million |
|
NH SPAC 8
KQ:225570
|
$515.68 Million |
|
Sinocat Environmental Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688737
|
$515.61 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kolon Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,072,864,466,110 to 1,653,673,410,730, a change of 580,808,944,620 (54.1%).
- Net income of 170,308,787,480 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 10,631,377,460 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 103,700,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 421,027,834,600.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩170.31 Billion | +10.3% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩10.63 Billion | -0.64% |
| Share Issuances | ₩103.70 Million | +0.01% |
| Other Changes | ₩421.03 Billion | +25.46% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 54.14% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kolon 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: 0.46x
- 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 0.95x to 0.46x 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 | ₩63432.30 | ₩60300.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩56541.13 | ₩60300.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩47578.40 | ₩60300.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩57094.98 | ₩60300.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩69628.59 | ₩60300.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩86459.61 | ₩60300.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩84969.77 | ₩60300.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩130969.24 | ₩60300.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kolon 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): 10.30%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.83%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.86x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.26x
- Recent ROE (10.30%) is above the historical average (6.39%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 4.27% | 1.65% | 0.83x | 3.13x | ₩-44.54 Billion |
| 2002 | 3.11% | 1.01% | 0.81x | 3.82x | ₩-56.04 Billion |
| 2007 | 3.49% | 0.58% | 1.19x | 5.03x | ₩-35.93 Billion |
| 2008 | 13.19% | 1.60% | 1.31x | 6.26x | ₩18.91 Billion |
| 2009 | 26.97% | 3.27% | 3.67x | 2.24x | ₩67.58 Billion |
| 2010 | 6.41% | 0.55% | 1.13x | 10.35x | ₩-22.55 Billion |
| 2011 | 11.09% | 14.25% | 0.16x | 5.01x | ₩8.30 Billion |
| 2012 | 0.21% | 0.03% | 1.22x | 5.31x | ₩-71.09 Billion |
| 2013 | -6.83% | -1.00% | 1.17x | 5.80x | ₩-109.59 Billion |
| 2014 | 1.50% | 0.23% | 1.16x | 5.60x | ₩-54.32 Billion |
| 2015 | -11.32% | -1.78% | 1.09x | 5.82x | ₩-120.58 Billion |
| 2016 | 3.41% | 0.53% | 1.17x | 5.55x | ₩-39.57 Billion |
| 2017 | 12.71% | 2.23% | 1.18x | 4.84x | ₩20.71 Billion |
| 2018 | 0.21% | 0.03% | 1.23x | 4.88x | ₩-69.92 Billion |
| 2019 | -2.84% | -0.39% | 1.21x | 6.04x | ₩-77.12 Billion |
| 2020 | 20.70% | 3.05% | 1.32x | 5.14x | ₩77.16 Billion |
| 2021 | 15.79% | 2.57% | 1.36x | 4.51x | ₩50.88 Billion |
| 2022 | 14.65% | 2.82% | 1.21x | 4.27x | ₩50.71 Billion |
| 2023 | 0.80% | 0.15% | 1.12x | 4.88x | ₩-98.72 Billion |
| 2024 | 10.30% | 2.83% | 0.86x | 4.26x | ₩4.94 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kolon Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $10,809,150,203,580
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.19%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolon Corp (002020) | ₩2.46 Trillion | 4.27% | 1.92x | $515.97 Million |
| Samyang Holdings (000070) | $2.80 Trillion | 6.16% | 0.84x | $318.38 Million |
| Doosan (000150) | $6.82 Trillion | 6.16% | 3.28x | $9.19 Billion |
| Doosan Pref Shs (000155) | $8.50 Trillion | 2.49% | 2.06x | $1.41 Billion |
| Doosan Co Ltd (000157) | $7.71 Trillion | -7.18% | 2.91x | $300.70 Million |
| Hanwha (000880) | $14.23 Trillion | 3.46% | 9.88x | $6.16 Billion |
| Hanwha Corp. Pfd. Series 1 (000885) | $18.26 Trillion | 0.49% | 8.98x | $5.70 Million |
| Hanwha Corp Preferred (00088K) | $18.51 Trillion | 1.16% | 9.33x | $666.91 Million |
| CJ Corp (001040) | $2.28 Trillion | 5.28% | 1.28x | $4.00 Billion |
| Cj Corp Pref (001045) | $16.46 Trillion | 1.67% | 1.55x | $138.40 Million |
| CJ Corp 4P Pref (00104K) | $12.52 Trillion | 2.20% | 1.53x | $533.09 Million |
About Kolon Corp
Kolon Corporation engages in market research and management consulting, and intellectual property licensing businesses in South Korea and internationally. The company provides tire cords, airbags, PET spunbond, industrial yarns, chamude, humidity control devices, films, IT chemicals, and petroleum resins, as well as aramid, MEA, PEM, DFR, and CPI products; and golf wear, men's and women's apparel… Read more