Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd
LOTTE Fine Chemical Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of chemical products in Korea. The company offers chlorine relatives, including epichlorohydrin, caustic soda, tetramethyl ammonium chloride, 3-Chloro-2-Hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium chloride, methyl chloride, methylene chloride, methaclean, chloroform, sodium hypochlorite, and hydrochloric acid; ammonia relatives comprising urea… Read more
Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (004000) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩2.41 Trillion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (004000) has net assets worth ₩2.41 Trillion KRW as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩2.78 Trillion) and total liabilities (₩364.35 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 | ₩2.41 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 86.88% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.16% |
| 5-Year Change | 43.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 103.57% |
| Growth Volatility | 9.46 |
Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2011–2024)
This chart illustrates how Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (2011–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd from 2011 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩2.37 Trillion | -0.61% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩2.38 Trillion | +3.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩2.29 Trillion | +4.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩2.20 Trillion | +33.27% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩1.65 Trillion | +10.49% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩1.49 Trillion | +8.36% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩1.38 Trillion | +15.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩1.19 Trillion | +7.29% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩1.11 Trillion | -4.46% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩1.16 Trillion | -2.69% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩1.20 Trillion | +6.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩1.13 Trillion | -2.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩1.15 Trillion | +5.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩1.09 Trillion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd'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 271839.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩1.93 Trillion | 81.61% |
| Other Components | ₩435.58 Billion | 18.39% |
| Total Equity | ₩2.37 Trillion | 100.00% |
Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Fujian Green Pine Co Ltd
SHE:300132
|
$496.79 Million |
|
YOUNG CO.S BREW.A LS-125
F:YBY
|
$496.95 Million |
|
China Resources Cement Holdings Limited
PINK:CJRCF
|
$496.98 Million |
|
Rio2 Ltd
V:RIO
|
$497.07 Million |
|
Shanghai Haohai Biological Tech Co
SHG:688366
|
$496.42 Million |
|
Brandywine Realty Trust
NYSE:BDN
|
$496.31 Million |
|
Philip Morris CR A.S.
PR:TABAK
|
$496.15 Million |
|
Tradegate AG Wertpapierhandelsbank
F:T2G
|
$496.08 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,383,205,649,080 to 2,368,686,673,100, a change of -14,518,975,980 (-0.6%).
- Net income of 36,380,501,670 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 50,940,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩36.38 Billion | +1.54% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩50.94 Billion | -2.15% |
| Other Changes | ₩40.52 Million | +0.0% |
| Total Change | ₩- | -0.61% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd'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: 0.55x
- 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 1.09x to 0.55x 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 | ₩46827.88 | ₩51100.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩54098.86 | ₩51100.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩58622.41 | ₩51100.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩64770.33 | ₩51100.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩86322.34 | ₩51100.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩90075.33 | ₩51100.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩93569.13 | ₩51100.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩92999.08 | ₩51100.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd 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): 1.54%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.18%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.62x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.15x
- Recent ROE (1.54%) is below the historical average (7.95%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 6.74% | 5.51% | 0.95x | 1.29x | ₩-35.44 Billion |
| 2012 | 6.35% | 5.12% | 0.89x | 1.39x | ₩-42.06 Billion |
| 2013 | 0.30% | 0.25% | 0.69x | 1.69x | ₩-109.31 Billion |
| 2014 | 5.16% | 5.05% | 0.66x | 1.56x | ₩-57.49 Billion |
| 2015 | 8.07% | 8.08% | 0.69x | 1.45x | ₩-22.49 Billion |
| 2016 | -3.92% | -3.92% | 0.73x | 1.38x | ₩-154.71 Billion |
| 2017 | 7.48% | 7.70% | 0.71x | 1.38x | ₩-30.04 Billion |
| 2018 | 15.60% | 15.67% | 0.81x | 1.23x | ₩77.13 Billion |
| 2019 | 11.28% | 12.84% | 0.73x | 1.20x | ₩19.06 Billion |
| 2020 | 12.05% | 15.73% | 0.67x | 1.14x | ₩33.82 Billion |
| 2021 | 26.63% | 32.89% | 0.65x | 1.24x | ₩365.60 Billion |
| 2022 | 6.37% | 5.93% | 0.91x | 1.18x | ₩-83.26 Billion |
| 2023 | 7.64% | 10.29% | 0.66x | 1.13x | ₩-56.29 Billion |
| 2024 | 1.54% | 2.18% | 0.62x | 1.15x | ₩-200.49 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $1,147,927,777,626
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.98%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (004000) | ₩2.41 Trillion | 6.74% | 0.15x | $496.67 Million |
| Rifa Ind (000760) | $181.15 Billion | -1.86% | 0.48x | $8.66 Million |
| Kumyang (001570) | $57.95 Billion | 24.95% | 1.85x | $316.82 Million |
| Sh E & Chemical Co. Ltd. (002360) | $94.10 Billion | 1.96% | 0.32x | $20.38 Million |
| KCC Corporation (002380) | $5.09 Trillion | 4.87% | 0.38x | $1.65 Billion |
| Miwon Commerci (002840) | $239.21 Billion | 9.14% | 0.38x | $100.20 Million |
| Taekwang Ind (003240) | $3.48 Trillion | 3.91% | 0.25x | $160.16 Million |
| Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd (005290) | $133.88 Billion | 0.00% | 3.14x | $1.06 Billion |
| Isu Chemical Co Ltd (005950) | $279.30 Billion | 6.94% | 0.54x | $85.98 Million |
| Korea Petro Chemical Ind (006650) | $768.68 Billion | 3.91% | 0.65x | $316.72 Million |