Korea Petro Chemical Ind (006650) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Korea Petro Chemical Ind (006650) has net assets worth ₩2.08 Trillion KRW (≈ $1.41 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩2.70 Trillion ≈ $1.83 Billion USD) and total liabilities (₩618.86 Billion ≈ $419.39 Million 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 006650 intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩2.08 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 77.08% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.18% |
| 5-Year Change | 2.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 60.97% |
| Growth Volatility | 14.52 |
Korea Petro Chemical Ind - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how Korea Petro Chemical Ind's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Korea Petro Chemical Ind defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Korea Petro Chemical Ind (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Korea Petro Chemical Ind from 2005 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see 006650 market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩2.08 Trillion ≈ $1.41 Billion |
+15.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩1.81 Trillion ≈ $1.23 Billion |
-0.94% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩1.82 Trillion ≈ $1.24 Billion |
-2.00% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩1.86 Trillion ≈ $1.26 Billion |
-8.24% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩2.03 Trillion ≈ $1.38 Billion |
+7.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩1.89 Trillion ≈ $1.28 Billion |
+6.49% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩1.78 Trillion ≈ $1.21 Billion |
+4.56% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩1.70 Trillion ≈ $1.15 Billion |
+15.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩1.47 Trillion ≈ $998.37 Million |
+13.93% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩1.29 Trillion ≈ $876.29 Million |
+24.86% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩1.04 Trillion ≈ $701.80 Million |
+22.97% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩842.12 Billion ≈ $570.69 Million |
+6.65% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩789.61 Billion ≈ $535.11 Million |
+5.88% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩745.73 Billion ≈ $505.37 Million |
-2.98% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩768.68 Billion ≈ $520.92 Million |
+47.56% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩520.92 Billion ≈ $353.02 Million |
-6.19% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩555.28 Billion ≈ $376.30 Million |
+27.75% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩434.65 Billion ≈ $294.55 Million |
-20.38% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩545.90 Billion ≈ $369.95 Million |
+11.08% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩491.43 Billion ≈ $333.03 Million |
+13.82% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩431.77 Billion ≈ $292.61 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Korea Petro Chemical Ind'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 153178590588000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩1.53 Trillion | 83.48% |
| Other Components | ₩303.15 Billion | 16.52% |
| Total Equity | ₩1.83 Trillion | 100.00% |
Korea Petro Chemical Ind Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Korea Petro Chemical Ind ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
National Petroleum Co Ltd
TW:9937
|
$540.38 Million |
|
RattanIndia Power Limited
NSE:RTNPOWER
|
$540.68 Million |
|
Zhejiang Xinneng Photovoltaic Technology Co Ltd
SHG:603105
|
$540.70 Million |
|
Asia Aviation Public Company Limited
BK:AAV-R
|
$540.71 Million |
|
Sports Gear Co. Ltd
TW:6768
|
$540.26 Million |
|
Shanghai Yongli Belting Co Ltd
SHE:300230
|
$540.25 Million |
|
Shanghai Haishun New Pharmaceutical Packaging Co Ltd
SHE:300501
|
$540.18 Million |
|
STL Technology Co Ltd
TWO:4931
|
$540.18 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Korea Petro Chemical Ind's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,807,642,130,950 to 1,834,934,631,350, a change of 27,292,500,400 (1.5%).
- Net income of 31,707,515,760 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 6,176,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩31.71 Billion | +1.73% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩6.18 Billion | -0.34% |
| Other Changes | ₩1.76 Billion | +0.1% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 1.51% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Korea Petro Chemical Ind'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: 0.43x
- 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 0.54x to 0.43x 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 | ₩238532.75 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩275432.24 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩287982.83 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩306685.40 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩328546.22 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩301477.05 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩295460.02 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩292683.43 | ₩129100.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩297102.48 | ₩129100.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Korea Petro Chemical Ind 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): 1.73%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.95%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.24x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.47x
- Recent ROE (1.73%) is below the historical average (8.81%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.85% | 3.63% | 1.28x | 1.90x | ₩-4.91 Billion |
| 2006 | 11.01% | 4.10% | 1.52x | 1.77x | ₩4.91 Billion |
| 2007 | 11.32% | 4.26% | 1.73x | 1.54x | ₩7.16 Billion |
| 2009 | 21.94% | 7.25% | 1.76x | 1.71x | ₩65.77 Billion |
| 2010 | 14.80% | 4.18% | 1.92x | 1.84x | ₩24.82 Billion |
| 2011 | 3.94% | 1.48% | 1.59x | 1.67x | ₩-46.20 Billion |
| 2013 | 5.87% | 2.34% | 1.45x | 1.73x | ₩-32.37 Billion |
| 2014 | 7.67% | 3.12% | 1.43x | 1.72x | ₩-19.50 Billion |
| 2015 | 19.48% | 11.61% | 1.13x | 1.49x | ₩97.56 Billion |
| 2016 | 21.16% | 17.05% | 0.91x | 1.37x | ₩143.53 Billion |
| 2017 | 14.55% | 12.04% | 0.90x | 1.34x | ₩67.00 Billion |
| 2018 | 15.13% | 10.08% | 1.29x | 1.17x | ₩87.30 Billion |
| 2019 | 5.98% | 5.13% | 1.02x | 1.14x | ₩-71.52 Billion |
| 2020 | 6.72% | 6.76% | 0.88x | 1.12x | ₩-62.17 Billion |
| 2021 | 7.39% | 5.96% | 1.01x | 1.22x | ₩-52.98 Billion |
| 2022 | -8.01% | -6.71% | 1.01x | 1.18x | ₩-335.25 Billion |
| 2023 | -1.59% | -1.16% | 1.14x | 1.20x | ₩-211.52 Billion |
| 2024 | -0.47% | -0.30% | 1.26x | 1.23x | ₩-189.29 Billion |
| 2025 | 1.73% | 0.95% | 1.24x | 1.47x | ₩-151.79 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Korea Petro Chemical Ind's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $1,084,489,452,929
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.93%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Petro Chemical Ind (006650) | ₩2.08 Trillion | 8.85% | 0.30x | $540.34 Million |
| Rifa Ind (000760) | $181.15 Billion | -1.86% | 0.48x | $23.49 Million |
| Kumyang (001570) | $117.41 Billion | 11.36% | 1.68x | $428.33 Million |
| Sh E & Chemical Co. Ltd. (002360) | $64.16 Billion | 3.67% | 0.88x | $142.41 Million |
| KCC Corporation (002380) | $5.04 Trillion | 6.82% | 1.60x | $2.66 Billion |
| Miwon Commerci (002840) | $267.57 Billion | 19.38% | 0.23x | $380.63 Million |
| Taekwang Ind (003240) | $1.47 Trillion | 2.08% | 0.33x | $510.47 Million |
| Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (004000) | $2.29 Trillion | 6.37% | 0.18x | $847.50 Million |
| Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd (005290) | $88.75 Billion | 0.00% | 3.24x | $2.18 Billion |
| Isu Chemical Co Ltd (005950) | $238.78 Billion | 5.60% | 0.88x | $253.62 Million |
About Korea Petro Chemical Ind
Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co., Ltd. engages in the production and supply of petrochemicals in Korea and internationally. It offers olefins, such as ethylene, propylene, mixed C4, 1-butene, n-butane, isobutane, C4 and C3 LPG, H2, and Raw C5; aromatics, including benzene, toluene, mixed xylene, TPG, hexane (MH), C9+, and H-RPG+; EO/EG, consisting of MEG, DEG, TEG, PEG, and EO; PP products, used for … Read more