Korea Steel Co Ltd (007280) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Korea Steel Co Ltd (007280) has net assets worth ₩214.08 Billion KRW (≈ $145.08 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩553.43 Billion ≈ $375.05 Million USD) and total liabilities (₩339.34 Billion ≈ $229.97 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 Korea Steel Co Ltd (007280) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩214.08 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 38.68% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.94% |
| 5-Year Change | 50.77% |
| 10-Year Change | 263.77% |
| Growth Volatility | 33.94 |
Korea Steel Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Korea Steel Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See defensive interval ratio of Korea Steel Co Ltd to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Korea Steel Co Ltd (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Korea Steel Co Ltd from 2013 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see 007280 market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩214.08 Billion ≈ $145.08 Million |
-3.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩222.04 Billion ≈ $150.47 Million |
-1.97% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩226.50 Billion ≈ $153.49 Million |
+13.42% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩199.70 Billion ≈ $135.33 Million |
+40.64% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩141.99 Billion ≈ $96.23 Million |
+46.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩97.17 Billion ≈ $65.85 Million |
+44.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩67.46 Billion ≈ $45.72 Million |
-28.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩94.67 Billion ≈ $64.16 Million |
+53.18% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩61.80 Billion ≈ $41.88 Million |
+5.02% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩58.85 Billion ≈ $39.88 Million |
+50.68% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩39.06 Billion ≈ $26.47 Million |
-55.86% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩88.49 Billion ≈ $59.97 Million |
-17.39% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩107.12 Billion ≈ $72.60 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Korea Steel 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 145.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩107.11 Billion | 50.03% |
| Other Components | ₩106.98 Billion | 49.97% |
| Total Equity | ₩214.08 Billion | 100.00% |
Korea Steel Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Korea Steel Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
AMTD IDEA Group
NYSE:AMTD
|
$40.58 Million |
|
Spuntech
TA:SPNTC
|
$40.60 Million |
|
Dongwoo Farm To Table Co.Ltd
KQ:088910
|
$40.61 Million |
|
Man Group PLC
LSE:EMG
|
$40.63 Million |
|
Vanfund Urban Investment & Development Co Ltd
SHE:000638
|
$40.55 Million |
|
Senko Co. Ltd
KQ:347000
|
$40.55 Million |
|
Bestec Power Electronics Co Ltd
TW:3308
|
$40.55 Million |
|
Venus Metals Corporation Ltd
AU:VMC
|
$40.54 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Korea Steel Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 222,038,176,740 to 214,083,709,710, a change of -7,954,467,030 (-3.6%).
- Net income of 2,990,497,440 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 5,728,981,800 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 5,662,354,430 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩2.99 Billion | +1.4% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩5.73 Billion | -2.68% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩5.66 Billion | -2.64% |
| Other Changes | ₩446.37 Million | +0.21% |
| Total Change | ₩- | -3.58% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Korea Steel 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: 0.28x
- 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 0.61x to 0.28x 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 | ₩3429.61 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩2926.14 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩2085.15 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩1825.01 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩2666.87 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩6591.93 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩3738.23 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩7327.13 | ₩2090.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩7473.02 | ₩2090.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Korea Steel 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): 1.40%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.39%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.39x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.59x
- Recent ROE (1.40%) is above the historical average (-9.58%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -10.31% | -1.96% | 1.06x | 4.97x | ₩-21.76 Billion |
| 2014 | -22.81% | -4.66% | 0.87x | 5.66x | ₩-29.03 Billion |
| 2015 | -140.09% | -19.52% | 0.74x | 9.74x | ₩-58.62 Billion |
| 2016 | 6.90% | 1.64% | 0.70x | 6.04x | ₩-1.82 Billion |
| 2017 | 18.76% | 3.35% | 1.01x | 5.57x | ₩5.42 Billion |
| 2018 | -6.04% | -1.57% | 1.07x | 3.61x | ₩-15.18 Billion |
| 2019 | -33.10% | -5.71% | 1.25x | 4.65x | ₩-29.08 Billion |
| 2020 | 3.44% | 0.80% | 1.19x | 3.58x | ₩-6.38 Billion |
| 2021 | 25.91% | 5.32% | 1.51x | 3.23x | ₩22.58 Billion |
| 2022 | 20.35% | 5.11% | 1.45x | 2.74x | ₩20.66 Billion |
| 2023 | 12.42% | 3.39% | 1.48x | 2.48x | ₩5.48 Billion |
| 2024 | -1.31% | -0.38% | 1.40x | 2.48x | ₩-25.12 Billion |
| 2025 | 1.40% | 0.39% | 1.39x | 2.59x | ₩-18.42 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Korea Steel Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Steel industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Steel
- Average net assets among peers: $845,312,033,151
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.75%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Steel Co Ltd (007280) | ₩214.08 Billion | -10.31% | 1.59x | $40.58 Million |
| Korea Cast Pip (000970) | $255.10 Billion | 9.57% | 0.31x | $96.80 Million |
| Manho Rope&Wir (001080) | $145.98 Billion | 0.00% | 0.34x | $9.77 Million |
| Dongkuk Steel Mill Co Ltd (001230) | $3.29 Trillion | 12.57% | 0.96x | $42.47 Million |
| SeAH Bestee (001430) | $1.98 Trillion | 0.87% | 0.80x | $1.05 Billion |
| Kisco Holdings (001940) | $562.00 Billion | 19.94% | 0.46x | $204.75 Million |
| Hanil Iron & S (002220) | $137.48 Billion | 2.80% | 0.39x | $82.69 Million |
| Kis Wire (002240) | $827.99 Billion | 13.17% | 0.70x | $353.66 Million |
| Dong Il Steel MFG Co Ltd (002690) | $129.80 Billion | 0.23% | 0.14x | $18.46 Million |
| Tcc Steel (002710) | $121.13 Billion | -1.25% | 1.53x | $225.61 Million |
| Seah Steel Corp (003030) | $1.00 Trillion | 9.61% | 1.02x | $364.18 Million |
About Korea Steel Co Ltd
Korea Steel Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells steel products in South Korea and internationally. It offers shaped steel materials; steel, flat, and reinforcing bars; billets; and grating products. Its products are used as basic materials for downstream industries, such as construction, shipbuilding, automobiles, and machinery industry. The company was formerly known as Korea Steel Shapes Co., Ltd.… Read more