Korea Zinc Inc (010130) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Korea Zinc Inc (010130) has net assets worth ₩11.18 Trillion KRW (≈ $7.58 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 (₩20.40 Trillion ≈ $13.82 Billion USD) and total liabilities (₩9.21 Trillion ≈ $6.24 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 010130 intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩11.18 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 54.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.05% |
| 5-Year Change | 44.61% |
| 10-Year Change | 97.51% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.01 |
Korea Zinc Inc - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Korea Zinc Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Korea Zinc Inc defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Korea Zinc Inc (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Korea Zinc Inc from 2000 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see 010130 stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩11.18 Trillion ≈ $7.58 Billion |
+47.25% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩7.60 Trillion ≈ $5.15 Billion |
-21.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩9.64 Trillion ≈ $6.53 Billion |
+4.44% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩9.23 Trillion ≈ $6.26 Billion |
+19.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩7.73 Trillion ≈ $5.24 Billion |
+9.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩7.09 Trillion ≈ $4.80 Billion |
+3.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩6.84 Trillion ≈ $4.63 Billion |
+7.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩6.37 Trillion ≈ $4.32 Billion |
+4.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩6.11 Trillion ≈ $4.14 Billion |
+7.82% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩5.66 Trillion ≈ $3.84 Billion |
+8.49% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩5.22 Trillion ≈ $3.54 Billion |
+9.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩4.78 Trillion ≈ $3.24 Billion |
+10.41% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩4.33 Trillion ≈ $2.94 Billion |
+8.68% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩3.99 Trillion ≈ $2.70 Billion |
+13.55% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩3.51 Trillion ≈ $2.38 Billion |
+27.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩2.75 Trillion ≈ $1.86 Billion |
+20.79% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩2.27 Trillion ≈ $1.54 Billion |
+22.55% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩1.85 Trillion ≈ $1.26 Billion |
+11.97% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩1.66 Trillion ≈ $1.12 Billion |
+29.39% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩1.28 Trillion ≈ $867.49 Million |
+61.20% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩794.09 Billion ≈ $538.14 Million |
-6.89% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩852.83 Billion ≈ $577.95 Million |
+7.22% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩795.39 Billion ≈ $539.02 Million |
+24.89% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩636.89 Billion ≈ $431.61 Million |
+19.23% |
| 2001-12-31 | ₩534.15 Billion ≈ $361.99 Million |
+2.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | ₩521.06 Billion ≈ $353.11 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Korea Zinc Inc'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 654281989959000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩6.54 Trillion | 59.82% |
| Other Components | ₩4.39 Trillion | 40.18% |
| Total Equity | ₩10.94 Trillion | 100.00% |
Korea Zinc Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Korea Zinc Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Far EasTone Telecommunications Co Ltd
TW:4904
|
$12.33 Billion |
|
ZTO Express (Cayman) Inc
NYSE:ZTO
|
$12.34 Billion |
|
Julius Baer Gruppe AG
SW:BAER
|
$12.36 Billion |
|
GD Power Development Co Ltd
SHG:600795
|
$12.37 Billion |
|
UPM-Kymmene Oyj
HE:UPM
|
$12.31 Billion |
|
SECOM CO.LTD ADR 1/4/O.N.
F:XSC0
|
$12.30 Billion |
|
Haohua Chemical Science & Technology Corp Ltd
SHG:600378
|
$12.30 Billion |
|
Huaneng Power International Inc
SHG:600011
|
$12.30 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Korea Zinc Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 7,333,649,968,780 to 10,937,740,250,970, a change of 3,604,090,282,190 (49.1%).
- Net income of 775,018,941,540 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 139,329,897,500 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 2,833,562,221,320 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 134,839,016,830.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩775.02 Billion | +7.09% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩139.33 Billion | -1.27% |
| Share Issuances | ₩2.83 Trillion | +25.91% |
| Other Changes | ₩134.84 Billion | +1.23% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 49.14% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Korea Zinc Inc'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: 1.66x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.97x to 1.66x 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 | ₩337231.85 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩353622.43 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩379955.59 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩394346.87 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩430439.26 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩455250.53 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩449108.67 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩362987.52 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩601519.54 | ₩1000000.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Korea Zinc Inc 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): 7.09%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.67%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.81x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.86x
- Recent ROE (7.09%) is below the historical average (11.97%), 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 | 0.14% | 0.04% | 0.90x | 3.56x | ₩-48.81 Billion |
| 2001 | 7.26% | 2.46% | 0.90x | 3.28x | ₩-14.02 Billion |
| 2002 | 12.59% | 5.15% | 0.90x | 2.71x | ₩15.59 Billion |
| 2003 | 5.72% | 2.37% | 1.00x | 2.42x | ₩-32.10 Billion |
| 2004 | 14.76% | 5.48% | 1.19x | 2.25x | ₩38.62 Billion |
| 2005 | 9.00% | 3.55% | 1.02x | 2.48x | ₩-7.55 Billion |
| 2006 | 33.78% | 14.05% | 1.29x | 1.87x | ₩295.70 Billion |
| 2007 | 26.17% | 12.50% | 1.17x | 1.79x | ₩260.41 Billion |
| 2008 | 15.79% | 9.16% | 1.15x | 1.50x | ₩103.57 Billion |
| 2009 | 19.06% | 13.03% | 0.99x | 1.48x | ₩197.23 Billion |
| 2010 | 18.13% | 12.50% | 1.00x | 1.46x | ₩215.40 Billion |
| 2011 | 20.79% | 12.68% | 1.21x | 1.36x | ₩365.63 Billion |
| 2012 | 14.51% | 10.19% | 1.11x | 1.28x | ₩174.21 Billion |
| 2013 | 10.71% | 9.30% | 0.94x | 1.22x | ₩29.81 Billion |
| 2014 | 10.82% | 10.15% | 0.88x | 1.22x | ₩37.88 Billion |
| 2015 | 10.03% | 10.68% | 0.81x | 1.16x | ₩1.65 Billion |
| 2016 | 10.74% | 10.13% | 0.90x | 1.18x | ₩40.77 Billion |
| 2017 | 10.55% | 9.54% | 0.94x | 1.18x | ₩33.01 Billion |
| 2018 | 8.44% | 7.66% | 0.95x | 1.16x | ₩-97.59 Billion |
| 2019 | 9.42% | 9.45% | 0.85x | 1.17x | ₩-38.62 Billion |
| 2020 | 8.22% | 7.56% | 0.89x | 1.22x | ₩-124.02 Billion |
| 2021 | 10.60% | 8.09% | 1.00x | 1.31x | ₩46.03 Billion |
| 2022 | 8.63% | 6.96% | 0.93x | 1.34x | ₩-123.66 Billion |
| 2023 | 5.62% | 5.43% | 0.81x | 1.28x | ₩-411.76 Billion |
| 2024 | 2.60% | 1.58% | 0.81x | 2.02x | ₩-542.44 Billion |
| 2025 | 7.09% | 4.67% | 0.81x | 1.86x | ₩-318.76 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Korea Zinc Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $42,329,304,560
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -7.92%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Zinc Inc (010130) | ₩11.18 Trillion | 0.14% | 0.82x | $12.32 Billion |
| Kukil Metal Co. Ltd (060480) | $42.33 Billion | -7.92% | 0.12x | $11.33 Million |
About Korea Zinc Inc
Korea Zinc Company, Ltd. operates as a general non-ferrous metal smelting company primarily in South Korea. The company offers zinc slab ingots, alloy jumbo blocks, anode ingots, and die cast ingots; and lead and lead alloy ingots; and copper cathodes. The company also provides gold and silver; and rare metals, including indium, bismuth, and antimony; and sulfuric acid, semi sulfuric acid, and ol… Read more