Lotte Chemical Corp (011170) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Lotte Chemical Corp (011170) has net assets worth ₩17.63 Trillion KRW (≈ $11.95 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 (₩31.12 Trillion ≈ $21.09 Billion USD) and total liabilities (₩13.49 Trillion ≈ $9.14 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 Lotte Chemical Corp liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩17.63 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 56.65% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.39% |
| 5-Year Change | 14.09% |
| 10-Year Change | 87.52% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.06 |
Lotte Chemical Corp - Net Assets Trend (2004–2025)
This chart illustrates how Lotte Chemical Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Lotte Chemical Corp assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Lotte Chemical Corp (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lotte Chemical Corp from 2004 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see 011170 market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩17.63 Trillion ≈ $11.95 Billion |
-11.80% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩19.99 Trillion ≈ $13.55 Billion |
-1.21% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩20.23 Trillion ≈ $13.71 Billion |
+17.19% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩17.26 Trillion ≈ $11.70 Billion |
+11.73% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩15.45 Trillion ≈ $10.47 Billion |
+12.68% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩13.71 Trillion ≈ $9.29 Billion |
-2.42% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩14.05 Trillion ≈ $9.52 Billion |
+3.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩13.54 Trillion ≈ $9.18 Billion |
+10.52% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩12.25 Trillion ≈ $8.30 Billion |
+30.36% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩9.40 Trillion ≈ $6.37 Billion |
+24.42% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩7.56 Trillion ≈ $5.12 Billion |
+16.80% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩6.47 Trillion ≈ $4.38 Billion |
+2.77% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩6.29 Trillion ≈ $4.27 Billion |
+3.46% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩6.08 Trillion ≈ $4.12 Billion |
-1.20% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩6.16 Trillion ≈ $4.17 Billion |
+23.49% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩4.99 Trillion ≈ $3.38 Billion |
+20.01% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩4.16 Trillion ≈ $2.82 Billion |
+33.51% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩3.11 Trillion ≈ $2.11 Billion |
-2.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩3.18 Trillion ≈ $2.15 Billion |
+17.43% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩2.71 Trillion ≈ $1.83 Billion |
+15.32% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩2.35 Trillion ≈ $1.59 Billion |
+28.27% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩1.83 Trillion ≈ $1.24 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lotte Chemical 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 904390653503000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩9.04 Trillion | 71.86% |
| Other Components | ₩3.54 Trillion | 28.14% |
| Total Equity | ₩12.58 Trillion | 100.00% |
Lotte Chemical Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lotte Chemical Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
H B Fuller Company
NYSE:FUL
|
$3.26 Billion |
|
Stella-Jones Inc.
TO:SJ
|
$3.26 Billion |
|
Exponent Inc
NASDAQ:EXPO
|
$3.26 Billion |
|
Vita Coco Company Inc
NASDAQ:COCO
|
$3.26 Billion |
|
First Hawaiian Inc
NASDAQ:FHB
|
$3.25 Billion |
|
Hisense Kelon Electrical Holdings Co Ltd
SHE:000921
|
$3.25 Billion |
|
Beijing GeoEnviron Engineering
SHG:603588
|
$3.25 Billion |
|
KB Home
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|
$3.25 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lotte Chemical Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 14,352,322,139,450 to 12,584,876,918,610, a change of -1,767,445,220,840 (-12.3%).
- Net loss of 2,037,135,124,080 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 83,196,520,500 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 352,886,423,740.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩-2.04 Trillion | -16.19% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩83.20 Billion | -0.66% |
| Other Changes | ₩352.89 Billion | +2.8% |
| Total Change | ₩- | -12.31% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lotte Chemical 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: 0.38x
- 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.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | ₩335214.81 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩371540.83 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩385243.99 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩374802.59 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩420424.22 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩407598.75 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩365802.86 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩340367.40 | ₩113900.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩298452.18 | ₩113900.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lotte Chemical 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): -16.19%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -11.02%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.59x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.47x
- Recent ROE (-16.19%) is below the historical average (10.04%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 32.92% | 22.46% | 0.75x | 1.95x | ₩370.22 Billion |
| 2005 | 24.49% | 9.61% | 1.29x | 1.97x | ₩302.66 Billion |
| 2006 | 15.65% | 6.82% | 1.35x | 1.71x | ₩137.82 Billion |
| 2007 | 16.11% | 7.52% | 1.28x | 1.67x | ₩175.63 Billion |
| 2009 | 21.42% | 9.28% | 1.30x | 1.77x | ₩425.39 Billion |
| 2010 | 17.64% | 6.34% | 1.44x | 1.93x | ₩340.49 Billion |
| 2011 | 17.91% | 6.23% | 1.46x | 1.97x | ₩431.89 Billion |
| 2012 | 5.20% | 1.98% | 1.53x | 1.72x | ₩-289.81 Billion |
| 2013 | 4.60% | 1.75% | 1.54x | 1.71x | ₩-337.69 Billion |
| 2014 | 2.28% | 0.99% | 1.44x | 1.60x | ₩-496.85 Billion |
| 2015 | 13.19% | 8.47% | 1.02x | 1.52x | ₩240.04 Billion |
| 2016 | 19.61% | 13.88% | 0.83x | 1.69x | ₩899.50 Billion |
| 2017 | 19.53% | 14.14% | 0.81x | 1.70x | ₩1.09 Trillion |
| 2018 | 12.40% | 9.54% | 0.80x | 1.63x | ₩305.72 Billion |
| 2019 | 5.41% | 4.73% | 0.75x | 1.52x | ₩-605.46 Billion |
| 2020 | 1.23% | 1.30% | 0.63x | 1.51x | ₩-1.13 Trillion |
| 2021 | 9.34% | 7.43% | 0.79x | 1.59x | ₩-95.37 Billion |
| 2022 | 0.43% | 0.28% | 0.83x | 1.85x | ₩-1.38 Trillion |
| 2023 | -0.32% | -0.25% | 0.60x | 2.15x | ₩-1.60 Trillion |
| 2024 | -11.92% | -8.60% | 0.58x | 2.41x | ₩-3.15 Trillion |
| 2025 | -16.19% | -11.02% | 0.59x | 2.47x | ₩-3.30 Trillion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lotte Chemical Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $1,249,276,842,952
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.65%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Chemical Corp (011170) | ₩17.63 Trillion | 32.92% | 0.77x | $3.25 Billion |
| Rifa Ind (000760) | $184.79 Billion | -1.16% | 0.52x | $29.96 Million |
| Kumyang (001570) | $21.43 Billion | 0.12% | 1.54x | $428.33 Million |
| Sh E & Chemical Co. Ltd. (002360) | $64.16 Billion | 3.67% | 0.88x | $26.35 Million |
| KCC Corporation (002380) | $5.38 Trillion | -0.85% | 1.40x | $2.77 Billion |
| Miwon Commerci (002840) | $400.46 Billion | 12.62% | 0.20x | $473.99 Million |
| Taekwang Ind (003240) | $3.48 Trillion | 3.91% | 0.25x | $570.36 Million |
| Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (004000) | $1.19 Trillion | 7.48% | 0.38x | $1.20 Billion |
| Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd (005290) | $553.45 Billion | 18.66% | 1.14x | $1.97 Billion |
| Isu Chemical Co Ltd (005950) | $373.77 Billion | -15.59% | 1.93x | $193.47 Million |
| Korea Petro Chemical Ind (006650) | $842.12 Billion | 7.61% | 0.71x | $757.99 Million |
About Lotte Chemical Corp
Lotte Chemical Corporation, a chemical company, manufactures and distributes petrochemical products in South Korea and internationally. The company offers basic chemicals, including high-density polyethylene, linear low-density polyethylene, low-density polyethylene, and ethylene-vinyl acetate; polypropylene injection, blow, yarn/fiber, film, and transparent-impact resistance polypropylene; and c… Read more