Lee Ku Ind
Lee Ku Industrial Co., Ltd. operates in the non-ferrous material industry in South Korea. It offers oxygen-free, tough pitch, and phosphorus deoxidized copper; red brass; brass; phosphor bronze; and other alloys, including detonator brass, naval brass, tin brass, tin copper, LEEKU ferrous copper, and CuFe2P. The company was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Pyeongtaek-Si, South Korea.
Lee Ku Ind (025820) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩143.91 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Lee Ku Ind (025820) has net assets worth ₩143.91 Billion KRW as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩391.36 Billion) and total liabilities (₩247.45 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 | ₩143.91 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 36.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.25% |
| 5-Year Change | 33.4% |
| 10-Year Change | 40.72% |
| Growth Volatility | 7.86 |
Lee Ku Ind - Net Assets Trend (2013–2024)
This chart illustrates how Lee Ku Ind's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Lee Ku Ind (2013–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lee Ku Ind from 2013 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩136.43 Billion | +8.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩125.93 Billion | -1.01% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩127.21 Billion | +3.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩122.71 Billion | +19.99% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩102.27 Billion | +1.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩101.22 Billion | -3.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩104.71 Billion | -5.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩110.41 Billion | +9.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩100.99 Billion | +4.16% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩96.95 Billion | -10.99% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩108.92 Billion | +2.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩106.78 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lee Ku 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 176.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩64.59 Billion | 47.35% |
| Other Components | ₩71.83 Billion | 52.65% |
| Total Equity | ₩136.43 Billion | 100.00% |
Lee Ku Ind Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lee Ku Ind ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
LK CHEM
KQ:489500
|
$57.20 Million |
|
Invictus Energy Limited
OTCQB:IVCTF
|
$57.21 Million |
|
Bulten AB
ST:BULTEN
|
$57.24 Million |
|
Guardian Metal Resources PLC
OTCQX:GMTLF
|
$57.28 Million |
|
Mgame Corp
KQ:058630
|
$57.18 Million |
|
Pembangunan Perumahan PT
JK:PTPP
|
$57.18 Million |
|
Hiap Teck Venture Bhd
KLSE:5072
|
$57.18 Million |
|
An Phat Plastic and Green Environment JSC
VN:AAA
|
$57.15 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lee Ku Ind's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 125,926,033,530 to 136,425,180,860, a change of 10,499,147,330 (8.3%).
- Net income of 12,607,044,230 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,672,038,900 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩12.61 Billion | +9.24% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩1.67 Billion | -1.23% |
| Other Changes | ₩-435.86 Million | -0.32% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 8.34% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lee Ku 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: 1.24x
- 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 1.53x to 1.24x 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 | ₩3301.78 | ₩5060.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩3131.13 | ₩5060.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩3026.93 | ₩5060.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩3058.19 | ₩5060.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩3669.48 | ₩5060.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩3804.12 | ₩5060.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩3765.64 | ₩5060.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩4079.60 | ₩5060.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lee Ku 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): 9.24%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.67%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.44x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.41x
- Recent ROE (9.24%) is above the historical average (1.97%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | -9.11% | -3.99% | 0.89x | 2.58x | ₩-20.41 Billion |
| 2014 | 1.97% | 0.90% | 0.87x | 2.52x | ₩-8.75 Billion |
| 2015 | -11.33% | -5.22% | 0.84x | 2.58x | ₩-20.68 Billion |
| 2016 | 4.46% | 2.28% | 0.75x | 2.59x | ₩-5.60 Billion |
| 2017 | 10.19% | 4.91% | 0.85x | 2.44x | ₩206.51 Million |
| 2018 | -2.51% | -1.16% | 0.87x | 2.49x | ₩-13.10 Billion |
| 2019 | -3.32% | -1.60% | 0.80x | 2.60x | ₩-13.48 Billion |
| 2020 | 1.85% | 0.93% | 0.75x | 2.66x | ₩-8.33 Billion |
| 2021 | 17.16% | 6.30% | 1.03x | 2.64x | ₩8.78 Billion |
| 2022 | 4.50% | 1.33% | 1.27x | 2.65x | ₩-7.00 Billion |
| 2023 | 0.52% | 0.15% | 1.38x | 2.49x | ₩-11.94 Billion |
| 2024 | 9.24% | 2.67% | 1.44x | 2.41x | ₩-1.04 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lee Ku Ind's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Metal Fabrication industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Metal Fabrication
- Average net assets among peers: $175,300,328,856
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.83%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ku Ind (025820) | ₩143.91 Billion | -9.11% | 1.72x | $57.19 Million |
| Namsun Alumini (008350) | $74.23 Billion | 33.34% | 2.50x | $103.30 Million |
| Namsun Aluminium Co Ltd (008355) | $147.81 Billion | 14.71% | 0.93x | $866.35 Million |
| Dae Chang (012800) | $215.09 Billion | 2.35% | 1.68x | $42.19 Million |
| Sung Kwang Bend Co.Ltd (014620) | $469.07 Billion | 0.97% | 0.13x | $363.40 Million |
| Seowon (021050) | $124.00 Billion | -8.19% | 0.99x | $25.62 Million |
| Nara Mold & Die Co. Ltd (051490) | $73.83 Billion | 5.99% | 1.13x | $23.31 Million |
| Posco C&C Stl (058430) | $204.96 Billion | 15.18% | 0.98x | $79.60 Million |
| Haisung TPC Co. Ltd. (059270) | $39.89 Billion | -1.95% | 0.09x | $56.97 Million |
| Kishin Corporation (092440) | $228.83 Billion | 8.10% | 0.07x | $13.16 Million |