Lee Ku Ind (025820) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Lee Ku Ind (025820) has net assets worth ₩145.64 Billion KRW (≈ $98.70 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 (₩376.97 Billion ≈ $255.47 Million USD) and total liabilities (₩231.33 Billion ≈ $156.77 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 Lee Ku Ind (025820) strategic investment index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩145.64 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 38.64% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.62% |
| 5-Year Change | 18.69% |
| 10-Year Change | 44.22% |
| Growth Volatility | 7.62 |
Lee Ku Ind - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Lee Ku Ind's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market value of Lee Ku Ind.
Annual Net Assets for Lee Ku Ind (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lee Ku Ind from 2013 to 2025. Also explore net asset growth rate of Lee Ku Ind to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩145.64 Billion ≈ $98.70 Million |
+6.76% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩136.43 Billion ≈ $92.45 Million |
+8.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩125.93 Billion ≈ $85.34 Million |
-1.01% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩127.21 Billion ≈ $86.21 Million |
+3.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩122.71 Billion ≈ $83.16 Million |
+19.99% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩102.27 Billion ≈ $69.31 Million |
+1.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩101.22 Billion ≈ $68.60 Million |
-3.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩104.71 Billion ≈ $70.96 Million |
-5.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩110.41 Billion ≈ $74.83 Million |
+9.34% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩100.99 Billion ≈ $68.44 Million |
+4.16% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩96.95 Billion ≈ $65.70 Million |
-10.99% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩108.92 Billion ≈ $73.81 Million |
+2.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩106.78 Billion ≈ $72.36 Million |
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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 216.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩73.81 Billion | 50.68% |
| Other Components | ₩71.84 Billion | 49.32% |
| Total Equity | ₩145.64 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 |
|---|---|
|
Indo Amines Limited
NSE:INDOAMIN
|
$97.00 Million |
|
Wealth First Portfolio Managers Limited
NSE:WEALTH
|
$97.03 Million |
|
Champion Building Materials Co Ltd
TW:1806
|
$97.05 Million |
|
Global Lights Acquisition Corp Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:GLAC
|
$97.11 Million |
|
Wrap Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:WRAP
|
$96.99 Million |
|
Indospring Tbk
JK:INDS
|
$96.90 Million |
|
Stabilis Solutions Inc
NASDAQ:SLNG
|
$96.89 Million |
|
Meridia Real Estate III Socimi SA
MC:YMRE
|
$96.83 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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 136,425,180,860 to 145,642,344,270, a change of 9,217,163,410 (6.8%).
- Net income of 10,919,844,140 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,672,038,900 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩10.92 Billion | +7.5% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩1.67 Billion | -1.15% |
| Other Changes | ₩-30.64 Million | -0.02% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 6.76% |
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: 0.98x
- 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 1.30x to 0.98x 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 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩3131.13 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩3026.93 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩3058.19 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩3669.48 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩3804.12 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩3765.64 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩4079.60 | ₩4280.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩4355.23 | ₩4280.00 | 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): 7.50%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.15%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.35x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.59x
- Recent ROE (7.50%) is above the historical average (2.39%), 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 |
| 2025 | 7.50% | 2.15% | 1.35x | 2.59x | ₩-3.64 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: $174,988,298,251
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.12%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Ku Ind (025820) | ₩145.64 Billion | -9.11% | 1.59x | $96.99 Million |
| Namsun Alumini (008350) | $303.17 Billion | -0.09% | 0.43x | $95.26 Million |
| Namsun Aluminium Co Ltd (008355) | $179.10 Billion | 8.08% | 0.65x | $1.46 Million |
| Dae Chang (012800) | $185.42 Billion | -10.15% | 2.55x | $61.44 Million |
| Sung Kwang Bend Co.Ltd (014620) | $41.24 Billion | 5.93% | 1.66x | $579.52 Million |
| Daedong Metals Co. Ltd (020400) | $26.35 Billion | -0.96% | 1.48x | $12.02 Million |
| Seowon (021050) | $136.24 Billion | 0.20% | 0.95x | $35.55 Million |
| Essen Tech Co. Ltd (043340) | $30.05 Billion | 6.70% | 0.60x | $26.43 Million |
| Taewoong Co.Ltd (044490) | $628.75 Billion | -0.95% | 0.59x | $509.13 Million |
| Nara Mold & Die Co. Ltd (051490) | $44.59 Billion | 1.27% | 0.82x | $24.08 Million |
About 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.