Cosmax (044820) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Cosmax (044820) has net assets worth ₩295.69 Billion KRW (≈ $200.38 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 (₩1.01 Trillion ≈ $681.98 Million USD) and total liabilities (₩710.65 Billion ≈ $481.60 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 Cosmax liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩295.69 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 29.38% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.81% |
| 5-Year Change | -13.52% |
| 10-Year Change | -14.7% |
| Growth Volatility | 41.41 |
Cosmax - Net Assets Trend (2003–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cosmax's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Cosmax balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Cosmax (2003–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Cosmax from 2003 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Cosmax worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩295.69 Billion ≈ $200.38 Million |
+5.14% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩281.23 Billion ≈ $190.59 Million |
+11.42% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩252.40 Billion ≈ $171.05 Million |
-22.52% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩325.76 Billion ≈ $220.76 Million |
-4.72% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩341.90 Billion ≈ $231.70 Million |
+2.91% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩332.24 Billion ≈ $225.15 Million |
-6.67% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩355.99 Billion ≈ $241.25 Million |
-1.07% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩359.85 Billion ≈ $243.86 Million |
+4.71% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩343.68 Billion ≈ $232.91 Million |
-0.86% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩346.65 Billion ≈ $234.92 Million |
+6.53% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩325.41 Billion ≈ $220.53 Million |
+18.09% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩275.56 Billion ≈ $186.74 Million |
+169.32% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩102.32 Billion ≈ $69.34 Million |
+27.92% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩79.99 Billion ≈ $54.21 Million |
+30.98% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩61.07 Billion ≈ $41.39 Million |
+24.88% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩48.91 Billion ≈ $33.14 Million |
+26.01% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩38.81 Billion ≈ $26.30 Million |
+94.89% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩19.91 Billion ≈ $13.50 Million |
+2.28% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩19.47 Billion ≈ $13.20 Million |
+49.37% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩13.04 Billion ≈ $8.83 Million |
+11.32% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩11.71 Billion ≈ $7.94 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Cosmax'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 13354619775000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩133.55 Billion | 48.47% |
| Other Components | ₩141.99 Billion | 51.53% |
| Total Equity | ₩275.54 Billion | 100.00% |
Cosmax Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Cosmax ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Sunstone Metals Ltd
AU:STM
|
$115.44 Million |
|
EML Payments Ltd
AU:EML
|
$115.46 Million |
|
Caisse Régionale du Crédit Agricole Alpes Provence
PA:CRAP
|
$115.49 Million |
|
DY Power Corp
KO:210540
|
$115.55 Million |
|
FastPartner AB Series D
ST:FPAR-D
|
$115.32 Million |
|
Streamex Corp
NASDAQ:STEX
|
$115.31 Million |
|
RheinLand Holding AG
DU:RLV
|
$115.20 Million |
|
Molson Coors Beverage Company
NYSE:TAP-A
|
$115.18 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Cosmax's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 251,686,104,930 to 275,535,137,530, a change of 23,849,032,600 (9.5%).
- Net income of 29,208,372,630 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 4,299,677,550 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩29.21 Billion | +10.6% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩4.30 Billion | -1.56% |
| Other Changes | ₩-1.06 Billion | -0.38% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 9.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Cosmax'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: 0.62x
- 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 | ₩30218.16 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩31281.21 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩32216.68 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩30463.45 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩32252.08 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩31501.59 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩24262.78 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩26341.22 | ₩17810.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩28837.23 | ₩17810.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Cosmax 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): 10.60%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.53%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.64x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.65x
- Recent ROE (10.60%) is above the historical average (8.65%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9.57% | 2.81% | 1.19x | 2.86x | ₩-53.91 Million |
| 2008 | 6.31% | 1.36% | 1.18x | 3.93x | ₩-909.27 Million |
| 2009 | 22.49% | 6.35% | 1.27x | 2.79x | ₩5.44 Billion |
| 2010 | 18.07% | 4.60% | 1.43x | 2.75x | ₩3.95 Billion |
| 2011 | 19.10% | 4.72% | 1.22x | 3.31x | ₩5.48 Billion |
| 2012 | 26.53% | 6.55% | 1.29x | 3.13x | ₩12.76 Billion |
| 2013 | 23.11% | 5.79% | 1.23x | 3.25x | ₩12.44 Billion |
| 2014 | 5.21% | 9.97% | 0.34x | 1.56x | ₩-12.48 Billion |
| 2015 | 2.87% | 4.00% | 0.37x | 1.95x | ₩-19.93 Billion |
| 2016 | 5.29% | 5.75% | 0.40x | 2.31x | ₩-13.67 Billion |
| 2017 | 1.33% | 1.29% | 0.40x | 2.56x | ₩-25.04 Billion |
| 2018 | 3.18% | 2.17% | 0.50x | 2.94x | ₩-20.40 Billion |
| 2019 | 0.13% | 0.09% | 0.52x | 2.90x | ₩-30.40 Billion |
| 2020 | -2.21% | -1.22% | 0.60x | 3.03x | ₩-35.55 Billion |
| 2021 | 4.59% | 2.45% | 0.60x | 3.10x | ₩-16.68 Billion |
| 2022 | -2.17% | -1.06% | 0.66x | 3.11x | ₩-36.63 Billion |
| 2023 | 3.91% | 1.44% | 0.72x | 3.79x | ₩-14.12 Billion |
| 2024 | 6.54% | 2.75% | 0.63x | 3.79x | ₩-8.71 Billion |
| 2025 | 10.60% | 4.53% | 0.64x | 3.65x | ₩1.65 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Cosmax's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaged Foods
- Average net assets among peers: $624,762,189,955
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.47%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmax (044820) | ₩295.69 Billion | 9.57% | 2.40x | $115.32 Million |
| Daehan Flour Mills Co Ltd (001130) | $238.84 Billion | 11.11% | 1.02x | $174.98 Million |
| Daesang Corp (001680) | $1.45 Trillion | 6.58% | 1.42x | $486.05 Million |
| Daesang Corp Preference Shares (001685) | $1.32 Trillion | 6.28% | 1.41x | $15.68 Million |
| Korea Ind (002140) | $88.76 Billion | 5.76% | 1.06x | $47.32 Million |
| Choheung (002600) | $149.64 Billion | 0.24% | 1.63x | $59.77 Million |
| Sam Yang Foods (003230) | $54.47 Billion | 7.75% | 2.83x | $5.05 Billion |
| Daejoo Inc (003310) | $50.50 Billion | 5.36% | 0.67x | $82.87 Million |
| Harim Holdings Co. Ltd (003380) | $2.10 Trillion | 14.57% | 4.53x | $864.77 Million |
| Hansung Ent (003680) | $54.58 Billion | -22.33% | 2.91x | $19.75 Million |
| Namyang Dairy (003920) | $737.95 Billion | -10.63% | 0.22x | $209.00 Million |
About Cosmax
Cosmax BTI, Inc. engages in the research, development, production, and sale of cosmetics, health functional foods, pharmaceuticals, and special containers in South Korea. The company offers cosmetics products, including skincare, mask, cleansing, hair, bath and body, sun care, makeup, cushion, eye and lip makeup, nail, and fragrance products; baby and child cosmetic products; Korean herbal cosmet… Read more