Samsung Publis
Samsung Publishing Co., Ltd engages in the publishing business in South Korea. The company offers workbook/art books, sticker book/sound books, pop-up book/playbooks, masterpiece/tradition/creation, life/cognition, complete works, children's books, adult culture, kindergarten, elementary school english textbooks, etc. It also provides stationery products; toys and games; and tableware, safety/san… Read more
Samsung Publis (068290) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩178.94 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Samsung Publis (068290) has net assets worth ₩178.94 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 (₩212.43 Billion) and total liabilities (₩33.49 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 | ₩178.94 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 84.23% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.76% |
| 5-Year Change | 1.57% |
| 10-Year Change | 73.97% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.56 |
Samsung Publis - Net Assets Trend (2002–2024)
This chart illustrates how Samsung Publis's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Samsung Publis (2002–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Samsung Publis from 2002 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩176.39 Billion | +6.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩166.13 Billion | -5.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩175.59 Billion | -21.40% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩223.40 Billion | +28.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩173.66 Billion | +42.95% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩121.48 Billion | +4.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩115.92 Billion | -0.61% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩116.63 Billion | +6.21% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩109.80 Billion | +8.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩101.39 Billion | +3.42% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩98.03 Billion | +5.76% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩92.69 Billion | +26.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩73.48 Billion | +4.02% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩70.64 Billion | -4.15% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩73.70 Billion | +10.03% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩66.98 Billion | +15.14% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩58.18 Billion | +6.96% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩54.39 Billion | -0.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩54.66 Billion | +7.62% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩50.80 Billion | +1.56% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩50.01 Billion | +10.81% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩45.13 Billion | +7.88% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩41.84 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Samsung Publis'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 14167024019000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩141.67 Billion | 80.32% |
| Other Components | ₩34.72 Billion | 19.68% |
| Total Equity | ₩176.39 Billion | 100.00% |
Samsung Publis Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Samsung Publis ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
HILONG HOLDING LTD HD-10
F:8HL
|
$24.47 Million |
|
Grey Wolf Animal Health Corp.
V:WOLF
|
$24.48 Million |
|
Dr Peng Telecom and Media Group Co Ltd
SHG:600804
|
$24.50 Million |
|
Barinthus Biotherapeutics plc
NASDAQ:BRNS
|
$24.50 Million |
|
WooDeumGee Farm Co., Ltd
KQ:403490
|
$24.47 Million |
|
Business Alignment Public Company Limited
BK:BIZ
|
$24.47 Million |
|
Uniform Industrial Corp
TW:2482
|
$24.47 Million |
|
India Globalization Capital Inc
NYSE MKT:IGC
|
$24.46 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Samsung Publis's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 166,128,262,810 to 176,385,645,230, a change of 10,257,382,420 (6.2%).
- Net income of 10,853,322,500 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,000,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩10.85 Billion | +6.15% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩2.00 Billion | -1.13% |
| Other Changes | ₩1.40 Billion | +0.8% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 6.17% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Samsung Publis'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: 0.53x
- 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 1.07x to 0.53x 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 | ₩8769.81 | ₩9370.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩8686.16 | ₩9370.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩9068.98 | ₩9370.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩14285.20 | ₩9370.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩18982.08 | ₩9370.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩17559.14 | ₩9370.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩16612.83 | ₩9370.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩17638.56 | ₩9370.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Samsung Publis 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): 6.15%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 26.75%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.19x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.18x
- Recent ROE (6.15%) is below the historical average (7.96%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 5.05% | 4.42% | 0.61x | 1.88x | ₩-1.64 Billion |
| 2003 | 12.25% | 5.84% | 1.17x | 1.79x | ₩843.71 Million |
| 2004 | 13.58% | 7.57% | 1.14x | 1.58x | ₩1.51 Billion |
| 2005 | 4.52% | 2.57% | 0.94x | 1.87x | ₩-2.35 Billion |
| 2006 | 8.43% | 5.17% | 0.89x | 1.84x | ₩-725.58 Million |
| 2007 | 4.85% | 3.06% | 0.86x | 1.83x | ₩-2.43 Billion |
| 2008 | 9.25% | 5.60% | 0.92x | 1.79x | ₩-375.33 Million |
| 2009 | 14.05% | 8.98% | 0.99x | 1.59x | ₩2.36 Billion |
| 2010 | 9.34% | 6.57% | 0.95x | 1.50x | ₩-420.24 Million |
| 2011 | 8.56% | 7.76% | 0.87x | 1.26x | ₩-981.87 Million |
| 2012 | 5.36% | 5.01% | 0.88x | 1.22x | ₩-3.28 Billion |
| 2013 | 4.09% | 2.18% | 1.07x | 1.76x | ₩-4.39 Billion |
| 2014 | 5.86% | 2.95% | 0.99x | 2.01x | ₩-3.21 Billion |
| 2015 | 4.62% | 2.54% | 0.94x | 1.94x | ₩-4.31 Billion |
| 2016 | 6.63% | 3.43% | 0.93x | 2.09x | ₩-2.84 Billion |
| 2017 | 3.85% | 1.91% | 0.96x | 2.11x | ₩-5.39 Billion |
| 2018 | 0.38% | 0.18% | 0.98x | 2.20x | ₩-8.36 Billion |
| 2019 | 5.37% | 2.41% | 0.84x | 2.66x | ₩-4.20 Billion |
| 2020 | 37.26% | 31.85% | 0.57x | 2.05x | ₩38.94 Billion |
| 2021 | 1.66% | 1.69% | 0.55x | 1.78x | ₩-15.82 Billion |
| 2022 | 6.72% | 26.25% | 0.21x | 1.20x | ₩-5.77 Billion |
| 2023 | 5.27% | 20.94% | 0.21x | 1.18x | ₩-7.86 Billion |
| 2024 | 6.15% | 26.75% | 0.19x | 1.18x | ₩-6.79 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Samsung Publis's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $122,011,359,340
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.89%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung Publis (068290) | ₩178.94 Billion | 5.05% | 0.19x | $24.47 Million |
| YeaRimDang Publishing Co. Ltd (036000) | $226.91 Billion | 6.76% | 1.63x | $22.34 Million |
| Woongjin Thinkbig Co Ltd (095720) | $302.60 Billion | -6.43% | 1.24x | $35.36 Million |
| Visang Educati (100220) | $197.21 Billion | -0.52% | 0.57x | $18.51 Million |
| e-future.Co.Ltd (134060) | $16.50 Billion | -3.51% | 0.19x | $6.35 Million |
| Mr. Blue Corporation (207760) | $32.08 Billion | 8.59% | 0.38x | $23.15 Million |
| Mico BioMed Co. Ltd. (214610) | $4.90 Billion | 0.00% | 1.15x | $19.82 Million |
| D&C Media Co.Ltd (263720) | $73.89 Billion | 8.32% | 0.27x | $30.95 Million |