Uniquest (077500) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Uniquest (077500) has net assets worth ₩239.60 Billion KRW (≈ $162.38 Million USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩503.90 Billion ≈ $341.49 Million USD) and total liabilities (₩264.30 Billion ≈ $179.11 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 how tangible is Uniquest's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩239.60 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.55% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.32% |
| 5-Year Change | -2.23% |
| 10-Year Change | 36.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 15.56 |
Uniquest - Net Assets Trend (2007–2024)
This chart illustrates how Uniquest's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can Uniquest fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Uniquest (2007–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Uniquest from 2007 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see 077500 market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩231.40 Billion ≈ $156.82 Million |
+8.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩213.66 Billion ≈ $144.79 Million |
-38.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩347.84 Billion ≈ $235.73 Million |
+12.75% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩308.51 Billion ≈ $209.07 Million |
+30.35% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩236.68 Billion ≈ $160.40 Million |
+10.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩214.44 Billion ≈ $145.32 Million |
+11.92% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩191.60 Billion ≈ $129.84 Million |
+6.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩180.66 Billion ≈ $122.43 Million |
-1.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩182.60 Billion ≈ $123.74 Million |
+7.81% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩169.37 Billion ≈ $114.78 Million |
-8.22% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩184.53 Billion ≈ $125.05 Million |
+18.51% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩155.71 Billion ≈ $105.52 Million |
+24.27% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩125.30 Billion ≈ $84.91 Million |
+15.80% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩108.20 Billion ≈ $73.32 Million |
+1.31% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩106.80 Billion ≈ $72.38 Million |
+2.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩103.87 Billion ≈ $70.39 Million |
+14.13% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩91.01 Billion ≈ $61.68 Million |
+30.71% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩69.63 Billion ≈ $47.19 Million |
-- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Uniquest'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 43927.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩310.35 Billion | 133.74% |
| Total Equity | ₩232.06 Billion | 100.00% |
Uniquest Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Uniquest ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Perintis Triniti Properti PT
JK:TRIN
|
$112.73 Million |
|
ELK-Desa Resources Bhd
KLSE:5228
|
$112.75 Million |
|
Encounter Resources Ltd
AU:ENR
|
$112.80 Million |
|
Indústrias Romi S.A
SA:ROMI3
|
$112.80 Million |
|
Intema Insaat ve Tesisat Malzemeleri Yatirim ve Pazarlama AS
IS:INTEM
|
$112.67 Million |
|
General de Alquiler de Maquinaria SA
MC:GAM
|
$112.58 Million |
|
Asia Pacific Satellite Inc
KQ:211270
|
$112.56 Million |
|
Thien Viet Securities JSC
VN:TVS
|
$112.56 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Uniquest's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 213,967,176,090 to 232,056,099,460, a change of 18,088,923,370 (8.5%).
- Net income of 5,291,229,340 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 4,320,020,400 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 17,117,714,430.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩5.29 Billion | +2.28% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩4.32 Billion | -1.86% |
| Other Changes | ₩17.12 Billion | +7.38% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 8.45% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Uniquest'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: 0.72x
- 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 1.15x to 0.72x 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 | ₩6677.01 | ₩7700.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩7029.37 | ₩7700.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩8002.51 | ₩7700.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩8610.04 | ₩7700.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩11339.09 | ₩7700.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩15843.77 | ₩7700.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩9822.32 | ₩7700.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩10743.29 | ₩7700.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Uniquest 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): 2.28%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.74%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.47x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.08x
- Recent ROE (2.28%) is below the historical average (10.26%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 16.46% | 3.49% | 2.28x | 2.07x | ₩4.05 Billion |
| 2008 | 15.00% | 4.59% | 2.01x | 1.62x | ₩4.02 Billion |
| 2009 | 9.29% | 2.44% | 2.10x | 1.81x | ₩-594.32 Million |
| 2010 | 6.12% | 1.20% | 2.30x | 2.21x | ₩-3.43 Billion |
| 2011 | 12.16% | 5.56% | 1.41x | 1.56x | ₩2.21 Billion |
| 2012 | 16.16% | 9.47% | 1.07x | 1.59x | ₩7.27 Billion |
| 2013 | 18.43% | 12.76% | 0.97x | 1.49x | ₩12.33 Billion |
| 2014 | 8.91% | 5.44% | 1.16x | 1.42x | ₩-1.88 Billion |
| 2015 | 1.73% | 0.99% | 1.21x | 1.44x | ₩-14.00 Billion |
| 2016 | 0.02% | 0.01% | 0.93x | 1.59x | ₩-17.85 Billion |
| 2017 | 5.50% | 3.97% | 0.92x | 1.50x | ₩-8.00 Billion |
| 2018 | 6.37% | 4.51% | 0.82x | 1.72x | ₩-6.83 Billion |
| 2019 | 11.93% | 7.59% | 0.96x | 1.64x | ₩4.12 Billion |
| 2020 | 10.40% | 5.94% | 1.06x | 1.65x | ₩925.23 Million |
| 2021 | 20.73% | 10.59% | 1.21x | 1.63x | ₩32.39 Billion |
| 2022 | 14.19% | 6.73% | 1.19x | 1.76x | ₩14.51 Billion |
| 2023 | 9.04% | 2.90% | 1.47x | 2.12x | ₩-2.05 Billion |
| 2024 | 2.28% | 0.74% | 1.47x | 2.08x | ₩-17.91 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Uniquest's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electronics & Computer Distribution industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Electronics & Computer Distribution
- Average net assets among peers: $57,751,347,494
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4.52%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uniquest (077500) | ₩239.60 Billion | 16.46% | 1.10x | $112.71 Million |
| Inter-M Corporation (017250) | $75.63 Billion | 3.46% | 0.61x | $14.41 Million |
| SAMT Co. Ltd (031330) | $75.88 Billion | 11.33% | 2.40x | $1.04 Billion |
| JCH Systems Inc (033320) | $56.66 Billion | 0.00% | 0.63x | $42.19 Million |
| Zungwon En-Sys Inc (045510) | $37.81 Billion | 6.00% | 1.08x | $17.51 Million |
| PC Direct Inc (051380) | $42.78 Billion | 1.79% | 1.13x | $16.63 Million |
About Uniquest
Uniquest Corporation engages in manufacturing, selling, importing, and exporting of semiconductors, electrical, and electronic components in South Korea, the United States, and Hongkong. The company offers bluetooth low energy products; graphic solutions; hardware, software, and other services. It also provides design, logistics, and technical support services. The company was formerly known as U… Read more