Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd
Aekyungchemical Co., Ltd. operates as a general chemical company. The company provides general-purpose, and functional and eco-friendly plasticizers; phthalic anhydride, maleic anhydride, and itaconic acids; lubricant base oils; resins for composite materials and coatings; adhesives; polyisocyanate hardner, an isocyanate curing agent; and polyester polyol with aromatic structure and urethane syst… Read more
Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd (161000) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩727.12 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd (161000) has net assets worth ₩727.12 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 (₩1.39 Trillion) and total liabilities (₩664.72 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 | ₩727.12 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 52.24% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.2% |
| 5-Year Change | 89.4% |
| 10-Year Change | 260.46% |
| Growth Volatility | 19.24 |
Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2012–2024)
This chart illustrates how Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd (2012–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd from 2012 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩740.95 Billion | +0.63% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩736.32 Billion | +1.12% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩728.15 Billion | +5.66% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩689.13 Billion | +76.15% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩391.21 Billion | +8.67% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩360.00 Billion | +5.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩341.94 Billion | +13.73% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩300.67 Billion | +18.80% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩253.09 Billion | +23.12% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩205.56 Billion | +13.33% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩181.39 Billion | +12.52% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩161.20 Billion | +18.84% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩135.64 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd'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 36523872920000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩365.24 Billion | 49.58% |
| Other Components | ₩371.42 Billion | 50.42% |
| Total Equity | ₩736.66 Billion | 100.00% |
Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Unicycive Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:UNCY
|
$116.82 Million |
|
Audinate Group Ltd
AU:AD8
|
$116.84 Million |
|
Edel SE & Co. KGaA
F:EDL
|
$116.85 Million |
|
Fate Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:FATE
|
$116.93 Million |
|
Chongqing YuXin Pingrui Electronic Co. Ltd.
SHE:301107
|
$116.75 Million |
|
JD Bancshares Inc
OTCQX:JDVB
|
$116.73 Million |
|
Aimer Co. Ltd.
SHG:603511
|
$116.72 Million |
|
Mechema Chemicals Int
TWO:4721
|
$116.67 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 736,399,086,350 to 736,662,548,230, a change of 263,461,880 (0.0%).
- Net income of 3,981,256,430 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 12,067,024,250 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 69,836,150 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 8,279,393,550.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩3.98 Billion | +0.54% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩12.07 Billion | -1.64% |
| Share Issuances | ₩69.84 Million | +0.01% |
| Other Changes | ₩8.28 Billion | +1.12% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 0.04% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd'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: 0.63x
- 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 1.00x to 0.63x 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 | ₩9638.24 | ₩9670.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩10929.08 | ₩9670.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩11507.06 | ₩9670.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩12498.90 | ₩9670.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩14383.75 | ₩9670.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩15114.86 | ₩9670.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩15256.44 | ₩9670.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩15259.07 | ₩9670.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd 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): 0.54%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.24%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.21x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.84x
- Recent ROE (0.54%) is below the historical average (11.67%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5.27% | 1.75% | 0.89x | 3.38x | ₩-6.49 Billion |
| 2013 | 16.62% | 2.31% | 2.86x | 2.51x | ₩10.81 Billion |
| 2014 | 14.44% | 2.29% | 2.92x | 2.16x | ₩8.17 Billion |
| 2015 | 13.58% | 3.11% | 2.74x | 1.59x | ₩7.46 Billion |
| 2016 | 20.96% | 6.19% | 2.12x | 1.59x | ₩28.10 Billion |
| 2017 | 21.40% | 6.78% | 2.10x | 1.50x | ₩34.68 Billion |
| 2018 | 15.39% | 5.15% | 2.07x | 1.44x | ₩18.59 Billion |
| 2019 | 8.40% | 3.00% | 2.06x | 1.36x | ₩-5.82 Billion |
| 2020 | 11.26% | 4.89% | 1.71x | 1.35x | ₩4.95 Billion |
| 2021 | 11.17% | 4.93% | 1.26x | 1.80x | ₩8.08 Billion |
| 2022 | 8.26% | 2.76% | 1.76x | 1.69x | ₩-12.66 Billion |
| 2023 | 4.49% | 1.85% | 1.37x | 1.78x | ₩-40.54 Billion |
| 2024 | 0.54% | 0.24% | 1.21x | 1.84x | ₩-69.68 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $757,083,826,622
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aekyung Petrochemical Co Ltd (161000) | ₩727.12 Billion | 5.27% | 0.91x | $116.80 Million |
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| Norooholdings (000320) | $207.43 Billion | 11.86% | 0.71x | $44.81 Million |
| Noroo Holdings Co Ltd (000325) | $577.52 Billion | 7.38% | 0.71x | $60.87 Million |
| Samhwa Paint (000390) | $309.05 Billion | 5.23% | 0.91x | $72.60 Million |
| Kangnam Jevisco Co Ltd (000860) | $661.93 Billion | 6.82% | 0.37x | $57.96 Million |
| Paik Kwang Ind (001340) | $213.43 Billion | 1.69% | 1.18x | $111.92 Million |
| Bo Lak (002760) | $42.75 Billion | 7.09% | 0.24x | $29.75 Million |
| Songwon Industrial (004430) | $705.59 Billion | 4.94% | 0.54x | $78.51 Million |
| Cho Kwang Pain (004910) | $172.73 Billion | -1.34% | 0.81x | $17.55 Million |
| Cosmoam&T (005070) | $147.00 Billion | -3.99% | 0.78x | $296.89 Million |