Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd
Lotte Wellfood Co.,Ltd engages in the manufacture and sale of various confectionery products in South Korea and internationally. It offers chewing gums, chocolates, biscuits, ice-creams, cakes, snacks, candies, bread, frozen cooked foods, HMR, ham/sausages, dairy products, baby food, edible fats and oils, and food ingredients. The company was formerly known as Lotte Confectionery Co., Ltd. and ch… Read more
Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd (280360) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩2.24 Trillion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd (280360) has net assets worth ₩2.24 Trillion KRW as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩4.50 Trillion) and total liabilities (₩2.27 Trillion). 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 | ₩2.24 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 49.65% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.19% |
| 5-Year Change | 73.95% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 24.27 |
Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2017–2024)
This chart illustrates how Lotte Confectionery 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 Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd (2017–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd from 2017 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩2.23 Trillion | +3.91% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩2.14 Trillion | +1.47% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩2.11 Trillion | +59.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩1.33 Trillion | +3.68% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩1.28 Trillion | -1.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩1.30 Trillion | +3.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩1.26 Trillion | +52.07% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩827.21 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lotte Confectionery 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 18561.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩568.88 Billion | 26.65% |
| Other Components | ₩1.57 Trillion | 73.35% |
| Total Equity | ₩2.13 Trillion | 100.00% |
Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Chengdu Gas Group Co Ltd
SHG:603053
|
$227.21 Million |
|
Shijihengtong Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHE:301428
|
$227.23 Million |
|
Gunkul Engineering Public Company Limited
BK:GUNKUL
|
$227.26 Million |
|
Suzhou Industrial Park Heshun Electric Co Ltd
SHE:300141
|
$227.28 Million |
|
Sveafastigheter
ST:SVEAF
|
$227.13 Million |
|
Citic Press Corp
SHE:300788
|
$227.12 Million |
|
Sesoda Corp
TW:1708
|
$227.10 Million |
|
American Integrity Insurance Group, Inc.
NYSE:AII
|
$227.08 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,054,182,158,720 to 2,134,741,929,190, a change of 80,559,770,470 (3.9%).
- Net income of 84,616,418,960 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 27,239,563,110 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 23,182,914,620.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩84.62 Billion | +3.96% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩27.24 Billion | -1.28% |
| Other Changes | ₩23.18 Billion | +1.09% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 3.92% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lotte Confectionery 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: 0.47x
- 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 0.57x to 0.47x 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 | ₩196156.45 | ₩112500.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩183215.30 | ₩112500.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩188635.49 | ₩112500.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩185177.38 | ₩112500.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩192465.70 | ₩112500.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩228903.84 | ₩112500.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩232340.25 | ₩112500.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩241452.04 | ₩112500.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lotte Confectionery 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): 3.96%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.09%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.93x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.03x
- Recent ROE (3.96%) is above the historical average (2.52%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.25% | 0.50% | 0.21x | 2.31x | ₩-80.45 Billion |
| 2018 | 0.80% | 0.55% | 0.67x | 2.16x | ₩-108.12 Billion |
| 2019 | 3.15% | 1.82% | 0.77x | 2.25x | ₩-82.89 Billion |
| 2020 | 3.45% | 1.97% | 0.79x | 2.23x | ₩-77.75 Billion |
| 2021 | 2.83% | 1.63% | 0.80x | 2.16x | ₩-88.52 Billion |
| 2022 | 2.32% | 1.47% | 0.78x | 2.03x | ₩-155.35 Billion |
| 2023 | 3.43% | 1.73% | 0.97x | 2.04x | ₩-134.88 Billion |
| 2024 | 3.96% | 2.09% | 0.93x | 2.03x | ₩-128.86 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Confectioners industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Confectioners
- Average net assets among peers: $314,149,084,192
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.09%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Confectionery Co Ltd (280360) | ₩2.24 Trillion | 0.25% | 1.01x | $227.15 Million |
| TS Corporation (001790) | $234.63 Billion | 7.80% | 2.68x | $77.41 Million |
| TS Corp Preference Shares (001795) | $451.97 Billion | 2.15% | 1.51x | $22.11 Million |
| Crown Confec (005740) | $303.45 Billion | 13.68% | 2.70x | $24.60 Million |
| CrownHaitai Holdings Co Ltd Preference Shares (005745) | $459.91 Billion | -4.51% | 1.69x | $26.91 Million |
| Crown Confectionery Co Ltd (264900) | $120.79 Billion | 11.32% | 1.72x | $26.48 Million |