Lotte Data Communication Company
LOTTE INNOVATE Co.,Ltd provides IT services in Korea and internationally. The company offers digital transformation solutions, such as Smart Factory, a platform that views and controls demand prediction, production process, and safety management in real time; Smart Logistics, an automated logistic and IT solution for the entire process from transportation to storage and delivery; Smart farm, an a… Read more
Lotte Data Communication Company (286940) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩449.33 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Lotte Data Communication Company (286940) has net assets worth ₩449.33 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 (₩901.31 Billion) and total liabilities (₩451.98 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 | ₩449.33 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 49.85% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.93% |
| 5-Year Change | 8.82% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 22.87 |
Lotte Data Communication Company - Net Assets Trend (2017–2024)
This chart illustrates how Lotte Data Communication Company'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 Data Communication Company (2017–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lotte Data Communication Company from 2017 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩449.82 Billion | -0.27% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩451.05 Billion | -0.64% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩453.95 Billion | +4.78% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩433.24 Billion | +4.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩413.35 Billion | +5.88% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩390.41 Billion | +6.53% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩366.50 Billion | +68.43% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩217.59 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lotte Data Communication Company'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 4358.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩128.58 Billion | 30.66% |
| Other Components | ₩290.78 Billion | 69.34% |
| Total Equity | ₩419.36 Billion | 100.00% |
Lotte Data Communication Company Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lotte Data Communication Company ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Anhui Chaoyue Environmental Protection Technology Co. Ltd.
SHE:301049
|
$77.50 Million |
|
Absolute Clean Energy PCL
BK:ACE
|
$77.52 Million |
|
Orior AG
SW:ORON
|
$77.53 Million |
|
Catella AB A
ST:CAT-A
|
$77.53 Million |
|
Chargeurs SA
F:GET
|
$77.49 Million |
|
American Riviera Bank
OTCQX:ARBV
|
$77.47 Million |
|
China Wire & Cable Co Ltd
TW:1603
|
$77.47 Million |
|
Vitzro Tech Co. Ltd
KQ:042370
|
$77.46 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lotte Data Communication Company's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 417,202,621,160 to 419,359,974,890, a change of 2,157,353,730 (0.5%).
- Net income of 12,848,120,850 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 15,129,367,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 4,438,599,880.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩12.85 Billion | +3.06% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩15.13 Billion | -3.61% |
| Other Changes | ₩4.44 Billion | +1.06% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 0.52% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lotte Data Communication Company'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: 0.82x
- 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 1.64x to 0.82x 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 | ₩13774.99 | ₩22650.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩24418.53 | ₩22650.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩25804.78 | ₩22650.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩27321.02 | ₩22650.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩28632.55 | ₩22650.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩28084.07 | ₩22650.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩27575.68 | ₩22650.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩27718.28 | ₩22650.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lotte Data Communication Company 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): 3.06%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.09%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.24x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.27x
- Recent ROE (3.06%) is below the historical average (7.25%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.95% | 1.26% | 0.26x | 2.96x | ₩-17.81 Billion |
| 2018 | 7.54% | 3.24% | 1.15x | 2.02x | ₩-8.57 Billion |
| 2019 | 13.98% | 6.46% | 1.21x | 1.78x | ₩15.55 Billion |
| 2020 | 7.23% | 3.52% | 1.31x | 1.57x | ₩-11.46 Billion |
| 2021 | 8.00% | 3.73% | 1.24x | 1.73x | ₩-8.66 Billion |
| 2022 | 7.18% | 2.91% | 1.20x | 2.05x | ₩-12.00 Billion |
| 2023 | 10.07% | 3.51% | 1.27x | 2.26x | ₩279.64 Million |
| 2024 | 3.06% | 1.09% | 1.24x | 2.27x | ₩-29.09 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lotte Data Communication Company's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Information Technology Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Information Technology Services
- Average net assets among peers: $1,189,783,268,581
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 0.65%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lotte Data Communication Company (286940) | ₩449.33 Billion | 0.95% | 1.01x | $77.50 Million |
| CItech Co Ltd (004920) | $34.39 Billion | -4.36% | 0.16x | $16.60 Million |
| Ssangyong Information & Communications Corp (010280) | $44.71 Billion | -4.06% | 2.04x | $29.02 Million |
| DB INC (012030) | $246.28 Billion | -25.91% | 1.59x | $113.49 Million |
| Samsung SDS Co Ltd (018260) | $7.44 Trillion | 8.21% | 0.41x | $4.40 Billion |
| Daou Tech (023590) | $2.44 Trillion | 4.52% | 6.75x | $720.57 Million |
| Daou Data Corp (032190) | $1.36 Trillion | 12.12% | 41.61x | $227.30 Million |
| Shinsegae I&C (035510) | $199.24 Billion | 5.35% | 0.45x | $108.26 Million |
| WIZ CORP Inc (038620) | $31.04 Billion | 1.18% | 0.04x | $25.91 Million |
| KL-Net Corp (039420) | $30.56 Billion | 8.05% | 0.25x | $27.14 Million |
| Leenos Corp (039980) | $71.80 Billion | 1.39% | 0.28x | $63.07 Million |