Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000) has net assets worth ₩633.07 Billion KRW (≈ $429.02 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₩2.59 Trillion ≈ $1.76 Billion USD) and total liabilities (₩1.96 Trillion ≈ $1.33 Billion 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 298000 cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩633.07 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 24.4% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.09% |
| 5-Year Change | 26.25% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 187.37 |
Hyosung Chemical Corp - Net Assets Trend (2018–2025)
This chart illustrates how Hyosung Chemical Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore balance sheet size of Hyosung Chemical Corp for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Hyosung Chemical Corp (2018–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Hyosung Chemical Corp from 2018 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩633.07 Billion ≈ $429.02 Million |
+1031.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩-67.99 Billion ≈ $-46.08 Million |
-110.70% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩635.45 Billion ≈ $430.63 Million |
+454.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩114.62 Billion ≈ $77.67 Million |
-77.14% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩501.45 Billion ≈ $339.83 Million |
+24.63% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩402.35 Billion ≈ $272.67 Million |
-11.51% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩454.71 Billion ≈ $308.15 Million |
+23.82% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩367.25 Billion ≈ $248.88 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Hyosung Chemical Corp'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 decreased by 3307.9% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | ₩955.82 Billion | 258.83% |
| Total Equity | ₩369.29 Billion | 100.00% |
Hyosung Chemical Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Hyosung Chemical Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
C-Media Electronics
TWO:6237
|
$99.37 Million |
|
Manali Petrochemicals Limited
NSE:MANALIPETC
|
$99.39 Million |
|
Anixa Biosciences Inc
NASDAQ:ANIX
|
$99.47 Million |
|
My Humble House Hospitality Management Consulting Co Ltd
TW:2739
|
$99.48 Million |
|
Miwon Holdings Co. Ltd
KO:107590
|
$99.33 Million |
|
Vittia Fertilizantes
SA:VITT3
|
$99.28 Million |
|
Soma Gold Corp
V:SOMA
|
$99.25 Million |
|
Negri Sembilan Oil Palms Bhd
KLSE:2038
|
$99.23 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Hyosung Chemical Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from -67,992,669,060 to 369,290,914,680, a change of 437,283,583,740.
- Net income of 393,097,718,460 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 445,313,700 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 44,631,178,980.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩393.10 Billion | +106.45% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩445.31 Million | -0.12% |
| Other Changes | ₩44.63 Billion | +12.09% |
| Total Change | ₩- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Hyosung Chemical Corp'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: 0.40x
- 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.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | ₩115567.00 | ₩38900.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩143089.29 | ₩38900.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩126613.93 | ₩38900.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩157799.58 | ₩38900.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩36068.12 | ₩38900.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩168131.43 | ₩38900.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩-17989.95 | ₩38900.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩98005.27 | ₩38900.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Hyosung Chemical Corp 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): 106.45%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.79%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.90x
- • Equity Multiplier: 7.02x
- Recent ROE (106.45%) is above the historical average (-33.61%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5.55% | 1.83% | 0.68x | 4.50x | ₩-16.33 Billion |
| 2019 | 19.31% | 4.85% | 0.88x | 4.54x | ₩42.35 Billion |
| 2020 | -2.89% | -0.64% | 0.75x | 6.01x | ₩-51.85 Billion |
| 2021 | 14.04% | 2.87% | 0.80x | 6.09x | ₩20.27 Billion |
| 2022 | -356.72% | -14.20% | 0.92x | 27.32x | ₩-420.33 Billion |
| 2023 | -54.59% | -13.22% | 1.23x | 3.35x | ₩-410.46 Billion |
| 2024 | 0.00% | -13.28% | 0.75x | 0.00x | ₩-318.92 Billion |
| 2025 | 106.45% | 16.79% | 0.90x | 7.02x | ₩356.17 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Hyosung Chemical Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $1,249,276,842,952
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.65%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyosung Chemical Corp (298000) | ₩633.07 Billion | 5.55% | 3.10x | $99.33 Million |
| Rifa Ind (000760) | $184.79 Billion | -1.16% | 0.52x | $29.96 Million |
| Kumyang (001570) | $21.43 Billion | 0.12% | 1.54x | $428.33 Million |
| Sh E & Chemical Co. Ltd. (002360) | $64.16 Billion | 3.67% | 0.88x | $26.35 Million |
| KCC Corporation (002380) | $5.38 Trillion | -0.85% | 1.40x | $2.77 Billion |
| Miwon Commerci (002840) | $400.46 Billion | 12.62% | 0.20x | $473.99 Million |
| Taekwang Ind (003240) | $3.48 Trillion | 3.91% | 0.25x | $570.36 Million |
| Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (004000) | $1.19 Trillion | 7.48% | 0.38x | $1.20 Billion |
| Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd (005290) | $553.45 Billion | 18.66% | 1.14x | $1.97 Billion |
| Isu Chemical Co Ltd (005950) | $373.77 Billion | -15.59% | 1.93x | $193.47 Million |
| Korea Petro Chemical Ind (006650) | $842.12 Billion | 7.61% | 0.71x | $757.99 Million |
About Hyosung Chemical Corp
Hyosung Chemical Corporation produces and sells various chemical products in South Korea and internationally. The company offers PP Random Copolymer and PP-B for pipes, as well as PP for conduit pipe; polypropylene for transparent containers, corrugated sheets, heat resistant appliances, and caps; TWIM PP and high-impact BCP; PP for retort and protective films; TER-PP for packaging films; polypro… Read more