KMW Inc.
Kmw Inc. develops and produces equipment, and parts and components for mobile communication base stations. Its products include filters, such as macro filters, black hole filters, micro bellows filters, and other products; site solutions that include multi-port antennas, omnidirectional antennas, and combiners, as well as other solutions, such as fixed clamps, adjustable clamps, 3 sector clamps, … Read more
KMW Inc. (032500) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩128.60 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, KMW Inc. (032500) has net assets worth ₩128.60 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 (₩250.76 Billion) and total liabilities (₩122.16 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 | ₩128.60 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.28% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.5% |
| 5-Year Change | -41.12% |
| 10-Year Change | 239.73% |
| Growth Volatility | 71.09 |
KMW Inc. - Net Assets Trend (2002–2024)
This chart illustrates how KMW Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for KMW Inc. (2002–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of KMW Inc. from 2002 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩143.65 Billion | -17.85% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩174.87 Billion | -27.23% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩240.29 Billion | -4.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩250.50 Billion | +2.67% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩243.99 Billion | +12.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩216.78 Billion | +151.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩86.22 Billion | +68.05% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩51.30 Billion | +12.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩45.56 Billion | +7.76% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩42.28 Billion | -58.49% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩101.87 Billion | +17.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩86.97 Billion | +81.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩47.99 Billion | +257.90% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩13.41 Billion | -73.34% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩50.30 Billion | -2.19% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩51.42 Billion | +3.99% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩49.45 Billion | -21.95% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩63.36 Billion | +66.11% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩38.14 Billion | +49.27% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩25.55 Billion | -1.13% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩25.84 Billion | -11.61% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩29.24 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to KMW Inc.'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 3802752347000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | ₩19.91 Billion | 13.86% |
| Other Components | ₩161.77 Billion | 112.61% |
| Total Equity | ₩143.65 Billion | 100.00% |
KMW Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of KMW Inc. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Mersen
PINK:CBLNF
|
$511.49 Million |
|
Changzhou Aohong Electronics Co. Ltd.
SHG:605058
|
$511.59 Million |
|
Tong Oil Tools
SHE:300164
|
$511.69 Million |
|
Beijing Trust Far Tech
SHE:300231
|
$511.81 Million |
|
Ningbo Kbe Electrical Technology Co
SHE:300863
|
$511.21 Million |
|
Beijing Shenzhou Aerospace Software Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688562
|
$510.60 Million |
|
Peapack-Gladstone Financial
NASDAQ:PGC
|
$510.43 Million |
|
Oxford Industries Inc
NYSE:OXM
|
$509.98 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in KMW Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 174,865,189,820 to 143,650,686,100, a change of -31,214,503,720 (-17.9%).
- Net loss of 38,604,140,710 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 7,389,636,990.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩-38.60 Billion | -26.87% |
| Other Changes | ₩7.39 Billion | +5.14% |
| Total Change | ₩- | -17.85% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares KMW Inc.'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: 7.97x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 18.41x to 7.97x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | ₩1561.37 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩1615.53 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩2304.14 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩5443.94 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩6127.19 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩6290.74 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩6034.34 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩4391.29 | ₩28750.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩3607.42 | ₩28750.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently KMW Inc. 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): -26.87%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -44.19%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.32x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.87x
- Recent ROE (-26.87%) is below the historical average (1.17%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 42.04% | 16.47% | 1.21x | 2.11x | ₩12.22 Billion |
| 2007 | 42.20% | 17.00% | 0.97x | 2.55x | ₩20.12 Billion |
| 2012 | 79.01% | 12.48% | 1.24x | 5.09x | ₩31.89 Billion |
| 2013 | 46.40% | 12.33% | 1.27x | 2.97x | ₩30.76 Billion |
| 2014 | -15.67% | -4.92% | 0.91x | 3.49x | ₩-21.74 Billion |
| 2015 | -113.32% | -21.80% | 0.69x | 7.58x | ₩-52.15 Billion |
| 2016 | 8.64% | 1.87% | 1.01x | 4.57x | ₩-620.45 Million |
| 2017 | -16.93% | -4.26% | 0.95x | 4.16x | ₩-13.82 Billion |
| 2018 | -36.29% | -10.56% | 1.08x | 3.17x | ₩-39.91 Billion |
| 2019 | 47.36% | 15.03% | 1.60x | 1.97x | ₩80.98 Billion |
| 2020 | 10.92% | 7.87% | 0.87x | 1.59x | ₩2.24 Billion |
| 2021 | -1.49% | -1.82% | 0.56x | 1.46x | ₩-28.78 Billion |
| 2022 | -11.11% | -14.87% | 0.52x | 1.44x | ₩-50.72 Billion |
| 2023 | -37.34% | -65.24% | 0.36x | 1.58x | ₩-82.77 Billion |
| 2024 | -26.87% | -44.19% | 0.32x | 1.87x | ₩-52.97 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares KMW Inc.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Communication Equipment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Communication Equipment
- Average net assets among peers: $166,559,256,810
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.17%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KMW Inc. (032500) | ₩128.60 Billion | 42.04% | 0.95x | $511.46 Million |
| Gaon Cable (000500) | $331.01 Billion | 5.41% | 1.42x | $211.74 Million |
| Huneed Tech (005870) | $78.72 Billion | 1.48% | 1.08x | $37.01 Million |
| Taihan Fiber Optics Co. Ltd (010170) | $74.40 Billion | -36.66% | 1.12x | $166.79 Million |
| Humax Holdings Co. Ltd (028080) | $494.41 Billion | 1.66% | 0.79x | $4.37 Million |
| Comtec Sys (031820) | $206.97 Billion | 1.91% | 1.54x | $45.97 Million |
| Insung Information Co. Ltd (033230) | $47.46 Billion | 5.50% | 1.41x | $42.22 Million |
| Bluecom Co. Ltd (033560) | $157.47 Billion | -1.74% | 0.11x | $16.95 Million |
| Kisan Telecom Co. Ltd (035460) | $38.51 Billion | 6.45% | 1.03x | $16.25 Million |
| Samji Electronics Co. Ltd (037460) | $70.08 Billion | -3.58% | 0.35x | $115.55 Million |