NPK Co.Ltd (048830) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, NPK Co.Ltd (048830) has net assets worth ₩46.23 Billion KRW (≈ $31.33 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 (₩69.56 Billion ≈ $47.14 Million USD) and total liabilities (₩23.33 Billion ≈ $15.81 Million 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 048830 tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ₩46.23 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 66.46% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.09% |
| 5-Year Change | 7.59% |
| 10-Year Change | 49.21% |
| Growth Volatility | 11.17 |
NPK Co.Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2003–2025)
This chart illustrates how NPK Co.Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can NPK Co.Ltd fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for NPK Co.Ltd (2003–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of NPK Co.Ltd from 2003 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see NPK Co.Ltd market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | ₩46.23 Billion ≈ $31.33 Million |
+2.58% |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩45.07 Billion ≈ $30.54 Million |
+1.38% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩44.45 Billion ≈ $30.12 Million |
+1.48% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩43.80 Billion ≈ $29.68 Million |
+1.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩42.97 Billion ≈ $29.12 Million |
+10.68% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩38.82 Billion ≈ $26.31 Million |
-3.71% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩40.32 Billion ≈ $27.32 Million |
-1.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩40.83 Billion ≈ $27.67 Million |
-4.13% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩42.59 Billion ≈ $28.86 Million |
+37.47% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩30.98 Billion ≈ $21.00 Million |
+6.41% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩29.12 Billion ≈ $19.73 Million |
-5.16% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩30.70 Billion ≈ $20.81 Million |
+33.59% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩22.98 Billion ≈ $15.57 Million |
+6.34% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩21.61 Billion ≈ $14.65 Million |
+1.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩21.39 Billion ≈ $14.49 Million |
+17.80% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩18.16 Billion ≈ $12.30 Million |
-2.06% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩18.54 Billion ≈ $12.56 Million |
+9.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩16.86 Billion ≈ $11.43 Million |
+8.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩15.52 Billion ≈ $10.51 Million |
+9.12% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩14.22 Billion ≈ $9.64 Million |
+12.94% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩12.59 Billion ≈ $8.53 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to NPK 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 231.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩16.41 Billion | 35.49% |
| Other Components | ₩29.82 Billion | 64.51% |
| Total Equity | ₩46.23 Billion | 100.00% |
NPK Co.Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of NPK Co.Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Cosmos Exploration Ltd
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|
$10.53 Million |
|
Bengal Energy Ltd
TO:BNG
|
$10.53 Million |
|
SHEARWATER GRP PLC LS-10
F:DTW1
|
$10.53 Million |
|
Firstwave Cloud Technology Ltd
AU:FCT
|
$10.53 Million |
|
Spire Healthcare Group Plc
LSE:SPI
|
$10.53 Million |
|
ITM Power
LSE:ITM
|
$10.52 Million |
|
CWG Holdings Bhd
KLSE:9423
|
$10.52 Million |
|
RECYCLICO BATTERY METALS
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$10.52 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in NPK Co.Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 45,066,288,830 to 46,230,806,840, a change of 1,164,518,010 (2.6%).
- Net income of 1,130,870,220 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 560,861,910 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 594,509,700.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩1.13 Billion | +2.45% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩560.86 Million | -1.21% |
| Other Changes | ₩594.51 Million | +1.29% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 2.58% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares NPK 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: 0.34x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | ₩2163.35 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩2278.14 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩2184.01 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩2156.49 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩2076.50 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩2298.34 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩2343.00 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩2377.63 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩2410.55 | ₩831.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | ₩2472.84 | ₩831.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently NPK 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): 2.45%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.35%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.21x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.50x
- Recent ROE (2.45%) is below the historical average (4.39%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 9.03% | 3.26% | 1.31x | 2.12x | ₩-116.86 Million |
| 2004 | 12.98% | 4.31% | 1.37x | 2.20x | ₩405.39 Million |
| 2005 | 12.29% | 4.22% | 1.28x | 2.28x | ₩344.26 Million |
| 2006 | 10.25% | 3.48% | 1.29x | 2.28x | ₩41.36 Million |
| 2007 | 8.87% | 2.91% | 1.47x | 2.07x | ₩-201.67 Million |
| 2011 | 3.68% | 1.04% | 1.62x | 2.17x | ₩-1.26 Billion |
| 2012 | 5.53% | 1.80% | 1.65x | 1.87x | ₩-939.53 Million |
| 2013 | 9.22% | 3.06% | 1.57x | 1.92x | ₩-174.39 Million |
| 2014 | 0.27% | 0.13% | 1.15x | 1.82x | ₩-2.92 Billion |
| 2015 | -2.74% | -1.35% | 1.04x | 1.94x | ₩-3.71 Billion |
| 2016 | 5.99% | 2.75% | 1.05x | 2.08x | ₩-1.24 Billion |
| 2017 | 4.27% | 2.49% | 0.95x | 1.80x | ₩-2.44 Billion |
| 2018 | -0.65% | -0.39% | 0.87x | 1.88x | ₩-4.35 Billion |
| 2019 | -2.06% | -1.28% | 0.85x | 1.90x | ₩-4.86 Billion |
| 2020 | -1.57% | -0.99% | 0.84x | 1.89x | ₩-4.49 Billion |
| 2021 | 4.64% | 3.09% | 0.85x | 1.76x | ₩-2.30 Billion |
| 2022 | 3.38% | 2.27% | 0.90x | 1.65x | ₩-2.90 Billion |
| 2023 | 3.85% | 2.72% | 0.92x | 1.53x | ₩-2.73 Billion |
| 2024 | -1.87% | -1.30% | 0.95x | 1.51x | ₩-5.35 Billion |
| 2025 | 2.45% | 1.35% | 1.21x | 1.50x | ₩-3.49 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares NPK Co.Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $1,019,217,608,936
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.22%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPK Co.Ltd (048830) | ₩46.23 Billion | 9.03% | 0.50x | $10.53 Million |
| Rifa Ind (000760) | $181.15 Billion | -1.86% | 0.48x | $23.49 Million |
| Kumyang (001570) | $117.41 Billion | 11.36% | 1.68x | $428.33 Million |
| Sh E & Chemical Co. Ltd. (002360) | $64.16 Billion | 3.67% | 0.88x | $142.41 Million |
| KCC Corporation (002380) | $5.04 Trillion | 6.82% | 1.60x | $2.66 Billion |
| Miwon Commerci (002840) | $267.57 Billion | 19.38% | 0.23x | $380.63 Million |
| Taekwang Ind (003240) | $1.47 Trillion | 2.08% | 0.33x | $510.47 Million |
| Lotte Fine Chemical Co Ltd (004000) | $2.29 Trillion | 6.37% | 0.18x | $847.50 Million |
| Dongjin Semichem Co. Ltd (005290) | $88.75 Billion | 0.00% | 3.24x | $2.18 Billion |
| Isu Chemical Co Ltd (005950) | $238.78 Billion | 5.60% | 0.88x | $253.62 Million |
| Korea Petro Chemical Ind (006650) | $431.77 Billion | 8.74% | 0.88x | $540.34 Million |
About NPK Co.Ltd
NPK Co.,Ltd manufactures and sells plastics in South Korea and internationally. The company's Plastics division produces various engineering plastics, including PP, ABS, PBT, and PC compounds, as well as nylon used in electrical and electronic parts, industrial parts, auto parts, high strength and heat-resistance products, flame resistance products, and washing machine and washer tubs. This divis… Read more