Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc
Korea Information Certificate Authority, Inc. provides certification and authentication services worldwide. Its solutions include public key infrastructure, document signing, and bio authentication. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Seongnam-si, South Korea.
Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc (053300) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩245.02 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc (053300) has net assets worth ₩245.02 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 (₩415.56 Billion) and total liabilities (₩170.54 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 | ₩245.02 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 58.96% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 17.67% |
| 5-Year Change | 107.15% |
| 10-Year Change | 289.43% |
| Growth Volatility | 26.48 |
Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc - Net Assets Trend (2013–2024)
This chart illustrates how Korea Information Certificate Authority 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 Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc (2013–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc from 2013 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩187.90 Billion | -15.29% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩221.80 Billion | +29.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩171.72 Billion | +1.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩168.92 Billion | +86.23% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩90.71 Billion | +6.43% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩85.23 Billion | +6.60% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩79.95 Billion | +7.93% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩74.08 Billion | +6.38% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩69.63 Billion | +44.32% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩48.25 Billion | +11.82% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩43.15 Billion | +37.56% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩31.37 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Korea Information Certificate Authority 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 grown by 17719.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩77.03 Billion | 40.99% |
| Common Stock | ₩21.22 Billion | 11.29% |
| Other Components | ₩89.65 Billion | 47.71% |
| Total Equity | ₩187.90 Billion | 100.00% |
Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Argonaut Exploration Inc.
V:AGA
|
$74.49 Million |
|
Givex Information Technology Group Limited
OTCQX:GIVXF
|
$74.50 Million |
|
EM Systems Co. Ltd
F:EMO
|
$74.55 Million |
|
Hotron Precision Electronic Industrial Co Ltd
TW:3092
|
$74.55 Million |
|
Fission 3.0 Corp
V:FUU
|
$74.46 Million |
|
Lucero Energy Corp
V:LOU
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$74.45 Million |
|
BATM Advanced Communications Ltd.
PINK:BVCLF
|
$74.42 Million |
|
Integrated Diagnostics Holdings plc
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$74.41 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 175,907,177,270 to 187,898,200,590, a change of 11,991,023,320 (6.8%).
- Net income of 11,167,074,020 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,828,508,200 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,993,795,520 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 60,233,680 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,586,019,340.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩11.17 Billion | +5.94% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩2.83 Billion | -1.51% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩1.99 Billion | -1.06% |
| Share Issuances | ₩60.23 Million | +0.03% |
| Other Changes | ₩5.59 Billion | +2.97% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 6.82% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Korea Information Certificate Authority 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: 1.32x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.73x to 1.32x 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 | ₩2234.29 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩2376.92 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩2565.34 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩2734.76 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩2910.52 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩4180.48 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩4249.64 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩4353.36 | ₩6090.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩4627.21 | ₩6090.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Korea Information Certificate Authority 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): 5.94%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.16%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.30x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.16x
- Recent ROE (5.94%) is below the historical average (8.25%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 12.89% | 13.73% | 0.64x | 1.48x | ₩901.58 Million |
| 2014 | 8.67% | 12.66% | 0.50x | 1.37x | ₩-575.86 Million |
| 2015 | 10.34% | 15.39% | 0.49x | 1.36x | ₩162.91 Million |
| 2016 | 8.42% | 16.78% | 0.40x | 1.26x | ₩-1.10 Billion |
| 2017 | 7.44% | 15.26% | 0.39x | 1.26x | ₩-1.90 Billion |
| 2018 | 9.82% | 20.18% | 0.39x | 1.26x | ₩-144.10 Million |
| 2019 | 8.38% | 16.76% | 0.39x | 1.28x | ₩-1.38 Billion |
| 2020 | 10.75% | 21.34% | 0.38x | 1.31x | ₩682.38 Million |
| 2021 | 7.44% | 21.36% | 0.22x | 1.57x | ₩-4.32 Billion |
| 2022 | 3.61% | 7.05% | 0.31x | 1.64x | ₩-10.98 Billion |
| 2023 | 5.27% | 10.05% | 0.28x | 1.86x | ₩-8.32 Billion |
| 2024 | 5.94% | 9.16% | 0.30x | 2.16x | ₩-7.62 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc (053300) | ₩245.02 Billion | 12.89% | 0.70x | $74.46 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 |