EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd
EBEST Investment & Securities Co., Ltd. engages in the investment brokerage and trading businesses in South Korea. The company provides consignment and consignment-related credit services. It is also involved in the trading of securities and derivatives; acquisition/sale/arrangement of securities; asset securitization; project financing, etc. activities. The company was formerly known as E*TRADE … Read more
EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd (078020) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩892.87 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd (078020) has net assets worth ₩892.87 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 (₩9.66 Trillion) and total liabilities (₩8.77 Trillion). 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 | ₩892.87 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 9.24% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 16.95% |
| 5-Year Change | 17.65% |
| 10-Year Change | 135.45% |
| Growth Volatility | 31.34 |
EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd from 2000 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩871.42 Billion | -6.84% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩935.42 Billion | +1.73% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩919.54 Billion | -0.95% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩928.38 Billion | +25.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩740.68 Billion | +44.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩514.00 Billion | +27.31% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩403.73 Billion | +3.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩389.71 Billion | +4.64% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩372.43 Billion | +0.62% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩370.11 Billion | +12.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩327.65 Billion | +5.94% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩309.28 Billion | -2.29% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩316.52 Billion | -3.30% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩327.33 Billion | +9.27% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩299.56 Billion | +11.05% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩269.76 Billion | +21.50% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩222.01 Billion | +116.53% |
| 2007-12-31 | ₩102.53 Billion | +25.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | ₩81.42 Billion | +35.26% |
| 2005-12-31 | ₩60.20 Billion | +15.20% |
| 2004-12-31 | ₩52.25 Billion | +113.34% |
| 2003-12-31 | ₩24.49 Billion | +18.38% |
| 2002-12-31 | ₩20.69 Billion | +0.59% |
| 2001-12-31 | ₩20.57 Billion | +1.25% |
| 2000-12-31 | ₩20.32 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to EBEST Investment & Securities 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 45818028872000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩458.18 Billion | 52.58% |
| Common Stock | ₩277.41 Billion | 31.83% |
| Other Components | ₩135.83 Billion | 15.59% |
| Total Equity | ₩871.42 Billion | 100.00% |
EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Chargeurs S.A.
PA:CRI
|
$81.92 Million |
|
Solusi Tunas Pratama Tbk
JK:SUPR
|
$81.93 Million |
|
Sunrise Realty Trust, Inc.
NASDAQ:SUNS
|
$81.93 Million |
|
Inmocemento, S.A.
MC:IMC
|
$81.94 Million |
|
Menora Miv Hld
TA:MMHD
|
$81.86 Million |
|
AMTD IDEA Group
NYSE:AMTD
|
$81.83 Million |
|
Tarczynski S.A.
WAR:TAR
|
$81.83 Million |
|
LBS Bina Group Bhd
KLSE:5789
|
$81.79 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 935,420,573,720 to 871,417,272,580, a change of -64,003,301,140 (-6.8%).
- Net income of 16,619,942,810 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 15,649,083,310 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 63,774,160,650 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩16.62 Billion | +1.91% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩15.65 Billion | -1.8% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩63.77 Billion | -7.32% |
| Other Changes | ₩-1.20 Billion | -0.14% |
| Total Change | ₩- | -6.84% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares EBEST Investment & Securities 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: 0.46x
- 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 0.76x to 0.46x 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 | ₩10367.74 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩10954.22 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩11403.02 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩10197.27 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩14694.34 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩18418.16 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩18242.73 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩18557.84 | ₩7930.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩17288.07 | ₩7930.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently EBEST Investment & Securities 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): 1.91%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.32%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.14x
- • Equity Multiplier: 10.08x
- Recent ROE (1.91%) is below the historical average (8.84%), 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 | 10.15% | 17.71% | 0.18x | 3.16x | ₩125.20 Million |
| 2007 | 17.90% | 25.34% | 0.20x | 3.59x | ₩8.10 Billion |
| 2008 | 9.52% | 22.25% | 0.13x | 3.31x | ₩-1.06 Billion |
| 2009 | 9.63% | 10.65% | 0.20x | 4.47x | ₩-996.93 Million |
| 2010 | 10.03% | 8.13% | 0.25x | 4.86x | ₩95.37 Million |
| 2011 | 9.26% | 5.01% | 0.30x | 6.14x | ₩-2.42 Billion |
| 2012 | 2.86% | 2.27% | 0.22x | 5.71x | ₩-22.59 Billion |
| 2013 | 1.20% | 1.13% | 0.18x | 5.95x | ₩-27.21 Billion |
| 2014 | 6.79% | 4.82% | 0.23x | 6.01x | ₩-10.51 Billion |
| 2015 | 13.09% | 8.51% | 0.21x | 7.17x | ₩11.45 Billion |
| 2016 | 6.54% | 4.25% | 0.21x | 7.17x | ₩-12.88 Billion |
| 2017 | 9.97% | 6.73% | 0.18x | 8.01x | ₩-127.61 Million |
| 2018 | 8.43% | 3.91% | 0.27x | 7.87x | ₩-6.32 Billion |
| 2019 | 10.03% | 5.47% | 0.21x | 8.85x | ₩135.53 Million |
| 2020 | 17.02% | 7.66% | 0.21x | 10.50x | ₩51.96 Billion |
| 2021 | 17.32% | 13.01% | 0.18x | 7.47x | ₩67.99 Billion |
| 2022 | 3.23% | 2.76% | 0.17x | 6.71x | ₩-62.24 Billion |
| 2023 | 3.06% | 2.72% | 0.14x | 8.32x | ₩-64.88 Billion |
| 2024 | 1.91% | 1.32% | 0.14x | 10.08x | ₩-70.52 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Investment Banking & Investment Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Investment Banking & Investment Services
- Average net assets among peers: $73,170,587,295
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -5.57%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EBEST Investment & Securities Co. Ltd (078020) | ₩892.87 Billion | 10.15% | 9.82x | $81.89 Million |
| Q Capital Partners Co. Ltd (016600) | $57.55 Billion | -4.97% | 0.29x | $9.44 Million |
| SBI Investment KOREA Co. Ltd (019550) | $117.62 Billion | -12.76% | 0.10x | $41.60 Million |
| Leaders Technology Investment Co. Ltd (019570) | $5.02 Billion | -75.46% | 0.48x | $15.67 Million |
| Aju IB Investment Co. Ltd (027360) | $167.58 Billion | 9.72% | 0.87x | $228.44 Million |
| Daesung Private Equity Inc (027830) | $43.76 Billion | 24.07% | 0.51x | $20.98 Million |
| ISE Commerce Company Limited (069920) | $16.02 Billion | -6.47% | 1.86x | $5.23 Million |
| Mirae Asset Venture Investment Co. Ltd (100790) | $118.61 Billion | 15.66% | 1.75x | $241.66 Million |
| Lindeman Asia Investment Co. Ltd (277070) | $59.21 Billion | 5.68% | 0.18x | $8.03 Million |