KM Corporation
KM Corporation produces and sells clean goods in South Korea and internationally. It offers gloves, wipers, stationery, cleaners, garments, and ESD products for semiconductor, assembly, TFT LCD, and OLED processes, as well as for pharmaceutical and medical fields, biotechnology industries, hospitals, and laboratories. The company also provides industrial safety goods, such as chemical gloves, len… Read more
KM Corporation (083550) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩127.20 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, KM Corporation (083550) has net assets worth ₩127.20 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 (₩181.37 Billion) and total liabilities (₩54.16 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 | ₩127.20 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 70.14% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.38% |
| 5-Year Change | 10.33% |
| 10-Year Change | 77.0% |
| Growth Volatility | 9.72 |
KM Corporation - Net Assets Trend (2008–2024)
This chart illustrates how KM Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for KM Corporation (2008–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of KM Corporation from 2008 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩126.96 Billion | -0.74% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩127.90 Billion | -3.70% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩132.82 Billion | +5.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩125.46 Billion | +9.03% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩115.07 Billion | +37.41% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩83.74 Billion | +8.56% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩77.14 Billion | +7.64% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩71.67 Billion | +2.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩70.21 Billion | -2.12% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩71.73 Billion | +9.54% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩65.48 Billion | +3.78% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩63.09 Billion | +2.72% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩61.42 Billion | +0.22% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩61.29 Billion | +9.37% |
| 2010-12-31 | ₩56.04 Billion | +18.67% |
| 2009-12-31 | ₩47.22 Billion | +16.20% |
| 2008-12-31 | ₩40.64 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to KM Corporation'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 9618215295000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩96.18 Billion | 75.76% |
| Common Stock | ₩6.19 Billion | 4.87% |
| Other Components | ₩24.59 Billion | 19.37% |
| Total Equity | ₩126.96 Billion | 100.00% |
KM Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of KM Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Oxiquim S.A
SN:OXIQUIM
|
$17.96 Million |
|
Trajan Group Holdings Ltd
AU:TRJ
|
$17.96 Million |
|
Entropy Neurodynamics Limited
PINK:TYPTF
|
$17.96 Million |
|
Neo-Concept International Group Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:NCI
|
$17.97 Million |
|
Fortune Parts Industry Public Company Limited
BK:FPI
|
$17.95 Million |
|
Dreamus Company
KQ:060570
|
$17.95 Million |
|
Kalina Power Ltd
AU:KPO
|
$17.95 Million |
|
Iljin Display
KO:020760
|
$17.95 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in KM Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 127,708,961,230 to 126,955,848,310, a change of -753,112,920 (-0.6%).
- Net loss of 2,301,950,870 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 328,111,230 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 24,142,480 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,901,091,660.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩-2.30 Billion | -1.81% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩328.11 Million | -0.26% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩24.14 Million | -0.02% |
| Other Changes | ₩1.90 Billion | +1.5% |
| Total Change | ₩- | -0.59% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares KM Corporation'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: 0.35x
- 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 0.57x to 0.35x 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 | ₩6405.40 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩6866.64 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩7392.82 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩8146.69 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩11031.12 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩11459.59 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩12137.60 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩11068.00 | ₩3660.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩10483.63 | ₩3660.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently KM Corporation 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): -1.81%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -1.76%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.41x
- Recent ROE (-1.81%) is below the historical average (7.06%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5.58% | 3.79% | 0.87x | 1.70x | ₩-1.74 Billion |
| 2009 | 9.44% | 5.53% | 0.98x | 1.74x | ₩-249.39 Million |
| 2010 | 14.39% | 7.96% | 1.01x | 1.79x | ₩2.30 Billion |
| 2011 | 7.99% | 3.96% | 1.15x | 1.75x | ₩-1.16 Billion |
| 2012 | 3.98% | 1.75% | 1.29x | 1.76x | ₩-3.47 Billion |
| 2013 | 3.76% | 1.81% | 1.22x | 1.70x | ₩-3.70 Billion |
| 2014 | 4.66% | 2.50% | 1.17x | 1.59x | ₩-3.28 Billion |
| 2015 | 9.80% | 5.68% | 1.13x | 1.53x | ₩-133.03 Million |
| 2016 | 5.16% | 3.30% | 1.12x | 1.39x | ₩-3.40 Billion |
| 2017 | 6.08% | 3.93% | 1.10x | 1.41x | ₩-2.81 Billion |
| 2018 | 5.86% | 3.82% | 1.02x | 1.51x | ₩-3.20 Billion |
| 2019 | 7.83% | 5.14% | 0.96x | 1.58x | ₩-1.82 Billion |
| 2020 | 28.44% | 17.41% | 1.09x | 1.49x | ₩21.21 Billion |
| 2021 | 5.98% | 5.24% | 0.80x | 1.43x | ₩-5.04 Billion |
| 2022 | 5.75% | 5.03% | 0.82x | 1.39x | ₩-5.65 Billion |
| 2023 | -2.86% | -2.86% | 0.73x | 1.37x | ₩-16.42 Billion |
| 2024 | -1.81% | -1.76% | 0.74x | 1.41x | ₩-15.00 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares KM Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Professional & Commercial Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Professional & Commercial Services
- Average net assets among peers: $96,722,909,438
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.01%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KM Corporation (083550) | ₩127.20 Billion | 5.58% | 0.43x | $17.96 Million |
| Kocom Co. Ltd (015710) | $120.42 Billion | -2.20% | 0.24x | $14.24 Million |
| Sigong Tech Co. Ltd (020710) | $79.75 Billion | 2.97% | 0.30x | $22.73 Million |
| Korea Environment Technology Co. LTD (029960) | $125.55 Billion | 12.79% | 0.38x | $118.50 Million |
| NICE Information Service Co. Ltd (030190) | $60.19 Billion | 15.21% | 0.22x | $388.19 Million |
| Yangjisa Co. Ltd (030960) | $62.57 Billion | 1.36% | 0.40x | $8.21 Million |
| Paratech Company Limited (033540) | $102.43 Billion | 1.63% | 1.09x | $28.19 Million |
| KG Mobilians Co. Ltd (046440) | $98.50 Billion | 15.94% | 1.67x | $59.21 Million |
| EXA E&C Inc (054940) | $38.41 Billion | 4.19% | 1.09x | $12.23 Million |
| INSUN Environmental New Technology Co. Ltd (060150) | $182.36 Billion | 8.39% | 0.73x | $68.51 Million |
| NICE Total Cash Management Co. Ltd (063570) | $97.04 Billion | 9.80% | 0.93x | $39.16 Million |