Chips&Media Inc
Chips&Media, Inc. develops and sells ultra-low power multi-codec video IPs to semiconductor companies in South Korea and internationally. It provides video codec, image signal processing, and image processing video IP cores, as well as computational photography and object detection IPs for the surveillance, automotive, and electronic markets. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered i… Read more
Chips&Media Inc (094360) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩79.86 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Chips&Media Inc (094360) has net assets worth ₩79.86 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 (₩92.16 Billion) and total liabilities (₩12.31 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 | ₩79.86 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 86.65% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.64% |
| 5-Year Change | 132.36% |
| 10-Year Change | 198.53% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.09 |
Chips&Media Inc - Net Assets Trend (2014–2024)
This chart illustrates how Chips&Media 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 Chips&Media Inc (2014–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Chips&Media Inc from 2014 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩75.78 Billion | +7.55% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩70.46 Billion | +67.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩41.97 Billion | +10.53% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩37.97 Billion | +16.42% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩32.61 Billion | +1.62% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩32.09 Billion | +12.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩28.54 Billion | +7.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩26.52 Billion | -9.19% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩29.20 Billion | +15.04% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩25.39 Billion | +43.32% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩17.71 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Chips&Media 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 779.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩53.76 Billion | 70.94% |
| Common Stock | ₩10.56 Billion | 13.93% |
| Other Components | ₩11.47 Billion | 15.13% |
| Total Equity | ₩75.78 Billion | 100.00% |
Chips&Media Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Chips&Media Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
India Nippon Electricals Limited
NSE:INDNIPPON
|
$58.69 Million |
|
Starry Sea Acquisition Corp Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:SSEA
|
$58.69 Million |
|
UY Scuti Acquisition Corp.
NASDAQ:UYSC
|
$58.70 Million |
|
Consórcio Alfa de Administração S.A
SA:BRGE3
|
$58.72 Million |
|
Castellum Inc.
NYSE MKT:CTM
|
$58.69 Million |
|
GCT Semiconductor Holding Inc
NYSE:GCTS
|
$58.68 Million |
|
LiveOne Inc
NASDAQ:LVO
|
$58.66 Million |
|
LK CHEM
KQ:489500
|
$58.65 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Chips&Media Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 70,464,015,290 to 75,782,540,730, a change of 5,318,525,440 (7.5%).
- Net income of 10,009,046,320 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 12,927,754,930 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 8,237,234,050.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩10.01 Billion | +13.21% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩12.93 Billion | -17.06% |
| Other Changes | ₩8.24 Billion | +10.87% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 7.55% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Chips&Media 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: 4.57x
- 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 5.52x to 4.57x 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 | ₩3103.23 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩2752.56 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩2960.90 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩3329.08 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩3383.83 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩1969.80 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩2235.44 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩3654.65 | ₩17140.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩3746.52 | ₩17140.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Chips&Media 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): 13.21%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 36.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.32x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.11x
- Recent ROE (13.21%) is above the historical average (6.91%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 16.24% | 23.30% | 0.56x | 1.25x | ₩967.52 Million |
| 2015 | 11.48% | 24.19% | 0.44x | 1.09x | ₩376.29 Million |
| 2016 | 12.17% | 25.99% | 0.43x | 1.08x | ₩634.49 Million |
| 2017 | -8.76% | -25.66% | 0.31x | 1.09x | ₩-4.98 Billion |
| 2018 | 9.26% | 18.68% | 0.44x | 1.12x | ₩-212.14 Million |
| 2019 | 14.09% | 28.00% | 0.45x | 1.12x | ₩1.31 Billion |
| 2020 | 5.91% | 12.52% | 0.39x | 1.22x | ₩-1.33 Billion |
| 2021 | 16.51% | 31.37% | 0.43x | 1.21x | ₩2.47 Billion |
| 2022 | 23.74% | 41.35% | 0.38x | 1.50x | ₩5.77 Billion |
| 2023 | -37.89% | -96.64% | 0.35x | 1.11x | ₩-33.74 Billion |
| 2024 | 13.21% | 36.97% | 0.32x | 1.11x | ₩2.43 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Chips&Media Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
- Average net assets among peers: $165,694,184,757
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4.78%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chips&Media Inc (094360) | ₩79.86 Billion | 16.24% | 0.15x | $58.69 Million |
| Fidelix Co. Ltd (032580) | $40.61 Billion | 7.14% | 0.29x | $9.44 Million |
| Cloud Air Co.Ltd (036170) | $105.14 Billion | 1.44% | 0.03x | $66.69 Million |
| UNISEM Co. Ltd (036200) | $63.88 Billion | 5.09% | 0.47x | $142.76 Million |
| JUSUNG ENGINEERING Co. Ltd (036930) | $566.59 Billion | 18.85% | 0.74x | $1.46 Billion |
| Lumens Co. Ltd (038060) | $116.94 Billion | 6.75% | 1.26x | $19.77 Million |
| meerecompany Incorporated (049950) | $126.02 Billion | -5.67% | 0.18x | $54.16 Million |
| I&C Technology Co. Ltd (052860) | $44.51 Billion | -0.67% | 0.51x | $23.89 Million |
| KMH Hitech Co. Ltd (052900) | $101.62 Billion | 4.69% | 0.78x | $16.66 Million |
| 3S KOREA Co. Ltd (060310) | $33.37 Billion | -3.24% | 0.49x | $38.57 Million |
| Tokai Carbon Korea Co. Ltd (064760) | $458.27 Billion | 13.36% | 0.08x | $779.88 Million |