STO Co. Ltd
STO Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture, distribution, and sale of men's clothing, leather, and accessories. The company was founded in 2003 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.
STO Co. Ltd (098660) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩23.43 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, STO Co. Ltd (098660) has net assets worth ₩23.43 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 (₩77.98 Billion) and total liabilities (₩54.54 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 | ₩23.43 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 30.05% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -1.28% |
| 5-Year Change | -9.36% |
| 10-Year Change | -11.43% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.42 |
STO Co. Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2011–2024)
This chart illustrates how STO 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 STO Co. Ltd (2011–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of STO Co. Ltd from 2011 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩27.58 Billion | -8.84% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩30.25 Billion | +1.12% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩29.92 Billion | +1.96% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩29.34 Billion | -3.56% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩30.42 Billion | -13.39% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩35.13 Billion | +6.51% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩32.98 Billion | -2.02% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩33.66 Billion | -0.58% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩33.86 Billion | +8.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩31.14 Billion | +15.84% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩26.88 Billion | -5.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | ₩28.29 Billion | -15.80% |
| 2012-12-31 | ₩33.60 Billion | +3.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | ₩32.61 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to STO 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 51240.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩22.43 Billion | 81.35% |
| Common Stock | ₩6.25 Billion | 22.67% |
| Total Equity | ₩27.58 Billion | 100.00% |
STO Co. Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of STO Co. Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bowen Acquisition Corp Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:BOWN
|
$3.38 Million |
|
Brand 24 SA
WAR:B24
|
$3.38 Million |
|
Gulf Coast
PINK:GULTU
|
$3.38 Million |
|
Matichon Public Company Limited
BK:MATI
|
$3.38 Million |
|
Super League Enterprise Inc.
NASDAQ:SLE
|
$3.37 Million |
|
Spine Injury Solutions Inc
BATS:SPIN
|
$3.37 Million |
|
374WATER INC. DL-0001
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|
$3.37 Million |
|
Grand Gulf Energy Ltd
AU:GGE
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$3.37 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in STO Co. Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 30,251,830,480 to 27,576,707,410, a change of -2,675,123,070 (-8.8%).
- Net loss of 996,347,610 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 1,335,097,280 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors decreased equity by 343,678,180.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩-996.35 Million | -3.61% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩1.34 Billion | -4.84% |
| Other Changes | ₩-343.68 Million | -1.25% |
| Total Change | ₩- | -8.84% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares STO 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: 0.59x
- 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 increased from 0.48x to 0.59x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | ₩2817.38 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩2773.35 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩2717.20 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩2938.04 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩2506.60 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩2417.40 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩2464.78 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩2492.48 | ₩1346.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩2272.07 | ₩1346.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently STO 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): -3.61%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -1.42%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.95x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.68x
- Recent ROE (-3.61%) is below the historical average (2.55%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -4.49% | -1.29% | 1.20x | 2.91x | ₩-3.89 Billion |
| 2015 | 14.30% | 4.40% | 1.33x | 2.44x | ₩1.34 Billion |
| 2016 | 9.49% | 3.20% | 1.33x | 2.23x | ₩-172.18 Million |
| 2017 | -0.40% | -0.15% | 1.29x | 2.09x | ₩-3.50 Billion |
| 2018 | -0.89% | -0.33% | 1.29x | 2.08x | ₩-3.59 Billion |
| 2019 | 9.32% | 3.85% | 1.25x | 1.94x | ₩-238.55 Million |
| 2020 | -8.88% | -3.95% | 1.04x | 2.17x | ₩-5.74 Billion |
| 2021 | 1.15% | 0.52% | 1.05x | 2.10x | ₩-2.60 Billion |
| 2022 | 5.35% | 2.19% | 1.21x | 2.02x | ₩-1.39 Billion |
| 2023 | 6.68% | 2.73% | 1.09x | 2.24x | ₩-1.00 Billion |
| 2024 | -3.61% | -1.42% | 0.95x | 2.68x | ₩-3.75 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares STO Co. Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Textiles & Apparel industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Textiles & Apparel
- Average net assets among peers: $61,113,265,416
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STO Co. Ltd (098660) | ₩23.43 Billion | -4.49% | 2.33x | $3.37 Million |
| Wonpung Mulsan Co.Ltd (008290) | $19.08 Billion | -18.98% | 1.74x | $5.65 Million |
| HYUNGJI INNOVATION & CREATIVE Co.Ltd (011080) | $42.95 Billion | 4.07% | 1.27x | $991.93K |
| AztechWB Co. Ltd (032080) | $108.37 Billion | -1.22% | 0.15x | $11.14 Million |
| GAMSUNG Corporation Co. Ltd (036620) | $120.65 Billion | 0.00% | 1.56x | $193.58 Million |
| Gold Pacific Co. Ltd (038530) | $16.19 Billion | -57.94% | 1.08x | $18.51 Million |
| Codes Combine Co. Ltd (047770) | $65.97 Billion | 5.63% | 0.30x | $46.97 Million |
| GNCO Co. Ltd (065060) | $54.59 Billion | 1.99% | 1.35x | $12.21 Million |