KD Chem Co. Ltd
KD Chem Co., Ltd. manufactures and sells fine chemicals in South Korea. It provides general purpose stabilizers for suspension PVC applications; calendar foaming stabilizers for suspension PVC applications; kickers for emulsion PVC applications; stabilizers for emulsion PVC applications; Ca-Zn type stabilizers for wires/hoses; organotin type stabilizers; co-stabilizers; and lubricants and other a… Read more
KD Chem Co. Ltd (221980) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩101.00 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, KD Chem Co. Ltd (221980) has net assets worth ₩101.00 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 (₩131.41 Billion) and total liabilities (₩30.42 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 | ₩101.00 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 76.85% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.17% |
| 5-Year Change | 22.56% |
| 10-Year Change | 73.15% |
| Growth Volatility | 22.87 |
KD Chem Co. Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2014–2024)
This chart illustrates how KD Chem 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 KD Chem Co. Ltd (2014–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of KD Chem Co. Ltd from 2014 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩100.90 Billion | +1.34% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩99.56 Billion | +3.32% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩96.36 Billion | +9.04% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩88.37 Billion | +7.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩82.32 Billion | +6.54% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩77.27 Billion | +6.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩72.28 Billion | +7.67% |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩67.13 Billion | +4.97% |
| 2016-12-31 | ₩63.95 Billion | +9.75% |
| 2015-12-31 | ₩58.27 Billion | +82.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | ₩32.00 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to KD Chem 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 158.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩82.98 Billion | 82.24% |
| Common Stock | ₩2.02 Billion | 2.00% |
| Other Components | ₩15.90 Billion | 15.76% |
| Total Equity | ₩100.90 Billion | 100.00% |
KD Chem Co. Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of KD Chem Co. Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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"Clip Money Inc."
V:CLIP
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$6.04 Million |
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FMS Enterprises Migun Ltd
TA:FBRT
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$6.04 Million |
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SUBSTRATE ART.INTEL. -10
F:U8S
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$6.04 Million |
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ZAUIF
PINK:ZAUIF
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$6.04 Million |
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TC Traders Club Ltda
SA:TRAD3
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$6.03 Million |
|
Personal Assets Trust plc
LSE:PNL
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$6.03 Million |
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The Grounds Real Estate Development AG
XETRA:AMM
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$6.03 Million |
|
Xeriant Inc
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$6.03 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in KD Chem Co. Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 99,558,536,250 to 100,896,412,060, a change of 1,337,875,810 (1.3%).
- Net income of 5,386,914,490 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,910,678,500 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 979,776,790 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 19,983,780 increased equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,178,567,170.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩5.39 Billion | +5.34% |
| Dividends Paid | ₩1.91 Billion | -1.89% |
| Share Repurchases | ₩979.78 Million | -0.97% |
| Share Issuances | ₩19.98 Million | +0.02% |
| Other Changes | ₩-1.18 Billion | -1.17% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 1.34% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares KD Chem 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: 0.38x
- 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 0.65x to 0.38x 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 | ₩15849.87 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | ₩17013.22 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩18485.90 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩19762.00 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩21542.91 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩23124.35 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩25215.37 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩26053.17 | ₩10240.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩26942.50 | ₩10240.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently KD Chem 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): 5.34%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.63%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.47x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.31x
- Recent ROE (5.34%) is below the historical average (9.66%), 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 | 16.79% | 12.41% | 1.01x | 1.33x | ₩2.17 Billion |
| 2015 | 10.84% | 13.75% | 0.71x | 1.12x | ₩488.16 Million |
| 2016 | 12.85% | 17.23% | 0.67x | 1.12x | ₩1.83 Billion |
| 2017 | 9.90% | 13.03% | 0.69x | 1.10x | ₩-69.65 Million |
| 2018 | 9.40% | 13.60% | 0.62x | 1.11x | ₩-430.96 Million |
| 2019 | 9.70% | 15.36% | 0.59x | 1.08x | ₩-235.25 Million |
| 2020 | 8.54% | 14.80% | 0.48x | 1.20x | ₩-1.20 Billion |
| 2021 | 9.05% | 14.80% | 0.50x | 1.22x | ₩-836.07 Million |
| 2022 | 8.47% | 13.14% | 0.51x | 1.27x | ₩-1.47 Billion |
| 2023 | 5.34% | 8.99% | 0.48x | 1.24x | ₩-4.64 Billion |
| 2024 | 5.34% | 8.63% | 0.47x | 1.31x | ₩-4.70 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares KD Chem Co. Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $757,083,826,622
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KD Chem Co. Ltd (221980) | ₩101.00 Billion | 16.79% | 0.30x | $6.04 Million |
| DL Holdings CO. LTD. (000210) | $4.53 Trillion | -2.94% | 1.67x | $379.44 Million |
| Norooholdings (000320) | $207.43 Billion | 11.86% | 0.71x | $44.81 Million |
| Noroo Holdings Co Ltd (000325) | $577.52 Billion | 7.38% | 0.71x | $60.87 Million |
| Samhwa Paint (000390) | $309.05 Billion | 5.23% | 0.91x | $72.60 Million |
| Kangnam Jevisco Co Ltd (000860) | $661.93 Billion | 6.82% | 0.37x | $57.96 Million |
| Paik Kwang Ind (001340) | $213.43 Billion | 1.69% | 1.18x | $111.92 Million |
| Bo Lak (002760) | $42.75 Billion | 7.09% | 0.24x | $29.75 Million |
| Songwon Industrial (004430) | $705.59 Billion | 4.94% | 0.54x | $78.51 Million |
| Cho Kwang Pain (004910) | $172.73 Billion | -1.34% | 0.81x | $17.55 Million |
| Cosmoam&T (005070) | $147.00 Billion | -3.99% | 0.78x | $296.89 Million |