Dear U Co. Ltd.
DEAR U Co., LTD. operates as a communication platform company in South Korea and internationally. The company offers everysing, a smart karaoke; Lysn, an interest-based community that enables its members to talk about their favorite music artists with their friends and meet other communities; and bubble, an app that allows to share messages back and forth with artists and fans. DEAR U Co., LTD. w… Read more
Dear U Co. Ltd. (376300) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₩200.78 Billion KRW
Based on the latest financial reports, Dear U Co. Ltd. (376300) has net assets worth ₩200.78 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 (₩229.72 Billion) and total liabilities (₩28.94 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 | ₩200.78 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 87.4% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 88.96% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 53.74 |
Dear U Co. Ltd. - Net Assets Trend (2018–2024)
This chart illustrates how Dear U 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 Dear U Co. Ltd. (2018–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Dear U Co. Ltd. from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | ₩196.03 Billion | +15.64% |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩169.51 Billion | +20.03% |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩141.23 Billion | +14.28% |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩123.58 Billion | +5547.86% |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩-2.27 Billion | -616.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩-316.70 Million | -107.36% |
| 2018-12-31 | ₩4.30 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Dear U 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 1627863916000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₩9.58 Billion | 4.89% |
| Common Stock | ₩11.87 Billion | 6.05% |
| Other Components | ₩174.58 Billion | 89.06% |
| Total Equity | ₩196.03 Billion | 100.00% |
Dear U Co. Ltd. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Dear U Co. Ltd. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CNlight Co Ltd
SHE:002076
|
$233.57 Million |
|
HUANLEJIA Food Group Co. Ltd.
SHE:300997
|
$233.60 Million |
|
SuRo Capital Corp
NASDAQ:SSSS
|
$233.68 Million |
|
Vinci Partners Investments Ltd
NASDAQ:VINP
|
$233.70 Million |
|
Grupo Security
SN:SECURITY
|
$233.46 Million |
|
Dr. Hönle AG
OTCGREY:DRHNF
|
$233.46 Million |
|
thyssenkrupp nucera AG & Co. KGaA
OTCGREY:THYKF
|
$233.44 Million |
|
Hyliion Holdings Corp.
NYSE MKT:HYLN
|
$233.40 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Dear U Co. Ltd.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 169,513,453,420 to 196,030,992,290, a change of 26,517,538,870 (15.6%).
- Net income of 24,388,267,510 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,129,271,360.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₩24.39 Billion | +12.44% |
| Other Changes | ₩2.13 Billion | +1.09% |
| Total Change | ₩- | 15.64% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Dear U 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: 4.49x
- 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 173.50x to 4.49x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | ₩213.54 | ₩37050.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | ₩-15.72 | ₩37050.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | ₩-112.57 | ₩37050.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | ₩5622.91 | ₩37050.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | ₩5988.03 | ₩37050.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | ₩7140.89 | ₩37050.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | ₩8257.97 | ₩37050.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Dear U 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): 12.44%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 32.58%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.34x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.12x
- Recent ROE (12.44%) is above the historical average (-15.15%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -125.16% | -1472.14% | 0.05x | 1.62x | ₩-5.82 Billion |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -1360.88% | 0.15x | 0.00x | ₩-22.88 Billion |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -16.96% | 0.96x | 0.00x | ₩-1.99 Billion |
| 2021 | -20.42% | -63.08% | 0.30x | 1.08x | ₩-37.59 Billion |
| 2022 | 11.61% | 33.33% | 0.32x | 1.08x | ₩2.27 Billion |
| 2023 | 15.45% | 34.60% | 0.40x | 1.12x | ₩9.24 Billion |
| 2024 | 12.44% | 32.58% | 0.34x | 1.12x | ₩4.79 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Dear U Co. Ltd.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Software - Application industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Software - Application
- Average net assets among peers: $45,786,090,292
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -4.42%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dear U Co. Ltd. (376300) | ₩200.78 Billion | -125.16% | 0.14x | $233.50 Million |
| Douzone Bizon Co Ltd (012510) | $82.16 Billion | 20.47% | 1.34x | $1.46 Billion |
| NuriFlex Co.Ltd (040160) | $60.32 Billion | 2.29% | 0.53x | $46.47 Million |
| Raonsecure Co. Ltd (042510) | $50.48 Billion | 7.96% | 0.42x | $39.59 Million |
| Osangjaiel Co. Ltd (053980) | $35.39 Billion | 4.33% | 0.74x | $26.27 Million |
| Emro Inc. (058970) | $11.53 Billion | 8.73% | 1.15x | $159.67 Million |
| LONGTU KOREA Inc (060240) | $3.59 Billion | 0.00% | 5.53x | $3.02 Million |
| Younglimwon Soft Lab Co. Ltd. (060850) | $4.11 Billion | -86.33% | 4.58x | $23.73 Million |
| Gemvaxlink Co. Ltd (064800) | $169.44 Billion | -11.42% | 0.21x | $44.93 Million |
| 088340 (088340) | $8.99 Billion | 9.77% | 1.57x | $20.38 Million |
| Mobileleader Co.Ltd (100030) | $31.85 Billion | 0.00% | 0.11x | $19.75 Million |