K Way Information (5201) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, K Way Information (5201) has net assets worth NT$414.48 Million TWD (≈ $13.06 Million USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (NT$866.94 Million ≈ $27.31 Million USD) and total liabilities (NT$452.46 Million ≈ $14.26 Million USD). 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. Check 5201 asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | NT$414.48 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 47.81% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.91% |
| 5-Year Change | 6.18% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 12.43 |
K Way Information - Net Assets Trend (2017–2024)
This chart illustrates how K Way Information's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore 5201 total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for K Way Information (2017–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of K Way Information from 2017 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of K Way Information.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | NT$453.21 Million ≈ $14.28 Million |
+7.12% |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$423.09 Million ≈ $13.33 Million |
+16.82% |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$362.17 Million ≈ $11.41 Million |
-8.12% |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$394.19 Million ≈ $12.42 Million |
-7.65% |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$426.83 Million ≈ $13.45 Million |
+25.22% |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$340.87 Million ≈ $10.74 Million |
-8.76% |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$373.59 Million ≈ $11.77 Million |
+7.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | NT$346.45 Million ≈ $10.91 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to K Way Information'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 661.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | NT$176.99 Million | 39.46% |
| Other Components | NT$271.51 Million | 60.54% |
| Total Equity | NT$448.51 Million | 100.00% |
K Way Information Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of K Way Information ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Everlast Minerals Ltd.
AU:EV8
|
$37.17 Million |
|
RTA Laboratuvarlari Biyolojik
IS:RTALB
|
$37.18 Million |
|
Enogia SAS
PA:ALENO
|
$37.19 Million |
|
Skillsoft Corp.
NYSE:SKIL
|
$37.19 Million |
|
Lumens Co. Ltd
KQ:038060
|
$37.16 Million |
|
Aemulus Holdings Bhd
KLSE:0181
|
$37.15 Million |
|
Rocketboots Ltd
AU:ROC
|
$37.13 Million |
|
Fantasia Holdings Group Co. Limited
F:FT7
|
$37.12 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in K Way Information's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 423,089,000 to 448,506,000, a change of 25,417,000 (6.0%).
- Net income of 68,876,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 46,012,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | NT$68.88 Million | +15.36% |
| Dividends Paid | NT$46.01 Million | -10.26% |
| Other Changes | NT$2.55 Million | +0.57% |
| Total Change | NT$- | 6.01% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares K Way Information'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: 2.23x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.70x to 2.23x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | NT$11.29 | NT$30.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$12.18 | NT$30.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$11.11 | NT$30.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$13.91 | NT$30.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$12.85 | NT$30.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$11.81 | NT$30.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$12.89 | NT$30.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | NT$13.66 | NT$30.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently K Way Information utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 15.36%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 25.47%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.42x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.42x
- Recent ROE (15.36%) is above the historical average (12.16%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1.83% | 3.06% | 0.48x | 1.24x | NT$-28.30 Million |
| 2018 | 11.10% | 16.50% | 0.53x | 1.27x | NT$4.12 Million |
| 2019 | 12.04% | 20.43% | 0.42x | 1.41x | NT$6.96 Million |
| 2020 | 22.29% | 30.70% | 0.53x | 1.36x | NT$52.46 Million |
| 2021 | 12.17% | 21.31% | 0.42x | 1.35x | NT$8.56 Million |
| 2022 | 4.76% | 7.58% | 0.50x | 1.26x | NT$-18.98 Million |
| 2023 | 17.70% | 32.93% | 0.40x | 1.35x | NT$32.56 Million |
| 2024 | 15.36% | 25.47% | 0.42x | 1.42x | NT$24.03 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares K Way Information's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Software - Application industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Software - Application
- Average net assets among peers: $1,572,610,429
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.17%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Way Information (5201) | NT$414.48 Million | 1.83% | 1.09x | $37.16 Million |
| Cyberlink Co (5203) | $4.84 Billion | 14.61% | 0.32x | $163.15 Million |
| APEX International Financial Engineering Res & Tech Co Ltd (5210) | $654.48 Million | -3.52% | 0.23x | $58.90 Million |
| Penpower Technology Ltd (5211) | $507.60 Million | -1.96% | 0.11x | $20.78 Million |
| Dimerco Data System (5403) | $1.73 Billion | 18.88% | 1.93x | $231.03 Million |
| Insyde Software (6231) | $669.28 Million | 9.91% | 0.40x | $445.15 Million |
| Interactive Digital Technologies (6486) | $2.03 Billion | 14.12% | 0.70x | $135.81 Million |
| Mitake Information (8284) | $578.55 Million | 12.13% | 0.58x | $93.44 Million |
About K Way Information
K WAY Information Corporation provides software services in Taiwan. The company offers securities and futures business solutions, such as trading systems, settlement and clearing management systems, order management systems, gateway systems, online trading systems, mobile trading systems, single machines, and quote service systems. It also provides high-frequency trading solution; and program tra… Read more