KSS Line (XKRX:044450) ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 34.06% (As of Jun. 2026)

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XKRX:044450 KSS Line Ltd XKRX:044450
83 GF Score
Price ₩9,960.00
GF Value ₩10,078.53
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 8 Warning Signs
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What is KSS Line ROE % Adjusted to Book Value?

KSS Line XKRX:044450 +0.20% 83 ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 34.06% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus rates XKRX:044450 with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of ₩10,078.53 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review.

KSS Line's ROE % for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 10.56%. KSS Line's PB Ratio for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 0.31. KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was 34.06%.

KSS Line ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Related Terms

KSS Line ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Historical Data

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The historical data trend for KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can be seen below:

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KSS Line ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Chart

KSS Line Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value
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KSS Line Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -10.59 33.78 27.49 110.97 34.06

KSS Line ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Competitor Comparison

For the Marine Shipping subindustry, KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % Adjusted to Book Value data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

KSS Line ROE % Adjusted to Book Value vs Transportation Industry

For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value falls into.


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KSS Line ROE % Adjusted to Book Value Calculation

KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=6.81% / 0.37
=18.41%

KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as

ROE % Adjusted to Book Value=ROE % / PB Ratio
=10.56% / 0.31
=34.06%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 34.06% mean?
KSS Line (XKRX:044450) has a ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 34.06% as of Jun. 2026. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on KSS Line and its competitors.
Is KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value too high?
KSS Line's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 34.06%. Overall, KSS Line has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value compare to competitors?
KSS Line's ROE % Adjusted to Book Value of 34.06% can be compared against companies in the Transportation industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value for a Transportation company?
A good ROE % Adjusted to Book Value depends on the Transportation industry context. However, ROE % Adjusted to Book Value should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value mean?
A high ROE % Adjusted to Book Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity adjusted to book is the ratio of return on equity to price-book ratio. View historical data on KSS Line and its competitors. KSS Line's current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 34.06%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSS Line stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSS Line (XKRX:044450) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₩10,078.53, compared to a current price of ₩9,960.00 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 34.06%. KSS Line's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % Adjusted to Book Value calculated?
ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For KSS Line (XKRX:044450), the current ROE % Adjusted to Book Value is 34.06% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is KSS Line (XKRX:044450) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSS Line stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of ₩9,960.00 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₩10,078.53. GuruFocus considers KSS Line to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for XKRX:044450:

  • ROE % Adjusted to Book Value: 34.06%
  • GF Value™: ₩10,078.53 vs. price of ₩9,960.00 (1.2% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 8 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XKRX:044450 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

KSS Line Business Description

Address 12 Insadong-gil, 8th floor, Daeil Building, Jongno-gu, Seoul, KOR
KSS Line Ltd is a South Korea-based company engaged in the shipping business, which involves the production and sale of maritime transportation services. Its business is divided into gas and chemical vessel divisions.
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