Kia Corporation
Automotive Manufacturing and Mobility SolutionsFounded 1944- Updated June 2025
Reviewed by Swet Parvadiya
Last reviewed: June 2025
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Kia Corporation
Financial Performance
Last reviewed: June 2025 · By Swet Parvadiya
Revenue
$79.5B
Market Cap
$75.0B
Net Income
$6.5B
Employees
53,000
Kia Corporation is a Automotive Manufacturing and Mobility Solutions company with $79.5B in 2024 revenue and 53K employees worldwide.
Revenue Trend Analysis
YoY Change
+4.6%
3-Year CAGR
+14.5%
Peak Year
2024
Trend
Consistent Growth
Kia Corporation has reported revenue across 4 fiscal years, compounding at +14.5% annually over 3 years. The most recent year saw a 4.6% increase versus the prior year. Revenue peaked in 2024 at $79.5B. Out of 3 reported periods, 3 showed growth and 0 showed a decline.
| Fiscal Year | Revenue | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY2024 | $79.5B | $6.5B | +4.6% |
| FY2023 | $76.0B | — | +18.8% |
| FY2022 | $64.0B | — | +20.8% |
| FY2021 | $53.0B | — | — |
Source: SEC EDGAR filings, annual earnings releases, and verified financial disclosures.
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Kia posts operating margins of roughly 11-12%, among the highest in the mainstream global auto industry and above many US, European, and Japanese rivals. The strength reflects a richer mix of SUVs and EVs and disciplined pricing rather than heavy discounting.
Kia generates roughly $9 billion in annual net income, translating to a net margin near 11% on its top line. Return on equity has run around 20%, signaling strong capital efficiency for a high-volume automaker.
Kia sells on the order of 3 million-plus vehicles annually across roughly 190 countries, spanning passenger cars, SUVs, and EVs. Best-sellers such as the Sportage SUV and the three-row Telluride anchor its high-volume North American business.
North America accounts for roughly 35-40% of Kia's revenue, making it the company's single largest market, followed by its Korean home market and Europe. This geographic spread helps Kia offset currency swings and regional demand cycles.
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CorpDigest. "Kia Corporation Revenue & Financials." CorpDigest, https://corpdigest.com/company/kia/financials.<div style="font-family:system-ui,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:1.5;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;border-radius:8px;padding:12px 16px;max-width:520px"><strong>Kia Corporation reported $80B in revenue (FY2024).</strong><br>Source: <a href="https://corpdigest.com/company/kia/financials" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CorpDigest — Kia Corporation financials</a></div>