Akzo Nobel NV (AKZA) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: €4.82 Billion EUR ≈ $5.64 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Akzo Nobel NV (AKZA) has net assets worth €4.82 Billion EUR (≈ $5.64 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€13.95 Billion ≈ $16.31 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€9.13 Billion ≈ $10.67 Billion 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.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets €4.82 Billion
% of Total Assets 34.56%
Annual Growth Rate 2.49%
5-Year Change -14.44%
10-Year Change -31.45%
Growth Volatility 34.82

Akzo Nobel NV - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)

This chart illustrates how Akzo Nobel NV's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Akzo Nobel NV (1989–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Akzo Nobel NV from 1989 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 €4.82 Billion
≈ $5.64 Billion
+0.12%
2024-12-31 €4.82 Billion
≈ $5.63 Billion
+5.94%
2023-12-31 €4.55 Billion
≈ $5.31 Billion
-0.04%
2022-12-31 €4.55 Billion
≈ $5.32 Billion
-19.30%
2021-12-31 €5.64 Billion
≈ $6.59 Billion
-5.28%
2020-12-31 €5.95 Billion
≈ $6.96 Billion
-9.41%
2019-12-31 €6.57 Billion
≈ $7.68 Billion
-45.44%
2018-12-31 €12.04 Billion
≈ $14.07 Billion
+90.87%
2017-12-31 €6.31 Billion
≈ $7.37 Billion
-10.34%
2016-12-31 €7.03 Billion
≈ $8.22 Billion
+0.77%
2015-12-31 €6.98 Billion
≈ $8.16 Billion
+11.38%
2014-12-31 €6.27 Billion
≈ $7.33 Billion
+4.09%
2013-12-31 €6.02 Billion
≈ $7.04 Billion
-18.16%
2012-12-31 €7.36 Billion
≈ $8.60 Billion
-24.49%
2011-12-31 €9.74 Billion
≈ $11.39 Billion
+2.46%
2010-12-31 €9.51 Billion
≈ $11.12 Billion
+15.33%
2009-12-31 €8.24 Billion
≈ $9.64 Billion
+4.20%
2008-12-31 €7.91 Billion
≈ $9.25 Billion
-28.90%
2007-12-31 €11.13 Billion
≈ $13.01 Billion
+161.07%
2006-12-31 €4.26 Billion
≈ $4.98 Billion
+19.27%
2005-12-31 €3.57 Billion
≈ $4.18 Billion
+12.59%
2004-12-31 €3.17 Billion
≈ $3.71 Billion
+20.34%
2003-12-31 €2.64 Billion
≈ $3.08 Billion
+17.89%
2002-12-31 €2.24 Billion
≈ $2.62 Billion
-19.04%
2001-12-31 €2.76 Billion
≈ $3.23 Billion
+5.77%
2000-12-31 €2.61 Billion
≈ $3.05 Billion
+29.29%
1999-12-31 €2.02 Billion
≈ $2.36 Billion
+1.12%
1998-12-31 €2.00 Billion
≈ $2.34 Billion
-52.09%
1997-12-31 €4.17 Billion
≈ $4.88 Billion
+13.87%
1996-12-31 €3.66 Billion
≈ $4.28 Billion
+11.09%
1995-12-31 €3.30 Billion
≈ $3.85 Billion
+8.96%
1994-12-31 €3.03 Billion
≈ $3.54 Billion
+4.01%
1993-12-31 €2.91 Billion
≈ $3.40 Billion
+22.54%
1992-12-31 €2.37 Billion
≈ $2.78 Billion
+10.61%
1991-12-31 €2.15 Billion
≈ $2.51 Billion
+6.83%
1990-12-31 €2.01 Billion
≈ $2.35 Billion
+1.16%
1989-12-31 €1.99 Billion
≈ $2.32 Billion
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Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Akzo Nobel NV'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 decreased by 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Common Stock €86.00 Million 1.85%
Other Comprehensive Income €4.57 Billion 98.15%
Total Equity €4.66 Billion 100.00%

Akzo Nobel NV Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Akzo Nobel NV ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Akzo Nobel NV's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,574,000,000 to 4,659,000,000, a change of 85,000,000 (1.9%).
  • Net income of 635,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 339,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 5,152,000,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 5,363,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income €635.00 Million +13.63%
Dividends Paid €339.00 Million -7.28%
Other Comprehensive Income €5.15 Billion +110.58%
Other Changes €-5.36 Billion -115.11%
Total Change €- 1.86%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Akzo Nobel NV'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: 1.87x
  • 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 3.93x to 1.87x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1989-12-31 €12.92 €50.76 x
1990-12-31 €12.01 €50.76 x
1991-12-31 €12.77 €50.76 x
1992-12-31 €14.12 €50.76 x
1993-12-31 €16.95 €50.76 x
1994-12-31 €11.24 €50.76 x
1995-12-31 €12.70 €50.76 x
1996-12-31 €14.05 €50.76 x
1997-12-31 €16.02 €50.76 x
1998-12-31 €7.13 €50.76 x
1999-12-31 €7.24 €50.76 x
2000-12-31 €9.44 €50.76 x
2001-12-31 €10.32 €50.76 x
2002-12-31 €8.26 €50.76 x
2003-12-31 €9.81 €50.76 x
2004-12-31 €11.96 €50.76 x
2005-12-31 €13.38 €50.76 x
2006-12-31 €16.16 €50.76 x
2007-12-31 €44.64 €50.76 x
2008-12-31 €33.69 €50.76 x
2009-12-31 €37.25 €50.76 x
2010-12-31 €43.08 €50.76 x
2011-12-31 €43.89 €50.76 x
2012-12-31 €32.39 €50.76 x
2013-12-31 €25.87 €50.76 x
2014-12-31 €26.47 €50.76 x
2015-12-31 €29.22 €50.76 x
2016-12-31 €29.26 €50.76 x
2017-12-31 €26.05 €50.76 x
2018-12-31 €52.01 €50.76 x
2019-12-31 €29.69 €50.76 x
2020-12-31 €29.91 €50.76 x
2021-12-31 €29.19 €50.76 x
2022-12-31 €24.72 €50.76 x
2023-12-31 €25.22 €50.76 x
2024-12-31 €26.67 €50.76 x
2025-12-31 €27.07 €50.76 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Akzo Nobel NV 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): 13.63%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 6.25%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.73x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.99x
  • Recent ROE (13.63%) is below the historical average (17.78%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1989 21.21% 5.09% 1.31x 3.18x €222.63 Million
1990 15.18% 4.09% 1.26x 2.95x €104.05 Million
1991 12.18% 3.44% 1.24x 2.85x €45.36 Million
1992 12.73% 3.84% 1.24x 2.68x €63.03 Million
1993 8.92% 3.33% 1.07x 2.50x €-30.56 Million
1994 18.85% 5.31% 1.23x 2.88x €260.24 Million
1995 19.89% 6.12% 1.16x 2.81x €316.99 Million
1996 17.11% 5.87% 1.10x 2.65x €252.67 Million
1997 17.88% 6.71% 1.12x 2.38x €319.30 Million
1998 33.49% 4.88% 1.04x 6.57x €425.04 Million
1999 10.96% 1.41% 1.20x 6.46x €17.98 Million
2000 39.45% 6.89% 1.15x 4.96x €722.53 Million
2001 25.60% 4.76% 1.09x 4.93x €409.55 Million
2002 38.97% 5.84% 1.09x 6.09x €608.57 Million
2003 24.06% 4.61% 1.09x 4.78x €351.28 Million
2004 28.20% 6.75% 1.02x 4.09x €552.30 Million
2005 28.13% 7.39% 1.05x 3.64x €618.71 Million
2006 27.83% 8.39% 1.07x 3.09x €738.82 Million
2007 84.57% 91.32% 0.53x 1.74x €8.23 Billion
2008 -14.55% -7.05% 0.82x 2.51x €-1.83 Billion
2009 3.67% 2.05% 0.74x 2.43x €-492.50 Million
2010 8.39% 5.15% 0.73x 2.24x €-144.40 Million
2011 5.18% 3.04% 0.79x 2.16x €-444.20 Million
2012 -31.47% -14.09% 0.86x 2.61x €-2.86 Billion
2013 12.94% 4.96% 0.91x 2.87x €164.60 Million
2014 9.43% 3.82% 0.88x 2.82x €-33.00 Million
2015 15.10% 6.59% 0.93x 2.46x €330.60 Million
2016 14.80% 6.83% 0.88x 2.47x €314.70 Million
2017 14.19% 8.66% 0.59x 2.76x €245.50 Million
2018 56.40% 72.10% 0.49x 1.59x €5.49 Billion
2019 8.49% 5.81% 0.71x 2.04x €-96.00 Million
2020 10.96% 7.39% 0.65x 2.29x €55.40 Million
2021 15.28% 8.65% 0.69x 2.56x €286.50 Million
2022 8.12% 3.25% 0.74x 3.40x €-81.30 Million
2023 10.23% 4.14% 0.73x 3.37x €9.80 Million
2024 11.85% 5.06% 0.75x 3.12x €84.60 Million
2025 13.63% 6.25% 0.73x 2.99x €169.10 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Akzo Nobel NV's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Specialty Chemicals
  • Average net assets among peers: $1,738,128,333
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -4.06%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Akzo Nobel NV (AKZA) €4.82 Billion 21.21% 1.89x $10.15 Billion
Avantium Holding BV (AVTX) $50.03 Million -48.81% 0.55x $157.81 Million
Corbion NV (CRBN) $948.30 Million -18.38% 1.55x $1.24 Billion
DSM-Firmenich AG (DSFIR) $6.18 Billion 10.44% 1.10x $18.41 Billion
Holland Colours NV (HOLCO) $58.81 Million 9.98% 0.25x $81.30 Million
IMCD NV (IMCD) $653.83 Million 9.46% 1.19x $5.44 Billion
OCI NV (OCI) $2.54 Billion 12.95% 3.17x $761.80 Million

About Akzo Nobel NV

AS:AKZA Netherlands Specialty Chemicals
Market Cap
$10.15 Billion
€8.68 Billion EUR
Market Cap Rank
#2218 Global
#24 in Netherlands
Share Price
€50.76
Change (1 day)
-3.90%
52-Week Range
€47.30 - €62.02
All Time High
€98.48
About

Akzo Nobel N.V. produces and sells paints and coatings worldwide. It operates in two segments, Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings. The company offers decorative paints, including paints, lacquers, and varnishes; and a range of mixing machines and color concepts for the building and renovation industry, as well as automotive and specialty coatings. It also provides performance coatings tha… Read more