Akzo Nobel NV (AKZA) - Net Assets
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. Check AKZA intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
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. See operational self-sufficiency of Akzo Nobel NV to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
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. For live valuation and market cap data, see AKZA market cap.
| 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.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
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$10.44 Billion |
|
Aditya Birla Capital Limited
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$10.44 Billion |
|
Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd
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$10.44 Billion |
|
Globalstar, Inc. Common Stock
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$10.45 Billion |
|
BAWAG Group AG
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$10.42 Billion |
|
Ruijie Networks Co. Ltd. A
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$10.41 Billion |
|
TMX Group Limited
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$10.41 Billion |
|
CITIC Pacific Special Steel Group Co Ltd
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$10.40 Billion |
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: 2.18x
- 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 4.56x to 2.18x 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 | €58.90 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | €12.01 | €58.90 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | €12.77 | €58.90 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | €14.12 | €58.90 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | €16.95 | €58.90 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | €11.24 | €58.90 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | €12.70 | €58.90 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | €14.05 | €58.90 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | €16.02 | €58.90 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | €7.13 | €58.90 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | €7.24 | €58.90 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | €9.44 | €58.90 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | €10.32 | €58.90 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | €8.26 | €58.90 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €9.81 | €58.90 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €11.96 | €58.90 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €13.38 | €58.90 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €16.16 | €58.90 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €44.64 | €58.90 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €33.69 | €58.90 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €37.25 | €58.90 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €43.08 | €58.90 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €43.89 | €58.90 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €32.39 | €58.90 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €25.87 | €58.90 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €26.47 | €58.90 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €29.22 | €58.90 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €29.26 | €58.90 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €26.05 | €58.90 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €52.01 | €58.90 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €29.69 | €58.90 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €29.91 | €58.90 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €29.19 | €58.90 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €24.72 | €58.90 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €25.22 | €58.90 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €26.67 | €58.90 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €27.07 | €58.90 | 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: $1,441,863,167
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.88%
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 | $10.43 Billion |
| Avantium Holding BV (AVTX) | $46.24 Million | -49.37% | 0.51x | $191.32 Million |
| Corbion NV (CRBN) | $742.60 Million | 10.07% | 0.91x | $1.16 Billion |
| DSM-Firmenich AG (DSFIR) | $5.63 Billion | 3.09% | 1.09x | $18.41 Billion |
| Holland Colours NV (HOLCO) | $25.06 Million | 11.66% | 0.63x | $81.30 Million |
| IMCD NV (IMCD) | $729.18 Million | 10.60% | 1.27x | $5.60 Billion |
| OCI NV (OCI) | $1.48 Billion | -3.30% | 3.96x | $761.80 Million |
About Akzo Nobel NV
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