Appen Ltd (APX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Appen Ltd (APX) has net assets worth AU$94.67 Million AUD (≈ $66.98 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$152.57 Million ≈ $107.95 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$57.90 Million ≈ $40.97 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 financial resilience of Appen Ltd to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$94.67 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 62.05% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 51.42% |
| 5-Year Change | -82.44% |
| 10-Year Change | 167.4% |
| Growth Volatility | 797.86 |
Appen Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2009–2025)
This chart illustrates how Appen Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore APX total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Appen Ltd (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Appen Ltd from 2009 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see APX stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | AU$94.67 Million ≈ $66.98 Million |
-17.19% |
| 2024-12-31 | AU$114.32 Million ≈ $80.89 Million |
-16.04% |
| 2023-12-31 | AU$136.15 Million ≈ $96.34 Million |
-37.61% |
| 2022-12-31 | AU$218.22 Million ≈ $154.40 Million |
-59.51% |
| 2021-12-31 | AU$538.99 Million ≈ $381.37 Million |
+11.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | AU$484.27 Million ≈ $342.65 Million |
+0.52% |
| 2019-12-31 | AU$481.78 Million ≈ $340.89 Million |
+245.61% |
| 2018-12-31 | AU$139.40 Million ≈ $98.63 Million |
+49.23% |
| 2017-12-31 | AU$93.41 Million ≈ $66.09 Million |
+163.85% |
| 2016-12-31 | AU$35.40 Million ≈ $25.05 Million |
+69.67% |
| 2015-12-31 | AU$20.87 Million ≈ $14.76 Million |
+6.19% |
| 2014-12-31 | AU$19.65 Million ≈ $13.90 Million |
+25.96% |
| 2013-12-31 | AU$15.60 Million ≈ $11.04 Million |
+165.85% |
| 2012-12-31 | AU$5.87 Million ≈ $4.15 Million |
+42.19% |
| 2011-12-31 | AU$4.13 Million ≈ $2.92 Million |
+3228.23% |
| 2009-12-31 | AU$124.00K ≈ $87.74K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Appen Ltd'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 47197.9% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$366.96 Million | 387.63% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$132.28 Million | 139.73% |
| Total Equity | AU$94.67 Million | 100.00% |
Appen Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Appen Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Dogus Gayrimenkul Yatirim Ortakligi AS
IS:DGGYO
|
$226.80 Million |
|
Zalaris ASA
OL:ZAL
|
$226.87 Million |
|
Etoiles Capital Group Co., Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:EFTY
|
$226.95 Million |
|
ThinTech Materials Technology Co Ltd
TWO:3663
|
$226.97 Million |
|
Twin Disc Incorporated
NASDAQ:TWIN
|
$226.56 Million |
|
Bitcoin Infrastructure Acquisition Corp Ltd. Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:BIXI
|
$226.56 Million |
|
Metropolitan Land Tbk
JK:MTLA
|
$226.52 Million |
|
Blue Bird Tbk PT
JK:BIRD
|
$226.52 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Appen Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 114,316,000 to 94,667,839, a change of -19,648,161 (-17.2%).
- Net loss of 22,578,843 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 3,502,202.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-22.58 Million | -23.85% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$3.50 Million | +3.7% |
| Other Changes | AU$-571.52K | -0.6% |
| Total Change | AU$- | -17.19% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Appen Ltd'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: 3.34x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 7.27x to 3.34x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-31 | AU$0.16 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | AU$0.21 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | AU$0.31 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | AU$0.83 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | AU$1.14 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | AU$3.54 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | AU$3.46 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | AU$3.82 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | AU$1.56 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | AU$0.96 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | AU$0.50 | AU$1.20 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | AU$0.36 | AU$1.20 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Appen Ltd 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): -23.85%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -9.45%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.57x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.61x
- Recent ROE (-23.85%) is below the historical average (-11.19%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 10.16% | 2.62% | 2.54x | 1.53x | AU$25.00K |
| 2014 | 8.22% | 3.17% | 1.69x | 1.53x | AU$-349.90K |
| 2015 | 28.99% | 10.05% | 1.97x | 1.47x | AU$3.96 Million |
| 2016 | 29.63% | 9.45% | 2.05x | 1.53x | AU$6.95 Million |
| 2017 | 11.93% | 6.69% | 0.89x | 2.01x | AU$1.80 Million |
| 2018 | 29.93% | 11.46% | 1.52x | 1.72x | AU$27.79 Million |
| 2019 | 8.64% | 7.77% | 0.84x | 1.32x | AU$-6.57 Million |
| 2020 | 8.02% | 6.48% | 1.00x | 1.24x | AU$-9.59 Million |
| 2021 | 5.29% | 4.63% | 0.89x | 1.28x | AU$-25.38 Million |
| 2022 | -158.03% | -61.59% | 1.49x | 1.72x | AU$-366.68 Million |
| 2023 | -86.83% | -28.71% | 1.81x | 1.67x | AU$-131.68 Million |
| 2024 | -17.50% | -8.54% | 1.37x | 1.49x | AU$-31.44 Million |
| 2025 | -23.85% | -9.45% | 1.57x | 1.61x | AU$-32.05 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Appen Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Information Technology Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Information Technology Services
- Average net assets among peers: $14,657,756
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -202.58%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appen Ltd (APX) | AU$94.67 Million | 10.16% | 0.61x | $226.62 Million |
| 5G Networks Ltd (5GN) | $16.39 Million | -14.99% | 1.79x | $12.23 Million |
| Adneo Ltd (AD1) | $100.22K | -1407.71% | 6.51x | $10.77 Million |
| Adisyn Ltd (AI1) | $2.22 Million | -195.27% | 2.67x | $52.55 Million |
| Asset Vision Co Ltd (ASV) | $7.80 Million | 20.89% | 0.27x | $15.41 Million |
| Atturra Ltd (ATA) | $-8.32 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $118.01 Million |
| Activeport Group Ltd (ATV) | $12.96 Million | -120.94% | 0.55x | $8.85 Million |
| Change Financial Ltd (CCA) | $10.38 Million | -84.48% | 0.05x | $43.97 Million |
| Comms Group Ltd (CCG) | $30.00 Million | -2.26% | 1.05x | $27.04 Million |
| Credit Clear Ltd (CCR) | $60.39 Million | -18.43% | 0.23x | $79.32 Million |
About Appen Ltd
Appen Limited operates as an AI lifecycle company that provides data sourcing, data annotation, and model evaluation solutions in Australia, the United States, and internationally. It operates through the Appen Global and Appen China segments. The company offers CrowdGen, the interface for its global crowd workforce; Mercury, the backend system used to design projects, manage the crowd workforce,… Read more