Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) has net assets worth AU$181.47 Million AUD as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$227.17 Million) and total liabilities (AU$45.70 Million). 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 | AU$181.47 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 79.88% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 23.17% |
| 5-Year Change | -10.43% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 39.73 |
Australian Strategic Materials Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2017–2025)
This chart illustrates how Australian Strategic Materials Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (2017–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Australian Strategic Materials Ltd from 2017 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$181.47 Million | -11.30% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$204.59 Million | -5.26% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$215.96 Million | +8.14% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$199.70 Million | -1.44% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$202.60 Million | +4358.20% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$-4.76 Million | -116.96% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$28.06 Million | -10.37% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$31.30 Million | -8.63% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$34.26 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Australian Strategic Materials 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 11151491000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$281.35 Million | 155.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$5.89 Million | 3.25% |
| Other Components | AU$11.32 Million | 6.24% |
| Total Equity | AU$181.44 Million | 100.00% |
Australian Strategic Materials Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Australian Strategic Materials Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hung Ching Development & Construction Co Ltd
TW:2527
|
$302.66 Million |
|
Nuveen Core Plus Impact Fund
NYSE:NPCT
|
$302.79 Million |
|
SIMONA AG O.N.
F:SIM0
|
$303.00 Million |
|
Humble Group AB (publ)
F:B39
|
$303.01 Million |
|
Settlebank Corporation
KQ:234340
|
$302.51 Million |
|
Taiwan Tea Corp
TW:2913
|
$302.41 Million |
|
Hunan Nucien Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHG:688189
|
$302.35 Million |
|
Nongshim Holdi
KO:072710
|
$302.35 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Australian Strategic Materials Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 204,576,000 to 181,438,000, a change of -23,138,000 (-11.3%).
- Net loss of 24,569,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 136,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,542,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-24.57 Million | -13.54% |
| Share Repurchases | AU$136.00K | -0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$1.54 Million | +0.85% |
| Other Changes | AU$24.00K | +0.01% |
| Total Change | AU$- | -11.31% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Australian Strategic Materials 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: 1.59x
- 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 5.55x to 1.59x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-30 | AU$0.29 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.26 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$0.24 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$-0.04 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$1.77 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$1.43 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$1.37 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$1.21 | AU$1.60 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$1.00 | AU$1.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Australian Strategic Materials Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -13.54%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -482.79%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.25x
- Recent ROE (-13.54%) is below the historical average (-8.37%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -3.75% | -256.35% | 0.00x | 3.97x | AU$-4.71 Million |
| 2018 | -9.44% | -236.74% | 0.01x | 4.39x | AU$-6.09 Million |
| 2019 | -11.58% | -242.23% | 0.01x | 5.12x | AU$-6.05 Million |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -309.72% | 0.01x | 0.00x | AU$-3.79 Million |
| 2021 | -0.39% | -56.86% | 0.01x | 1.13x | AU$-21.04 Million |
| 2022 | -12.16% | -1298.13% | 0.01x | 1.26x | AU$-44.24 Million |
| 2023 | -12.17% | -591.58% | 0.02x | 1.24x | AU$-47.86 Million |
| 2024 | -12.29% | -809.63% | 0.01x | 1.27x | AU$-45.60 Million |
| 2025 | -13.54% | -482.79% | 0.02x | 1.25x | AU$-42.71 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Australian Strategic Materials Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $14,585,474
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -42.28%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Strategic Materials Ltd (ASM) | AU$181.47 Million | -3.75% | 0.25x | $302.52 Million |
| EXULTANT FPO [10X] (10X) | $5.63 Million | -1.35% | 0.01x | $4.90 Million |
| Morella Corporation Ltd (1MC) | $26.74 Million | -3.42% | 0.33x | $7.30 Million |
| Amaero Ltd (3DA) | $15.15 Million | -46.15% | 0.26x | $242.64 Million |
| 6K Additive Inc (6KA) | $62.92 Million | -28.47% | 0.10x | $147.50 Million |
| Atlantic Lithium Ltd (A11) | $138.00K | -62.13% | 3.42x | $183.97 Million |
| African Gold Ltd (A1G) | $8.52 Million | -85.61% | 0.07x | $410.96 Million |
| Albright Metals Ltd (ABR) | $7.50 Million | -2.38% | 0.02x | $3.15 Million |
| Audalia Resources Ltd (ACP) | $6.55 Million | -38.02% | 6.45x | $13.54 Million |
| Accent Resources NL (ACS) | $1.44 Million | -153.32% | 3.19x | $19.05 Million |
| Acdc Metals Ltd (ADC) | $11.27 Million | -1.92% | 0.01x | $2.92 Million |
About Australian Strategic Materials Ltd
Australian Strategic Materials Ltd operates as an integrated producer of critical metals for technologies in Australia. It holds interest in the Dubbo project, which contains rare earths, zirconium, niobium, and hafnium located in central-western New South Wales. The company also constructs and operates Korean metals plant located in Ochang, South Korea. It serves advanced manufacturing, defense,… Read more