Challenger Gold Ltd (CEL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Challenger Gold Ltd (CEL) has net assets worth AU$240.90 Million AUD (≈ $170.45 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$274.27 Million ≈ $194.07 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$33.37 Million ≈ $23.61 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 strategic asset allocation of Challenger Gold Ltd to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$240.90 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 87.83% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 26.84% |
| 5-Year Change | 89.07% |
| 10-Year Change | 229.22% |
| Growth Volatility | 35919.98 |
Challenger Gold Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2007–2025)
This chart illustrates how Challenger Gold Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market cap of Challenger Gold Ltd.
Annual Net Assets for Challenger Gold Ltd (2007–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Challenger Gold Ltd from 2007 to 2025. Also explore how fast is Challenger Gold Ltd growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | AU$240.90 Million ≈ $170.45 Million |
+18.65% |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$203.04 Million ≈ $143.66 Million |
0.00% |
| 2024-12-31 | AU$203.04 Million ≈ $143.66 Million |
+59.36% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$127.41 Million ≈ $90.15 Million |
0.00% |
| 2023-12-31 | AU$127.41 Million ≈ $90.15 Million |
-14.63% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$149.24 Million ≈ $105.59 Million |
0.00% |
| 2022-12-31 | AU$149.24 Million ≈ $105.59 Million |
+5.26% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$141.78 Million ≈ $100.32 Million |
0.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | AU$141.78 Million ≈ $100.32 Million |
+93.76% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$73.17 Million ≈ $51.77 Million |
0.00% |
| 2020-12-31 | AU$73.17 Million ≈ $51.77 Million |
+394.62% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$14.79 Million ≈ $10.47 Million |
0.00% |
| 2019-12-31 | AU$14.79 Million ≈ $10.47 Million |
+206324.19% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$7.17K ≈ $5.07K |
0.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | AU$7.17K ≈ $5.07K |
+1701.22% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$-447.58 ≈ $-316.69 |
0.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | AU$-447.58 ≈ $-316.69 |
-4.63% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$-427.77 ≈ $-302.67 |
0.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | AU$-427.77 ≈ $-302.67 |
-100.05% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$927.18K ≈ $656.04K |
0.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | AU$927.18K ≈ $656.04K |
+16761.93% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$5.50K ≈ $3.89K |
0.00% |
| 2014-12-31 | AU$5.50K ≈ $3.89K |
-99.90% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$5.28 Million ≈ $3.73 Million |
0.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | AU$5.28 Million ≈ $3.73 Million |
+4.73% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$5.04 Million ≈ $3.56 Million |
0.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | AU$5.04 Million ≈ $3.56 Million |
-62.91% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$13.58 Million ≈ $9.61 Million |
0.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | AU$13.58 Million ≈ $9.61 Million |
-27.79% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$18.81 Million ≈ $13.31 Million |
0.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | AU$18.81 Million ≈ $13.31 Million |
+54.26% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$12.19 Million ≈ $8.63 Million |
0.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | AU$12.19 Million ≈ $8.63 Million |
+218.82% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$3.82 Million ≈ $2.71 Million |
0.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | AU$3.82 Million ≈ $2.71 Million |
+14.63% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$3.34 Million ≈ $2.36 Million |
0.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | AU$3.34 Million ≈ $2.36 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Challenger Gold 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 grown by 18070163500.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | AU$180.39 Million | 74.88% |
| Common Stock | AU$222.19 Million | 92.23% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-161.68 Million | -67.11% |
| Total Equity | AU$240.90 Million | 100.00% |
Challenger Gold Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Challenger Gold Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
BRC Group Holdings, Inc.
NASDAQ:RILY
|
$231.69 Million |
|
Samaiden Group Bhd
KLSE:0223
|
$231.70 Million |
|
Dabaco
VN:DBC
|
$231.77 Million |
|
Ace Bed Company Limited
KQ:003800
|
$231.80 Million |
|
Eagle High Plantations Tbk
JK:BWPT
|
$231.60 Million |
|
Launchpad Cadenza Acquisition Corp I Class A Ordinary Share
NASDAQ:LPCV
|
$231.50 Million |
|
ITHAX Acquisition Corp III Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:ITHA
|
$231.38 Million |
|
Smart Eye AB
ST:SEYE
|
$231.38 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Challenger Gold Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2025, total equity changed from 203,040,264 to 240,899,327, a change of 37,859,063 (18.6%).
- Net income of 5,771,005 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 3,826,120 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 74,375,728 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 38,772,273.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$5.77 Million | +2.4% |
| Share Repurchases | AU$3.83 Million | -1.59% |
| Share Issuances | AU$74.38 Million | +30.87% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-38.77 Million | -16.09% |
| Other Changes | AU$310.72K | +0.13% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 18.65% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Challenger Gold 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: 0.82x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.38x to 0.82x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-12-31 | AU$5.07 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.25 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | AU$11.46 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.57 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | AU$20.19 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$1.01 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | AU$12.58 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.63 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | AU$5.44 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.27 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | AU$1.49 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | AU$1.56 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | AU$0.60 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$0.03 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | AU$1.95 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.10 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | AU$2.93 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$0.15 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | AU$2.85 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$0.14 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | AU$2.18 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$0.11 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | AU$2.91 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$0.15 | AU$1.93 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | AU$2.34 | AU$1.93 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Challenger Gold Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 2.40%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.14x
- Recent ROE (2.40%) is above the historical average (-21360.00%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | -9.37% | -322.81% | 0.03x | 1.03x | AU$-646.13K |
| 2008 | -9.37% | -322.81% | 0.03x | 1.03x | AU$-646.13K |
| 2008 | -12.78% | -117.19% | 0.10x | 1.05x | AU$-871.19K |
| 2009 | -12.78% | -117.19% | 0.10x | 1.05x | AU$-871.19K |
| 2009 | -8.83% | -305.12% | 0.03x | 1.04x | AU$-2.30 Million |
| 2010 | -8.83% | -305.12% | 0.03x | 1.04x | AU$-2.30 Million |
| 2010 | -24.41% | -1238.54% | 0.02x | 1.04x | AU$-6.29 Million |
| 2011 | -24.41% | -1238.54% | 0.02x | 1.04x | AU$-6.29 Million |
| 2011 | -71.42% | -2489.49% | 0.03x | 1.08x | AU$-10.70 Million |
| 2012 | -71.42% | -2489.49% | 0.03x | 1.08x | AU$-10.70 Million |
| 2012 | -175.91% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.14x | AU$-8.62 Million |
| 2013 | -175.91% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.14x | AU$-8.62 Million |
| 2013 | -24.35% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | AU$-1.75 Million |
| 2014 | -24.35% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | AU$-1.75 Million |
| 2014 | -23635.58% | -2193.62% | 9.56x | 1.13x | AU$-1.26 Million |
| 2015 | -23635.58% | -2193.62% | 9.56x | 1.13x | AU$-1.26 Million |
| 2015 | -289900.08% | -15181.41% | 0.01x | 2575.24x | AU$-1.04 Million |
| 2016 | -289900.08% | -15181.41% | 0.01x | 2575.24x | AU$-1.04 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | -16009.40% | 14.02x | 0.00x | AU$-859.67K |
| 2017 | 0.00% | -16009.40% | 14.02x | 0.00x | AU$-859.67K |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 1080.36% | 8.82x | 0.00x | AU$12.03K |
| 2018 | 0.00% | 1080.36% | 8.82x | 0.00x | AU$12.03K |
| 2018 | -81417.75% | -19449913.33% | 0.00x | 1.17x | AU$-5.84 Million |
| 2019 | -81417.75% | -19449913.33% | 0.00x | 1.17x | AU$-5.84 Million |
| 2019 | -11.73% | -53393.82% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$-3.21 Million |
| 2020 | -11.73% | -53393.82% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$-3.21 Million |
| 2020 | 0.82% | 17241.01% | 0.00x | 1.10x | AU$-6.72 Million |
| 2021 | 0.82% | 17241.01% | 0.00x | 1.10x | AU$-6.72 Million |
| 2021 | 18.19% | 1364336.77% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$11.61 Million |
| 2022 | 18.19% | 1364336.77% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$11.61 Million |
| 2022 | 33.08% | 202087.35% | 0.00x | 1.20x | AU$34.45 Million |
| 2023 | 33.08% | 202087.35% | 0.00x | 1.20x | AU$34.45 Million |
| 2023 | 42.27% | 47661.09% | 0.00x | 1.15x | AU$41.12 Million |
| 2024 | 42.27% | 47661.09% | 0.00x | 1.15x | AU$41.12 Million |
| 2024 | 36.74% | 105260.64% | 0.00x | 1.12x | AU$54.29 Million |
| 2025 | 36.74% | 105260.64% | 0.00x | 1.12x | AU$54.29 Million |
| 2025 | 2.40% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.14x | AU$-18.32 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Challenger Gold Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Precious Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Precious Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $62,101,986
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -131.02%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Gold Ltd (CEL) | AU$240.90 Million | -9.37% | 0.14x | $231.63 Million |
| 29METALS Ltd (29M) | $446.06 Million | 5.42% | 1.34x | $427.21 Million |
| Aic Mines Ltd (A1M) | $55.84 Million | -7.78% | 0.01x | $443.03 Million |
| Austral Gold Ltd (AGD) | $32.83 Million | -49.64% | 2.05x | $70.91 Million |
| Alvo Minerals Ltd (ALV) | $9.35 Million | -23.67% | 0.02x | $3.80 Million |
| Alicanto Minerals Ltd (AQI) | $1.50 Million | -98.90% | 0.35x | $154.07 Million |
| Argent Minerals Ltd (ARD) | $3.46 Million | -27.47% | 0.03x | $26.50 Million |
| Askari Metals Ltd (AS2) | $6.17 Million | -115.87% | 0.26x | $3.81 Million |
| Avira Resources Ltd (AVW) | $2.98 Million | -136.30% | 3.34x | $2.60 Million |
| Antipa Minerals Ltd (AZY) | $61.42 Million | -5.79% | 0.19x | $278.99 Million |
| Burgundy Diamond Mines Ltd (BDM) | $1.43 Million | -850.18% | 0.25x | $17.10 Million |
About Challenger Gold Ltd
Challenger Gold Limited engages in the exploration of gold, silver, and copper deposits in Argentina and Ecuador. Its flagship project is the 100% owned Hualilan Gold project, comprising 15 mining licenses and covers an area of 604 square kilometers which is located in San Juan, Argentina. The company was formerly known as Challenger Exploration Limited and changed its name to Challenger Gold Lim… Read more