Merchant House International Ltd (MHI) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Merchant House International Ltd (MHI) has net assets worth AU$22.31 Million AUD (≈ $15.79 Million USD) as of March 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$24.11 Million ≈ $17.06 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$1.79 Million ≈ $1.27 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 Merchant House International Ltd asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$22.31 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 92.55% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.51% |
| 5-Year Change | -14.88% |
| 10-Year Change | -52.49% |
| Growth Volatility | 25.37 |
Merchant House International Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how Merchant House International Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore MHI total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Merchant House International Ltd (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Merchant House International Ltd from 1996 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see MHI company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | AU$22.31 Million ≈ $15.79 Million |
-21.21% |
| 2024-03-31 | AU$28.32 Million ≈ $20.03 Million |
-18.57% |
| 2023-03-31 | AU$34.77 Million ≈ $24.60 Million |
-11.06% |
| 2022-03-31 | AU$39.10 Million ≈ $27.66 Million |
+49.16% |
| 2021-03-31 | AU$26.21 Million ≈ $18.55 Million |
-38.10% |
| 2020-03-31 | AU$42.34 Million ≈ $29.96 Million |
-14.10% |
| 2019-03-31 | AU$49.29 Million ≈ $34.88 Million |
+0.90% |
| 2018-03-31 | AU$48.85 Million ≈ $34.56 Million |
+2.51% |
| 2017-03-31 | AU$47.65 Million ≈ $33.72 Million |
+1.48% |
| 2016-03-31 | AU$46.96 Million ≈ $33.23 Million |
+3.01% |
| 2015-03-31 | AU$45.59 Million ≈ $32.25 Million |
+14.81% |
| 2014-03-31 | AU$39.71 Million ≈ $28.09 Million |
+42.13% |
| 2013-03-31 | AU$27.94 Million ≈ $19.77 Million |
+6.14% |
| 2012-03-31 | AU$26.32 Million ≈ $18.62 Million |
+14.48% |
| 2011-03-31 | AU$22.99 Million ≈ $16.27 Million |
-3.85% |
| 2010-03-31 | AU$23.91 Million ≈ $16.92 Million |
-18.06% |
| 2009-03-31 | AU$29.18 Million ≈ $20.65 Million |
+48.47% |
| 2008-03-31 | AU$19.66 Million ≈ $13.91 Million |
+0.72% |
| 2007-03-31 | AU$19.52 Million ≈ $13.81 Million |
+4.24% |
| 2006-03-31 | AU$18.72 Million ≈ $13.25 Million |
+29.25% |
| 2005-03-31 | AU$14.48 Million ≈ $10.25 Million |
+12.37% |
| 2004-03-31 | AU$12.89 Million ≈ $9.12 Million |
-8.26% |
| 2003-03-31 | AU$14.05 Million ≈ $9.94 Million |
-0.08% |
| 2002-03-31 | AU$14.06 Million ≈ $9.95 Million |
+7.90% |
| 2001-03-31 | AU$13.03 Million ≈ $9.22 Million |
+79.79% |
| 2000-03-31 | AU$7.25 Million ≈ $5.13 Million |
-10.57% |
| 1999-03-31 | AU$8.11 Million ≈ $5.73 Million |
-9.30% |
| 1998-03-31 | AU$8.94 Million ≈ $6.32 Million |
+43.78% |
| 1996-03-31 | AU$6.21 Million ≈ $4.40 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Merchant House International 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 382.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | AU$7.50 Million | 33.63% |
| Common Stock | AU$2.94 Million | 13.20% |
| Other Components | AU$11.86 Million | 53.17% |
| Total Equity | AU$22.31 Million | 100.00% |
Merchant House International Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Merchant House International Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Enjoy S.A
SN:ENJOY
|
$10.01 Million |
|
Adavale Resources Ltd
AU:ADD
|
$10.01 Million |
|
Baru Gold Corp
V:BARU
|
$10.02 Million |
|
ERWE Immobilien AG
F:ERWE
|
$10.02 Million |
|
Cazaly Resources Ltd
AU:CAZ
|
$10.00 Million |
|
SPOTLIGHT GROUP AB O.N.
F:7T7
|
$10.00 Million |
|
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc
LSE:GSCT
|
$9.99 Million |
|
FATFISH GROUP LTD.
F:1JU
|
$9.99 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Merchant House International Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 28,315,000 to 22,310,000, a change of -6,005,000 (-21.2%).
- Net loss of 14,022,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 13,277,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 21,294,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-14.02 Million | -62.85% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-13.28 Million | -59.51% |
| Other Changes | AU$21.29 Million | +95.45% |
| Total Change | AU$- | -21.21% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Merchant House International 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: 0.63x
- 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 decreased from 2.82x to 0.63x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-03-31 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | AU$0.06 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | AU$0.08 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | AU$0.07 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | AU$0.07 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | AU$0.14 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | AU$0.15 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | AU$0.15 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | AU$0.14 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | AU$0.15 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | AU$0.20 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | AU$0.21 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | AU$0.21 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | AU$0.31 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | AU$0.26 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | AU$0.25 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | AU$0.28 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | AU$0.30 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | AU$0.42 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | AU$0.48 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | AU$0.50 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | AU$0.51 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | AU$0.52 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | AU$0.52 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | AU$0.45 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | AU$0.28 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | AU$0.41 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | AU$0.37 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | AU$0.30 | AU$0.15 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | AU$0.24 | AU$0.15 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Merchant House International 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): -62.85%
- 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: 1.08x
- Recent ROE (-62.85%) is below the historical average (6.62%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 19.50% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.59x | AU$590.50K |
| 1997 | 18.59% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | AU$604.80K |
| 1998 | 23.78% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.46x | AU$1.23 Million |
| 1999 | -4.98% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.63x | AU$-1.21 Million |
| 2000 | 22.25% | 3.10% | 3.69x | 1.95x | AU$888.20K |
| 2001 | 35.27% | 7.21% | 3.00x | 1.63x | AU$3.29 Million |
| 2002 | 19.93% | 4.02% | 2.46x | 2.01x | AU$1.40 Million |
| 2003 | 16.81% | 3.54% | 2.07x | 2.30x | AU$957.10K |
| 2004 | 17.84% | 3.91% | 1.94x | 2.35x | AU$1.01 Million |
| 2005 | 15.28% | 3.80% | 2.10x | 1.92x | AU$764.60K |
| 2006 | 24.01% | 6.91% | 2.09x | 1.66x | AU$2.62 Million |
| 2007 | 24.31% | 6.85% | 2.60x | 1.37x | AU$2.79 Million |
| 2008 | 18.32% | 6.08% | 2.14x | 1.41x | AU$1.64 Million |
| 2009 | 10.57% | 4.21% | 1.79x | 1.40x | AU$166.60K |
| 2010 | 16.83% | 5.30% | 2.30x | 1.38x | AU$1.63 Million |
| 2011 | 11.69% | 3.91% | 2.43x | 1.23x | AU$387.90K |
| 2012 | 13.54% | 4.83% | 2.28x | 1.23x | AU$932.00K |
| 2013 | 10.89% | 3.76% | 2.39x | 1.21x | AU$248.30K |
| 2014 | 22.09% | 10.40% | 1.88x | 1.13x | AU$4.80 Million |
| 2015 | -4.35% | -2.30% | 1.59x | 1.19x | AU$-6.54 Million |
| 2016 | 5.89% | 2.90% | 1.57x | 1.29x | AU$-1.93 Million |
| 2017 | 1.22% | 0.80% | 1.31x | 1.16x | AU$-4.18 Million |
| 2018 | 2.33% | 1.79% | 1.13x | 1.15x | AU$-3.74 Million |
| 2019 | -5.08% | -3.83% | 0.94x | 1.41x | AU$-7.43 Million |
| 2020 | -30.27% | -20.21% | 0.92x | 1.63x | AU$-17.05 Million |
| 2021 | -29.48% | -41.60% | 0.41x | 1.72x | AU$-10.35 Million |
| 2022 | 34.56% | 58.99% | 0.49x | 1.19x | AU$9.60 Million |
| 2023 | -23.65% | -42.25% | 0.47x | 1.18x | AU$-11.70 Million |
| 2024 | -26.11% | -131.20% | 0.17x | 1.19x | AU$-10.22 Million |
| 2025 | -62.85% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$-16.25 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Merchant House International Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Footwear & Accessories industry.
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About Merchant House International Ltd
Merchant House International Limited does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in footwear and home textile business. The company was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong.