Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) has net assets worth AU$39.87 Billion AUD (≈ $28.21 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 (AU$66.55 Billion ≈ $47.09 Billion USD) and total liabilities (AU$26.68 Billion ≈ $18.87 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$39.87 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 59.91% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.77% |
| 5-Year Change | 180.2% |
| 10-Year Change | 154.56% |
| Growth Volatility | 36.14 |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1987–2025)
This chart illustrates how Woodside Energy Group 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 Woodside Energy Group Ltd (1987–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Woodside Energy Group Ltd from 1987 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | AU$39.87 Billion ≈ $28.21 Billion |
+10.28% |
| 2024-12-31 | AU$36.15 Billion ≈ $25.58 Billion |
+2.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | AU$35.17 Billion ≈ $24.89 Billion |
-5.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | AU$37.13 Billion ≈ $26.27 Billion |
+160.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | AU$14.23 Billion ≈ $10.07 Billion |
+10.52% |
| 2020-12-31 | AU$12.88 Billion ≈ $9.11 Billion |
-26.04% |
| 2019-12-31 | AU$17.41 Billion ≈ $12.32 Billion |
-4.98% |
| 2018-12-31 | AU$18.32 Billion ≈ $12.96 Billion |
+15.15% |
| 2017-12-31 | AU$15.91 Billion ≈ $11.26 Billion |
+1.59% |
| 2016-12-31 | AU$15.66 Billion ≈ $11.08 Billion |
+4.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | AU$15.03 Billion ≈ $10.63 Billion |
-9.81% |
| 2014-12-31 | AU$16.66 Billion ≈ $11.79 Billion |
+4.39% |
| 2013-12-31 | AU$15.96 Billion ≈ $11.29 Billion |
+0.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | AU$15.83 Billion ≈ $11.20 Billion |
+19.28% |
| 2011-12-31 | AU$13.27 Billion ≈ $9.39 Billion |
+13.55% |
| 2010-12-31 | AU$11.69 Billion ≈ $8.27 Billion |
+31.87% |
| 2009-12-31 | AU$8.86 Billion ≈ $6.27 Billion |
+82.82% |
| 2008-12-31 | AU$4.85 Billion ≈ $3.43 Billion |
+8.52% |
| 2007-12-31 | AU$4.47 Billion ≈ $3.16 Billion |
+34.76% |
| 2006-12-31 | AU$3.31 Billion ≈ $2.35 Billion |
+29.31% |
| 2005-12-31 | AU$2.56 Billion ≈ $1.81 Billion |
+3.62% |
| 2004-12-31 | AU$2.47 Billion ≈ $1.75 Billion |
+35.08% |
| 2003-12-31 | AU$1.83 Billion ≈ $1.30 Billion |
+40.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | AU$1.30 Billion ≈ $920.81 Million |
-0.18% |
| 2001-12-31 | AU$1.30 Billion ≈ $922.50 Million |
+10.87% |
| 2000-12-31 | AU$1.18 Billion ≈ $832.09 Million |
+25.76% |
| 1998-12-31 | AU$935.07 Million ≈ $661.62 Million |
+3.67% |
| 1997-12-31 | AU$901.95 Million ≈ $638.19 Million |
-35.90% |
| 1996-12-31 | AU$1.41 Billion ≈ $995.63 Million |
+71.93% |
| 1987-12-31 | AU$818.43 Million ≈ $579.09 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Woodside Energy Group 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 1949.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | AU$578.39 Million | 1.61% |
| Common Stock | AU$29.06 Billion | 80.85% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$6.30 Billion | 17.54% |
| Total Equity | AU$35.94 Billion | 100.00% |
Woodside Energy Group Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Woodside Energy Group Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Celestica Inc.
TO:CLS
|
$43.91 Billion |
|
AngloGold Ashanti Ltd
JSE:ANG
|
$43.98 Billion |
|
Argen-X
F:1AE
|
$44.01 Billion |
|
Gold Fields Ltd DRC
BA:GFI
|
$44.09 Billion |
|
Coca-Cola European Partners PLC
NASDAQ:CCEP
|
$43.76 Billion |
|
Bank Central Asia Tbk
JK:BBCA
|
$43.69 Billion |
|
Ubiquiti Networks Inc
NYSE:UI
|
$43.58 Billion |
|
Société Générale Société anonyme
F:SGE1
|
$43.58 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Woodside Energy Group Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 35,399,000,000 to 35,938,235,000, a change of 539,235,000 (1.5%).
- Net income of 2,812,782,912 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,082,163,068 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 54,848,231 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 2,477,251,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 2,613,787,613.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$2.81 Billion | +7.83% |
| Dividends Paid | AU$2.08 Billion | -5.79% |
| Share Repurchases | AU$54.85 Million | -0.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$2.48 Billion | +6.89% |
| Other Changes | AU$-2.61 Billion | -7.27% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 1.52% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Woodside Energy Group 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: 1.74x
- 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 76.14x to 1.74x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-12-31 | AU$0.43 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | AU$0.74 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | AU$0.47 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | AU$0.49 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | AU$0.58 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | AU$0.62 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | AU$0.68 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | AU$0.68 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | AU$0.96 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | AU$1.29 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | AU$1.34 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | AU$1.73 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | AU$2.34 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | AU$2.45 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | AU$4.64 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | AU$5.80 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | AU$6.62 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | AU$18.59 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | AU$18.50 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | AU$19.30 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | AU$17.29 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | AU$17.77 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | AU$17.41 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | AU$18.99 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | AU$17.76 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | AU$12.70 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | AU$13.84 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | AU$23.84 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | AU$18.00 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | AU$18.51 | AU$32.61 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | AU$18.78 | AU$32.61 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Woodside Energy Group Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 7.83%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 20.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.20x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.85x
- Recent ROE (7.83%) is below the historical average (16.21%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 9.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 3.11x | AU$-646.60K |
| 1997 | 19.83% | 29.82% | 0.27x | 2.48x | AU$88.63 Million |
| 1998 | 19.58% | 29.23% | 0.23x | 2.87x | AU$89.54 Million |
| 1999 | 19.59% | 33.50% | 0.00x | 0.00x | AU$106.06 Million |
| 2000 | 82.20% | 71.22% | 0.41x | 2.83x | AU$849.04 Million |
| 2001 | 35.61% | 37.92% | 0.39x | 2.39x | AU$333.90 Million |
| 2002 | -3.96% | -4.11% | 0.45x | 2.16x | AU$-181.73 Million |
| 2003 | 21.64% | 25.58% | 0.43x | 1.97x | AU$213.22 Million |
| 2004 | 34.18% | 50.20% | 0.39x | 1.76x | AU$598.13 Million |
| 2005 | 31.64% | 40.32% | 0.39x | 1.99x | AU$554.56 Million |
| 2006 | 33.96% | 37.45% | 0.42x | 2.13x | AU$794.21 Million |
| 2007 | 20.22% | 26.82% | 0.39x | 1.91x | AU$456.67 Million |
| 2008 | 26.64% | 29.99% | 0.40x | 2.23x | AU$780.02 Million |
| 2009 | 18.49% | 42.78% | 0.22x | 1.96x | AU$752.33 Million |
| 2010 | 14.20% | 37.56% | 0.21x | 1.82x | AU$465.90 Million |
| 2011 | 11.91% | 31.38% | 0.21x | 1.80x | AU$241.20 Million |
| 2012 | 18.97% | 46.99% | 0.25x | 1.64x | AU$1.36 Billion |
| 2013 | 11.49% | 29.51% | 0.25x | 1.56x | AU$226.50 Million |
| 2014 | 15.21% | 32.47% | 0.31x | 1.52x | AU$826.40 Million |
| 2015 | 0.18% | 0.52% | 0.21x | 1.68x | AU$-1.40 Billion |
| 2016 | 5.85% | 21.30% | 0.16x | 1.67x | AU$-615.90 Million |
| 2017 | 7.09% | 26.89% | 0.16x | 1.68x | AU$-439.10 Million |
| 2018 | 7.80% | 26.03% | 0.19x | 1.55x | AU$-384.90 Million |
| 2019 | 2.06% | 7.04% | 0.17x | 1.77x | AU$-1.32 Billion |
| 2020 | -33.36% | -111.89% | 0.15x | 2.04x | AU$-5.24 Billion |
| 2021 | 14.75% | 28.48% | 0.26x | 1.97x | AU$638.70 Million |
| 2022 | 17.88% | 38.64% | 0.28x | 1.63x | AU$2.86 Billion |
| 2023 | 4.83% | 11.86% | 0.25x | 1.61x | AU$-1.78 Billion |
| 2024 | 10.09% | 27.11% | 0.22x | 1.73x | AU$33.10 Million |
| 2025 | 7.83% | 20.97% | 0.20x | 1.85x | AU$-781.04 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Woodside Energy Group Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
- Average net assets among peers: $152,609,914
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -29.64%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside Energy Group Ltd (WDS) | AU$39.87 Billion | 9.92% | 0.67x | $43.87 Billion |
| 88 Energy Ltd (88E) | $2.24 Million | -13.72% | 0.01x | $18.83 Million |
| ADX Energy Ltd (ADX) | $10.37 Million | 17.89% | 0.04x | $19.62 Million |
| Australis Oil & Gas Ltd (ATS) | $76.07 Million | -239.10% | 0.50x | $20.63 Million |
| Bass Oil Ltd (BAS) | $9.31 Million | -9.91% | 0.16x | $13.33 Million |
| Blue Energy Ltd (BLU) | $18.31 Million | -1.22% | 0.65x | $12.79 Million |
| Blue Star Helium Ltd (BNL) | $18.31 Million | -9.47% | 0.02x | $21.78 Million |
| Beach Energy Ltd (BPT) | $1.33 Billion | 19.54% | 0.28x | $1.97 Billion |
| Brookside Energy Ltd (BRK) | $3.61 Million | -11.35% | 0.13x | $40.23 Million |
| Buru Energy Ltd (BRU) | $32.70 Million | -31.60% | 1.52x | $10.64 Million |
| Beetaloo Energy Australia Limited (BTL) | $22.50 Million | -17.51% | 0.13x | $264.78 Million |
About Woodside Energy Group Ltd
Woodside Energy Group Ltd engages in the exploration, evaluation, development, production, marketing, and sale of hydrocarbons in the Asia Pacific, Africa, the Americas, and the Europe. It produces liquefied natural gas, pipeline gas, crude oil and condensate, and natural gas liquids. The company holds interests in the Pluto LNG, North West Shelf, Wheatstone and Julimar-Brunello, Bass Strait, Ngu… Read more