Groep Brussel Lambert NV (GBLB) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Groep Brussel Lambert NV (GBLB) has net assets worth €13.37 Billion EUR (≈ $15.63 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 (€25.06 Billion ≈ $29.29 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€11.68 Billion ≈ $13.66 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. Check Groep Brussel Lambert NV tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €13.37 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 53.37% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.53% |
| 5-Year Change | -38.63% |
| 10-Year Change | -18.33% |
| Growth Volatility | 17.92 |
Groep Brussel Lambert NV - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Groep Brussel Lambert NV's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See GBLB defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Groep Brussel Lambert NV (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Groep Brussel Lambert NV from 2000 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Groep Brussel Lambert NV market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €13.37 Billion ≈ $15.63 Billion |
-17.07% |
| 2024-12-31 | €16.12 Billion ≈ $18.85 Billion |
-5.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | €17.01 Billion ≈ $19.89 Billion |
+1.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | €16.82 Billion ≈ $19.66 Billion |
-22.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | €21.79 Billion ≈ $25.47 Billion |
+6.45% |
| 2020-12-31 | €20.47 Billion ≈ $23.93 Billion |
-4.08% |
| 2019-12-31 | €21.34 Billion ≈ $24.95 Billion |
+21.04% |
| 2018-12-31 | €17.63 Billion ≈ $20.61 Billion |
-1.71% |
| 2017-12-31 | €17.94 Billion ≈ $20.97 Billion |
+9.54% |
| 2016-12-31 | €16.37 Billion ≈ $19.14 Billion |
+12.59% |
| 2015-12-31 | €14.54 Billion ≈ $17.00 Billion |
+1.82% |
| 2014-12-31 | €14.28 Billion ≈ $16.70 Billion |
+4.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | €13.69 Billion ≈ $16.01 Billion |
+2.23% |
| 2012-12-31 | €13.39 Billion ≈ $15.66 Billion |
-1.75% |
| 2011-12-31 | €13.63 Billion ≈ $15.94 Billion |
-7.74% |
| 2010-12-31 | €14.77 Billion ≈ $17.27 Billion |
-0.48% |
| 2009-12-31 | €14.85 Billion ≈ $17.36 Billion |
+10.63% |
| 2008-12-31 | €13.42 Billion ≈ $15.69 Billion |
-28.89% |
| 2007-12-31 | €18.87 Billion ≈ $22.06 Billion |
+20.32% |
| 2006-12-31 | €15.68 Billion ≈ $18.33 Billion |
+54.35% |
| 2005-12-31 | €10.16 Billion ≈ $11.88 Billion |
+28.42% |
| 2004-12-31 | €7.91 Billion ≈ $9.25 Billion |
+13.57% |
| 2003-12-31 | €6.97 Billion ≈ $8.14 Billion |
+2.87% |
| 2002-12-31 | €6.77 Billion ≈ $7.92 Billion |
-25.92% |
| 2001-12-31 | €9.14 Billion ≈ $10.69 Billion |
+27.75% |
| 2000-12-31 | €7.16 Billion ≈ $8.37 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Groep Brussel Lambert NV'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 694960000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €6.95 Billion | 60.04% |
| Common Stock | €653.10 Million | 5.64% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €1.07 Billion | 9.23% |
| Other Components | €2.90 Billion | 25.09% |
| Total Equity | €11.58 Billion | 100.00% |
Groep Brussel Lambert NV Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Groep Brussel Lambert NV ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Harmony Gold Mining Company Limited
F:HAM
|
$9.89 Billion |
|
Puya Semiconductor Shanghai Co Ltd
SHG:688766
|
$9.90 Billion |
|
American Airlines Group
NASDAQ:AAL
|
$9.91 Billion |
|
Maplebear Inc.
NASDAQ:CART
|
$9.91 Billion |
|
Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA
F:FMEA
|
$9.88 Billion |
|
Smithfield Foods, Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:SFD
|
$9.88 Billion |
|
Encompass Health Corp
NYSE:EHC
|
$9.86 Billion |
|
China Molybdenum Co. Ltd
F:D7N
|
$9.85 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Groep Brussel Lambert NV's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 14,123,800,000 to 11,575,200,000, a change of -2,548,600,000 (-18.0%).
- Net loss of 625,400,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 619,400,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 334,900,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,035,399,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-625.40 Million | -5.4% |
| Dividends Paid | €619.40 Million | -5.35% |
| Share Repurchases | €334.90 Million | -2.89% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-1.04 Billion | -8.94% |
| Other Changes | €66.50 Million | +0.57% |
| Total Change | €- | -18.04% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Groep Brussel Lambert NV'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: 0.88x
- 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 1.24x to 0.88x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-31 | €65.17 | €80.85 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | €48.42 | €80.85 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €50.93 | €80.85 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €59.00 | €80.85 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €75.79 | €80.85 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €112.73 | €80.85 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €122.27 | €80.85 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €86.10 | €80.85 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €92.09 | €80.85 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €93.02 | €80.85 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €80.40 | €80.85 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €79.27 | €80.85 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €80.74 | €80.85 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €82.00 | €80.85 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €82.35 | €80.85 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €92.45 | €80.85 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €102.65 | €80.85 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €100.89 | €80.85 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €125.60 | €80.85 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €122.89 | €80.85 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €127.39 | €80.85 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €100.33 | €80.85 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €103.98 | €80.85 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €102.49 | €80.85 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €91.50 | €80.85 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Groep Brussel Lambert NV 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): -5.40%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -9.74%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.26x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.16x
- Recent ROE (-5.40%) is below the historical average (3.59%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 8.26% | 86.74% | 0.07x | 1.33x | €-108.22 Million |
| 2001 | 6.76% | 441.82% | 0.01x | 1.10x | €-296.14 Million |
| 2002 | -3.51% | -121.20% | 0.03x | 1.12x | €-915.03 Million |
| 2003 | 3.02% | 132.83% | 0.02x | 1.06x | €-486.24 Million |
| 2004 | 7.51% | 233.40% | 0.03x | 1.01x | €-197.16 Million |
| 2005 | 5.15% | 185.66% | 0.03x | 1.05x | €-492.97 Million |
| 2006 | 18.39% | 709.65% | 0.03x | 1.04x | €1.32 Billion |
| 2007 | 4.13% | 98.72% | 0.04x | 1.03x | €-1.11 Billion |
| 2008 | -5.12% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 1.05x | €-2.03 Billion |
| 2009 | 7.12% | 97.85% | 0.07x | 1.03x | €-426.81 Million |
| 2010 | 4.32% | 95.33% | 0.04x | 1.05x | €-838.10 Million |
| 2011 | 0.56% | 2.06% | 0.19x | 1.43x | €-1.19 Billion |
| 2012 | 2.06% | 5.65% | 0.26x | 1.41x | €-983.51 Million |
| 2013 | 4.90% | 14.91% | 0.22x | 1.50x | €-645.92 Million |
| 2014 | 6.64% | 20.70% | 0.21x | 1.49x | €-441.97 Million |
| 2015 | 7.75% | 21.32% | 0.24x | 1.54x | €-298.16 Million |
| 2016 | -3.08% | -9.25% | 0.23x | 1.47x | €-1.94 Billion |
| 2017 | 4.27% | 14.13% | 0.21x | 1.46x | €-945.10 Million |
| 2018 | 4.14% | 11.82% | 0.23x | 1.50x | €-932.97 Million |
| 2019 | 3.57% | 12.79% | 0.18x | 1.58x | €-1.27 Billion |
| 2020 | 2.06% | 6.21% | 0.21x | 1.60x | €-1.51 Billion |
| 2021 | 1.40% | 4.29% | 0.19x | 1.72x | €-1.71 Billion |
| 2022 | -3.97% | -9.62% | 0.18x | 2.27x | €-2.06 Billion |
| 2023 | 11.46% | 26.34% | 0.23x | 1.90x | €220.03 Million |
| 2024 | 0.94% | 2.16% | 0.22x | 1.94x | €-1.28 Billion |
| 2025 | -5.40% | -9.74% | 0.26x | 2.16x | €-1.78 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Groep Brussel Lambert NV's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $1,525,603,429
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.10%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groep Brussel Lambert NV (GBLB) | €13.37 Billion | 8.26% | 0.87x | $9.89 Billion |
| Brederode SA (BREB) | $2.44 Billion | 18.75% | 0.00x | $2.97 Billion |
| Candela Invest SA (CAND) | $3.60 Million | -27.07% | 2.12x | $2.15 Million |
| Compagnie du Bois Sauvage SA (COMB) | $532.78 Million | 11.77% | 0.39x | $497.15 Million |
| GIMV NV (GIMB) | $1.28 Billion | 10.31% | 0.03x | $1.61 Billion |
| KBC Ancora (KBCA) | $3.21 Billion | 0.00% | 0.02x | $5.58 Billion |
| Quest For Growth - Pricaf (QFG) | $85.44 Million | 21.16% | 0.00x | $64.61 Million |
| Sofina Société Anonyme (SOF) | $4.15 Billion | 5.52% | 0.04x | $8.86 Billion |
| TINC Comm VA (TINC) | $506.42 Million | 8.39% | 0.02x | $525.58 Million |
About Groep Brussel Lambert NV
Groupe Bruxelles Lambert SA invests in a portfolio of industrial, consumer goods, and business service companies in Belgium, other European countries, North America, and internationally. It operates through six segments: Holding, Imerys, Canyon, Affidea, Sanoptis, and GBL Capital and Sienna Investment Managers. The company was incorporated in 1902 and is headquartered in Brussels, Belgium.