Solvay SA (SOLB) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Solvay SA (SOLB) has net assets worth €1.26 Billion EUR (≈ $1.48 Billion USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€6.33 Billion ≈ $7.40 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€5.06 Billion ≈ $5.92 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. Also explore SOLB total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.26 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 20.0% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -4.22% |
| 5-Year Change | -80.78% |
| 10-Year Change | -85.48% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.19 |
Solvay SA - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how Solvay SA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Solvay SA worth.
Annual Net Assets for Solvay SA (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Solvay SA from 2000 to 2024. Explore SOLB cash generation efficiency to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €1.40 Billion ≈ $1.64 Billion |
+7.50% |
| 2023-12-31 | €1.31 Billion ≈ $1.53 Billion |
-87.75% |
| 2022-12-31 | €10.66 Billion ≈ $12.47 Billion |
+20.48% |
| 2021-12-31 | €8.85 Billion ≈ $10.35 Billion |
+21.20% |
| 2020-12-31 | €7.30 Billion ≈ $8.54 Billion |
-24.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | €9.62 Billion ≈ $11.25 Billion |
-9.43% |
| 2018-12-31 | €10.63 Billion ≈ $12.42 Billion |
+8.94% |
| 2017-12-31 | €9.75 Billion ≈ $11.40 Billion |
-2.04% |
| 2016-12-31 | €9.96 Billion ≈ $11.64 Billion |
+2.99% |
| 2015-12-31 | €9.67 Billion ≈ $11.30 Billion |
+42.64% |
| 2014-12-31 | €6.78 Billion ≈ $7.92 Billion |
-9.04% |
| 2013-12-31 | €7.45 Billion ≈ $8.71 Billion |
+12.96% |
| 2012-12-31 | €6.60 Billion ≈ $7.71 Billion |
-0.84% |
| 2011-12-31 | €6.65 Billion ≈ $7.78 Billion |
-2.72% |
| 2010-12-31 | €6.84 Billion ≈ $8.00 Billion |
+32.54% |
| 2009-12-31 | €5.16 Billion ≈ $6.03 Billion |
+8.75% |
| 2008-12-31 | €4.75 Billion ≈ $5.55 Billion |
+6.41% |
| 2007-12-31 | €4.46 Billion ≈ $5.21 Billion |
+0.07% |
| 2006-12-31 | €4.46 Billion ≈ $5.21 Billion |
+13.67% |
| 2005-12-31 | €3.92 Billion ≈ $4.58 Billion |
+3.38% |
| 2004-12-31 | €3.79 Billion ≈ $4.43 Billion |
+7.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | €3.53 Billion ≈ $4.13 Billion |
-0.90% |
| 2002-12-31 | €3.56 Billion ≈ $4.17 Billion |
-9.17% |
| 2001-12-31 | €3.92 Billion ≈ $4.59 Billion |
-0.81% |
| 2000-12-31 | €3.96 Billion ≈ $4.62 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Solvay SA'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 171300000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €1.71 Billion | 127.93% |
| Common Stock | €237.00 Million | 17.70% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-741.00 Million | -55.34% |
| Other Components | €130.00 Million | 9.71% |
| Total Equity | €1.34 Billion | 100.00% |
Solvay SA Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Solvay SA ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Provident Financial Services Inc
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|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Zhuzhou Hongda Electronics Corp Ltd Class A
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$2.96 Billion |
|
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|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Applied Opt
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|
$2.97 Billion |
|
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|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Wuhan Raycus Fiber Laser Technologies Co Ltd Class A
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|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Kemira Oyj
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$2.96 Billion |
|
Songcheng Performance Develop
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$2.96 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Solvay SA's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,264,000,000 to 1,339,000,000, a change of 75,000,000 (5.9%).
- Net income of 223,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 256,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 16,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 74,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 50,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €223.00 Million | +16.65% |
| Dividends Paid | €256.00 Million | -19.12% |
| Share Repurchases | €16.00 Million | -1.19% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €74.00 Million | +5.53% |
| Other Changes | €50.00 Million | +3.73% |
| Total Change | €- | 5.93% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Solvay SA'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: 2.21x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 1.37x to 2.21x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | €20.42 | €27.90 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €20.44 | €27.90 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €22.40 | €27.90 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €40.84 | €27.90 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €44.92 | €27.90 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €49.05 | €27.90 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €47.34 | €27.90 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €54.36 | €27.90 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €74.04 | €27.90 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €70.95 | €27.90 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €69.93 | €27.90 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €79.30 | €27.90 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €78.25 | €27.90 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €112.53 | €27.90 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €93.69 | €27.90 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €92.63 | €27.90 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €101.31 | €27.90 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €92.01 | €27.90 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €69.78 | €27.90 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €84.20 | €27.90 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €101.81 | €27.90 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €11.99 | €27.90 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €12.63 | €27.90 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Solvay SA 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): 16.65%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.35%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.77x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.00x
- Recent ROE (16.65%) is below the historical average (18.45%), 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 | 11.95% | 5.01% | 0.97x | 2.47x | €72.50 Million |
| 2001 | 13.36% | 4.56% | 0.79x | 3.69x | €100.00 Million |
| 2002 | 27.32% | 6.24% | 0.84x | 5.23x | €313.20 Million |
| 2003 | 23.89% | 5.69% | 0.78x | 5.38x | €250.00 Million |
| 2004 | 27.43% | 6.87% | 0.78x | 5.09x | €343.80 Million |
| 2005 | 22.49% | 9.53% | 0.76x | 3.10x | €453.20 Million |
| 2006 | 20.57% | 8.69% | 0.85x | 2.79x | €419.80 Million |
| 2007 | 19.24% | 8.65% | 0.86x | 2.60x | €397.70 Million |
| 2008 | 10.81% | 4.73% | 0.77x | 2.95x | €33.70 Million |
| 2009 | 11.63% | 6.52% | 0.68x | 2.64x | €77.60 Million |
| 2010 | 28.40% | 25.64% | 0.51x | 2.18x | €1.18 Billion |
| 2011 | 4.82% | 3.66% | 0.42x | 3.16x | €-318.60 Million |
| 2012 | 9.49% | 4.55% | 0.70x | 2.98x | €-31.30 Million |
| 2013 | 3.82% | 2.60% | 0.56x | 2.61x | €-437.40 Million |
| 2014 | 1.22% | 0.75% | 0.59x | 2.73x | €-576.40 Million |
| 2015 | 4.31% | 3.67% | 0.44x | 2.69x | €-536.30 Million |
| 2016 | 6.40% | 5.45% | 0.47x | 2.49x | €-349.70 Million |
| 2017 | 11.01% | 9.74% | 0.51x | 2.22x | €96.90 Million |
| 2018 | 8.16% | 7.59% | 0.51x | 2.09x | €-192.90 Million |
| 2019 | -0.83% | -0.70% | 0.53x | 2.24x | €-1.03 Billion |
| 2020 | -15.17% | -11.24% | 0.58x | 2.33x | €-1.81 Billion |
| 2021 | 10.85% | 8.29% | 0.57x | 2.29x | €74.10 Million |
| 2022 | 17.97% | 11.85% | 0.78x | 1.95x | €844.70 Million |
| 2023 | 165.59% | 34.74% | 0.86x | 5.56x | €1.97 Billion |
| 2024 | 16.65% | 4.35% | 0.77x | 5.00x | €89.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Solvay SA's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $5,370,000,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.25%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solvay SA (SOLB) | €1.26 Billion | 11.95% | 4.00x | $2.96 Billion |
| Solvac S.A. (SOLV) | $3.13 Billion | -0.03% | 0.06x | $1.80 Billion |
| Syensqo (SYENS) | $7.61 Billion | 2.54% | 0.69x | $6.72 Billion |
About Solvay SA
Solvay SA provides basic and performance chemicals worldwide. The company engages in the production of sodium carbonate or soda ash that is used in glass for building, solar panels, glass containers, packaging, lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, and for detergents and chemicals; and sodium bicarbonate that serves food and animal feed, flue gas treatment, and healthcare. It also offers h… Read more