Bang & Olufsen (BO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Bang & Olufsen (BO) has net assets worth Dkr1.03 Billion DKK as of November 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Dkr2.29 Billion) and total liabilities (Dkr1.27 Billion). 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 | Dkr1.03 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 44.73% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.59% |
| 5-Year Change | 0.97% |
| 10-Year Change | -33.68% |
| Growth Volatility | 14.54 |
Bang & Olufsen - Net Assets Trend (1999–2025)
This chart illustrates how Bang & Olufsen's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Bang & Olufsen (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Bang & Olufsen from 1999 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | Dkr1.14 Billion | +19.67% |
| 2024-05-31 | Dkr956.00 Million | -0.21% |
| 2023-05-31 | Dkr958.00 Million | -12.91% |
| 2022-05-31 | Dkr1.10 Billion | -2.91% |
| 2021-05-31 | Dkr1.13 Billion | +36.18% |
| 2020-05-31 | Dkr832.00 Million | -41.37% |
| 2019-05-31 | Dkr1.42 Billion | -16.99% |
| 2018-05-31 | Dkr1.71 Billion | +7.78% |
| 2017-05-31 | Dkr1.59 Billion | -8.05% |
| 2016-05-31 | Dkr1.72 Billion | -10.23% |
| 2015-05-31 | Dkr1.92 Billion | +19.77% |
| 2014-05-31 | Dkr1.60 Billion | -2.21% |
| 2013-05-31 | Dkr1.64 Billion | +0.90% |
| 2012-05-31 | Dkr1.63 Billion | +5.70% |
| 2011-05-31 | Dkr1.54 Billion | +2.81% |
| 2010-05-31 | Dkr1.50 Billion | -1.57% |
| 2009-05-31 | Dkr1.52 Billion | +2.45% |
| 2008-05-31 | Dkr1.48 Billion | -11.78% |
| 2007-05-31 | Dkr1.68 Billion | -3.46% |
| 2006-05-31 | Dkr1.74 Billion | +1.60% |
| 2005-05-31 | Dkr1.71 Billion | +3.65% |
| 2004-05-31 | Dkr1.65 Billion | +6.61% |
| 2003-05-31 | Dkr1.55 Billion | +24.72% |
| 2002-05-31 | Dkr1.24 Billion | +8.35% |
| 2001-05-31 | Dkr1.15 Billion | +8.53% |
| 2000-05-31 | Dkr1.06 Billion | +7.88% |
| 1999-05-31 | Dkr980.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Bang & Olufsen'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 decreased by 52.5% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (May 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Dkr402.00 Million | 35.14% |
| Common Stock | Dkr737.00 Million | 64.42% |
| Other Components | Dkr5.00 Million | 0.44% |
| Total Equity | Dkr1.14 Billion | 100.00% |
Bang & Olufsen Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Bang & Olufsen ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Matba Rofex SA
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|
$197.01 Million |
|
ABP NOCIVELLI O.N.
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|
$197.02 Million |
|
Tasty Bite Eatables Limited
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$197.03 Million |
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INFORMATION SVC GRP - Frankfurt Stock Exchang
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$197.06 Million |
|
Acme Electronics
TWO:8121
|
$196.95 Million |
|
Lanson BCC SA
PA:ALLAN
|
$196.95 Million |
|
Sailfish Royalty Corp
V:FISH
|
$196.93 Million |
|
Husteel
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|
$196.86 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Bang & Olufsen's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 956,000,000 to 1,144,000,000, a change of 188,000,000 (19.7%).
- Net loss of 29,000,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 20,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 217,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 14,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 34,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Dkr-29.00 Million | -2.53% |
| Share Repurchases | Dkr20.00 Million | -1.75% |
| Share Issuances | Dkr217.00 Million | +18.97% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Dkr-14.00 Million | -1.22% |
| Other Changes | Dkr34.00 Million | +2.97% |
| Total Change | Dkr- | 19.67% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Bang & Olufsen'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: 1.14x
- 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 0.55x to 1.14x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-05-31 | Dkr16.03 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2000-05-31 | Dkr17.30 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2001-05-31 | Dkr18.75 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2002-05-31 | Dkr21.76 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2003-05-31 | Dkr27.08 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2004-05-31 | Dkr29.56 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2005-05-31 | Dkr30.99 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2006-05-31 | Dkr31.94 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2007-05-31 | Dkr31.37 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2008-05-31 | Dkr27.84 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2009-05-31 | Dkr27.55 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2010-05-31 | Dkr18.45 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2011-05-31 | Dkr18.95 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2012-05-31 | Dkr19.99 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2013-05-31 | Dkr19.68 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2014-05-31 | Dkr18.26 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2015-05-31 | Dkr19.98 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2016-05-31 | Dkr17.81 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2017-05-31 | Dkr16.38 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2018-05-31 | Dkr17.55 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2019-05-31 | Dkr15.48 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2020-05-31 | Dkr9.09 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2021-05-31 | Dkr9.23 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2022-05-31 | Dkr9.20 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2023-05-31 | Dkr8.00 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2024-05-31 | Dkr7.79 | Dkr8.83 | x |
| 2025-05-31 | Dkr7.77 | Dkr8.83 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Bang & Olufsen 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): -2.53%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -1.14%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.09x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.05x
- Recent ROE (-2.53%) is below the historical average (0.79%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 19.41% | 5.63% | 1.78x | 1.93x | Dkr92.33 Million |
| 2000 | 23.01% | 6.54% | 1.74x | 2.03x | Dkr137.60 Million |
| 2001 | 13.38% | 4.03% | 1.66x | 2.01x | Dkr38.81 Million |
| 2002 | 11.94% | 3.53% | 1.77x | 1.91x | Dkr24.09 Million |
| 2003 | 12.24% | 4.78% | 1.54x | 1.66x | Dkr34.75 Million |
| 2004 | 16.01% | 7.31% | 1.32x | 1.66x | Dkr99.14 Million |
| 2005 | 15.48% | 7.08% | 1.34x | 1.63x | Dkr93.85 Million |
| 2006 | 16.92% | 6.96% | 1.45x | 1.68x | Dkr120.20 Million |
| 2007 | 21.92% | 8.40% | 1.48x | 1.77x | Dkr199.81 Million |
| 2008 | 7.11% | 2.56% | 1.45x | 1.91x | Dkr-42.47 Million |
| 2009 | -25.22% | -13.72% | 1.05x | 1.76x | Dkr-534.58 Million |
| 2010 | -2.20% | -1.19% | 1.04x | 1.77x | Dkr-182.37 Million |
| 2011 | 1.75% | 0.94% | 1.14x | 1.63x | Dkr-126.87 Million |
| 2012 | 4.51% | 2.44% | 1.04x | 1.78x | Dkr-89.30 Million |
| 2013 | -9.74% | -5.68% | 1.02x | 1.68x | Dkr-323.86 Million |
| 2014 | -1.81% | -1.01% | 0.99x | 1.80x | Dkr-189.43 Million |
| 2015 | 2.97% | 2.42% | 0.68x | 1.80x | Dkr-135.14 Million |
| 2016 | -12.04% | -7.89% | 0.93x | 1.64x | Dkr-380.19 Million |
| 2017 | -7.35% | -3.94% | 1.04x | 1.80x | Dkr-275.11 Million |
| 2018 | 4.74% | 2.47% | 1.12x | 1.71x | Dkr-89.95 Million |
| 2019 | 1.34% | 0.67% | 1.15x | 1.74x | Dkr-122.90 Million |
| 2020 | -69.23% | -28.29% | 1.15x | 2.13x | Dkr-659.20 Million |
| 2021 | -2.03% | -0.87% | 1.16x | 2.01x | Dkr-136.30 Million |
| 2022 | -2.73% | -1.02% | 1.17x | 2.29x | Dkr-140.00 Million |
| 2023 | -14.72% | -5.12% | 1.15x | 2.49x | Dkr-236.80 Million |
| 2024 | -1.78% | -0.66% | 1.13x | 2.40x | Dkr-112.60 Million |
| 2025 | -2.53% | -1.14% | 1.09x | 2.05x | Dkr-143.40 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Bang & Olufsen's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Consumer Electronics industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Consumer Electronics
- Average net assets among peers: $32,159,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 0.00%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bang & Olufsen (BO) | Dkr1.03 Billion | 19.41% | 1.24x | $196.95 Million |
| Dantax (DANT) | $32.16 Million | 0.00% | 1.26x | $13.89 Million |
About Bang & Olufsen
Bang & Olufsen A/S designs, develops, markets, manufactures, and sells audio and video products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas, and the Asia Pacific. It offers portable and home audio speakers, as well as stereo, multiroom speaker sets, architectural speakers, and accessories; over-ear, in-ear, and headphones accessories; televisions, and remotes and smart home products; soundba… Read more