Columbus A/S
Columbus A/S, a digital advisory and IT services consultancy company, provides digital transformation solutions for the manufacturing, retail and distribution, food and beverage, and life science industries in the Denmark and internationally. The company offers cloud services; data and AI solutions; sales, marketing, and customer and field services; digital commerce; managed services; business au… Read more
Columbus A/S (COLUM) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: Dkr732.60 Million DKK
Based on the latest financial reports, Columbus A/S (COLUM) has net assets worth Dkr732.60 Million DKK as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Dkr1.27 Billion) and total liabilities (Dkr540.64 Million). 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 | Dkr732.60 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 57.54% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.95% |
| 5-Year Change | 4.98% |
| 10-Year Change | 93.24% |
| Growth Volatility | 121.74 |
Columbus A/S - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how Columbus A/S's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Columbus A/S (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Columbus A/S from 2000 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | Dkr751.21 Million | +4.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | Dkr716.83 Million | +1.48% |
| 2022-12-31 | Dkr706.40 Million | -4.67% |
| 2021-12-31 | Dkr740.98 Million | +3.55% |
| 2020-12-31 | Dkr715.61 Million | +7.05% |
| 2019-12-31 | Dkr668.48 Million | +4.50% |
| 2018-12-31 | Dkr639.72 Million | +15.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | Dkr552.14 Million | +17.08% |
| 2016-12-31 | Dkr471.59 Million | +21.31% |
| 2015-12-31 | Dkr388.75 Million | +17.76% |
| 2014-12-31 | Dkr330.13 Million | +16.25% |
| 2013-12-31 | Dkr283.98 Million | +1.23% |
| 2012-12-31 | Dkr280.53 Million | -0.87% |
| 2011-12-31 | Dkr282.99 Million | -5.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | Dkr300.02 Million | +29.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | Dkr232.17 Million | -4.90% |
| 2008-12-31 | Dkr244.14 Million | +8.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | Dkr225.54 Million | +6.39% |
| 2006-12-31 | Dkr211.99 Million | +33.17% |
| 2005-12-31 | Dkr159.19 Million | +580.26% |
| 2004-12-31 | Dkr23.40 Million | -56.19% |
| 2003-12-31 | Dkr53.42 Million | +178153.33% |
| 2002-12-31 | Dkr-30.00K | -100.03% |
| 2001-12-31 | Dkr102.00 Million | -31.96% |
| 2000-12-31 | Dkr149.91 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Columbus A/S'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 66334800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Dkr663.35 Million | 88.30% |
| Common Stock | Dkr161.59 Million | 21.51% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Dkr-73.73 Million | -9.81% |
| Total Equity | Dkr751.21 Million | 100.00% |
Columbus A/S Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Columbus A/S ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Noroo Paint
KO:090350
|
$58.27 Million |
|
Amoeba SA
PA:ALMIB
|
$58.28 Million |
|
AGILYX ASA NK -02
F:5NQ
|
$58.32 Million |
|
R&B FOOD SUPPLY
BK:RBF-R
|
$58.33 Million |
|
DAM CAPITAL ADVISORS LTD
NSE:DAMCAPITAL
|
$58.25 Million |
|
Skyline Bankshares Inc.
OTCQX:SLBK
|
$58.25 Million |
|
Suheung Capsul
KO:008490
|
$58.20 Million |
|
Micro Digital Co. Ltd
KQ:305090
|
$58.15 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Columbus A/S's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 716,829,000 to 751,214,000, a change of 34,385,000 (4.8%).
- Net income of 54,381,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 16,160,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 5,175,999.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Dkr54.38 Million | +7.24% |
| Dividends Paid | Dkr16.16 Million | -2.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Dkr-5.18 Million | -0.69% |
| Other Changes | Dkr1.34 Million | +0.18% |
| Total Change | Dkr- | 4.80% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Columbus A/S'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: 1.68x
- 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 3.70x to 1.68x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-31 | Dkr2.63 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | Dkr2.67 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | Dkr2.89 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | Dkr2.86 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | Dkr3.04 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | Dkr2.60 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | Dkr2.58 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | Dkr2.57 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | Dkr2.89 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Dkr3.37 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Dkr3.91 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Dkr4.48 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Dkr5.18 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Dkr5.37 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Dkr5.72 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Dkr5.76 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Dkr5.46 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Dkr5.54 | Dkr9.74 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Dkr5.79 | Dkr9.74 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Columbus A/S 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): 7.24%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.28%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.28x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.72x
- Recent ROE (7.24%) is below the historical average (8.12%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 10.53% | 2.88% | 1.35x | 2.70x | Dkr1.06 Million |
| 2007 | 9.67% | 2.32% | 1.55x | 2.69x | Dkr-716.10K |
| 2008 | 9.92% | 2.35% | 1.77x | 2.39x | Dkr-183.30K |
| 2009 | -7.92% | -2.11% | 1.62x | 2.32x | Dkr-39.81 Million |
| 2010 | 4.72% | 1.57% | 1.62x | 1.86x | Dkr-15.19 Million |
| 2011 | 1.38% | 0.46% | 1.67x | 1.78x | Dkr-23.75 Million |
| 2012 | 1.00% | 0.30% | 1.78x | 1.83x | Dkr-24.59 Million |
| 2013 | 9.77% | 3.11% | 1.82x | 1.73x | Dkr-637.20K |
| 2014 | 15.59% | 5.79% | 1.60x | 1.69x | Dkr18.23 Million |
| 2015 | 16.78% | 5.77% | 1.61x | 1.81x | Dkr26.20 Million |
| 2016 | 17.22% | 6.78% | 1.42x | 1.78x | Dkr33.92 Million |
| 2017 | 17.32% | 7.81% | 1.43x | 1.55x | Dkr40.22 Million |
| 2018 | 14.94% | 5.07% | 1.15x | 2.57x | Dkr31.42 Million |
| 2019 | 3.10% | 1.07% | 1.17x | 2.49x | Dkr-45.92 Million |
| 2020 | 6.81% | 2.93% | 1.01x | 2.30x | Dkr-22.75 Million |
| 2021 | 8.24% | 4.12% | 1.17x | 1.71x | Dkr-13.04 Million |
| 2022 | 4.23% | 2.15% | 1.17x | 1.68x | Dkr-40.74 Million |
| 2023 | 3.75% | 1.75% | 1.19x | 1.81x | Dkr-44.79 Million |
| 2024 | 7.24% | 3.28% | 1.28x | 1.72x | Dkr-20.74 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Columbus A/S's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Information Technology Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Information Technology Services
- Average net assets among peers: $227,501,375
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -36.81%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus A/S (COLUM) | Dkr732.60 Million | 10.53% | 0.74x | $58.26 Million |
| Dataproces Group A/S (DATA) | $5.84 Million | 17.51% | 1.87x | $5.28K |
| Nnit AS (NNIT) | $846.47 Million | 25.48% | 0.88x | $62.36 Million |
| Trifork Holding AG (TRIFOR) | $57.33 Million | 26.58% | 1.13x | $187.71 Million |
| Wirtek A/S (WIRTEK) | $363.00K | -216.80% | 3.29x | $4.14 Million |