Gyldendal A/S (GYLD-B) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Gyldendal A/S (GYLD-B) has net assets worth Dkr402.88 Million DKK (≈ $63.03 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Dkr693.14 Million ≈ $108.45 Million USD) and total liabilities (Dkr290.27 Million ≈ $45.41 Million 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 GYLD-B PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | Dkr402.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 58.12% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.11% |
| 5-Year Change | -3.59% |
| 10-Year Change | -8.31% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.59 |
Gyldendal A/S - Net Assets Trend (2011–2025)
This chart illustrates how Gyldendal A/S's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market value of Gyldendal A/S.
Annual Net Assets for Gyldendal A/S (2011–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Gyldendal A/S from 2011 to 2025. Also explore how fast is Gyldendal A/S growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Dkr402.88 Million ≈ $63.03 Million |
+5.82% |
| 2024-12-31 | Dkr380.73 Million ≈ $59.57 Million |
+6.20% |
| 2023-12-31 | Dkr358.49 Million ≈ $56.09 Million |
+9.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | Dkr327.27 Million ≈ $51.20 Million |
-21.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | Dkr417.88 Million ≈ $65.38 Million |
+2.65% |
| 2020-12-31 | Dkr407.09 Million ≈ $63.69 Million |
+1.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | Dkr402.70 Million ≈ $63.00 Million |
-10.39% |
| 2018-12-31 | Dkr449.41 Million ≈ $70.31 Million |
-0.91% |
| 2017-12-31 | Dkr453.55 Million ≈ $70.96 Million |
+3.22% |
| 2016-12-31 | Dkr439.39 Million ≈ $68.75 Million |
+7.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | Dkr409.27 Million ≈ $64.03 Million |
+11.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | Dkr368.31 Million ≈ $57.63 Million |
+11.75% |
| 2013-12-31 | Dkr329.59 Million ≈ $51.57 Million |
+5.41% |
| 2012-12-31 | Dkr312.68 Million ≈ $48.92 Million |
+3.96% |
| 2011-12-31 | Dkr300.77 Million ≈ $47.06 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Gyldendal 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 38.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Dkr382.67 Million | 95.07% |
| Common Stock | Dkr20.40 Million | 5.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Dkr-553.00K | -0.14% |
| Total Equity | Dkr402.51 Million | 100.00% |
Gyldendal A/S Competitors by Market Cap
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| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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$561.46K |
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Gyldendal A/S's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 380,727,000 to 402,514,000, a change of 21,787,000 (5.7%).
- Net income of 40,564,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 20,211,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 553,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Dkr40.56 Million | +10.08% |
| Dividends Paid | Dkr20.21 Million | -5.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Dkr-553.00K | -0.14% |
| Other Changes | Dkr1.99 Million | +0.49% |
| Total Change | Dkr- | 5.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Gyldendal 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: 0.93x
- 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 2.91x to 0.93x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-31 | Dkr127.33 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | Dkr132.33 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | Dkr139.42 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | Dkr156.16 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Dkr175.04 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Dkr432.98 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Dkr446.51 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Dkr441.68 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Dkr394.48 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Dkr398.06 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Dkr407.94 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Dkr323.85 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Dkr354.74 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Dkr376.74 | Dkr370.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | Dkr398.30 | Dkr370.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Gyldendal 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): 10.08%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.08%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.15x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.72x
- Recent ROE (10.08%) is above the historical average (7.14%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 18.24% | 6.17% | 1.37x | 2.16x | Dkr24.69 Million |
| 2012 | 10.30% | 3.75% | 1.30x | 2.12x | Dkr939.90K |
| 2013 | 11.29% | 4.32% | 1.21x | 2.15x | Dkr4.25 Million |
| 2014 | 16.07% | 6.99% | 1.13x | 2.04x | Dkr22.31 Million |
| 2015 | 14.90% | 7.32% | 1.17x | 1.75x | Dkr19.99 Million |
| 2016 | 11.40% | 5.99% | 1.05x | 1.81x | Dkr6.14 Million |
| 2017 | 7.51% | 3.93% | 1.14x | 1.68x | Dkr-11.24 Million |
| 2018 | 3.43% | 1.80% | 1.14x | 1.68x | Dkr-29.30 Million |
| 2019 | 4.04% | 1.83% | 1.04x | 2.13x | Dkr-23.74 Million |
| 2020 | 0.85% | 0.38% | 1.11x | 2.01x | Dkr-36.79 Million |
| 2021 | 8.16% | 4.45% | 0.91x | 2.02x | Dkr-7.57 Million |
| 2022 | -23.48% | -10.89% | 1.05x | 2.06x | Dkr-109.56 Million |
| 2023 | 8.30% | 4.13% | 1.12x | 1.79x | Dkr-6.11 Million |
| 2024 | 5.96% | 3.14% | 1.12x | 1.69x | Dkr-15.39 Million |
| 2025 | 10.08% | 5.08% | 1.15x | 1.72x | Dkr312.60K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Gyldendal A/S's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $465,634,500
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.28%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gyldendal A/S (GYLD-B) | Dkr402.88 Million | 18.24% | 0.72x | $557.53K |
| Gyldendal A/S (GYLD-A) | $409.27 Million | 14.85% | 0.74x | $197.64 Million |
| North Media A/S (NORTHM) | $522.00 Million | -2.28% | 0.63x | $74.38 Million |
About Gyldendal A/S
Gyldendal A/S publishes and sells books in Denmark and Norway. It publishes fiction books, including novels, entertainment literature, crime, classics, poems, short stories, children's, young adult, romance and eroticism, and other fiction books; and non-fiction books, such as biographies, history, society and politics, cookbooks, sports, health and fitness, spirituality, business, art, culture a… Read more