Bufab AB (publ)
Bufab AB (publ), a trading company, provides solutions for procurement, quality assurance, and logistics for c-parts and technical components in Sweden, Denmark, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. The company offers c-parts are fasteners such as bolts, screws, nails, pins, clamps, rivets, nuts and washers, as well as other small metal and rubber or plastic parts, includin… Read more
Bufab AB (publ) (29B0) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: €3.84 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, Bufab AB (publ) (29B0) has net assets worth €3.84 Billion EUR as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€8.96 Billion) and total liabilities (€5.12 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 | €3.84 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 42.83% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 17.93% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 6.81 |
Bufab AB (publ) - Net Assets Trend (2021–2024)
This chart illustrates how Bufab AB (publ)'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Bufab AB (publ) (2021–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Bufab AB (publ) from 2021 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €3.90 Billion | +14.07% |
| 2023-12-31 | €3.42 Billion | +12.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | €3.04 Billion | +27.72% |
| 2021-12-31 | €2.38 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Bufab AB (publ)'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 66.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €3.10 Billion | 79.38% |
| Other Components | €804.00 Million | 20.62% |
| Total Equity | €3.90 Billion | 100.00% |
Bufab AB (publ) Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Bufab AB (publ) ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
State Grid Information&Communication Co Ltd
SHG:600131
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$1.29 Billion |
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Oruka Therapeutics, Inc.
NASDAQ:ORKA
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$1.29 Billion |
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QL Resources Bhd
KLSE:7084
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$1.29 Billion |
|
ACV Auctions Inc.
NASDAQ:ACVA
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$1.29 Billion |
|
EFG International AG
OTCGREY:EFGIF
|
$1.29 Billion |
|
GRUPO COM.CHEDRAUI B CL.I
F:2GCB
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$1.29 Billion |
|
Farasis Energy Gan Zhou Co Ltd
SHG:688567
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$1.29 Billion |
|
Zhejiang Orient Holdings Co Ltd
SHG:600120
|
$1.29 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Bufab AB (publ)'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,418,000,000 to 3,899,000,000, a change of 481,000,000 (14.1%).
- Net income of 551,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 189,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 17,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 12,000,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 124,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €551.00 Million | +14.13% |
| Dividends Paid | €189.00 Million | -4.85% |
| Share Repurchases | €17.00 Million | -0.44% |
| Share Issuances | €12.00 Million | +0.31% |
| Other Changes | €124.00 Million | +3.18% |
| Total Change | €- | 14.07% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Bufab AB (publ)'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: 0.46x
- 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 0.75x to 0.46x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | €12.68 | €9.48 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €16.14 | €9.48 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €18.04 | €9.48 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €20.58 | €9.48 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Bufab AB (publ) 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): 14.13%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.86%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.87x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.36x
- Recent ROE (14.13%) is below the historical average (17.69%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19.77% | 8.00% | 0.89x | 2.77x | €232.30 Million |
| 2022 | 20.06% | 7.22% | 0.89x | 3.11x | €305.40 Million |
| 2023 | 16.79% | 6.61% | 1.01x | 2.52x | €232.20 Million |
| 2024 | 14.13% | 6.86% | 0.87x | 2.36x | €161.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Bufab AB (publ)'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Industrial Distribution
- Average net assets among peers: $1,680,548,820
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.84%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bufab AB (publ) (29B0) | €3.84 Billion | 19.77% | 1.33x | $1.29 Billion |
| Bufab AB (29B) | $3.04 Billion | 20.06% | 2.11x | $5.01 Billion |
| CANWEL BLDG MATL (2CW) | $655.67 Million | 8.26% | 2.07x | $540.53 Million |
| Boer Power Holdings Limited (BOE) | $301.26 Million | 9.59% | 3.94x | $15.02 Million |
| PT Hexindo Adiperkasa Tbk (HX1A) | $174.32 Million | 14.68% | 0.47x | $33.35 Million |
| Nordwest Handel AG (NWX) | $84.04 Million | 10.61% | 2.71x | $32.80 Million |
| UH3 (UH3) | $5.83 Billion | 31.82% | 2.04x | $38.25 Billion |