Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. engages in the seasonings and foods, frozen foods, and healthcare and other businesses in Japan and internationally. The Seasonings and Foods segment offers sauces and seasoning products under the AJI-NO-MOTO, HON-DASHI, Cook Do, Ajinomoto KK Consommé, Pure Select Mayonnaise, Ros Dee, Masako, Aji-ngon, Sazón, Sajiku, and CRISPY FRY names. This segment also provides instant noo… Read more
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (AJI0) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2025: €813.27 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (AJI0) has net assets worth €813.27 Billion EUR as of March 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€1.72 Trillion) and total liabilities (€907.86 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 | €813.27 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.25% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.21% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 8.35 |
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. - Net Assets Trend (2022–2025)
This chart illustrates how Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (2022–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ajinomoto Co., Inc. from 2022 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | €813.27 Billion | -8.05% |
| 2024-03-31 | €884.45 Billion | +7.47% |
| 2023-03-31 | €822.97 Billion | +11.25% |
| 2022-03-31 | €739.74 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'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 4.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €590.52 Billion | 79.07% |
| Other Components | €156.29 Billion | 20.93% |
| Total Equity | €746.80 Billion | 100.00% |
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
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| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Lululemon Athletica Inc.
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Las Vegas Sands Corp
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$17.15 Billion |
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$17.13 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 815,074,000,000 to 746,804,000,000, a change of -68,270,000,000 (-8.4%).
- Net income of 70,272,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 39,136,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 90,695,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 8,711,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €70.27 Billion | +9.41% |
| Dividends Paid | €39.14 Billion | -5.24% |
| Share Repurchases | €90.69 Billion | -12.14% |
| Other Changes | €-8.71 Billion | -1.17% |
| Total Change | €- | -8.38% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'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: 0.03x
- 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.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-31 | €640.25 | €22.80 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | €726.12 | €22.80 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | €795.09 | €22.80 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | €759.59 | €22.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ajinomoto Co., Inc. 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): 9.41%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.59%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.89x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.30x
- Recent ROE (9.41%) is below the historical average (10.84%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11.02% | 6.59% | 0.79x | 2.12x | €7.03 Billion |
| 2023 | 12.24% | 6.92% | 0.90x | 1.97x | €17.20 Billion |
| 2024 | 10.69% | 6.05% | 0.81x | 2.17x | €5.61 Billion |
| 2025 | 9.41% | 4.59% | 0.89x | 2.30x | €-4.41 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ajinomoto Co., Inc.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaged Foods
- Average net assets among peers: $2,832,678,733,200
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 0.87%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ajinomoto Co., Inc. (AJI0) | €813.27 Billion | 11.02% | 1.12x | $17.16 Billion |
| COFCO Joycome Foods Limited (0M7) | $9.25 Billion | -0.10% | 0.76x | $482.93 Million |
| WH Group Ltd (0WH) | $9.69 Billion | 11.03% | 1.00x | $7.82 Billion |
| A2 Milk Company Ltd (14L) | $1.08 Billion | 7.44% | 0.27x | $4.22 Billion |
| HOCHDORF HLDG AG (1Z3) | $157.90 Million | -6.47% | 0.72x | $3.93 Million |
| PT Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk (2IR) | $23.99 Trillion | 6.46% | 0.55x | $11.50 Million |
| DaChan Food (Asia) Limited (3DS) | $2.27 Billion | 6.85% | 0.52x | $17.89 Million |
| Global Sweeteners Holdings Limited (3GS) | $-218.25 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.66 Million |
| Meiji Holdings Co. Ltd (3M0) | $713.02 Billion | 12.27% | 0.57x | $5.87 Billion |
| Megmilk Snow Brand Co. Ltd (6MG) | $116.45 Billion | 2.21% | 1.87x | $839.43 Million |
| PT Eagle High Plantations Tbk (7B7) | $3.49 Trillion | -31.00% | 3.32x | $31.04 Million |