BP PLC (BPE) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, BP PLC (BPE) has net assets worth €74.00 Billion EUR (≈ $86.51 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€278.53 Billion ≈ $325.63 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€204.53 Billion ≈ $239.11 Billion 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. See BPE net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €74.00 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 26.57% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -3.75% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 4.84 |
BP PLC - Net Assets Trend (2022–2025)
This chart illustrates how BP PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see BPE market cap overview.
Annual Net Assets for BP PLC (2022–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of BP PLC from 2022 to 2025. Also explore BP PLC annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €74.00 Billion ≈ $86.51 Billion |
-5.51% |
| 2024-12-31 | €78.32 Billion ≈ $91.56 Billion |
-8.39% |
| 2023-12-31 | €85.49 Billion ≈ $99.95 Billion |
+3.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | €82.99 Billion ≈ $97.02 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to BP PLC'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 59.8% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €13.97 Billion | 26.33% |
| Other Components | €39.08 Billion | 73.67% |
| Total Equity | €53.05 Billion | 100.00% |
BP PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of BP PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Quantum Blockchain Technologies Plc
LSE:QBT
|
$47.24K |
|
AIQ Ltd
LSE:AIQ
|
$47.28K |
|
Sound Energy PLC
LSE:SOU
|
$47.39K |
|
Image Scan Holdings Plc
LSE:IGE
|
$47.46K |
|
Chess Depositary Interests 1:1 Deferred Settlement
AU:AIIDA
|
$46.81K |
|
Westminster Group Plc
LSE:WSG
|
$46.68K |
|
Norman Broadbent Plc
LSE:NBB
|
$46.03K |
|
Coro Energy PLC
LSE:CORO
|
$45.74K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in BP PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 59,246,000,000 to 53,052,000,000, a change of -6,194,000,000 (-10.5%).
- Net income of 55,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 5,059,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 4,486,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 3,296,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €55.00 Million | +0.1% |
| Dividends Paid | €5.06 Billion | -9.54% |
| Share Repurchases | €4.49 Billion | -8.46% |
| Other Changes | €3.30 Billion | +6.21% |
| Total Change | €- | -10.45% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares BP PLC'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: 1.16x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-31 | €3.72 | €4.03 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €4.18 | €4.03 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €3.74 | €4.03 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €3.47 | €4.03 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently BP PLC 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): 0.10%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.03%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.68x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.25x
- Recent ROE (0.10%) is below the historical average (4.69%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -3.68% | -1.03% | 0.84x | 4.27x | €-9.24 Billion |
| 2023 | 21.68% | 7.25% | 0.75x | 3.99x | €8.21 Billion |
| 2024 | 0.64% | 0.20% | 0.67x | 4.76x | €-5.54 Billion |
| 2025 | 0.10% | 0.03% | 0.68x | 5.25x | €-5.25 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares BP PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas Integrated industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas Integrated
- Average net assets among peers: $5,403,552,856,851
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.90%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BP PLC (BPE) | €74.00 Billion | -3.68% | 2.76x | $47.06K |
| China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (CHU) | $788.16 Billion | 4.13% | 0.84x | $14.16 Billion |
| Equinor ASA (DNQA) | $35.10 Billion | -8.33% | 1.98x | $82.16 Billion |
| Ecopetrol S.A (ECHA) | $43.56 Trillion | 5.62% | 1.76x | $26.40 Billion |
| Eni S.p.A (ENI1) | $52.79 Billion | 4.94% | 1.60x | $68.82 Billion |
| SHELL PLC WI ADR/2 (L3H) | $175.32 Billion | 10.17% | 1.11x | $190.34 Billion |
| PTT Public Company Limited (NVA3) | $1.30 Trillion | 7.14% | 0.91x | $26.62 Billion |
| OMV AG ADR 1 (OMVI) | $22.57 Billion | 4.77% | 1.05x | $18.00 Billion |
| PetroChina Company Limited (PC6) | $1.41 Trillion | 3.73% | 0.72x | $27.48 Billion |
| PTT Public Company Limited (PTOG) | $1.29 Trillion | 2.94% | 0.98x | $12.06K |
About BP PLC
BP p.l.c., an integrated energy company, engages in the oil and gas business worldwide. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments. It engages in the production of natural gas, marketing, and trading activities, as well as solar, wind, and hydrogen businesses. The company also offers aviation fuel products and services, suc… Read more