BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 (BUZ) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 (BUZ) has net assets worth €2.79 Billion EUR (≈ $3.27 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 (€8.57 Billion ≈ $10.02 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€5.78 Billion ≈ $6.76 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. Read BUZ total debt and obligations for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €2.79 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 32.58% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.11% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 11.08 |
BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 - Net Assets Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore BUZ total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 from 2021 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see BUZ market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €2.79 Billion ≈ $3.27 Billion |
+0.08% |
| 2024-12-31 | €2.79 Billion ≈ $3.26 Billion |
-5.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | €2.97 Billion ≈ $3.47 Billion |
+9.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | €2.72 Billion ≈ $3.18 Billion |
+23.50% |
| 2021-12-31 | €2.20 Billion ≈ $2.58 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857'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 33.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €2.87 Billion | 102.91% |
| Total Equity | €2.79 Billion | 100.00% |
BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
The Gap, Inc.
NYSE:GAP
|
$8.60 Billion |
|
Bio-Techne Corp
NASDAQ:TECH
|
$8.61 Billion |
|
HUAYU Automotive Systems Co Ltd
SHG:600741
|
$8.61 Billion |
|
QuantumCTek Co Ltd
SHG:688027
|
$8.61 Billion |
|
Autoliv Inc.
F:LIV
|
$8.59 Billion |
|
NMDC Limited
NSE:NMDC
|
$8.59 Billion |
|
Krka d. d
WAR:KRK
|
$8.59 Billion |
|
Korea Investment Holdings Co
KO:071050
|
$8.58 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,787,400,000 to 2,789,000,000, a change of 1,600,000 (0.1%).
- Net income of 459,200,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 242,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 204,800,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 29,400,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €459.20 Million | +16.46% |
| Dividends Paid | €242.20 Million | -8.68% |
| Share Repurchases | €204.80 Million | -7.34% |
| Other Changes | €29.40 Million | +1.05% |
| Total Change | €- | 0.06% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857'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: 1.55x
- 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 2.07x to 1.55x 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 | €6.53 | €13.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €8.06 | €13.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €8.83 | €13.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €8.47 | €13.50 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €8.69 | €13.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 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): 16.46%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.88%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.38x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.07x
- Recent ROE (16.46%) is below the historical average (17.94%), 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 | 20.10% | 4.31% | 1.45x | 3.23x | €222.49 Million |
| 2022 | 17.44% | 3.94% | 1.39x | 3.19x | €202.31 Million |
| 2023 | 17.74% | 4.46% | 1.35x | 2.95x | €229.57 Million |
| 2024 | 17.95% | 4.25% | 1.24x | 3.42x | €221.66 Million |
| 2025 | 16.46% | 3.88% | 1.38x | 3.07x | €180.30 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Food Distribution industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Food Distribution
- Average net assets among peers: $622,109,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.25%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857 (BUZ) | €2.79 Billion | 20.10% | 2.07x | $8.59 Billion |
| Kernel Holding SA (0KE) | $1.16 Billion | 15.22% | 0.74x | $1.29 Billion |
| WASGAU Produktions & Handels AG (MSH) | $86.61 Million | 3.27% | 2.91x | $55.44 Million |
About BUNZL PLC ADR/ LS-3214857
Bunzl plc operates as a distribution and services company in the North America, Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and internationally. It provides personal protection and safety equipment, including gloves, boots, hard hats, ear and eye protection, other workwear, as well as cleaning and hygiene supplies and asset protection products; and healthcare consumables, such as gloves, mas… Read more