Guangshen Railway Company Limited (GRCH) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Guangshen Railway Company Limited (GRCH) has net assets worth €27.82 Billion EUR (≈ $32.52 Billion USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€36.75 Billion ≈ $42.96 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€8.93 Billion ≈ $10.44 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. Check GRCH cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €27.82 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 75.7% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.13% |
| 5-Year Change | -3.86% |
| 10-Year Change | -1.37% |
| Growth Volatility | 3.27 |
Guangshen Railway Company Limited - Net Assets Trend (2013–2024)
This chart illustrates how Guangshen Railway Company Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Guangshen Railway Company Limited assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Guangshen Railway Company Limited (2013–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Guangshen Railway Company Limited from 2013 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of Guangshen Railway Company Limited.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €27.07 Billion ≈ $31.65 Billion |
+2.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | €26.35 Billion ≈ $30.81 Billion |
+4.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | €25.25 Billion ≈ $29.52 Billion |
-7.17% |
| 2021-12-31 | €27.20 Billion ≈ $31.80 Billion |
-3.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | €28.16 Billion ≈ $32.92 Billion |
-3.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | €29.14 Billion ≈ $34.07 Billion |
+1.12% |
| 2018-12-31 | €28.82 Billion ≈ $33.69 Billion |
+0.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | €28.66 Billion ≈ $33.50 Billion |
+2.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | €28.03 Billion ≈ $32.77 Billion |
+2.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | €27.44 Billion ≈ $32.09 Billion |
+2.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | €26.79 Billion ≈ $31.32 Billion |
+0.34% |
| 2013-12-31 | €26.69 Billion ≈ $31.21 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Guangshen Railway Company Limited'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 40.9% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €4.73 Billion | 17.45% |
| Other Components | €22.38 Billion | 82.55% |
| Total Equity | €27.11 Billion | 100.00% |
Guangshen Railway Company Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Guangshen Railway Company Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Mirrabooka Investments Ltd
AU:MIR
|
$414.99 Million |
|
Lindex Group
HE:LINDEX
|
$415.21 Million |
|
Electrovaya Inc.
NASDAQ:ELVA
|
$415.35 Million |
|
MT Hoejgaard Holding A/S
CO:MTHH
|
$415.43 Million |
|
HCM II Acquisition Corp
NASDAQ:HOND
|
$414.92 Million |
|
Pinlive Foods Co Ltd
SHE:300892
|
$414.85 Million |
|
Yang Guang Co Ltd
SHE:000608
|
$414.80 Million |
|
Neumora Therapeutics, Inc.
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|
$414.65 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Guangshen Railway Company Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 26,389,885,558 to 27,109,235,057, a change of 719,349,499 (2.7%).
- Net income of 1,060,161,237 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 349,107,399 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €1.06 Billion | +3.91% |
| Dividends Paid | €349.11 Million | -1.29% |
| Other Changes | €8.30 Million | +0.03% |
| Total Change | €- | 2.73% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Guangshen Railway Company Limited'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: 0.06x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €4.05 | €0.25 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €4.07 | €0.25 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €4.12 | €0.25 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €3.98 | €0.25 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €3.85 | €0.25 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €3.57 | €0.25 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €3.73 | €0.25 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €3.83 | €0.25 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Guangshen Railway Company Limited 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): 3.91%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.91%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.35x
- Recent ROE (3.91%) is above the historical average (1.55%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 4.78% | 8.06% | 0.48x | 1.25x | €-1.39 Billion |
| 2014 | 2.48% | 4.47% | 0.48x | 1.14x | €-2.01 Billion |
| 2015 | 3.90% | 6.81% | 0.49x | 1.16x | €-1.68 Billion |
| 2016 | 4.13% | 6.70% | 0.53x | 1.17x | €-1.65 Billion |
| 2017 | 3.54% | 5.54% | 0.54x | 1.19x | €-1.85 Billion |
| 2018 | 2.72% | 3.95% | 0.56x | 1.23x | €-2.10 Billion |
| 2019 | 2.57% | 3.53% | 0.57x | 1.26x | €-2.17 Billion |
| 2020 | -1.98% | -3.41% | 0.44x | 1.30x | €-3.38 Billion |
| 2021 | -3.57% | -4.82% | 0.54x | 1.37x | €-3.70 Billion |
| 2022 | -7.89% | -10.00% | 0.54x | 1.46x | €-4.52 Billion |
| 2023 | 4.01% | 4.04% | 0.70x | 1.41x | €-1.58 Billion |
| 2024 | 3.91% | 3.91% | 0.74x | 1.35x | €-1.65 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Guangshen Railway Company Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Railroads industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Railroads
- Average net assets among peers: $341,190,244,962
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -3.09%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guangshen Railway Company Limited (GRCH) | €27.82 Billion | 4.78% | 0.32x | $414.99 Million |
| ALSTOM S.A. UNSP.ADR 1/10 (AOMU) | $10.58 Billion | 1.41% | 2.27x | $9.13 Billion |
| Bangkok Expressway and Metro PCL F (B4X) | $29.78 Billion | 8.75% | 1.78x | $1.31K |
| CRRC Corporation Limited (C2L) | $123.80 Billion | 9.12% | 1.73x | $3.12 Billion |
| SBF AG (CY1K) | $6.71 Million | -59.12% | 0.67x | $31.84 Million |
| EAST JP RAILW. ADR 1/6 (EJR0) | $2.87 Trillion | 7.81% | 2.54x | $21.61 Billion |
| ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe Aktiengesellschaft (HVB) | $36.24 Million | -47.50% | 11.13x | $187.98 Million |
| China Railway Signal & Communication Corporation Limited (RS3) | $22.69 Billion | 13.44% | 1.22x | $856.25 Million |
| Vossloh AG (VOS) | $428.70 Million | 16.84% | 2.24x | $1.35 Billion |
| Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co. Ltd (ZTX) | $11.17 Billion | 21.44% | 0.52x | $2.18 Billion |
About Guangshen Railway Company Limited
Guangshen Railway Company Limited engages in the railway passenger and freight transportation businesses in the People's Republic of China. Its passenger transportation services include the operation of Guangzhou-Shenzhen inter-city express trains, long-distance trains, and Guangzhou-Hong Kong city through trains. The company's freight transportation services comprise the transportation of full l… Read more