Südzucker AG (SZU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Südzucker AG (SZU) has net assets worth €3.96 Billion EUR (≈ $4.63 Billion USD) as of May 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€9.24 Billion ≈ $10.81 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€5.28 Billion ≈ $6.18 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. Also explore Südzucker AG (SZU) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €3.96 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 42.86% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -1.25% |
| 5-Year Change | 12.97% |
| 10-Year Change | -9.99% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.61 |
Südzucker AG - Net Assets Trend (2014–2025)
This chart illustrates how Südzucker AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Südzucker AG worth.
Annual Net Assets for Südzucker AG (2014–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Südzucker AG from 2014 to 2025. Explore Südzucker AG cash conversion from operations to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | €4.03 Billion ≈ $4.71 Billion |
-5.78% |
| 2024-02-29 | €4.27 Billion ≈ $5.00 Billion |
+1.76% |
| 2023-02-28 | €4.20 Billion ≈ $4.91 Billion |
+13.51% |
| 2022-02-28 | €3.70 Billion ≈ $4.32 Billion |
+3.81% |
| 2021-02-28 | €3.56 Billion ≈ $4.17 Billion |
-2.96% |
| 2020-02-29 | €3.67 Billion ≈ $4.29 Billion |
-8.61% |
| 2019-02-28 | €4.02 Billion ≈ $4.70 Billion |
-20.01% |
| 2018-02-28 | €5.02 Billion ≈ $5.87 Billion |
+2.78% |
| 2017-02-28 | €4.89 Billion ≈ $5.71 Billion |
+9.28% |
| 2016-02-29 | €4.47 Billion ≈ $5.23 Billion |
+0.27% |
| 2015-02-28 | €4.46 Billion ≈ $5.22 Billion |
-3.55% |
| 2014-02-28 | €4.62 Billion ≈ $5.41 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Südzucker AG'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 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | €3.27 Billion | 100.00% |
| Total Equity | €3.27 Billion | 100.00% |
Südzucker AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Südzucker AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Castrol India Limited
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|
$1.98 Billion |
|
Aerospace Nanhu Electronic Information Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688552
|
$1.98 Billion |
|
Anywhere Real Estate Inc
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|
$1.98 Billion |
|
China Resources Chemical Innovative Materials Co. Ltd.
SHE:301090
|
$1.98 Billion |
|
Getty Realty Corporation
NYSE:GTY
|
$1.98 Billion |
|
Shanghai Anlogic Infotech Co Ltd
SHG:688107
|
$1.97 Billion |
|
Avepoint Inc
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|
$1.97 Billion |
|
HCI Group Inc
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|
$1.97 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Südzucker AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,500,000,000 to 3,271,000,000, a change of -229,000,000 (-6.5%).
- Net loss of 78,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 266,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 115,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-78.00 Million | -2.38% |
| Dividends Paid | €266.00 Million | -8.13% |
| Other Changes | €115.00 Million | +3.52% |
| Total Change | €- | -6.54% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Südzucker AG'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: 0.77x
- 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 increased from 0.63x to 0.77x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-28 | €19.59 | €12.32 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | €20.13 | €12.32 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | €15.33 | €12.32 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | €13.62 | €12.32 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | €13.13 | €12.32 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | €13.62 | €12.32 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | €15.80 | €12.32 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | €17.15 | €12.32 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | €16.03 | €12.32 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Südzucker AG 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): -2.38%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.80%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.90x
- Recent ROE (-2.38%) is below the historical average (1.44%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7.76% | 4.07% | 0.87x | 2.19x | €-88.69 Million |
| 2015 | 1.22% | 0.68% | 0.80x | 2.23x | €-334.56 Million |
| 2016 | 3.34% | 1.99% | 0.79x | 2.13x | €-253.85 Million |
| 2017 | 5.34% | 3.30% | 0.74x | 2.18x | €-186.42 Million |
| 2018 | 4.99% | 2.94% | 0.75x | 2.27x | €-205.84 Million |
| 2019 | -26.98% | -12.50% | 0.82x | 2.62x | €-1.16 Billion |
| 2020 | -4.37% | -1.82% | 0.79x | 3.03x | €-399.60 Million |
| 2021 | -3.96% | -1.59% | 0.83x | 2.98x | €-374.48 Million |
| 2022 | 2.79% | 1.02% | 0.90x | 3.04x | €-200.41 Million |
| 2023 | 12.76% | 4.33% | 0.98x | 3.01x | €89.17 Million |
| 2024 | 16.83% | 5.72% | 1.00x | 2.94x | €239.00 Million |
| 2025 | -2.38% | -0.80% | 1.02x | 2.90x | €-405.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Südzucker AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaged Foods
- Average net assets among peers: $4,527,766,040
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -14.46%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Südzucker AG (SZU) | €3.96 Billion | 7.76% | 1.33x | $1.98 Billion |
| COFCO Joycome Foods Limited (0M7) | $8.26 Billion | 4.32% | 1.23x | $749.96 Million |
| Nomad Foods Limited (0NH) | $2.66 Billion | 8.53% | 1.42x | $1.38 Billion |
| DaChan Food (Asia) Limited (3DS) | $2.01 Billion | 6.64% | 1.01x | $67.72 Million |
| JATCORP LTD. (3J2) | $10.83 Million | 20.49% | 1.34x | $8.34 Million |
| PSYCHED WELLNESS LTD (5U9) | $3.10 Million | -162.18% | 0.21x | $2.29 Million |
| BOOSH PLANT-BASED BRANDS (77I) | $-178.46K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $118.63K |
| ELEMENT NUTR.SCIENCES (93X) | $-8.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.73 Million |
| Danone SA (BSND) | $16.22 Billion | 5.43% | 1.74x | $42.57 Billion |
| China Yurun Food Group Limited (C7Y) | $16.01 Billion | 0.27% | 0.68x | $19.18 Million |
| DAVIDsTEA Inc (DAT) | $101.37 Million | -28.12% | 0.46x | $17.53 Million |
About Südzucker AG
Südzucker AG produces and sells sugar products in Germany and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Sugar, Special Products, CropEnergies, Starch, and Fruit. The Sugar segment produces and sells sugar, sugar specialty products, glucose syrup, and animal feed to food industry, retailers, and agriculture markets, as well as offers by-products of sugar. The Special Products se… Read more