Gelsenwasser AG (WWG) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Gelsenwasser AG (WWG) has net assets worth €1.11 Billion EUR (≈ $1.30 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 (€2.87 Billion ≈ $3.36 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€1.76 Billion ≈ $2.05 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 Gelsenwasser AG tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.11 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 38.8% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.31% |
| 5-Year Change | 30.91% |
| 10-Year Change | 50.55% |
| Growth Volatility | 4.36 |
Gelsenwasser AG - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Gelsenwasser AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Gelsenwasser AG liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Gelsenwasser AG (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Gelsenwasser AG from 2013 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Gelsenwasser AG stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €1.11 Billion ≈ $1.30 Billion |
+6.33% |
| 2024-12-31 | €1.05 Billion ≈ $1.23 Billion |
+9.07% |
| 2023-12-31 | €960.80 Million ≈ $1.12 Billion |
+1.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | €944.10 Million ≈ $1.10 Billion |
+10.93% |
| 2021-12-31 | €851.10 Million ≈ $995.03 Million |
+8.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | €787.10 Million ≈ $920.20 Million |
-0.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | €789.00 Million ≈ $922.42 Million |
+1.28% |
| 2018-12-31 | €779.00 Million ≈ $910.73 Million |
+3.59% |
| 2017-12-31 | €752.00 Million ≈ $879.17 Million |
+1.61% |
| 2016-12-31 | €740.10 Million ≈ $865.25 Million |
+1.56% |
| 2015-12-31 | €728.70 Million ≈ $851.93 Million |
+2.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | €712.00 Million ≈ $832.40 Million |
-5.58% |
| 2013-12-31 | €754.10 Million ≈ $881.62 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Gelsenwasser 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 grown by 50.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €922.10 Million | 82.85% |
| Other Components | €190.90 Million | 17.15% |
| Total Equity | €1.11 Billion | 100.00% |
Gelsenwasser AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Gelsenwasser AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Ningbo Sunrise Elc Technology Co Ltd Class A
SHE:002937
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Allied Machinery Co. Ltd.
SHG:605060
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Acadian Asset Management Inc
NYSE:AAMI
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Sunshine Global Circuits Co Ltd Class A
SHE:300739
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
China National Gold Group Gold Jewellery Co Ltd
SHG:600916
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Veris Residential Inc
NYSE:VRE
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Ningbo Kbe Electrical Technology Co
SHE:300863
|
$1.85 Billion |
|
Steelcase Inc
NYSE:SCS
|
$1.85 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Gelsenwasser AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,046,700,000 to 1,113,000,000, a change of 66,300,000 (6.3%).
- Net income of 103,400,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 92,900,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 55,800,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €103.40 Million | +9.29% |
| Share Repurchases | €92.90 Million | -8.35% |
| Other Changes | €55.80 Million | +5.01% |
| Total Change | €- | 6.33% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Gelsenwasser 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: 1.68x
- 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 2.50x to 1.68x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €218.41 | €545.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €226.27 | €545.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €229.18 | €545.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €228.63 | €545.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €247.24 | €545.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €274.30 | €545.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €279.16 | €545.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €304.49 | €545.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €323.78 | €545.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Gelsenwasser 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): 9.29%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.47%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.04x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.58x
- Recent ROE (9.29%) is below the historical average (12.39%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11.87% | 7.56% | 0.79x | 1.99x | €14.11 Million |
| 2014 | 13.07% | 10.23% | 0.58x | 2.20x | €21.82 Million |
| 2015 | 11.59% | 8.40% | 0.64x | 2.15x | €11.55 Million |
| 2016 | 14.77% | 10.49% | 0.65x | 2.18x | €35.21 Million |
| 2017 | 12.29% | 7.63% | 0.75x | 2.16x | €17.22 Million |
| 2018 | 14.00% | 6.17% | 1.00x | 2.27x | €31.12 Million |
| 2019 | 15.03% | 6.11% | 0.86x | 2.87x | €39.62 Million |
| 2020 | 12.04% | 5.52% | 0.78x | 2.79x | €16.01 Million |
| 2021 | 13.45% | 1.81% | 0.81x | 9.11x | €29.31 Million |
| 2022 | 8.70% | 0.61% | 2.13x | 6.65x | €-12.29 Million |
| 2023 | 13.81% | 3.27% | 1.02x | 4.12x | €36.54 Million |
| 2024 | 11.20% | 3.96% | 0.99x | 2.86x | €12.53 Million |
| 2025 | 9.29% | 3.47% | 1.04x | 2.58x | €-7.90 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Gelsenwasser AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Diversified
- Average net assets among peers: $22,181,576,500
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 12.57%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gelsenwasser AG (WWG) | €1.11 Billion | 11.87% | 1.58x | $1.86 Billion |
| CIA EN.GER. ADR 1 (CIDS) | $19.46 Billion | 19.27% | 1.67x | $3.31 Billion |
| EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG (EBK) | $4.40 Billion | 22.80% | 5.38x | $22.58 Billion |
| EDP-ENERG.PORTUG. ADR/10 (EDPA) | $13.98 Billion | 4.70% | 2.65x | $19.10 Billion |
| Enel SpA (ENLA) | $42.34 Billion | 7.53% | 3.89x | $94.27 Billion |
| E.ON SE (EOAA) | $21.87 Billion | 8.37% | 5.13x | $47.50 Billion |
| E.ON SE (EOAN) | $17.89 Billion | 26.22% | 5.69x | $47.65 Billion |
| ENGIE ADR/1 EO 1 (GZFB) | $41.46 Billion | 9.90% | 3.57x | $63.66 Billion |
| IBERDROLA ADR/1 EO 3 (IBE5) | $56.13 Billion | 6.92% | 1.53x | $132.13 Billion |
| IGNITIS GRUPE SP.GDR/1 (IGV) | $2.44 Billion | 11.33% | 1.34x | $1.56 Billion |
| IGNITIS GRUPE AB EO 2233 (IGV0) | $1.86 Billion | 8.63% | 1.29x | $1.53 Billion |
About Gelsenwasser AG
Gelsenwasser AG engages in the water, energy, and service businesses in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland. It operates through Water, Wastewater, Energy Networks, Energy Procurement & Sales, and Investments and Projects segments. The company engages in the purchase, production, sale, and transport, and distribution of drinking water; investment in municipal utilities; planning, construction… Read more