Datatec (DTC) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Datatec (DTC) has net assets worth ZAC618.48 Million ZAC (≈ $328.69K USD) as of February 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC4.65 Billion ≈ $2.47 Million USD) and total liabilities (ZAC4.03 Billion ≈ $2.14 Million 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 Datatec tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ZAC618.48 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 13.31% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.36% |
| 5-Year Change | -1.98% |
| 10-Year Change | -31.8% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.5 |
Datatec - Net Assets Trend (2002–2026)
This chart illustrates how Datatec's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See DTC defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Datatec (2002–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Datatec from 2002 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Datatec.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | ZAC618.48 Million ≈ $328.69K |
+4.01% |
| 2025-02-28 | ZAC594.61 Million ≈ $316.00K |
+4.47% |
| 2024-02-29 | ZAC569.14 Million ≈ $302.47K |
+6.91% |
| 2023-02-28 | ZAC532.34 Million ≈ $282.91K |
-15.63% |
| 2022-02-28 | ZAC630.95 Million ≈ $335.32K |
-1.51% |
| 2021-02-28 | ZAC640.62 Million ≈ $340.46K |
-0.38% |
| 2020-02-29 | ZAC643.09 Million ≈ $341.77K |
-9.71% |
| 2019-02-28 | ZAC712.23 Million ≈ $378.51K |
-9.94% |
| 2018-02-28 | ZAC790.82 Million ≈ $420.28K |
-12.80% |
| 2017-02-28 | ZAC906.88 Million ≈ $481.96K |
+4.31% |
| 2016-02-29 | ZAC869.42 Million ≈ $462.05K |
-4.72% |
| 2015-02-28 | ZAC912.45 Million ≈ $484.92K |
-1.30% |
| 2014-02-28 | ZAC924.49 Million ≈ $491.32K |
+0.82% |
| 2013-02-28 | ZAC917.01 Million ≈ $487.34K |
+4.27% |
| 2012-02-29 | ZAC879.43 Million ≈ $467.37K |
+14.16% |
| 2011-02-28 | ZAC770.38 Million ≈ $409.42K |
+7.18% |
| 2010-02-28 | ZAC718.78 Million ≈ $382.00K |
+15.49% |
| 2009-02-28 | ZAC622.40 Million ≈ $330.77K |
-8.24% |
| 2008-02-29 | ZAC678.28 Million ≈ $360.47K |
+22.74% |
| 2007-02-28 | ZAC552.60 Million ≈ $293.68K |
+19.78% |
| 2006-02-28 | ZAC461.35 Million ≈ $245.18K |
+5.74% |
| 2005-02-28 | ZAC436.32 Million ≈ $231.88K |
+24.32% |
| 2004-02-29 | ZAC350.97 Million ≈ $186.52K |
-1.76% |
| 2003-02-28 | ZAC357.25 Million ≈ $189.86K |
+1.05% |
| 2002-02-28 | ZAC353.53 Million ≈ $187.89K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Datatec'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 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | ZAC199.40 Million | 36.91% |
| Other Components | ZAC340.90 Million | 63.09% |
| Total Equity | ZAC540.29 Million | 100.00% |
Datatec Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Datatec ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Guangzhou Ruoyuchen Information Tec
SHE:003010
|
$1.08 Billion |
|
Fujian Aonong Biological Technology Group Incorporation Ltd
SHG:603363
|
$1.08 Billion |
|
CAP S.A
SN:CAP
|
$1.08 Billion |
|
Jihua Group Corp Ltd
SHG:601718
|
$1.08 Billion |
|
180 Life Sciences Corp
NASDAQ:ATNF
|
$1.08 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Pacific Union Precision Manufacturing Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688210
|
$1.08 Billion |
|
BioPharma Credit PLC
LSE:BPCR
|
$1.08 Billion |
|
MI Technovation Bhd
KLSE:5286
|
$1.08 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Datatec's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 520,938,000 to 540,294,000, a change of 19,356,000 (3.7%).
- Net income of 91,773,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 20,700,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 18,843,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 32,874,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC91.77 Million | +16.99% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC20.70 Million | -3.83% |
| Share Repurchases | ZAC18.84 Million | -3.49% |
| Other Changes | ZAC-32.87 Million | -6.08% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 3.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Datatec'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: 3762.33x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 3407.51x to 3762.33x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-02-28 | ZAC2.49 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2003-02-28 | ZAC2.42 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2004-02-29 | ZAC2.35 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2005-02-28 | ZAC2.89 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2006-02-28 | ZAC3.04 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2007-02-28 | ZAC3.47 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2008-02-29 | ZAC3.81 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2009-02-28 | ZAC3.23 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2010-02-28 | ZAC3.69 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2011-02-28 | ZAC3.84 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2012-02-29 | ZAC4.30 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2013-02-28 | ZAC4.43 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2014-02-28 | ZAC4.35 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2015-02-28 | ZAC4.30 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2016-02-29 | ZAC3.96 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2017-02-28 | ZAC4.03 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | ZAC3.30 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | ZAC2.70 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | ZAC2.68 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | ZAC2.86 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | ZAC2.69 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | ZAC2.08 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | ZAC2.15 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | ZAC2.19 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
| 2026-02-28 | ZAC2.26 | ZAC8498.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Datatec 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): 16.99%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.79x
- • Equity Multiplier: 8.60x
- Recent ROE (16.99%) is above the historical average (5.88%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -6.93% | -1.28% | 2.11x | 2.57x | ZAC-56.90 Million |
| 2003 | -9.07% | -1.23% | 2.79x | 2.65x | ZAC-64.51 Million |
| 2004 | -12.33% | -1.75% | 2.43x | 2.91x | ZAC-74.23 Million |
| 2005 | 12.68% | 2.06% | 2.59x | 2.38x | ZAC11.04 Million |
| 2006 | 8.42% | 1.39% | 2.38x | 2.54x | ZAC-7.11 Million |
| 2007 | 11.17% | 1.90% | 2.28x | 2.59x | ZAC6.27 Million |
| 2008 | 11.56% | 1.89% | 2.13x | 2.88x | ZAC10.18 Million |
| 2009 | 10.19% | 1.40% | 2.50x | 2.91x | ZAC1.11 Million |
| 2010 | 4.49% | 0.80% | 1.97x | 2.85x | ZAC-36.81 Million |
| 2011 | 5.76% | 0.97% | 2.15x | 2.74x | ZAC-30.88 Million |
| 2012 | 10.30% | 1.69% | 2.10x | 2.91x | ZAC2.51 Million |
| 2013 | 9.02% | 1.49% | 1.95x | 3.11x | ZAC-8.47 Million |
| 2014 | 6.40% | 0.98% | 1.90x | 3.43x | ZAC-31.38 Million |
| 2015 | 8.47% | 1.14% | 1.97x | 3.76x | ZAC-13.31 Million |
| 2016 | 4.81% | 0.62% | 1.91x | 4.07x | ZAC-43.09 Million |
| 2017 | 0.36% | 0.05% | 1.75x | 4.08x | ZAC-82.46 Million |
| 2018 | 6.15% | 1.13% | 1.47x | 3.69x | ZAC-27.80 Million |
| 2019 | 2.02% | 0.30% | 1.59x | 4.20x | ZAC-51.76 Million |
| 2020 | 2.49% | 0.33% | 1.66x | 4.54x | ZAC-42.99 Million |
| 2021 | 0.45% | 0.06% | 1.47x | 4.80x | ZAC-55.71 Million |
| 2022 | 6.02% | 0.73% | 1.54x | 5.35x | ZAC-22.44 Million |
| 2023 | 17.02% | 1.56% | 1.42x | 7.68x | ZAC33.13 Million |
| 2024 | 9.14% | 0.84% | 1.50x | 7.25x | ZAC-4.32 Million |
| 2025 | 11.36% | 1.63% | 0.92x | 7.63x | ZAC7.09 Million |
| 2026 | 16.99% | 2.50% | 0.79x | 8.60x | ZAC37.74 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Datatec's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Information Technology Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Information Technology Services
- Average net assets among peers: $3,103,957,977
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.15%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datatec (DTC) | ZAC618.48 Million | -6.93% | 6.51x | $1.08 Billion |
| 4Sight Holdings Ltd (4SI) | $353.82 Million | 7.33% | 0.31x | $23.66 Million |
| Allied Electronics Corporation Ltd (AEL) | $6.31 Billion | 11.07% | 0.97x | $611.41 Million |
| Ayo Technology Solutions Ltd (AYO) | $4.30 Billion | 0.76% | 0.16x | $8.86 Million |
| Capital Appreciation Ltd (CTA) | $1.45 Billion | 8.61% | 0.07x | $113.35 Million |
| PBT Group Ltd (PBG) | $740.72 Million | 13.83% | 8.92x | $335.60K |
| Transaction Capital (TCP) | $5.47 Billion | 13.29% | 2.37x | $82.11 Million |
About Datatec
Datatec Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides information and communication technology (ICT) solutions and services in North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific, and internationally. It operates through Westcon International, Logicalis International, and Logicalis Latin America segments. The company offers cyber security, network infrastructure, un… Read more