PPC Ltd (PPC) - Net Assets

Latest as of March 2026: ZAC6.08 Billion ZAC ≈ $3.23 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, PPC Ltd (PPC) has net assets worth ZAC6.08 Billion ZAC (≈ $3.23 Million USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC10.11 Billion ≈ $5.37 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 PPC tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets ZAC6.08 Billion
% of Total Assets 60.14%
Annual Growth Rate 4.48%
5-Year Change -12.05%
10-Year Change -27.51%
Growth Volatility 35.05

PPC Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2002–2026)

This chart illustrates how PPC Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See PPC defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Net Assets for PPC Ltd (2002–2026)

The table below shows the annual net assets of PPC Ltd from 2002 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of PPC Ltd.

Year Net Assets Change
2026-03-31 ZAC6.08 Billion
≈ $3.23 Million		 +6.86%
2025-03-31 ZAC5.69 Billion
≈ $3.02 Million		 -3.54%
2024-03-31 ZAC5.90 Billion
≈ $3.13 Million		 -7.02%
2023-03-31 ZAC6.34 Billion
≈ $3.37 Million		 -8.23%
2022-03-31 ZAC6.91 Billion
≈ $3.67 Million		 +2.69%
2021-03-31 ZAC6.73 Billion
≈ $3.58 Million		 -10.90%
2020-03-31 ZAC7.55 Billion
≈ $4.01 Million		 -19.13%
2019-03-31 ZAC9.34 Billion
≈ $4.96 Million		 +18.41%
2018-03-31 ZAC7.89 Billion
≈ $4.19 Million		 -5.93%
2017-03-31 ZAC8.38 Billion
≈ $4.46 Million		 +135.34%
2016-03-31 ZAC3.56 Billion
≈ $1.89 Million		 +12.61%
2015-03-31 ZAC3.16 Billion
≈ $1.68 Million		 +30.85%
2014-03-31 ZAC2.42 Billion
≈ $1.29 Million		 +12.89%
2013-03-31 ZAC2.14 Billion
≈ $1.14 Million		 +82.14%
2012-03-31 ZAC1.18 Billion
≈ $624.98K		 +23.14%
2011-03-31 ZAC955.00 Million
≈ $507.53K		 +11.31%
2010-03-31 ZAC858.00 Million
≈ $455.98K		 -6.23%
2009-03-31 ZAC915.00 Million
≈ $486.28K		 -46.58%
2008-03-31 ZAC1.71 Billion
≈ $910.37K		 -27.08%
2007-03-31 ZAC2.35 Billion
≈ $1.25 Million		 +6.61%
2006-03-31 ZAC2.20 Billion
≈ $1.17 Million		 +8.70%
2005-03-31 ZAC2.03 Billion
≈ $1.08 Million		 -13.68%
2004-03-31 ZAC2.35 Billion
≈ $1.25 Million		 +9.86%
2003-03-31 ZAC2.14 Billion
≈ $1.14 Million		 +0.75%
2002-03-31 ZAC2.12 Billion
≈ $1.13 Million		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to PPC Ltd'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 583.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2026)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings ZAC9.16 Billion 148.81%
Common Stock ZAC4.34 Billion 70.58%
Other Comprehensive Income ZAC-7.35 Billion -119.38%
Total Equity ZAC6.16 Billion 100.00%

PPC Ltd Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of PPC Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
KMW Inc.
KQ:032500
 $647.50 Million
MTY Food Group Inc
TO:MTY
 $647.54 Million
Lindian Resources Ltd
AU:LIN
 $647.63 Million
SNT Dynamics Co Ltd
KO:003570
 $647.76 Million
Diagnósticos da América S.A
SA:DASA3
 $647.40 Million
Jinxi Axle Co Ltd
SHG:600495
 $647.07 Million
DAKOTA GOLD CORP. DL-001
F:RR6
 $647.02 Million
Seche Environnem.
PA:SCHP
 $646.84 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in PPC Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 5,763,000,000 to 6,155,000,000, a change of 392,000,000 (6.8%).
  • Net income of 830,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 262,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 87,000,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 1,000,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 7,348,000,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 7,258,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income ZAC830.00 Million +13.48%
Dividends Paid ZAC262.00 Million -4.26%
Share Repurchases ZAC87.00 Million -1.41%
Share Issuances ZAC1.00 Million +0.02%
Other Comprehensive Income ZAC-7.35 Billion -119.38%
Other Changes ZAC7.26 Billion +117.92%
Total Change ZAC- 6.80%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares PPC Ltd'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: 198.06x
  • 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 decreased from 3142.54x to 198.06x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
2002-03-31 ZAC0.26 ZAC828.00 x
2003-03-31 ZAC0.26 ZAC828.00 x
2004-03-31 ZAC0.29 ZAC828.00 x
2005-03-31 ZAC2.46 ZAC828.00 x
2006-03-31 ZAC2.73 ZAC828.00 x
2007-03-31 ZAC2.91 ZAC828.00 x
2008-03-31 ZAC2.15 ZAC828.00 x
2009-03-31 ZAC1.24 ZAC828.00 x
2010-03-31 ZAC1.19 ZAC828.00 x
2011-03-31 ZAC1.22 ZAC828.00 x
2012-03-31 ZAC1.48 ZAC828.00 x
2013-03-31 ZAC1.96 ZAC828.00 x
2014-03-31 ZAC2.27 ZAC828.00 x
2015-03-31 ZAC3.30 ZAC828.00 x
2016-03-31 ZAC4.66 ZAC828.00 x
2017-03-31 ZAC7.01 ZAC828.00 x
2018-03-31 ZAC5.07 ZAC828.00 x
2019-03-31 ZAC6.01 ZAC828.00 x
2020-03-31 ZAC5.16 ZAC828.00 x
2021-03-31 ZAC4.54 ZAC828.00 x
2022-03-31 ZAC4.56 ZAC828.00 x
2023-03-31 ZAC3.76 ZAC828.00 x
2024-03-31 ZAC3.98 ZAC828.00 x
2025-03-31 ZAC3.92 ZAC828.00 x
2026-03-31 ZAC4.18 ZAC828.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently PPC Ltd 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): 13.48%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 8.09%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.01x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.64x
  • Recent ROE (13.48%) is below the historical average (36.81%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2002 27.26% 23.08% 0.73x 1.62x ZAC366.10 Million
2003 29.07% 20.60% 0.86x 1.63x ZAC407.50 Million
2004 33.87% 22.97% 0.97x 1.53x ZAC556.92 Million
2005 48.21% 24.08% 1.22x 1.64x ZAC758.41 Million
2006 55.11% 25.91% 1.08x 1.98x ZAC993.97 Million
2007 60.83% 25.67% 1.14x 2.08x ZAC1.19 Billion
2008 87.51% 23.99% 1.38x 2.65x ZAC1.33 Billion
2009 123.28% 16.63% 1.17x 6.36x ZAC1.04 Billion
2010 129.60% 16.34% 1.11x 7.12x ZAC1.03 Billion
2011 90.58% 12.67% 1.06x 6.72x ZAC769.50 Million
2012 71.94% 11.52% 1.06x 5.87x ZAC728.40 Million
2013 59.53% 11.20% 0.94x 5.68x ZAC774.60 Million
2014 46.28% 9.29% 0.78x 6.38x ZAC658.50 Million
2015 26.41% 7.56% 0.60x 5.77x ZAC433.70 Million
2016 15.55% 4.88% 0.59x 5.41x ZAC168.20 Million
2017 1.16% 0.96% 0.53x 2.24x ZAC-712.10 Million
2018 1.92% 1.45% 0.63x 2.09x ZAC-627.80 Million
2019 2.55% 2.26% 0.58x 1.93x ZAC-687.50 Million
2020 -30.69% -23.32% 0.60x 2.20x ZAC-3.17 Billion
2021 14.86% 11.45% 0.57x 2.30x ZAC334.70 Million
2022 -0.30% -0.21% 0.66x 2.11x ZAC-724.20 Million
2023 -2.60% -1.50% 0.94x 1.83x ZAC-721.50 Million
2024 6.80% 4.04% 1.05x 1.60x ZAC-191.00 Million
2025 8.09% 4.72% 1.09x 1.56x ZAC-110.30 Million
2026 13.48% 8.09% 1.01x 1.64x ZAC214.50 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares PPC Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Building Materials industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Building Materials
  • Average net assets among peers: $566,192,884
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 28.93%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
PPC Ltd (PPC) ZAC6.08 Billion 27.26% 0.66x $647.44 Million
Afrimat (AFT) $616.33 Million 12.42% 0.55x $242.51 Million
Brikor Ltd (BIK) $46.85 Million 70.11% 3.93x $5.68 Million
Sephaku Holdings Ltd (SEP) $1.04 Billion 4.27% 0.26x $24.48 Million

About PPC Ltd

JSE:PPC South Africa Building Materials
Market Cap
$647.44 Million
ZAC1.22 Trillion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#11114 Global
#86 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC828.00
Change (1 day)
+1.72%
52-Week Range
ZAC492.00 - ZAC831.00
All Time High
ZAC1177.63
Categories
Companies in South Africa Building Materials
About

PPC Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and fly ash in South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. It also provides premixes, stone, sand, road layer materials, and special aggregate-related products. The company was formerly known as Pretoria Portland Cement Company Limited and changed its name to PPC Ltd in October 2012. P… Read more