Southern Sun Ltd.
Southern Sun Limited owns, leases, and manages hotels in South Africa, Mozambique, the Seychelles, Tanzania, the United Arab Emirates, and Zambia. The company operates through four segments: Manco, Sandton Consortium, SA Portfolio, and Offshore. It operates hotels and resorts under the Southern Sun Hotels, Southern Sun Resorts, StayEasy, Garden Court, SUN1, SunSquare, and Sandton Convention Centr… Read more
Southern Sun Ltd. (SSU) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: R9.18 Billion ZAR
Based on the latest financial reports, Southern Sun Ltd. (SSU) has net assets worth R9.18 Billion ZAR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (R13.96 Billion) and total liabilities (R4.78 Billion). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | R9.18 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 65.78% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.36% |
| 5-Year Change | 25.05% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 9.39 |
Southern Sun Ltd. - Net Assets Trend (2020–2025)
This chart illustrates how Southern Sun Ltd.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Southern Sun Ltd. (2020–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Southern Sun Ltd. from 2020 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | R9.30 Billion | +9.46% |
| 2024-03-31 | R8.50 Billion | +4.01% |
| 2023-03-31 | R8.17 Billion | +11.85% |
| 2022-03-31 | R7.31 Billion | -1.80% |
| 2021-03-31 | R7.44 Billion | -14.43% |
| 2020-03-31 | R8.70 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Southern Sun 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 152.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | R2.78 Billion | 29.77% |
| Other Components | R6.55 Billion | 70.23% |
| Total Equity | R9.33 Billion | 100.00% |
Southern Sun Ltd. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Southern Sun Ltd. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Blue Sail Medical Co Ltd
SHE:002382
|
$745.86 Million |
|
Allied Motion Technologies Inc
F:HWY
|
$745.97 Million |
|
Zhejiang Jiangshan Chemical Co Ltd
SHE:002061
|
$746.31 Million |
|
Zhejiang HangKe Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688006
|
$746.42 Million |
|
First National Financial Corporation
PINK:FNLIF
|
$745.82 Million |
|
Banque Cantonale du Valais
SW:WKBN
|
$745.78 Million |
|
LMW Limited
NSE:LMW
|
$745.73 Million |
|
CapitaLand China Trust
PINK:CLDHF
|
$745.61 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Southern Sun Ltd.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 8,517,000,000 to 9,327,000,000, a change of 810,000,000 (9.5%).
- Net income of 1,024,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other factors decreased equity by 214,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | R1.02 Billion | +10.98% |
| Other Changes | R-214.00 Million | -2.29% |
| Total Change | R- | 9.51% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Southern Sun 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: 139.66x
- 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 162.24x to 139.66x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-31 | R5.98 | R970.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | R4.97 | R970.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | R4.88 | R970.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | R5.58 | R970.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | R6.37 | R970.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | R6.95 | R970.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Southern Sun 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): 10.98%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 15.49%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.49x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.46x
- Recent ROE (10.98%) is above the historical average (0.82%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -14.13% | -20.02% | 0.29x | 2.43x | R-1.53 Billion |
| 2021 | -12.20% | -77.04% | 0.08x | 1.92x | R-1.63 Billion |
| 2022 | -2.16% | -5.99% | 0.19x | 1.89x | R-876.90 Million |
| 2023 | 12.38% | 18.83% | 0.40x | 1.65x | R195.00 Million |
| 2024 | 10.05% | 14.16% | 0.44x | 1.61x | R4.30 Million |
| 2025 | 10.98% | 15.49% | 0.49x | 1.46x | R91.30 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Southern Sun Ltd.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Lodging industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Lodging
- Average net assets among peers: $306,086,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 18.12%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Sun Ltd. (SSU) | R9.18 Billion | -14.13% | 0.52x | $745.85 Million |
| City Lodge Hotels Ltd (CLH) | $306.09 Million | 18.12% | 0.42x | $1.36 Million |