PUC Bhd
PUC Berhad, an investment holding company, provides integrated media services and payment solutions in Malaysia, Singapore, the People's Republic of China, and Hong Kong. It operates through OmniChannel and Presto segments. The company offers media planning and execution services that help advertisers to achieve marketing objectives; solutions for marketers through Cloudbreakr, a digital media in… Read more
PUC Bhd (0007) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: RM134.41 Million MYR
Based on the latest financial reports, PUC Bhd (0007) has net assets worth RM134.41 Million MYR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (RM188.26 Million) and total liabilities (RM53.85 Million). 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 | RM134.41 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 71.39% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -2.99% |
| 5-Year Change | -15.56% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 21.33 |
PUC Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2016–2024)
This chart illustrates how PUC Bhd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for PUC Bhd (2016–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of PUC Bhd from 2016 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | RM134.26 Million | +4.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | RM128.21 Million | -24.95% |
| 2022-12-31 | RM170.83 Million | -13.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | RM197.67 Million | +24.33% |
| 2020-12-31 | RM158.99 Million | -23.23% |
| 2019-12-31 | RM207.12 Million | -15.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | RM244.88 Million | +37.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | RM177.67 Million | +3.76% |
| 2016-12-31 | RM171.22 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to PUC Bhd'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 2188.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | RM467.51 Million | 348.22% |
| Total Equity | RM134.26 Million | 100.00% |
PUC Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of PUC Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Cordoba Minerals Corp
OTCQB:CDBMF
|
$5.97 Million |
|
Karel Elektronik Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
IS:KAREL
|
$5.97 Million |
|
Braveheart Resources Inc
OTCQB:RIINF
|
$5.97 Million |
|
HYDROTOR SA
WAR:HDR
|
$5.98 Million |
|
Leeuwin Metals Ltd
AU:LM1
|
$5.97 Million |
|
Personal Assets Trust plc
LSE:PNL
|
$5.96 Million |
|
Tungtex (Holdings) Company Limited
PINK:TUGHF
|
$5.96 Million |
|
Greenville Federal Financial Corp
PINK:GVFF
|
$5.96 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in PUC Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 128,208,110 to 134,259,000, a change of 6,050,890 (4.7%).
- Net loss of 17,498,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 22,027,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 22,027,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 23,548,890.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM-17.50 Million | -13.03% |
| Share Repurchases | RM22.03 Million | -16.41% |
| Share Issuances | RM22.03 Million | +16.41% |
| Other Changes | RM23.55 Million | +17.54% |
| Total Change | RM- | 4.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares PUC Bhd'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: 0.45x
- 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 0.03x to 0.45x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | RM0.79 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | RM0.63 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | RM0.64 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | RM0.44 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | RM0.24 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | RM0.14 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | RM0.10 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | RM0.05 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | RM0.04 | RM0.02 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently PUC Bhd 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): -13.03%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -36.58%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.20x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.81x
- Recent ROE (-13.03%) is above the historical average (-23.24%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1.69% | 11.24% | 0.13x | 1.13x | RM-14.23 Million |
| 2017 | -10.87% | -44.87% | 0.22x | 1.13x | RM-37.08 Million |
| 2018 | 2.68% | 12.77% | 0.17x | 1.20x | RM-17.91 Million |
| 2019 | -28.60% | -126.00% | 0.18x | 1.23x | RM-79.95 Million |
| 2020 | -46.93% | -867.51% | 0.04x | 1.27x | RM-90.52 Million |
| 2021 | -31.58% | -268.24% | 0.11x | 1.06x | RM-82.20 Million |
| 2022 | -31.35% | -278.32% | 0.11x | 1.06x | RM-70.65 Million |
| 2023 | -51.21% | -242.71% | 0.17x | 1.21x | RM-78.47 Million |
| 2024 | -13.03% | -36.58% | 0.20x | 1.81x | RM-30.92 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares PUC Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $29,405,807
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.31%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PUC Bhd (0007) | RM134.41 Million | 1.69% | 0.40x | $5.97 Million |
| Innity Corporation Bhd (0147) | $38.54 Million | 8.10% | 1.16x | $158.53K |
| Asia Media Group Bhd (0159) | $-1.32 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $436.50K |
| Seni Jaya Corporation Bhd (9431) | $51.00 Million | 7.84% | 0.27x | $11.68 Million |