SCH Group Bhd (0161) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, SCH Group Bhd (0161) has net assets worth RM316.66 Million MYR (≈ $79.50 Million USD) as of May 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (RM1.06 Billion ≈ $265.35 Million USD) and total liabilities (RM740.25 Million ≈ $185.85 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 how strategically is SCH Group Bhd's equity deployed to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | RM316.66 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 29.96% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 17.06% |
| 5-Year Change | 271.12% |
| 10-Year Change | 397.51% |
| Growth Volatility | 95.23 |
SCH Group Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2015–2025)
This chart illustrates how SCH Group Bhd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see SCH Group Bhd (0161) total market value.
Annual Net Assets for SCH Group Bhd (2015–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of SCH Group Bhd from 2015 to 2025. Also explore net asset momentum of SCH Group Bhd to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | RM311.34 Million ≈ $78.17 Million |
-10.18% |
| 2024-08-31 | RM346.63 Million ≈ $87.03 Million |
+2.06% |
| 2023-08-31 | RM339.64 Million ≈ $85.27 Million |
-3.14% |
| 2022-08-31 | RM350.65 Million ≈ $88.04 Million |
+317.99% |
| 2021-08-31 | RM83.89 Million ≈ $21.06 Million |
+2.65% |
| 2020-08-31 | RM81.73 Million ≈ $20.52 Million |
-8.81% |
| 2019-08-31 | RM89.62 Million ≈ $22.50 Million |
+13.27% |
| 2018-08-31 | RM79.12 Million ≈ $19.86 Million |
+22.72% |
| 2017-08-31 | RM64.47 Million ≈ $16.19 Million |
+3.03% |
| 2016-08-31 | RM62.58 Million ≈ $15.71 Million |
-2.90% |
| 2015-08-31 | RM64.45 Million ≈ $16.18 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to SCH Group 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 3066.8% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (August 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | RM671.44 Million | 218.52% |
| Total Equity | RM307.27 Million | 100.00% |
SCH Group Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of SCH Group Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
KJTS
KLSE:0293
|
$169.85 Million |
|
Nextronics Engineering
TWO:8147
|
$169.87 Million |
|
Pyridam Farma Tbk
JK:PYFA
|
$169.87 Million |
|
Loandepot Inc
NYSE:LDI
|
$169.94 Million |
|
Paloma Acquisition Corp I Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:PALO
|
$169.76 Million |
|
Wallix Group SA
PA:ALLIX
|
$169.74 Million |
|
Formosa Optical Technology Co Ltd
TWO:5312
|
$169.73 Million |
|
Equity Commonwealth
NYSE:EQC
|
$169.73 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in SCH Group Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 343,986,000 to 307,266,000, a change of -36,720,000 (-10.7%).
- Net income of 11,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 27,473,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 26,995,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 6,648,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM11.10 Million | +3.61% |
| Dividends Paid | RM27.47 Million | -8.94% |
| Share Repurchases | RM27.00 Million | -8.79% |
| Other Changes | RM6.65 Million | +2.16% |
| Total Change | RM- | -10.67% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares SCH Group 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: 2.25x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 1.00x to 2.25x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-08-31 | RM0.25 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2017-08-31 | RM0.26 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2018-08-31 | RM0.24 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2019-08-31 | RM0.24 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2020-08-31 | RM0.18 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2021-08-31 | RM0.33 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2022-08-31 | RM0.14 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2023-08-31 | RM0.12 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2024-08-31 | RM0.13 | RM0.26 | x |
| 2025-08-31 | RM0.11 | RM0.26 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently SCH Group 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): 3.61%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.13%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.03x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.11x
- Recent ROE (3.61%) is below the historical average (4.35%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 10.02% | 10.83% | 0.76x | 1.22x | RM14.84K |
| 2016 | 2.61% | 4.41% | 0.49x | 1.21x | RM-4.62 Million |
| 2017 | 2.83% | 4.13% | 0.52x | 1.31x | RM-4.63 Million |
| 2018 | -11.22% | -26.69% | 0.19x | 2.24x | RM-16.79 Million |
| 2019 | 6.70% | 4.93% | 0.65x | 2.08x | RM-2.84 Million |
| 2020 | -10.25% | -6.59% | 0.68x | 2.29x | RM-15.79 Million |
| 2021 | 2.06% | 1.33% | 0.72x | 2.14x | RM-6.35 Million |
| 2022 | 20.98% | 7.63% | 1.10x | 2.51x | RM38.50 Million |
| 2023 | 12.41% | 4.47% | 1.25x | 2.22x | RM8.14 Million |
| 2024 | 8.08% | 2.87% | 1.20x | 2.34x | RM-6.61 Million |
| 2025 | 3.61% | 1.13% | 1.03x | 3.11x | RM-19.63 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares SCH Group Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Agricultural Inputs
- Average net assets among peers: $87,726,845
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCH Group Bhd (0161) | RM316.66 Million | 10.02% | 2.34x | $169.79 Million |
| Hextar Global Bhd (5151) | $65.45 Million | 13.15% | 0.40x | $749.05 Million |
| Imaspro Corporation Bhd (7222) | $110.00 Million | 8.18% | 0.05x | $14.86 Million |
About SCH Group Bhd
Hextar Industries Berhad, an investment holding company, engages in the manufacturing, trading, distribution, and wholesale of fertilizers in Malaysia. The company operates through three segments: Fertilisers, Industrial and Consumer, and Investment Holding. It is involved in the manufacture, formulation, distribution, and trading of straight, bulk blend and mixture, and compound fertilizers; and… Read more