DRB - Hicom Bhd (1619) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, DRB - Hicom Bhd (1619) has net assets worth RM10.45 Billion MYR (≈ $2.62 Billion USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (RM64.30 Billion ≈ $16.14 Billion USD) and total liabilities (RM53.85 Billion ≈ $13.52 Billion 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 DRB - Hicom Bhd (1619) asset resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | RM10.45 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 16.25% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.78% |
| 5-Year Change | 20.44% |
| 10-Year Change | 20.98% |
| Growth Volatility | 5.35 |
DRB - Hicom Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how DRB - Hicom Bhd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore DRB - Hicom Bhd asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for DRB - Hicom Bhd (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of DRB - Hicom Bhd from 2013 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see DRB - Hicom Bhd stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | RM10.29 Billion ≈ $2.58 Billion |
-3.11% |
| 2024-03-31 | RM10.62 Billion ≈ $2.67 Billion |
+9.59% |
| 2023-03-31 | RM9.69 Billion ≈ $2.43 Billion |
+6.49% |
| 2022-03-31 | RM9.10 Billion ≈ $2.28 Billion |
+6.52% |
| 2021-03-31 | RM8.54 Billion ≈ $2.14 Billion |
+3.04% |
| 2020-03-31 | RM8.29 Billion ≈ $2.08 Billion |
-1.69% |
| 2019-03-31 | RM8.43 Billion ≈ $2.12 Billion |
+1.28% |
| 2018-03-31 | RM8.32 Billion ≈ $2.09 Billion |
-0.33% |
| 2017-03-31 | RM8.35 Billion ≈ $2.10 Billion |
-1.78% |
| 2016-03-31 | RM8.50 Billion ≈ $2.13 Billion |
-9.08% |
| 2015-03-31 | RM9.35 Billion ≈ $2.35 Billion |
+9.87% |
| 2014-03-31 | RM8.51 Billion ≈ $2.14 Billion |
+2.28% |
| 2013-03-31 | RM8.32 Billion ≈ $2.09 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to DRB - Hicom 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 grown by 19.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | RM4.16 Billion | 46.35% |
| Common Stock | RM1.74 Billion | 19.39% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | RM2.41 Billion | 26.81% |
| Other Components | RM669.27 Million | 7.46% |
| Total Equity | RM8.98 Billion | 100.00% |
DRB - Hicom Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of DRB - Hicom Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Yinchuan Xinhua Commercial Group Co Ltd
SHG:600785
|
$573.17 Million |
|
Si-Bone Inc
NASDAQ:SIBN
|
$573.20 Million |
|
Guangdong Hybribio Biotech Co Ltd
SHE:300639
|
$573.30 Million |
|
Bright Oceans Inter Telecom Corp
SHG:600289
|
$573.45 Million |
|
China Steel Chemical Corp
TW:1723
|
$572.69 Million |
|
Nel ASA
OL:NEL
|
$572.51 Million |
|
Baolingbao Biology Co Ltd
SHE:002286
|
$572.48 Million |
|
Entero Healthcare Solutions Ltd.
NSE:ENTERO
|
$572.38 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in DRB - Hicom Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 9,177,061,000 to 8,977,160,000, a change of -199,901,000 (-2.2%).
- Net income of 59,781,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 387,142,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 4,216,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 123,244,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM59.78 Million | +0.67% |
| Dividends Paid | RM387.14 Million | -4.31% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | RM4.22 Million | +0.05% |
| Other Changes | RM123.24 Million | +1.37% |
| Total Change | RM- | -2.18% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares DRB - Hicom 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: 0.25x
- 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.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-31 | RM4.32 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | RM4.31 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | RM4.36 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | RM4.29 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | RM4.42 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | RM4.07 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | RM4.34 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | RM4.75 | RM1.18 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | RM4.64 | RM1.18 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently DRB - Hicom 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): 0.67%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.37%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.26x
- • Equity Multiplier: 6.94x
- Recent ROE (0.67%) is above the historical average (-0.17%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | -12.05% | -7.52% | 0.29x | 5.54x | RM-1.67 Billion |
| 2017 | -4.03% | -2.79% | 0.28x | 5.23x | RM-1.17 Billion |
| 2018 | 6.12% | 4.16% | 0.29x | 5.13x | RM-322.63 Million |
| 2019 | 2.40% | 1.74% | 0.27x | 5.06x | RM-640.83 Million |
| 2020 | -3.49% | -2.17% | 0.32x | 5.03x | RM-1.12 Billion |
| 2021 | 6.87% | 4.46% | 0.29x | 5.34x | RM-267.70 Million |
| 2022 | -3.47% | -2.20% | 0.26x | 5.99x | RM-1.06 Billion |
| 2023 | 2.34% | 1.26% | 0.30x | 6.14x | RM-642.90 Million |
| 2024 | 2.91% | 1.69% | 0.27x | 6.38x | RM-650.39 Million |
| 2025 | 0.67% | 0.37% | 0.26x | 6.94x | RM-837.93 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares DRB - Hicom Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto Manufacturers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Auto Manufacturers
- Average net assets among peers: $5,739,635,156
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.13%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRB - Hicom Bhd (1619) | RM10.45 Billion | -12.05% | 5.15x | $572.74 Million |
| Hong Leong Industries Bhd (3301) | $2.30 Billion | 16.84% | 0.22x | $1.38 Billion |
| Sime Darby Bhd (4197) | $23.36 Billion | 14.15% | 1.22x | $3.70 Billion |
| Tan Chong Motor Holdings Bhd (4405) | $2.76 Billion | 3.84% | 0.81x | $94.89 Million |
| CME Group Bhd (7018) | $65.01 Million | -22.81% | 1.03x | $3.04 Million |
| Chin Hin Group Property Bhd (7187) | $211.01 Million | 3.61% | 2.68x | $349.32 Million |
About DRB - Hicom Bhd
DRB-HICOM Berhad engages in automotive, aerospace and defence, banking, postal, services, and properties businesses. It manufactures, assembles, distributes, imports, leases, and sells passenger and commercial vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. The company also maintains, markets, refurbishes or retrofits military and commercial vehicles, equipment, and spare parts; buil… Read more