Media Prima Bhd
Media Prima Berhad operates as a media company in Malaysia and internationally. The company operates through Omnia, Broadcasting, Outdoor Media, Print Media, Digital Media, and Home Shopping segments. It provides media services in television, print, radio, out-of-home advertising, content creation and digital media. The company owns and operates television network channels, which include TV3, 8TV… Read more
Media Prima Bhd (4502) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: RM713.36 Million MYR
Based on the latest financial reports, Media Prima Bhd (4502) has net assets worth RM713.36 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 (RM1.44 Billion) and total liabilities (RM721.73 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 | RM713.36 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 49.71% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -6.25% |
| 5-Year Change | 25.26% |
| 10-Year Change | -55.8% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.05 |
Media Prima Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2012–2024)
This chart illustrates how Media Prima 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 Media Prima Bhd (2012–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Media Prima Bhd from 2012 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | RM722.62 Million | +0.52% |
| 2023-12-31 | RM718.85 Million | +5.69% |
| 2022-12-31 | RM680.18 Million | +7.60% |
| 2021-12-31 | RM632.14 Million | +9.57% |
| 2020-12-31 | RM576.91 Million | -3.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | RM598.70 Million | -25.96% |
| 2018-12-31 | RM808.62 Million | +5.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | RM766.65 Million | -47.55% |
| 2016-12-31 | RM1.46 Billion | -10.60% |
| 2015-12-31 | RM1.64 Billion | +1.30% |
| 2014-12-31 | RM1.61 Billion | -3.76% |
| 2013-12-31 | RM1.68 Billion | +7.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | RM1.57 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Media Prima 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 947.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | RM1.52 Billion | 209.34% |
| Other Components | RM4.00K | 0.00% |
| Total Equity | RM728.37 Million | 100.00% |
Media Prima Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Media Prima Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Cyclopharm Ltd
AU:CYC
|
$24.34 Million |
|
Everfuel AS
OL:EFUEL
|
$24.34 Million |
|
Chin Yang Ind
KO:003780
|
$24.34 Million |
|
Pylon Public Company Limited
BK:PYLON
|
$24.36 Million |
|
Dagi Giyim Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
IS:DAGI
|
$24.33 Million |
|
Tokens.com Corp.
OTCQB:XBOTF
|
$24.33 Million |
|
Brazilian Critical Minerals Ltd
AU:BCM
|
$24.32 Million |
|
Dynamic Group Holdings Ltd
AU:DDB
|
$24.32 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Media Prima Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 723,991,000 to 728,367,000, a change of 4,376,000 (0.6%).
- Net income of 21,015,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 16,638,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM21.02 Million | +2.89% |
| Dividends Paid | RM16.64 Million | -2.28% |
| Other Changes | RM-1.00K | -0.0% |
| Total Change | RM- | 0.60% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Media Prima 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: 0.53x
- 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 0.27x to 0.53x 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 | RM1.32 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | RM0.69 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | RM0.73 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | RM0.54 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | RM0.52 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | RM0.57 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | RM0.61 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | RM0.65 | RM0.35 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | RM0.66 | RM0.35 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Media Prima 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): 2.89%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.45%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.58x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.02x
- Recent ROE (2.89%) is above the historical average (-7.65%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8.58% | 9.73% | 0.61x | 1.44x | RM-23.07 Million |
| 2016 | -4.05% | -4.59% | 0.60x | 1.47x | RM-205.36 Million |
| 2017 | -84.86% | -54.27% | 0.76x | 2.06x | RM-727.28 Million |
| 2018 | 7.25% | 4.94% | 0.90x | 1.63x | RM-22.24 Million |
| 2019 | -29.71% | -16.08% | 0.77x | 2.40x | RM-237.72 Million |
| 2020 | -3.19% | -1.76% | 0.76x | 2.37x | RM-76.07 Million |
| 2021 | 8.74% | 4.93% | 0.80x | 2.23x | RM-7.98 Million |
| 2022 | 9.50% | 4.51% | 1.02x | 2.06x | RM-3.39 Million |
| 2023 | 8.35% | 7.16% | 0.59x | 1.99x | RM-11.95 Million |
| 2024 | 2.89% | 2.45% | 0.58x | 2.02x | RM-51.82 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Media Prima Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Entertainment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Entertainment
- Average net assets among peers: $412,423,616
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 50.13%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media Prima Bhd (4502) | RM713.36 Million | 8.58% | 1.01x | $24.34 Million |
| Kucingko Berhad (0315) | $15.06 Million | 24.43% | 0.39x | $2.05 Million |
| Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd (6399) | $809.78 Million | 75.84% | 2.46x | $24.66 Million |