Meridian Bhd (5040) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Meridian Bhd (5040) has net assets worth RM56.97 Million MYR (≈ $14.30 Million USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (RM129.71 Million ≈ $32.57 Million USD) and total liabilities (RM72.74 Million ≈ $18.26 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 Meridian Bhd (5040) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | RM56.97 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 43.92% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -10.16% |
| 5-Year Change | -56.93% |
| 10-Year Change | -62.17% |
| Growth Volatility | 15.31 |
Meridian Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2012–2024)
This chart illustrates how Meridian Bhd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Meridian Bhd assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Meridian Bhd (2012–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Meridian Bhd from 2012 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see 5040 company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | RM59.13 Million ≈ $14.84 Million |
-49.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | RM116.32 Million ≈ $29.20 Million |
-3.34% |
| 2022-12-31 | RM120.33 Million ≈ $30.21 Million |
-9.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | RM133.59 Million ≈ $33.54 Million |
-2.69% |
| 2020-12-31 | RM137.29 Million ≈ $34.47 Million |
+8.97% |
| 2019-12-31 | RM125.99 Million ≈ $31.63 Million |
+6.80% |
| 2018-12-31 | RM117.97 Million ≈ $29.62 Million |
-16.51% |
| 2017-12-31 | RM141.29 Million ≈ $35.47 Million |
-5.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | RM150.12 Million ≈ $37.69 Million |
-3.96% |
| 2015-12-31 | RM156.30 Million ≈ $39.24 Million |
-26.62% |
| 2014-12-31 | RM213.00 Million ≈ $53.48 Million |
-0.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | RM214.00 Million ≈ $53.73 Million |
0.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | RM214.00 Million ≈ $53.73 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Meridian 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 12747100000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | RM294.02 Million | 497.27% |
| Total Equity | RM59.13 Million | 100.00% |
Meridian Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Meridian Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Global Opportunities Trust Ord
LSE:GOT
|
$1.19 Million |
|
Residential Secure Income plc
LSE:RESI
|
$1.19 Million |
|
Pacific Imperial Mines Inc
V:PPM
|
$1.20 Million |
|
Black Widow Resources Inc
V:BWR
|
$1.20 Million |
|
Distribution Finance Capital Holdings PLC
LSE:DFCH
|
$1.19 Million |
|
Golden Prospect Precious Metals Ltd
LSE:GPM
|
$1.19 Million |
|
Somero Enterprise Inc
LSE:SOM
|
$1.18 Million |
|
Amati AIM VCT plc
LSE:AMAT
|
$1.18 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Meridian Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 116,319,000 to 59,127,000, a change of -57,192,000 (-49.2%).
- Net loss of 57,192,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM-57.19 Million | -96.73% |
| Total Change | RM- | -49.17% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Meridian 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: 0.08x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-31 | RM0.32 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | RM1.24 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | RM1.17 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | RM0.98 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | RM0.87 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | RM0.73 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | RM0.59 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | RM0.53 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | RM0.51 | RM0.02 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | RM0.26 | RM0.02 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Meridian 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): -96.73%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -1213.49%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.04x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.19x
- Recent ROE (-96.73%) is below the historical average (-20.38%), 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 | -35.65% | -65.05% | 0.26x | 2.10x | RM-71.35 Million |
| 2016 | -4.46% | -9.37% | 0.24x | 1.97x | RM-21.70 Million |
| 2017 | -6.25% | -46.44% | 0.07x | 1.87x | RM-22.95 Million |
| 2018 | -19.78% | -180.19% | 0.06x | 1.95x | RM-35.12 Million |
| 2019 | 0.77% | 4.67% | 0.09x | 1.80x | RM-11.63 Million |
| 2020 | -6.60% | -27.75% | 0.16x | 1.46x | RM-22.79 Million |
| 2021 | -9.21% | -77.94% | 0.09x | 1.39x | RM-25.67 Million |
| 2022 | -11.02% | -484.22% | 0.01x | 1.53x | RM-25.29 Million |
| 2023 | -14.85% | -454.90% | 0.02x | 1.55x | RM-28.90 Million |
| 2024 | -96.73% | -1213.49% | 0.04x | 2.19x | RM-63.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Meridian Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Real Estate Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Real Estate Services
- Average net assets among peers: $1,080,391,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.26%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Bhd (5040) | RM56.97 Million | -35.65% | 1.28x | $1.19 Million |
| Menang Corporation (Malaysia) Bhd (1694) | $431.62 Million | 6.04% | 1.39x | $116.94 Million |
| Pegasus Heights Bhd (4464) | $61.00 Million | -26.23% | 0.36x | $13.58 Million |
| IGB Bhd (5606) | $4.59 Billion | 2.40% | 0.56x | $1.19 Billion |
| SHL Consolidated Bhd (6017) | $933.49 Million | 3.98% | 0.11x | $131.91 Million |
| Y&G Corp Bhd (7003) | $294.24 Million | 0.26% | 0.32x | $17.00 Million |
| Bertam Alliance Bhd (9814) | $172.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.56x | $15.79 Million |
About Meridian Bhd
Meridian Berhad, an investment holding company, operates in the property development and investment businesses in Malaysia. It operates through Property Development, Construction, Property Investment, and Others segments. The company develops residential and commercial properties, and agricultural lots; secures and carries construction contracts; and rents investment properties. It is also involv… Read more