Media Chinese International Ltd
Media Chinese International Limited, an investment holding company, publishes, prints, and distributes newspapers, magazines, books, and digital content in Hong Kong, Taiwan, North America, and Malaysia. The company is involved in publishing and distributing periodicals; property investment and letting activities; digital multimedia business; media operations; and artiste and events management, a… Read more
Media Chinese International Ltd (5090) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: RM120.99 Million MYR
Based on the latest financial reports, Media Chinese International Ltd (5090) has net assets worth RM120.99 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 (RM202.31 Million) and total liabilities (RM81.32 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 | RM120.99 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 59.8% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -4.56% |
| 5-Year Change | -26.37% |
| 10-Year Change | -42.61% |
| Growth Volatility | 6.41 |
Media Chinese International Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Media Chinese International Ltd'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 Chinese International Ltd (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Media Chinese International Ltd from 2013 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | RM122.26 Million | -3.46% |
| 2024-03-31 | RM126.64 Million | -16.99% |
| 2023-03-31 | RM152.56 Million | -5.94% |
| 2022-03-31 | RM162.19 Million | -2.32% |
| 2021-03-31 | RM166.04 Million | +2.40% |
| 2020-03-31 | RM162.15 Million | -3.34% |
| 2019-03-31 | RM167.76 Million | -15.13% |
| 2018-03-31 | RM197.67 Million | +2.05% |
| 2017-03-31 | RM193.69 Million | -9.07% |
| 2016-03-31 | RM213.02 Million | -1.38% |
| 2015-03-31 | RM216.00 Million | -4.00% |
| 2014-03-31 | RM225.00 Million | +5.14% |
| 2013-03-31 | RM214.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Media Chinese International Ltd'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 14.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | RM173.92 Million | 139.28% |
| Total Equity | RM124.88 Million | 100.00% |
Media Chinese International Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Media Chinese International Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
BC Technology Group Limited
PINK:BCTCF
|
$8.96 Million |
|
Myotoku Ltd
MU:LXH
|
$8.96 Million |
|
Atomo Diagnostics Ltd
AU:AT1
|
$8.96 Million |
|
Bridgeline Digital Inc
NASDAQ:BLIN
|
$8.96 Million |
|
Inspirisys Solutions Limited
NSE:INSPIRISYS
|
$8.95 Million |
|
Yong Tai Bhd
KLSE:7066
|
$8.95 Million |
|
GRAHAM HLDG (WPOB.SG)
STU:WPOB
|
$8.94 Million |
|
European Electric Metals Inc
V:EVX
|
$8.94 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Media Chinese International Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 128,333,000 to 124,875,000, a change of -3,458,000 (-2.7%).
- Net loss of 7,630,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 2,531,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,600,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 8,303,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM-7.63 Million | -6.11% |
| Dividends Paid | RM2.53 Million | -2.03% |
| Share Repurchases | RM1.60 Million | -1.28% |
| Other Changes | RM8.30 Million | +6.65% |
| Total Change | RM- | -2.69% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Media Chinese International Ltd'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: 1.04x
- 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 0.70x to 1.04x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-31 | RM0.11 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | RM0.12 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | RM0.10 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | RM0.10 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | RM0.10 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | RM0.10 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | RM0.09 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | RM0.08 | RM0.08 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | RM0.08 | RM0.08 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Media Chinese International Ltd 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): -6.11%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -4.84%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.61x
- Recent ROE (-6.11%) is below the historical average (-0.47%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 12.51% | 7.63% | 0.87x | 1.89x | RM5.35 Million |
| 2017 | 7.82% | 5.01% | 0.98x | 1.59x | RM-4.21 Million |
| 2018 | -5.81% | -4.03% | 0.86x | 1.68x | RM-31.25 Million |
| 2019 | -6.73% | -3.95% | 1.14x | 1.49x | RM-28.07 Million |
| 2020 | 4.35% | 2.95% | 1.07x | 1.38x | RM-9.16 Million |
| 2021 | -0.78% | -1.13% | 0.50x | 1.41x | RM-17.91 Million |
| 2022 | 0.25% | 0.33% | 0.56x | 1.35x | RM-15.85 Million |
| 2023 | -0.16% | -0.18% | 0.63x | 1.37x | RM-15.58 Million |
| 2024 | -10.06% | -8.78% | 0.75x | 1.53x | RM-25.74 Million |
| 2025 | -6.11% | -4.84% | 0.78x | 1.61x | RM-20.12 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Media Chinese International Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $331,565,380
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4.99%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Media Chinese International Ltd (5090) | RM120.99 Million | 12.51% | 0.67x | $8.95 Million |
| Catcha Digital Bhd (0173) | $55.91 Million | 10.56% | 0.48x | $4.68 Million |
| Sasbadi Holdings Bhd (5252) | $159.04 Million | 6.95% | 0.36x | $5.94 Million |
| Star Media Group Bhd (6084) | $779.75 Million | -2.53% | 0.19x | $16.40 Million |