Samchem Holdings Bhd
Samchem Holdings Berhad, an investment holding company, distributes industrial chemicals in Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore. The company offers adhesive; solvents, oils and other solutions for insecticide, herbicide, pesticide, and fungicide purposes; additives and other chemicals for automotive industry; chemical products for construction related materials; electronic chemicals; and … Read more
Samchem Holdings Bhd (5147) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: RM286.69 Million MYR
Based on the latest financial reports, Samchem Holdings Bhd (5147) has net assets worth RM286.69 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 (RM581.78 Million) and total liabilities (RM295.09 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 | RM286.69 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 49.28% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.67% |
| 5-Year Change | 51.41% |
| 10-Year Change | 141.27% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.23 |
Samchem Holdings Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2012–2024)
This chart illustrates how Samchem Holdings 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 Samchem Holdings Bhd (2012–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Samchem Holdings Bhd from 2012 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | RM284.70 Million | -0.87% |
| 2023-12-31 | RM287.19 Million | +8.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | RM265.81 Million | +8.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | RM245.02 Million | +30.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | RM188.03 Million | +19.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | RM157.17 Million | +8.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | RM145.08 Million | +9.98% |
| 2017-12-31 | RM131.91 Million | +10.38% |
| 2016-12-31 | RM119.51 Million | +1.28% |
| 2015-12-31 | RM118.00 Million | +1.72% |
| 2014-12-31 | RM116.00 Million | +4.50% |
| 2013-12-31 | RM111.00 Million | +5.71% |
| 2012-12-31 | RM105.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Samchem Holdings 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 87.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | RM149.64 Million | 52.56% |
| Common Stock | RM136.95 Million | 48.10% |
| Total Equity | RM284.70 Million | 100.00% |
Samchem Holdings Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Samchem Holdings Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ACTi Corporation
TWO:5240
|
$14.63 Million |
|
WINSON Machinery Co Ltd
TWO:4538
|
$14.63 Million |
|
GOMAJI Corp. LTD
TWO:8472
|
$14.64 Million |
|
Elica S.p.A
F:7L4
|
$14.64 Million |
|
New World Department Store China Limited
F:NWM
|
$14.62 Million |
|
Silicon Craft Technology Public Company Limited
BK:SICT
|
$14.62 Million |
|
PURMO GROUP OYI EO 1
F:4M9
|
$14.62 Million |
|
Ai Energy Public Company Limited
BK:AIE
|
$14.62 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Samchem Holdings Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 287,191,000 to 284,700,000, a change of -2,491,000 (-0.9%).
- Net income of 17,474,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 13,056,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors decreased equity by 6,909,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM17.47 Million | +6.14% |
| Dividends Paid | RM13.06 Million | -4.59% |
| Other Changes | RM-6.91 Million | -2.43% |
| Total Change | RM- | -0.87% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Samchem Holdings 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: 0.75x
- 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 decreased from 1.78x to 0.75x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-31 | RM0.22 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | RM0.24 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | RM0.27 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | RM0.29 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | RM0.35 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | RM0.45 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | RM0.49 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | RM0.53 | RM0.39 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | RM0.52 | RM0.39 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Samchem Holdings 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): 6.14%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.44%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.11x
- Recent ROE (6.14%) is below the historical average (14.80%), 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 | 3.59% | 0.67% | 2.19x | 2.46x | RM-7.15 Million |
| 2016 | 12.62% | 2.16% | 2.00x | 2.92x | RM3.13 Million |
| 2017 | 16.96% | 2.39% | 2.15x | 3.30x | RM9.19 Million |
| 2018 | 14.77% | 1.96% | 2.31x | 3.27x | RM6.91 Million |
| 2019 | 15.12% | 2.25% | 2.41x | 2.79x | RM8.05 Million |
| 2020 | 21.65% | 3.87% | 2.20x | 2.55x | RM21.91 Million |
| 2021 | 30.61% | 5.34% | 2.14x | 2.68x | RM50.49 Million |
| 2022 | 15.86% | 3.19% | 2.51x | 1.98x | RM15.58 Million |
| 2023 | 10.70% | 2.64% | 2.15x | 1.89x | RM2.01 Million |
| 2024 | 6.14% | 1.44% | 2.02x | 2.11x | RM-11.00 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Samchem Holdings Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $4,417,308,091
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 19.52%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samchem Holdings Bhd (5147) | RM286.69 Million | 3.59% | 1.03x | $14.63 Million |
| Zantat Holdings Berhad (0301) | $56.81 Million | 10.98% | 0.71x | $2.33 Million |
| Sumisaujana Group Berhad (0349) | $70.82 Million | 43.23% | 1.30x | $10.37 Million |
| Luxchem Corporation Bhd (5143) | $191.00 Million | 20.94% | 0.69x | $25.11 Million |
| Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (5183) | $17.16 Billion | 22.88% | 0.25x | $3.08 Billion |
| Lotte Chemical Titan Holding BHD (5284) | $4.61 Billion | -0.42% | 0.31x | $46.93 Million |