Hong Leong Capital Bhd
Hong Leong Capital Berhad, an investment holding company, provides financial services in Malaysia. The company operates through Investment Banking and Stockbroking, Fund Management and Unit Trust Management, and Investment Holding and Others segments. Its investment banking services include arranging and structuring of debt and equity fund raising comprising initial public offerings, right issues… Read more
Hong Leong Capital Bhd (5274) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: RM1.03 Billion MYR
Based on the latest financial reports, Hong Leong Capital Bhd (5274) has net assets worth RM1.03 Billion MYR as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (RM4.88 Billion) and total liabilities (RM3.85 Billion). 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 | RM1.03 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 21.12% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 8.72% |
| 10-Year Change | 48.55% |
| Growth Volatility | 15.43 |
Hong Leong Capital Bhd - Net Assets Trend (2003–2024)
This chart illustrates how Hong Leong Capital 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 Hong Leong Capital Bhd (2003–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Hong Leong Capital Bhd from 2003 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | RM1.04 Billion | +1.29% |
| 2023-12-31 | RM1.03 Billion | +6.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | RM965.38 Million | +2.16% |
| 2021-12-31 | RM944.99 Million | -1.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | RM956.99 Million | +13.89% |
| 2019-12-31 | RM840.31 Million | +5.35% |
| 2018-12-31 | RM797.61 Million | +4.12% |
| 2017-12-31 | RM766.06 Million | +2.78% |
| 2016-12-31 | RM745.31 Million | +6.42% |
| 2015-12-31 | RM700.36 Million | +7.15% |
| 2014-12-31 | RM653.63 Million | +8.50% |
| 2013-12-31 | RM602.40 Million | +25.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | RM481.56 Million | +22.54% |
| 2011-12-31 | RM393.00 Million | +15.32% |
| 2010-12-31 | RM340.80 Million | +12.08% |
| 2009-12-31 | RM304.08 Million | +72.67% |
| 2008-12-31 | RM176.10 Million | +3.13% |
| 2007-12-31 | RM170.76 Million | +15.00% |
| 2006-12-31 | RM148.48 Million | +15.84% |
| 2005-12-31 | RM128.17 Million | +15.67% |
| 2004-12-31 | RM110.81 Million | +248.84% |
| 2003-12-31 | RM-74.45 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Hong Leong Capital 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 705.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | RM802.64 Million | 77.15% |
| Common Stock | RM246.90 Million | 23.73% |
| Total Equity | RM1.04 Billion | 100.00% |
Hong Leong Capital Bhd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Hong Leong Capital Bhd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
VANTIVA SA
PA:VANTI
|
$40.37 Million |
|
Choong Ang Vaccine Laboratory Co. Ltd
KQ:072020
|
$40.38 Million |
|
Digital Brands Group Inc
NASDAQ:DBGIW
|
$40.38 Million |
|
Taiwan Takisawa Technology Co Ltd
TWO:6609
|
$40.39 Million |
|
Shougang Concord Century Holdings Limited
F:CW7
|
$40.36 Million |
|
Cementos Bio-B
SN:CEMENTOS
|
$40.35 Million |
|
RoyalTek Co Ltd
TWO:3306
|
$40.35 Million |
|
Cato Corporation
NYSE:CATO
|
$40.34 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Hong Leong Capital Bhd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,027,163,000 to 1,040,405,000, a change of 13,242,000 (1.3%).
- Net income of 58,437,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 51,873,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 16,651,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 23,329,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | RM58.44 Million | +5.62% |
| Dividends Paid | RM51.87 Million | -4.99% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | RM-16.65 Million | -1.6% |
| Other Changes | RM23.33 Million | +2.24% |
| Total Change | RM- | 1.29% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Hong Leong Capital 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: 0.76x
- 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 1.65x to 0.76x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-31 | RM2.03 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | RM0.87 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | RM1.04 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | RM1.22 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | RM1.41 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | RM1.42 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | RM1.29 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | RM1.45 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | RM1.68 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | RM2.02 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | RM2.52 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | RM2.71 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | RM2.90 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | RM3.09 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | RM3.17 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | RM3.31 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | RM3.48 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | RM4.03 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | RM4.01 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | RM4.09 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | RM4.36 | RM3.35 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | RM4.41 | RM3.35 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Hong Leong Capital 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): 5.62%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.80%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.07x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.14x
- Recent ROE (5.62%) is below the historical average (11.39%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 12.00% | 35.19% | 1.80x | 0.19x | RM5.19 Million |
| 2004 | 10.09% | 13.31% | 0.39x | 1.97x | RM103.10K |
| 2005 | 14.33% | 21.57% | 0.35x | 1.92x | RM5.55 Million |
| 2006 | 17.44% | 22.17% | 0.22x | 3.55x | RM11.05 Million |
| 2007 | 15.88% | 37.42% | 0.15x | 2.77x | RM10.05 Million |
| 2008 | 7.08% | 20.75% | 0.09x | 3.79x | RM-5.14 Million |
| 2009 | 4.69% | 15.54% | 0.06x | 5.05x | RM-16.15 Million |
| 2010 | 11.30% | 22.94% | 0.10x | 5.18x | RM4.45 Million |
| 2011 | 9.87% | 20.83% | 0.07x | 6.51x | RM-522.90K |
| 2012 | 18.73% | 37.89% | 0.08x | 6.10x | RM42.06 Million |
| 2013 | 19.72% | 45.89% | 0.06x | 7.18x | RM58.57 Million |
| 2014 | 11.68% | 28.08% | 0.07x | 5.69x | RM10.97 Million |
| 2015 | 8.84% | 24.12% | 0.06x | 5.92x | RM-8.16 Million |
| 2016 | 10.61% | 25.73% | 0.07x | 5.72x | RM4.55 Million |
| 2017 | 9.31% | 23.35% | 0.07x | 5.94x | RM-5.28 Million |
| 2018 | 8.49% | 21.16% | 0.07x | 5.74x | RM-12.05 Million |
| 2019 | 11.21% | 27.98% | 0.08x | 5.10x | RM10.16 Million |
| 2020 | 21.24% | 50.18% | 0.10x | 4.41x | RM107.59 Million |
| 2021 | 7.67% | 23.68% | 0.07x | 4.53x | RM-22.04 Million |
| 2022 | 5.17% | 16.77% | 0.06x | 5.15x | RM-46.66 Million |
| 2023 | 9.53% | 24.50% | 0.08x | 5.14x | RM-4.81 Million |
| 2024 | 5.62% | 16.80% | 0.07x | 5.14x | RM-45.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Hong Leong Capital Bhd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Capital Markets
- Average net assets among peers: $697,591,669
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.92%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Leong Capital Bhd (5274) | RM1.03 Billion | 12.00% | 3.74x | $40.36 Million |
| Mercury Securities Group Berhad (0285) | $116.39 Million | 14.78% | 0.50x | $5.65 Million |
| Insas Bhd (3379) | $1.75 Billion | 0.85% | 0.29x | $61.78 Million |
| Apex Equity Holdings Bhd (5088) | $286.00 Million | 6.29% | 0.21x | $28.85 Million |
| K N Kenanga Holdings Bhd (6483) | $904.29 Million | 2.92% | 6.33x | $56.17 Million |
| M & A EQUITY HOLDINGS BERHAD (7082) | $428.34 Million | 4.77% | 0.30x | $9.28 Million |