Bic
Bic operates in Diversified Metals & Mining.
Bic (BIF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2023: €1.85 Billion EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, Bic (BIF) has net assets worth €1.85 Billion EUR as of December 2023.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€2.65 Billion) and total liabilities (€800.74 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 | €1.85 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 69.75% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.42% |
| 5-Year Change | 14.83% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 8.74 |
Bic - Net Assets Trend (2016–2023)
This chart illustrates how Bic's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Bic (2016–2023)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Bic from 2016 to 2023.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-31 | €1.85 Billion | -1.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | €1.87 Billion | +8.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | €1.72 Billion | +18.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | €1.46 Billion | -9.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | €1.61 Billion | -1.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | €1.64 Billion | -3.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | €1.70 Billion | -4.95% |
| 2016-12-31 | €1.79 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Bic'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 18.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2023)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €1.84 Billion | 99.74% |
| Other Components | €4.78 Million | 0.26% |
| Total Equity | €1.85 Billion | 100.00% |
Bic Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Bic ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Novanta Inc. Tangible Equity Units
NYSE:NOVTU
|
$519.19K |
|
Goldhills Holding Ltd
PINK:GODZF
|
$519.27K |
|
Sino Splendid Holdings Ltd
STU:HKM2
|
$519.62K |
|
Quadro Resources Ltd
PINK:QDROF
|
$519.81K |
|
Greatland Resources Limited
LSE:GGP
|
$518.75K |
|
Quest Critical Metals Inc.
F:DCR0
|
$518.53K |
|
Silver Sands Resources Corp
PINK:SSRSF
|
$518.45K |
|
Cymbria Corporation
PINK:CYMBF
|
$518.44K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Bic's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2022 to 2023, total equity changed from 1,866,005,000 to 1,846,596,000, a change of -19,409,000 (-1.0%).
- Net income of 226,515,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 110,219,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 115,877,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 19,828,000.
Equity Change Factors (2022 to 2023)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €226.51 Million | +12.27% |
| Dividends Paid | €110.22 Million | -5.97% |
| Share Repurchases | €115.88 Million | -6.28% |
| Other Changes | €-19.83 Million | -1.07% |
| Total Change | €- | -1.04% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Bic'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: 1.22x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.44x to 1.22x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €37.16 | €53.70 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €36.12 | €53.70 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €35.74 | €53.70 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €32.38 | €53.70 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €38.81 | €53.70 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €42.86 | €53.70 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €44.16 | €53.70 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Bic 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): 12.27%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.01%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.85x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.43x
- Recent ROE (12.27%) is below the historical average (12.49%), 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 | 13.93% | 12.33% | 0.79x | 1.44x | €70.42 Million |
| 2017 | 16.92% | 14.27% | 0.86x | 1.38x | €117.90 Million |
| 2018 | 10.58% | 8.89% | 0.82x | 1.44x | €9.54 Million |
| 2019 | 10.95% | 9.03% | 0.81x | 1.49x | €15.29 Million |
| 2020 | 6.44% | 5.76% | 0.75x | 1.49x | €-51.90 Million |
| 2021 | 18.23% | 17.15% | 0.73x | 1.45x | €141.81 Million |
| 2022 | 10.64% | 8.89% | 0.83x | 1.44x | €12.00 Million |
| 2023 | 12.27% | 10.01% | 0.85x | 1.43x | €41.86 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Bic's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other
- Average net assets among peers: $114,212,818,724
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9.08%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bic (BIF) | €1.85 Billion | 13.93% | 0.43x | $519.19K |
| HORIBA (01H) | $204.49 Billion | 10.42% | 0.82x | $989.01K |
| Tokyu Corporation (01T) | $779.37 Billion | 3.34% | 2.35x | $99.73K |
| GUANGZHOU AUTO -H- (02G) | $122.28 Billion | 6.59% | 0.55x | $4.05K |
| MOSAIC (02M) | $10.60 Billion | 4.43% | 0.90x | $280.83K |
| MOSAIC (02M.SG) (02M) | $9.56 Billion | 10.46% | 0.82x | $247.21K |
| CHINA JO-JO DRGSTRS (04CN.SG) (04CN) | $16.67 Million | -126.83% | 4.46x | $1.55 Million |
| KRAKATAU STEEL -B- (07K) | $552.59 Million | 3.52% | 4.72x | $166.99 |
| CN MODERN DAIRY (07M) | $7.12 Billion | -10.42% | 1.50x | $1.68K |
| TOURMALINE OIL (08T) | $7.22 Billion | 4.81% | 0.41x | $381.02K |
| ASIA CASSAVA RESOUR (0ACS) | $913.15 Million | 2.86% | 1.55x | $325.03 |