China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) has net assets worth $86.38 Million USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($247.34 Million) and total liabilities ($160.96 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. Check CHNR intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $86.38 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 34.92% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -4.43% |
| 5-Year Change | -52.55% |
| 10-Year Change | 554.66% |
| Growth Volatility | 112.62 |
China Natural Resources Inc - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how China Natural Resources Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See CHNR cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for China Natural Resources Inc (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of China Natural Resources Inc from 1996 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CHNR market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $86.38 Million | -1.91% |
| 2024-12-31 | $88.06 Million | +15.88% |
| 2023-12-31 | $76.00 Million | -57.17% |
| 2022-12-31 | $177.45 Million | -2.52% |
| 2021-12-31 | $182.04 Million | -37.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | $291.80 Million | +1159.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-27.55 Million | -26.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | $-21.80 Million | -40.59% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-15.51 Million | -217.51% |
| 2016-12-31 | $13.20 Million | +207.49% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-12.28 Million | -154.28% |
| 2014-12-31 | $22.61 Million | -91.15% |
| 2013-12-31 | $255.52 Million | -53.28% |
| 2012-12-31 | $546.88 Million | -12.62% |
| 2011-12-31 | $625.89 Million | +16.32% |
| 2010-12-31 | $538.08 Million | +41.87% |
| 2009-12-31 | $379.28 Million | -45.53% |
| 2008-12-31 | $696.32 Million | +29.99% |
| 2007-12-31 | $535.66 Million | +310.49% |
| 2006-12-31 | $130.49 Million | +347.97% |
| 2005-12-31 | $29.13 Million | -32.02% |
| 2004-12-31 | $42.85 Million | -28.97% |
| 2003-12-31 | $60.32 Million | -24.06% |
| 2002-12-31 | $79.44 Million | -43.10% |
| 2001-12-31 | $139.60 Million | -50.98% |
| 2000-12-31 | $284.80 Million | -2.39% |
| 1999-12-31 | $291.77 Million | -1.00% |
| 1998-12-31 | $294.73 Million | -21.25% |
| 1997-12-31 | $374.24 Million | +16.53% |
| 1996-12-31 | $321.15 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to China Natural Resources Inc'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 2484.6% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $451.07 Million | 522.17% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $763.27 Million | 883.59% |
| Other Components | $1.00 | 0.00% |
| Total Equity | $86.38 Million | 100.00% |
China Natural Resources Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of China Natural Resources Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Rathdowney Resources Ltd
V:RTH
|
$5.00 Million |
|
Canasil Resources Inc.
V:CLZ
|
$5.01 Million |
|
COINSILIUM GROUP LTD
F:5CT
|
$5.01 Million |
|
JPMorgan UK Small Cap Growth & Income Plc
LSE:JUGI
|
$5.02 Million |
|
Ronin Resources Ltd
AU:RON
|
$5.00 Million |
|
Can Fite Biopharma Ltd
TA:CANF
|
$5.00 Million |
|
Datasea Inc
NASDAQ:DTSS
|
$5.00 Million |
|
PMPG Polskie Media S.A.
WAR:PGM
|
$4.99 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in China Natural Resources Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 88,062,000 to 86,382,972, a change of -1,679,028 (-1.9%).
- Net loss of 1,197,454 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 17,265.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-1.20 Million | -1.39% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-17.27K | -0.02% |
| Other Changes | $-464.31K | -0.54% |
| Total Change | $- | -1.91% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares China Natural Resources Inc'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: 0.06x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | $1416.26 | $3.98 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $1980.77 | $3.98 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $1551.95 | $3.98 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $1521.30 | $3.98 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $1011.62 | $3.98 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $833.15 | $3.98 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $474.07 | $3.98 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $263.69 | $3.98 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $171.69 | $3.98 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $14.41 | $3.98 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $47.73 | $3.98 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $133.02 | $3.98 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $31.90 | $3.98 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $16.20 | $3.98 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $19.88 | $3.98 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $22.88 | $3.98 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $91.07 | $3.98 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $32.52 | $3.98 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $4.54 | $3.98 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $-0.49 | $3.98 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $0.53 | $3.98 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $-3.11 | $3.98 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $-4.38 | $3.98 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $-4.94 | $3.98 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $27.58 | $3.98 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.17 | $3.98 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.27 | $3.98 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $9.24 | $3.98 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $9.12 | $3.98 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $68.76 | $3.98 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently China Natural Resources Inc 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): -1.39%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.86x
- Recent ROE (-1.39%) is above the historical average (-14.04%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 16.80% | 1.95% | 2.59x | 3.32x | $14.44 Million |
| 1997 | 7.56% | 1.59% | 2.62x | 1.82x | $-5.88 Million |
| 1998 | -28.32% | -10.05% | 1.42x | 1.98x | $-71.70 Million |
| 1999 | -3.88% | -1.47% | 1.26x | 2.09x | $-25.03 Million |
| 2000 | -13.67% | -333.68% | 0.02x | 1.97x | $-40.12 Million |
| 2001 | -21.60% | -298.77% | 0.06x | 1.13x | $-44.11 Million |
| 2002 | -75.79% | -656.98% | 0.10x | 1.12x | $-68.15 Million |
| 2003 | -52.60% | -1041.69% | 0.05x | 1.11x | $-37.76 Million |
| 2004 | 98.03% | 53.89% | 1.66x | 1.09x | $37.72 Million |
| 2005 | 151.25% | 1092.84% | 0.12x | 1.12x | $41.14 Million |
| 2006 | 55.58% | 49.90% | 0.80x | 1.38x | $59.48 Million |
| 2007 | 4.62% | 19.64% | 0.22x | 1.09x | $-28.80 Million |
| 2008 | 11.08% | 9.10% | 1.06x | 1.14x | $7.65 Million |
| 2009 | 15.32% | 50.25% | 0.16x | 1.96x | $18.80 Million |
| 2010 | 127.01% | 569.76% | 0.05x | 4.51x | $529.17 Million |
| 2011 | -12.21% | -44.53% | 0.06x | 4.48x | $-120.00 Million |
| 2012 | -17.98% | -51.99% | 0.05x | 6.30x | $-126.74 Million |
| 2013 | -207.05% | -187.90% | 0.06x | 18.67x | $-351.60 Million |
| 2014 | -190.80% | -519.67% | 0.10x | 3.54x | $-45.41 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | -193.58% | 0.36x | 0.00x | $-34.28 Million |
| 2016 | -174.58% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 7.18x | $-24.36 Million |
| 2017 | 0.00% | -72.52% | 1.39x | 0.00x | $-28.45 Million |
| 2018 | 0.00% | -73.88% | 1.07x | 0.00x | $-3.95 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -29.24% | 17.74x | 0.00x | $-40.29 Million |
| 2020 | 14.09% | 57.26% | 0.08x | 3.07x | $7.06 Million |
| 2021 | -64.47% | -257.02% | 0.06x | 4.46x | $-55.62 Million |
| 2022 | -36.33% | -121.26% | 0.06x | 4.72x | $-31.40 Million |
| 2023 | -18.21% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 3.34x | $-21.44 Million |
| 2024 | -3.59% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 2.96x | $-11.97 Million |
| 2025 | -1.39% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 2.86x | $-9.84 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares China Natural Resources Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $67,474,372
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -249.48%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Natural Resources Inc (CHNR) | $86.38 Million | 16.80% | 1.86x | $5.00 Million |
| Almonty Industries Inc. Common Shares (ALM) | $39.75 Million | -36.45% | 3.85x | $5.19 Billion |
| REalloys Inc. (ALOY) | $-171.65K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $591.73 Million |
| Atlas Lithium Corporation Common Stock (ATLX) | $52.53 Million | -53.51% | 0.67x | $106.35 Million |
| Compass Minerals International Inc (CMP) | $-131.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.17 Billion |
| Critical Metals Corp. Ordinary Shares (CRML) | $23.23K | -2159.22% | 4.02x | $1.43 Billion |
| Electra Battery Materials Corp (ELBM) | $1.64 Million | -6.35% | 0.01x | $53.09 Million |
| Sayona Mining Limited American Depository Shares (ELVR) | $570.80 Million | 10.32% | 0.16x | $1.47 Billion |
| Evolution Metals & Technologies Corp. Common Stock (EMAT) | $73.77 Million | -0.09% | 0.04x | $4.33 Billion |
| Foremost Lithium Resource & Technology Ltd. Common stock (FMST) | $-67.97K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $24.91 Million |
About China Natural Resources Inc
China Natural Resources, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration and mining of metal properties in the People's Republic of China. It explores for lead, silver, and other nonferrous metals. The company holds interest in the Moruogu Tong mine that covers an area of 7.81 square kilometers located in Wulatehouqi, Bayannaoer City, Inner Mongolia. The company is headquartered in She… Read more