Newell Brands Inc (NWL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Newell Brands Inc (NWL) has net assets worth $2.45 Billion USD as of June 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($11.06 Billion) and total liabilities ($8.61 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. Check NWL PP&E to net assets ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.45 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 22.16% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.95% |
| 5-Year Change | -42.5% |
| 10-Year Change | -79.11% |
| Growth Volatility | 84.81 |
Newell Brands Inc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Newell Brands Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see NWL market cap overview.
Annual Net Assets for Newell Brands Inc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Newell Brands Inc from 1985 to 2025. Also explore how fast is Newell Brands Inc growing its equity to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $2.39 Billion | -13.09% |
| 2024-12-31 | $2.75 Billion | -11.60% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.11 Billion | -11.57% |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.52 Billion | -15.37% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.16 Billion | +6.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.90 Billion | -21.94% |
| 2019-12-31 | $5.00 Billion | -5.34% |
| 2018-12-31 | $5.28 Billion | -62.78% |
| 2017-12-31 | $14.18 Billion | +23.91% |
| 2016-12-31 | $11.45 Billion | +526.66% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.83 Billion | -1.54% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | -10.61% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.08 Billion | +3.74% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.00 Billion | +7.97% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.85 Billion | -2.78% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.91 Billion | +6.92% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.78 Billion | +10.41% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.61 Billion | -28.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.25 Billion | +18.89% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.89 Billion | +15.03% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.64 Billion | -6.86% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.76 Billion | -12.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.02 Billion | -2.27% |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.06 Billion | -15.17% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.43 Billion | -17.50% |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.95 Billion | -7.76% |
| 1999-12-31 | $3.20 Billion | +32.57% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.41 Billion | +40.07% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.72 Billion | +15.48% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.49 Billion | +14.75% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.30 Billion | +15.53% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.13 Billion | +14.93% |
| 1993-12-31 | $979.10 Million | +13.93% |
| 1992-12-31 | $859.40 Million | +41.72% |
| 1991-12-31 | $606.40 Million | +19.23% |
| 1990-12-31 | $508.60 Million | +11.58% |
| 1989-12-31 | $455.80 Million | +73.90% |
| 1988-12-31 | $262.10 Million | +21.29% |
| 1987-12-31 | $216.10 Million | +13.68% |
| 1986-12-31 | $190.10 Million | +69.43% |
| 1985-12-31 | $112.20 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Newell Brands 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 4064.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $447.00 Million | 18.70% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-990.00 Million | -41.41% |
| Other Components | $6.16 Billion | 257.67% |
| Total Equity | $2.39 Billion | 100.00% |
Newell Brands Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Newell Brands Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Beijing Xinleineng Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300593
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
ABL Bio Inc
KQ:298380
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
Cecep Environmental Protection Equipment Co Ltd
SHE:300140
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
IJM Corporation Bhd
KLSE:3336
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$2.46 Billion |
|
CJ Corp
KO:001040
|
$2.46 Billion |
|
Klaviyo, Inc.
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|
$2.45 Billion |
|
Gujarat Gas Limited
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$2.45 Billion |
|
Digital China Group Co Ltd
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$2.45 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Newell Brands Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,751,000,000 to 2,391,000,000, a change of -360,000,000 (-13.1%).
- Net loss of 285,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 120,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 9,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 54,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-285.00 Million | -11.92% |
| Dividends Paid | $120.00 Million | -5.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-9.00 Million | -0.38% |
| Other Changes | $54.00 Million | +2.26% |
| Total Change | $- | -13.09% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Newell Brands 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: 1.01x
- 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 3.72x to 1.01x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $1.55 | $5.77 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $2.07 | $5.77 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $2.36 | $5.77 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $2.26 | $5.77 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $3.82 | $5.77 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $4.19 | $5.77 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $4.83 | $5.77 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $5.48 | $5.77 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $6.22 | $5.77 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $7.13 | $5.77 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $8.18 | $5.77 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $9.22 | $5.77 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $10.81 | $5.77 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $6.55 | $5.77 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $9.56 | $5.77 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $9.12 | $5.77 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $9.11 | $5.77 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $7.70 | $5.77 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $7.35 | $5.77 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $6.42 | $5.77 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $5.98 | $5.77 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.86 | $5.77 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $7.85 | $5.77 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $5.77 | $5.77 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.04 | $5.77 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.23 | $5.77 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.24 | $5.77 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $6.80 | $5.77 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $7.10 | $5.77 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $6.64 | $5.77 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.71 | $5.77 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $27.08 | $5.77 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $28.99 | $5.77 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $11.07 | $5.77 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $11.71 | $5.77 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $9.13 | $5.77 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $9.71 | $5.77 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $8.43 | $5.77 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.52 | $5.77 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.62 | $5.77 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $5.72 | $5.77 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Newell Brands 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): -11.92%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -3.96%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.67x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.48x
- Recent ROE (-11.92%) is below the historical average (7.36%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 16.84% | 5.40% | 1.27x | 2.46x | $7.68 Million |
| 1986 | 12.62% | 5.98% | 1.20x | 1.76x | $4.99 Million |
| 1987 | 17.21% | 5.17% | 0.85x | 3.90x | $15.59 Million |
| 1988 | 23.43% | 6.21% | 1.21x | 3.13x | $35.19 Million |
| 1989 | 18.74% | 7.61% | 1.29x | 1.91x | $39.82 Million |
| 1990 | 19.94% | 9.45% | 1.23x | 1.71x | $50.54 Million |
| 1991 | 18.50% | 10.03% | 1.08x | 1.71x | $51.56 Million |
| 1992 | 13.87% | 8.21% | 0.92x | 1.83x | $33.26 Million |
| 1993 | 16.88% | 10.05% | 0.84x | 1.99x | $67.39 Million |
| 1994 | 17.38% | 9.43% | 0.83x | 2.21x | $83.07 Million |
| 1995 | 17.11% | 8.91% | 0.85x | 2.25x | $92.49 Million |
| 1996 | 17.19% | 8.93% | 0.96x | 2.01x | $107.32 Million |
| 1997 | 16.94% | 8.98% | 0.82x | 2.30x | $118.97 Million |
| 1998 | 20.72% | 10.65% | 0.86x | 2.26x | $205.00 Million |
| 1999 | 3.54% | 1.49% | 0.95x | 2.49x | $-174.30 Million |
| 2000 | 17.22% | 6.08% | 0.95x | 2.97x | $176.71 Million |
| 2001 | 10.88% | 3.83% | 0.95x | 2.99x | $21.30 Million |
| 2002 | -9.86% | -2.73% | 1.01x | 3.58x | $-409.75 Million |
| 2003 | -2.31% | -0.60% | 1.04x | 3.71x | $-248.23 Million |
| 2004 | -6.58% | -1.72% | 1.01x | 3.78x | $-292.52 Million |
| 2005 | 15.29% | 3.96% | 0.98x | 3.92x | $86.98 Million |
| 2006 | 20.37% | 6.21% | 0.98x | 3.34x | $195.98 Million |
| 2007 | 20.78% | 7.29% | 0.96x | 2.97x | $242.37 Million |
| 2008 | -3.24% | -0.81% | 0.95x | 4.21x | $-213.72 Million |
| 2009 | 20.76% | 6.62% | 0.87x | 3.61x | $191.43 Million |
| 2010 | 15.39% | 5.08% | 0.90x | 3.37x | $102.60 Million |
| 2011 | 6.77% | 2.13% | 0.95x | 3.33x | $-59.71 Million |
| 2012 | 20.10% | 6.80% | 0.95x | 3.12x | $201.63 Million |
| 2013 | 22.91% | 8.34% | 0.94x | 2.93x | $267.45 Million |
| 2014 | 20.41% | 6.60% | 0.85x | 3.62x | $192.66 Million |
| 2015 | 19.20% | 5.92% | 0.81x | 3.99x | $167.71 Million |
| 2016 | 4.63% | 3.98% | 0.39x | 2.97x | $-613.17 Million |
| 2017 | 19.43% | 18.65% | 0.44x | 2.34x | $1.33 Billion |
| 2018 | -131.95% | -80.15% | 0.49x | 3.38x | $-7.44 Billion |
| 2019 | 2.16% | 1.10% | 0.62x | 3.15x | $-389.33 Million |
| 2020 | -19.88% | -8.20% | 0.64x | 3.79x | $-1.16 Billion |
| 2021 | 14.96% | 5.87% | 0.74x | 3.43x | $206.20 Million |
| 2022 | 5.60% | 2.08% | 0.71x | 3.77x | $-154.90 Million |
| 2023 | -12.47% | -4.77% | 0.67x | 3.91x | $-699.20 Million |
| 2024 | -7.85% | -2.85% | 0.69x | 4.00x | $-491.10 Million |
| 2025 | -11.92% | -3.96% | 0.67x | 4.48x | $-524.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Newell Brands Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $928,728,962
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 16.69%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newell Brands Inc (NWL) | $2.45 Billion | 16.84% | 3.51x | $2.46 Billion |
| Acme United Corporation (ACU) | $27.77 Million | 10.12% | 0.99x | $158.51 Million |
| Bruush Oral Care Inc. (BRSHF) | $-216.93K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $20.19K |
| Park Ha Biological Technology Co., Ltd. (BYAH) | $1.51 Million | 31.78% | 1.05x | $12.69 Million |
| Church & Dwight Company Inc (CHD) | $560.32 Million | 15.85% | 2.35x | $22.43 Billion |
| Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) | $1.39 Billion | 157.40% | 8.72x | $70.06 Billion |
| The Clorox Company (CLX) | $-370.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $10.75 Billion |
| Coty Inc (COTY) | $5.05 Billion | -74.72% | 2.50x | $1.94 Billion |
| Carmell Therapeutics Corporation (CTCX) | $-4.71 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.61 Million |
| Big Tree Cloud Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (DSY) | $-4.58 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.54 Million |
| Estee Lauder Companies Inc (EL) | $2.65 Billion | 26.48% | 1.37x | $24.29 Billion |
About Newell Brands Inc
Newell Brands Inc. engages in the design, manufacture, sourcing, and distribution of consumer and commercial products worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Home and Commercial Solutions, Learning and Development, and Outdoor and Recreation. The Commercial Solutions segment provides commercial cleaning and maintenance solution products under the Rubbermaid, Rubbermaid Commercial Produ… Read more