Vasta Platform Ltd
Vasta Platform Limited provides educational printed and digital solutions to private schools operating in the K-12 education sector in Brazil. The company offers digital and printed textbooks, teacher handbooks, exercise books, multidisciplinary subject books, and student evaluations; and PAR platform that allows schools to select their preferred books and materials and follow their own specific … Read more
Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $4.88 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA) has net assets worth $4.88 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($6.95 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.07 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 | $4.88 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 70.22% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.32% |
| 5-Year Change | 442.0% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 158.25 |
Vasta Platform Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2018–2024)
This chart illustrates how Vasta Platform Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Vasta Platform Ltd (2018–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Vasta Platform Ltd from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.99 Billion | +10.45% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.52 Billion | -2.35% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.63 Billion | -0.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.67 Billion | +406.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | $921.28 Million | +19.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | $770.65 Million | -76.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.27 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Vasta Platform Ltd'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 15492800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $154.93 Million | 3.10% |
| Common Stock | $4.82 Billion | 96.57% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $90.91 Million | 1.82% |
| Total Equity | $4.99 Billion | 100.00% |
Vasta Platform Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Vasta Platform Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SNC Former Public Company Limited
BK:SNC
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$38.05 Million |
|
SWK Holdings Corp
NASDAQ:SWKH
|
$38.05 Million |
|
Mastersystem Infotama Tbk.
JK:MSTI
|
$38.06 Million |
|
msg life ag
HM:MSGL
|
$38.10 Million |
|
PT BISI International Tbk
STU:4FM
|
$38.04 Million |
|
Chyang Sheng Dyeing & Finishing Co Ltd
TW:1463
|
$38.03 Million |
|
Siyata Mobile Inc
NASDAQ:SYTA
|
$38.03 Million |
|
Touchstone Exploration Inc
PINK:PBEGF
|
$38.03 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Vasta Platform Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,519,358,000 to 4,992,011,000, a change of 472,653,000 (10.5%).
- Net income of 486,487,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 22,531,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,282,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $486.49 Million | +9.75% |
| Share Repurchases | $22.53 Million | -0.45% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $1.28 Million | +0.03% |
| Other Changes | $7.42 Million | +0.15% |
| Total Change | $- | 10.46% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Vasta Platform Ltd'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: 0.08x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | $39.37 | $4.90 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $9.28 | $4.90 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $11.10 | $4.90 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $56.72 | $4.90 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $55.35 | $4.90 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $54.88 | $4.90 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $62.29 | $4.90 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Vasta Platform Ltd 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): 9.75%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 29.06%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.23x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.44x
- Recent ROE (9.75%) is above the historical average (-1.26%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -0.13% | -0.42% | 0.16x | 1.88x | $-331.01 Million |
| 2019 | -7.88% | -6.13% | 0.65x | 1.99x | $-137.77 Million |
| 2020 | -4.95% | -4.58% | 0.74x | 1.46x | $-137.78 Million |
| 2021 | -2.55% | -12.53% | 0.13x | 1.57x | $-585.27 Million |
| 2022 | -1.18% | -4.32% | 0.17x | 1.62x | $-517.54 Million |
| 2023 | -1.85% | -5.64% | 0.20x | 1.64x | $-535.71 Million |
| 2024 | 9.75% | 29.06% | 0.23x | 1.44x | $-12.71 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Vasta Platform Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Education & Training Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Education & Training Services
- Average net assets among peers: $1,197,694,821
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -57.58%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vasta Platform Ltd (VSTA) | $4.88 Billion | -0.13% | 0.42x | $38.05 Million |
| ATA Creativity Global (AACG) | $50.32 Million | -242.94% | 0.93x | $25.30 Million |
| Afya Ltd (AFYA) | $3.64 Billion | 10.60% | 1.08x | $112.89 Million |
| Alliance International Education Leasing Holdings Limited (ALCIF) | $2.60 Billion | 14.32% | 0.61x | $519.50 Million |
| Ambow Education Holding Ltd (AMBO) | $1.38 Billion | -77.81% | 1.30x | $6.74 Million |
| American Public Education Inc (APEI) | $349.73 Million | -32.88% | 0.96x | $676.30 Million |
| Argentum 47 Inc (ARGQ) | $-864.76K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $45.77K |
| Asiarim Corporation (ARMC) | $-263.95K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.30K |
| Aspen Group Inc (ASPU) | $5.40K | -250.85% | 0.67x | $3.75 Million |
| Adtalem Global Education Inc (ATGE) | $1.54 Billion | 8.70% | 0.30x | $3.32 Billion |
| Bright Scholar Education Holdings Ltd Class A (BEDU) | $2.41 Billion | -4.96% | 1.27x | $57.66 Million |