Mercator Limited
Mercator Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in shipping, dredging, oil and gas, and coal businesses. It operates through two segments, Shipping and Coal Mining; and Trading and Logistics. The company is also involved in coal mining, procurement, and logistics activities. In addition, it operates a mining license in Mozambique, and oil blocks in Cambay basin, India. The company was f… Read more
Mercator Limited (MERCATOR) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2024: ₹-15.69 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, Mercator Limited (MERCATOR) has net assets worth ₹-15.69 Billion INR as of March 2024.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₹8.96 Billion) and total liabilities (₹24.65 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 | ₹-15.69 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | -175.02% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | -170.26% |
| Growth Volatility | 716.05 |
Mercator Limited - Net Assets Trend (2004–2024)
This chart illustrates how Mercator Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Mercator Limited (2004–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Mercator Limited from 2004 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | ₹-15.69 Billion | -16.45% |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹-13.47 Billion | -0.90% |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹-13.35 Billion | -6.59% |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹-12.52 Billion | -31.27% |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹-9.54 Billion | -2910.19% |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹339.50 Million | -96.65% |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹10.14 Billion | -3.45% |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹10.50 Billion | +19.17% |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹8.81 Billion | -60.54% |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹22.33 Billion | -21.35% |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹28.39 Billion | +8.13% |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹26.25 Billion | -10.98% |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹29.49 Billion | +11.44% |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹26.46 Billion | +23.52% |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹21.43 Billion | -6.28% |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹22.86 Billion | +41.06% |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹16.21 Billion | +157.92% |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹6.28 Billion | +16.15% |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹5.41 Billion | +57.55% |
| 2005-03-31 | ₹3.43 Billion | +279.95% |
| 2004-03-31 | ₹903.71 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Mercator Limited'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 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | ₹302.46 Million | % |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹-16.84 Billion | % |
| Total Equity | ₹-16.54 Billion | 100.00% |
Mercator Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Mercator Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Biofil Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals Limited
NSE:BIOFILCHEM
|
$2.58 Million |
|
AppSpotr AB
ST:APTR
|
$2.58 Million |
|
QUICKBIT EU AB O.N.
F:QBT
|
$2.58 Million |
|
Sentra Food Indonesia Tbk PT
JK:FOOD
|
$2.58 Million |
|
Bait Bakfar Ltd
TA:BKFR
|
$2.58 Million |
|
Interbud-Lublin SA
WAR:ITB
|
$2.58 Million |
|
OHB - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:OHB
|
$2.58 Million |
|
PT Sari Kreasi Boga Tbk
JK:RAFI
|
$2.58 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Mercator Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from -14,269,380,000 to -16,540,070,000, a change of -2,270,690,000.
- Net loss of 2,241,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 19,305,890,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 17,037,441,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹-2.24 Million | -0.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹-19.31 Billion | -116.72% |
| Other Changes | ₹17.04 Billion | +103.01% |
| Total Change | ₹- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Mercator Limited'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
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-31 | ₹6.57 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | ₹20.76 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹27.15 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹26.96 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹62.00 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹82.58 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹77.44 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹96.54 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹102.96 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹89.68 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹95.69 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹80.81 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹34.77 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹39.75 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹33.75 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹-1.87 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹-34.99 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹-45.26 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹-46.56 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹-47.18 | ₹0.85 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹-54.70 | ₹0.85 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Mercator Limited 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): 0.00%
- 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: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is below the historical average (3.94%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 55.42% | 20.67% | 1.13x | 2.37x | ₹410.49 Million |
| 2005 | 50.80% | 31.11% | 0.60x | 2.71x | ₹1.40 Billion |
| 2006 | 36.61% | 23.97% | 0.43x | 3.55x | ₹1.44 Billion |
| 2007 | 21.46% | 12.01% | 0.42x | 4.25x | ₹720.19 Million |
| 2008 | 27.31% | 27.52% | 0.31x | 3.24x | ₹2.54 Billion |
| 2009 | 23.46% | 21.89% | 0.29x | 3.70x | ₹2.68 Billion |
| 2010 | 5.70% | 7.28% | 0.21x | 3.66x | ₹-785.50 Million |
| 2011 | 32.09% | 26.06% | 0.41x | 3.02x | ₹5.07 Billion |
| 2012 | 0.82% | 0.56% | 0.52x | 2.81x | ₹-2.32 Billion |
| 2013 | -16.94% | -9.97% | 0.54x | 3.13x | ₹-5.92 Billion |
| 2014 | 1.37% | 0.93% | 0.48x | 3.11x | ₹-2.02 Billion |
| 2015 | -22.72% | -14.54% | 0.40x | 3.87x | ₹-6.47 Billion |
| 2016 | -104.54% | -32.89% | 0.56x | 5.66x | ₹-9.75 Billion |
| 2017 | 2.90% | 1.36% | 0.54x | 3.97x | ₹-703.85 Million |
| 2018 | -30.99% | -30.31% | 0.30x | 3.38x | ₹-3.91 Billion |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -105.35% | 0.39x | 0.00x | ₹-9.03 Billion |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -145.02% | 0.49x | 0.00x | ₹-8.20 Billion |
| 2021 | 0.00% | -88.87% | 0.31x | 0.00x | ₹-1.95 Billion |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -492.17% | 0.00x | 0.00x | ₹1.21 Billion |
| 2023 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | ₹1.40 Billion |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | ₹1.65 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Mercator Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Thermal Coal industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Thermal Coal
- Average net assets among peers: $70,678,081,740
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 17.26%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercator Limited (MERCATOR) | ₹-15.69 Billion | 55.42% | N/A | $2.58 Million |
| Adani Enterprises Limited (ADANIENT) | $182.10 Billion | 6.25% | 1.58x | $8.25 Billion |
| Anmol India Limited (ANMOL) | $113.32 Million | 23.14% | 5.46x | $3.48 Million |
| Coal India Limited (COALINDIA) | $202.09 Billion | 34.83% | 5.31x | $13.53 Billion |
| Gujarat Mineral Development Corporation Limited (GMDCLTD) | $57.55 Billion | 20.93% | 0.20x | $525.99 Million |
| GMR Power and Urban Infra Limited (GMRP&UI) | $-18.18 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $295.15 Million |
| Refex Industries Limited (REFEX) | $392.56 Million | 18.41% | 1.67x | $131.41 Million |