Ambac Financial Group Inc (AMBC) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Ambac Financial Group Inc (AMBC) has net assets worth $1.15 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 ($2.15 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.00 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 financial resilience of Ambac Financial Group Inc to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.15 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 53.42% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.43% |
| 5-Year Change | 4.23% |
| 10-Year Change | -38.95% |
| Growth Volatility | 50.59 |
Ambac Financial Group Inc - Net Assets Trend (1991–2024)
This chart illustrates how Ambac Financial Group Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore AMBC current and non-current assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Ambac Financial Group Inc (1991–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ambac Financial Group Inc from 1991 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see AMBC company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.20 Billion | -16.51% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.43 Billion | +8.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.32 Billion | +18.73% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.12 Billion | -2.70% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.15 Billion | -25.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.54 Billion | -5.89% |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.63 Billion | -0.74% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.65 Billion | -16.82% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.98 Billion | +1.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | $1.96 Billion | +17.00% |
| 2014-12-31 | $1.67 Billion | +71.06% |
| 2013-12-31 | $978.42 Million | +130.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | $-3.25 Billion | -3.09% |
| 2011-12-31 | $-3.15 Billion | -132.57% |
| 2010-12-31 | $-1.35 Billion | +17.10% |
| 2009-12-31 | $-1.63 Billion | +47.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | $-3.08 Billion | -235.20% |
| 2007-12-31 | $2.28 Billion | -63.13% |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.18 Billion | +15.11% |
| 2005-12-31 | $5.37 Billion | +6.92% |
| 2004-12-31 | $5.02 Billion | +18.10% |
| 2003-12-31 | $4.25 Billion | +17.36% |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.63 Billion | +21.50% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.98 Billion | +14.93% |
| 2000-12-31 | $2.60 Billion | +28.62% |
| 1999-12-31 | $2.02 Billion | -3.70% |
| 1998-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | +11.94% |
| 1997-12-31 | $1.87 Billion | +15.94% |
| 1996-12-31 | $1.62 Billion | +15.03% |
| 1995-12-31 | $1.40 Billion | +35.85% |
| 1994-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | -6.02% |
| 1993-12-31 | $1.10 Billion | +27.68% |
| 1992-12-31 | $861.30 Million | +15.24% |
| 1991-12-31 | $747.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ambac Financial Group 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 grown by 174.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $742.18 Million | 86.61% |
| Common Stock | $489.00K | 0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-188.44 Million | -21.99% |
| Other Components | $302.67 Million | 35.32% |
| Total Equity | $856.91 Million | 100.00% |
Ambac Financial Group Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ambac Financial Group Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Acacia Research Corporation
NASDAQ:ACTG
|
$393.56 Million |
|
BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals Inc
NYSE:LEO
|
$393.68 Million |
|
Eupraxia Pharmaceuticals Inc
TO:EPRX
|
$393.86 Million |
|
JSL S.A
SA:JSLG3
|
$394.04 Million |
|
Xinjiang Tianshun Supply Chain Co Ltd
SHE:002800
|
$393.23 Million |
|
Swancor Holding Co Ltd
TW:3708
|
$393.17 Million |
|
Cosmos Group Co Ltd
SHE:002133
|
$393.09 Million |
|
Centuria Office REIT
AU:COF
|
$393.07 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ambac Financial Group Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,362,000,000 to 856,906,000, a change of -505,094,000 (-37.1%).
- Net loss of 556,449,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 11,698,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 28,436,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 91,489,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-556.45 Million | -64.94% |
| Share Repurchases | $11.70 Million | -1.37% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-28.44 Million | -3.32% |
| Other Changes | $91.49 Million | +10.68% |
| Total Change | $- | -37.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ambac Financial Group 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: 0.49x
- 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.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.25x to 0.49x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-12-31 | $7.17 | $8.98 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $8.20 | $8.98 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $10.30 | $8.98 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $9.74 | $8.98 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $13.24 | $8.98 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $15.26 | $8.98 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $17.85 | $8.98 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $19.56 | $8.98 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $18.83 | $8.98 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $24.17 | $8.98 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $27.36 | $8.98 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $33.27 | $8.98 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $38.91 | $8.98 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $45.28 | $8.98 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $49.11 | $8.98 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $57.51 | $8.98 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $22.15 | $8.98 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $-40.15 | $8.98 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $-24.29 | $8.98 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $-21.32 | $8.98 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $-40.48 | $8.98 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $-41.48 | $8.98 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $14.98 | $8.98 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $29.81 | $8.98 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $36.62 | $8.98 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $37.48 | $8.98 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $30.44 | $8.98 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $34.19 | $8.98 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $32.14 | $8.98 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $23.40 | $8.98 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $22.31 | $8.98 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $26.97 | $8.98 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $29.26 | $8.98 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $18.24 | $8.98 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ambac Financial Group 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): -64.94%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -235.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.03x
- • Equity Multiplier: 9.40x
- Recent ROE (-64.94%) is below the historical average (0.86%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 15.21% | 60.70% | 0.13x | 1.92x | $38.96 Million |
| 1992 | 15.12% | 54.11% | 0.12x | 2.41x | $44.07 Million |
| 1993 | 16.30% | 54.73% | 0.09x | 3.46x | $69.33 Million |
| 1994 | 13.65% | 60.25% | 0.05x | 4.15x | $37.75 Million |
| 1995 | 11.93% | 59.33% | 0.05x | 3.78x | $27.10 Million |
| 1996 | 17.11% | 61.01% | 0.08x | 3.64x | $114.80 Million |
| 1997 | 11.91% | 58.42% | 0.05x | 4.41x | $35.75 Million |
| 1998 | 12.12% | 55.58% | 0.04x | 5.35x | $44.39 Million |
| 1999 | 15.25% | 57.73% | 0.05x | 5.62x | $106.06 Million |
| 2000 | 14.11% | 41.08% | 0.09x | 3.90x | $106.59 Million |
| 2001 | 14.51% | 45.72% | 0.08x | 4.11x | $134.53 Million |
| 2002 | 11.93% | 44.51% | 0.06x | 4.24x | $70.08 Million |
| 2003 | 14.55% | 48.65% | 0.08x | 3.94x | $193.44 Million |
| 2004 | 14.42% | 51.70% | 0.08x | 3.70x | $222.15 Million |
| 2005 | 13.98% | 46.53% | 0.08x | 3.67x | $213.79 Million |
| 2006 | 14.16% | 47.81% | 0.09x | 3.28x | $257.49 Million |
| 2007 | -142.47% | 0.00% | -0.18x | 10.34x | $-3.48 Billion |
| 2008 | 0.00% | 0.00% | -0.16x | 0.00x | $-5.23 Billion |
| 2009 | 0.00% | 0.37% | 0.21x | 0.00x | $243.39 Million |
| 2010 | 0.00% | -173.49% | 0.01x | 0.00x | $-552.35 Million |
| 2011 | 0.00% | -669.90% | 0.01x | 0.00x | $-1.58 Billion |
| 2012 | 0.00% | -29.73% | 0.03x | 0.00x | $134.07 Million |
| 2013 | -35.87% | -36.77% | 0.03x | 38.56x | $-322.44 Million |
| 2014 | 34.60% | 120.00% | 0.02x | 17.98x | $344.16 Million |
| 2015 | 29.29% | 76.55% | 0.03x | 14.08x | $324.92 Million |
| 2016 | 4.37% | 14.91% | 0.02x | 13.21x | $-96.55 Million |
| 2017 | -23.82% | -53.41% | 0.03x | 16.79x | $-467.11 Million |
| 2018 | 16.77% | 52.56% | 0.03x | 9.16x | $107.80 Million |
| 2019 | -14.62% | -43.55% | 0.04x | 9.02x | $-363.70 Million |
| 2020 | -40.46% | -280.13% | 0.01x | 12.24x | $-545.00 Million |
| 2021 | -1.64% | -6.88% | 0.02x | 11.85x | $-120.80 Million |
| 2022 | 41.63% | 972.26% | 0.01x | 6.37x | $396.05 Million |
| 2023 | 0.27% | 2.91% | 0.02x | 5.90x | $-132.57 Million |
| 2024 | -64.94% | -235.97% | 0.03x | 9.40x | $-642.14 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ambac Financial Group Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Insurance - Specialty industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Insurance - Specialty
- Average net assets among peers: $2,446,036,778
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.57%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambac Financial Group Inc (AMBC) | $1.15 Billion | 15.21% | 0.87x | $393.43 Million |
| Enact Holdings Inc (ACT) | $3.27 Billion | 14.78% | 0.25x | $6.01 Billion |
| Assured Guaranty Ltd (AGO) | $4.72 Billion | 16.44% | 2.83x | $3.73 Billion |
| AMERISAFE Inc (AMSF) | $32.10 Million | 28.97% | 2.75x | $567.23 Million |
| AXIS Capital Holdings Ltd (AXS) | $2.82 Billion | 18.90% | 0.84x | $7.71 Billion |
| Employers Holdings Inc (EIG) | $473.64 Million | 10.27% | 6.35x | $816.69 Million |
| Essent Group Ltd (ESNT) | $219.12 Million | -6.18% | 0.29x | $5.80 Billion |
| First American Corporation (FAF) | $3.01 Billion | 11.38% | 2.93x | $6.55 Billion |
| Fidelity National Financial Inc (FNF) | $7.46 Billion | 6.93% | 9.81x | $12.96 Billion |
| Investors Title Company (ITIC) | $5.80 Million | 20.69% | 0.36x | $441.47 Million |
About Ambac Financial Group Inc
Octave Specialty Group, Inc. operates as a financial services holding company. It operates in two segments, Specialty Property and Casualty Insurance; and Insurance Distribution. The Specialty Property and Casualty Insurance segment provides specialty property and casualty program insurance with a focus on commercial and personal liability risks. The Insurance Distribution segment offers specialt… Read more