Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) has net assets worth $1.65 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 ($12.50 Billion) and total liabilities ($10.85 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 how resilient are Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc's assets to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.65 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 13.17% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.61% |
| 5-Year Change | 28.84% |
| 10-Year Change | 37.58% |
| Growth Volatility | 19.62 |
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc - Net Assets Trend (1992–2024)
This chart illustrates how Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (1992–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc from 1992 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | +11.08% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.20 Billion | +12.58% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | +7.82% |
| 2021-12-31 | $991.79 Million | -4.44% |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | +2.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.02 Billion | +2.27% |
| 2018-12-31 | $993.59 Million | -4.72% |
| 2017-12-31 | $1.04 Billion | +3.11% |
| 2016-12-31 | $1.01 Billion | +4.05% |
| 2015-12-31 | $971.93 Million | +6.68% |
| 2014-12-31 | $911.04 Million | +6.06% |
| 2013-12-31 | $859.00 Million | +3.94% |
| 2012-12-31 | $826.48 Million | +8.04% |
| 2011-12-31 | $765.00 Million | +6.84% |
| 2010-12-31 | $716.00 Million | +5.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | $675.64 Million | +16.69% |
| 2008-12-31 | $579.01 Million | -5.43% |
| 2007-12-31 | $612.25 Million | +4.86% |
| 2006-12-31 | $583.89 Million | -6.12% |
| 2005-12-31 | $621.93 Million | -6.33% |
| 2004-12-31 | $663.99 Million | +13.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | $584.33 Million | +71.16% |
| 2002-12-31 | $341.40 Million | -44.37% |
| 2001-12-31 | $613.65 Million | -14.18% |
| 2000-12-31 | $715.02 Million | +2.54% |
| 1999-12-31 | $697.32 Million | +11.80% |
| 1998-12-31 | $623.70 Million | +8.38% |
| 1997-12-31 | $575.50 Million | +11.47% |
| 1996-12-31 | $516.30 Million | +15.56% |
| 1995-12-31 | $446.80 Million | +15.57% |
| 1994-12-31 | $386.60 Million | +65.99% |
| 1992-12-31 | $232.90 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America 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 2243.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $792.00 Million | 59.23% |
| Common Stock | $279.98 Million | 20.94% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $245.85 Million | 18.39% |
| Other Components | $19.37 Million | 1.45% |
| Total Equity | $1.34 Billion | 100.00% |
Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc Competitors by Market Cap
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| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,203,824,000 to 1,337,209,000, a change of 133,385,000 (11.1%).
- Net income of 205,873,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 72,778,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 7,164,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $205.87 Million | +15.4% |
| Dividends Paid | $72.78 Million | -5.44% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $7.16 Million | +0.54% |
| Other Changes | $-6.87 Million | -0.51% |
| Total Change | $- | 11.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America 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: 1.47x
- 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 3.40x to 1.47x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-12-31 | $15.78 | $53.63 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $21.69 | $53.63 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $21.53 | $53.63 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $24.99 | $53.63 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $27.82 | $53.63 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $29.62 | $53.63 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $33.58 | $53.63 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $35.44 | $53.63 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $33.45 | $53.63 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $19.76 | $53.63 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $20.33 | $53.63 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $16.87 | $53.63 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $15.99 | $53.63 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $15.53 | $53.63 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $16.81 | $53.63 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $15.77 | $53.63 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $18.47 | $53.63 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $18.93 | $53.63 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $20.43 | $53.63 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $21.78 | $53.63 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $22.29 | $53.63 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $23.46 | $53.63 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $24.85 | $53.63 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $25.79 | $53.63 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $26.52 | $53.63 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $25.13 | $53.63 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $25.68 | $53.63 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $26.17 | $53.63 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $25.56 | $53.63 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $29.46 | $53.63 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $33.00 | $53.63 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $36.40 | $53.63 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America 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): 15.40%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 25.40%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.07x
- • Equity Multiplier: 8.87x
- Recent ROE (15.40%) is above the historical average (8.12%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 11.85% | 22.83% | 0.05x | 10.08x | $4.31 Million |
| 1994 | 11.67% | 21.52% | 0.05x | 10.40x | $6.44 Million |
| 1995 | 15.98% | 21.31% | 0.07x | 10.18x | $26.72 Million |
| 1996 | 15.80% | 22.84% | 0.07x | 10.28x | $29.97 Million |
| 1997 | 14.09% | 19.58% | 0.07x | 9.98x | $23.55 Million |
| 1998 | 11.51% | 18.20% | 0.07x | 8.96x | $9.43 Million |
| 1999 | 14.49% | 25.54% | 0.08x | 7.42x | $31.32 Million |
| 2000 | 13.57% | 22.65% | 0.08x | 7.92x | $25.55 Million |
| 2001 | 0.41% | 0.61% | 0.07x | 9.66x | $-58.87 Million |
| 2002 | -78.75% | -151.72% | 0.06x | 8.58x | $-302.98 Million |
| 2003 | 19.08% | 86.51% | 0.05x | 4.39x | $53.06 Million |
| 2004 | 21.35% | 165.17% | 0.03x | 4.12x | $75.33 Million |
| 2005 | 12.88% | 66.96% | 0.04x | 5.08x | $17.91 Million |
| 2006 | 9.92% | 23.81% | 0.06x | 6.81x | $-487.50K |
| 2007 | 11.79% | 22.88% | 0.07x | 7.82x | $10.95 Million |
| 2008 | 9.60% | 21.00% | 0.06x | 7.60x | $-2.31 Million |
| 2009 | 8.12% | 28.92% | 0.05x | 5.74x | $-12.70 Million |
| 2010 | 6.06% | 34.70% | 0.02x | 7.32x | $-27.46 Million |
| 2011 | 10.96% | 42.98% | 0.03x | 8.38x | $7.28 Million |
| 2012 | 11.26% | 42.43% | 0.03x | 8.17x | $10.38 Million |
| 2013 | 9.87% | 39.28% | 0.03x | 8.64x | $-1.15 Million |
| 2014 | 11.24% | 42.99% | 0.03x | 8.81x | $11.26 Million |
| 2015 | 10.70% | 42.72% | 0.03x | 8.53x | $6.79 Million |
| 2016 | 8.61% | 38.94% | 0.03x | 7.10x | $-14.09 Million |
| 2017 | 7.86% | 34.87% | 0.04x | 6.01x | $-22.28 Million |
| 2018 | 1.12% | 5.12% | 0.03x | 7.66x | $-88.22 Million |
| 2019 | 8.47% | 29.73% | 0.04x | 7.13x | $-15.56 Million |
| 2020 | 6.13% | 33.79% | 0.03x | 6.06x | $-40.20 Million |
| 2021 | 6.32% | 40.26% | 0.02x | 8.10x | $-36.48 Million |
| 2022 | 8.61% | 27.83% | 0.04x | 8.68x | $-14.89 Million |
| 2023 | 13.80% | 24.31% | 0.06x | 8.92x | $45.78 Million |
| 2024 | 15.40% | 25.40% | 0.07x | 8.87x | $72.15 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Banks - Regional industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Banks - Regional
- Average net assets among peers: $552,557,300
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.02%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc (BLX) | $1.65 Billion | 11.85% | 6.59x | $1.54 Billion |
| Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) | $1.46 Billion | 8.31% | 6.86x | $4.95 Billion |
| Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) | $120.94 Million | 10.83% | 9.48x | $5.70 Billion |
| ACNB Corporation (ACNB) | $74.01 Million | 9.97% | 11.77x | $483.21 Million |
| Affinity Bancshares Inc (AFBI) | $129.12 Million | 4.21% | 5.71x | $135.98 Million |
| Alerus Financial Corp (ALRS) | $153.31 Million | 13.22% | 8.01x | $647.19 Million |
| Amalgamated Bank (AMAL) | $535.82 Million | 8.62% | 10.16x | $1.14 Billion |
| Amerant Bancorp Inc. (AMTB) | $901.22 Million | 12.53% | 7.48x | $962.39 Million |
| Arrow Financial Corporation (AROW) | $72.29 Million | 17.85% | 12.85x | $601.02 Million |
| Associated Banc-Corp (ASB) | $2.02 Billion | 12.80% | 9.17x | $5.20 Billion |
| AmeriServ Financial Inc (ASRV) | $65.10 Million | 11.83% | 10.90x | $62.60 Million |
About Foreign Trade Bank of Latin America Inc
Banco Latinoamericano de Comercio Exterior, S. A., a multinational bank, engages in financing of foreign trade and economic integration in Latin America and the Caribbean. It operates through two segments, Commercial and Treasury. The company accepts deposits. It also offers products and services, such as origination of bilateral short- and medium-term loans, structured and syndicated credits, an… Read more