Celanese Corporation (CE) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Celanese Corporation (CE) has net assets worth $4.49 Billion USD as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($21.73 Billion) and total liabilities ($17.25 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 tangible is Celanese Corporation's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $4.49 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 20.63% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.51% |
| 5-Year Change | -1.43% |
| 10-Year Change | 48.03% |
| Growth Volatility | 64.9 |
Celanese Corporation - Net Assets Trend (2001–2025)
This chart illustrates how Celanese Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See defensive interval ratio of Celanese Corporation to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Celanese Corporation (2001–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Celanese Corporation from 2001 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Celanese Corporation market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $4.47 Billion | -20.27% |
| 2024-12-31 | $5.61 Billion | -25.73% |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.55 Billion | +23.70% |
| 2022-12-31 | $6.11 Billion | +34.56% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.54 Billion | +16.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.90 Billion | +34.40% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.90 Billion | -14.23% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.38 Billion | +2.42% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.30 Billion | +9.20% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.02 Billion | +6.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.83 Billion | -8.09% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.08 Billion | +14.04% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.70 Billion | +56.01% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | +29.01% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.34 Billion | +45.13% |
| 2010-12-31 | $924.00 Million | +58.22% |
| 2009-12-31 | $584.00 Million | +217.39% |
| 2008-12-31 | $184.00 Million | -82.76% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.07 Billion | +23.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | $861.00 Million | +187.96% |
| 2005-12-31 | $299.00 Million | -26.35% |
| 2004-12-31 | $406.00 Million | -84.38% |
| 2003-12-31 | $2.60 Billion | +24.05% |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.10 Billion | +7.27% |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.95 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Celanese Corporation'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 987600000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $9.88 Billion | 243.91% |
| Common Stock | $170.92K | 0.00% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-776.00 Million | -19.17% |
| Total Equity | $4.05 Billion | 100.00% |
Celanese Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Celanese Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Renk Group AG
XETRA:R3NK
|
$5.61 Billion |
|
Corcept Therapeutics Incorporated
NASDAQ:CORT
|
$5.61 Billion |
|
Strathcona Resources Ltd.
TO:SCR
|
$5.61 Billion |
|
APL Apollo Tubes Limited
NSE:APLAPOLLO
|
$5.62 Billion |
|
Kite Realty Group Trust
NYSE:KRG
|
$5.61 Billion |
|
BRF S.A
SA:BRFS3
|
$5.61 Billion |
|
CNOOC Energy Technology & Services Ltd
SHG:600968
|
$5.61 Billion |
|
China Coal Energy Company Limited
F:CVV
|
$5.61 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Celanese Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 5,609,000,000 to 4,049,000,000, a change of -1,560,000,000 (-27.8%).
- Net loss of 1,165,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 13,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 72,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 454,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-1.17 Billion | -28.77% |
| Dividends Paid | $13.00 Million | -0.32% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $72.00 Million | +1.78% |
| Other Changes | $-454.00 Million | -11.21% |
| Total Change | $- | -27.81% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Celanese Corporation'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: 1.38x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-31 | $38.82 | $51.16 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $30.44 | $51.16 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $44.84 | $51.16 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $-1.29 | $51.16 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.41 | $51.16 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $4.58 | $51.16 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $6.20 | $51.16 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.11 | $51.16 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $3.72 | $51.16 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $5.83 | $51.16 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $8.44 | $51.16 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $10.83 | $51.16 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $16.94 | $51.16 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $18.04 | $51.16 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $15.62 | $51.16 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $17.77 | $51.16 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $20.87 | $51.16 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $22.04 | $51.16 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $20.11 | $51.16 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $29.76 | $51.16 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $37.37 | $51.16 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $51.60 | $51.16 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $64.83 | $51.16 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $51.33 | $51.16 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $36.98 | $51.16 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Celanese Corporation 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): -28.77%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -12.21%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.44x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.36x
- Recent ROE (-28.77%) is below the historical average (35.39%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | -18.68% | -9.51% | 0.62x | 3.19x | $-560.40 Million |
| 2002 | 8.02% | 4.54% | 0.58x | 3.06x | $-41.60 Million |
| 2003 | 5.73% | 3.22% | 0.68x | 2.64x | $-110.20 Million |
| 2004 | 0.00% | -6.61% | 0.52x | 0.00x | $-241.80 Million |
| 2005 | 117.87% | 4.56% | 0.82x | 31.68x | $253.50 Million |
| 2006 | 51.59% | 6.10% | 0.84x | 10.03x | $327.30 Million |
| 2007 | 40.11% | 6.61% | 0.80x | 7.59x | $319.80 Million |
| 2008 | 154.95% | 4.13% | 0.95x | 39.37x | $263.80 Million |
| 2009 | 83.56% | 9.60% | 0.60x | 14.40x | $429.60 Million |
| 2010 | 40.58% | 6.34% | 0.71x | 8.96x | $282.60 Million |
| 2011 | 45.26% | 8.98% | 0.79x | 6.35x | $472.90 Million |
| 2012 | 34.97% | 9.43% | 0.70x | 5.29x | $432.00 Million |
| 2013 | 40.79% | 16.91% | 0.72x | 3.34x | $831.10 Million |
| 2014 | 22.14% | 9.17% | 0.77x | 3.13x | $342.20 Million |
| 2015 | 12.78% | 5.36% | 0.66x | 3.61x | $66.20 Million |
| 2016 | 34.78% | 16.70% | 0.64x | 3.23x | $641.20 Million |
| 2017 | 29.20% | 13.73% | 0.64x | 3.30x | $554.30 Million |
| 2018 | 40.45% | 16.87% | 0.77x | 3.12x | $908.60 Million |
| 2019 | 33.98% | 13.53% | 0.66x | 3.78x | $601.30 Million |
| 2020 | 56.30% | 35.10% | 0.52x | 3.09x | $1.63 Billion |
| 2021 | 45.12% | 22.14% | 0.71x | 2.86x | $1.47 Billion |
| 2022 | 33.60% | 19.58% | 0.37x | 4.66x | $1.33 Billion |
| 2023 | 27.64% | 17.92% | 0.41x | 3.75x | $1.25 Billion |
| 2024 | -27.13% | -14.81% | 0.45x | 4.08x | $-2.08 Billion |
| 2025 | -28.77% | -12.21% | 0.44x | 5.36x | $-1.57 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Celanese Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $2,432,568,908
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -28.33%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celanese Corporation (CE) | $4.49 Billion | -18.68% | 3.85x | $5.61 Billion |
| Synalloy Corporation (ACNT) | $33.87 Million | -14.30% | 0.77x | $125.09 Million |
| AdvanSix Inc (ASIX) | $601.19 Million | 23.25% | 1.18x | $435.20 Million |
| ASP Isotopes Inc. Common Stock (ASPI) | $18.83 Million | -86.49% | 0.60x | $736.54 Million |
| Braskem SA Class A (BAK) | $5.47 Billion | 74.61% | 8.64x | $507.24 Million |
| Dow Inc (DOW) | $13.01 Billion | 9.42% | 3.73x | $22.87 Billion |
| Green Plains Renewable Energy Inc (GPRE) | $776.66 Million | -14.01% | 1.03x | $933.75 Million |
| Gulf Resources, Inc. (NV) Common Stock (GURE) | $349.46 Million | 10.37% | 0.05x | $5.93 Million |
| Huntsman Corporation (HUN) | $1.63 Billion | 5.71% | 5.03x | $2.12 Billion |
| Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) | $6.30 Million | -263.49% | 14.57x | $818.47 Million |
About Celanese Corporation
Celanese Corporation produces and sells engineered polymers worldwide. It operates through Engineered Materials and Acetyl Chain segments. The company offers ethylene acrylic elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate pharmaceutical grade copolymers, liquid crystal polymers, long-fiber reinforced thermoplastics, nylon and polypropylene compounds and formulations, polyoxymethylene, ultra-high molecular we… Read more