Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) has net assets worth $1.65 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 ($4.10 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.44 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. Also explore Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $1.65 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 40.33% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.91% |
| 5-Year Change | 106.49% |
| 10-Year Change | 258.34% |
| Growth Volatility | 14.04 |
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation - Net Assets Trend (1994–2025)
This chart illustrates how Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check Chesapeake Utilities Corporation tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation from 1994 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see CPK market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $1.60 Billion | +14.98% |
| 2024-12-31 | $1.39 Billion | +11.56% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.25 Billion | +49.63% |
| 2022-12-31 | $832.80 Million | +7.58% |
| 2021-12-31 | $774.13 Million | +11.05% |
| 2020-12-31 | $697.09 Million | +24.13% |
| 2019-12-31 | $561.58 Million | +8.32% |
| 2018-12-31 | $518.44 Million | +6.61% |
| 2017-12-31 | $486.29 Million | +9.01% |
| 2016-12-31 | $446.09 Million | +24.56% |
| 2015-12-31 | $358.14 Million | +19.25% |
| 2014-12-31 | $300.32 Million | +7.73% |
| 2013-12-31 | $278.77 Million | +8.64% |
| 2012-12-31 | $256.60 Million | +6.57% |
| 2011-12-31 | $240.78 Million | +6.43% |
| 2010-12-31 | $226.24 Million | +7.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | $209.78 Million | +70.45% |
| 2008-12-31 | $123.07 Million | +2.92% |
| 2007-12-31 | $119.58 Million | +7.58% |
| 2006-12-31 | $111.15 Million | +31.14% |
| 2005-12-31 | $84.76 Million | +8.72% |
| 2004-12-31 | $77.96 Million | +6.89% |
| 2003-12-31 | $72.94 Million | +9.37% |
| 2002-12-31 | $66.69 Million | -0.24% |
| 2001-12-31 | $66.85 Million | +4.50% |
| 2000-12-31 | $63.97 Million | +6.27% |
| 1999-12-31 | $60.20 Million | +6.74% |
| 1998-12-31 | $56.40 Million | +12.13% |
| 1997-12-31 | $50.30 Million | +6.57% |
| 1996-12-31 | $47.20 Million | +11.58% |
| 1995-12-31 | $42.30 Million | +14.02% |
| 1994-12-31 | $37.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Chesapeake Utilities 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 3114.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $626.80 Million | 39.21% |
| Common Stock | $11.60 Million | 0.73% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $9.90 Million | 0.62% |
| Other Components | $950.20 Million | 59.44% |
| Total Equity | $1.60 Billion | 100.00% |
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Chesapeake Utilities Corporation ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Jumbo S.A.
AT:BELA
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Sichuan Yahua Industrial Group Co Ltd
SHE:002497
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Kemira Oyj
HE:KEMIRA
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Fattal 1998 Holdings Ltd
TA:FTAL
|
$2.96 Billion |
|
Curbline Properties Corp.
NYSE:CURB
|
$2.95 Billion |
|
BBVA Banco Frances SA ADR
NYSE:BBAR
|
$2.95 Billion |
|
Star Bulk Carriers Corp
NASDAQ:SBLK
|
$2.95 Billion |
|
Dana Inc
NYSE:DAN
|
$2.95 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,390,200,000 to 1,598,500,000, a change of 208,300,000 (15.0%).
- Net income of 140,300,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 60,700,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 123,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 123,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 11,600,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 117,100,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $140.30 Million | +8.78% |
| Dividends Paid | $60.70 Million | -3.8% |
| Share Repurchases | $123.00 Million | -7.69% |
| Share Issuances | $123.00 Million | +7.69% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $11.60 Million | +0.73% |
| Other Changes | $117.10 Million | +7.33% |
| Total Change | $- | 14.98% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Chesapeake Utilities 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: 1.95x
- 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 20.13x to 1.95x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-12-31 | $6.60 | $132.78 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $6.31 | $132.78 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $6.37 | $132.78 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $6.65 | $132.78 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $7.38 | $132.78 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $7.59 | $132.78 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $7.97 | $132.78 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $8.19 | $132.78 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $8.17 | $132.78 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $8.53 | $132.78 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $9.04 | $132.78 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $9.55 | $132.78 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $12.04 | $132.78 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $11.63 | $132.78 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $11.84 | $132.78 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $18.80 | $132.78 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $15.74 | $132.78 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $16.63 | $132.78 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $17.69 | $132.78 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $19.17 | $132.78 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $20.56 | $132.78 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $23.65 | $132.78 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $28.57 | $132.78 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $29.68 | $132.78 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $31.57 | $132.78 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $34.14 | $132.78 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $41.57 | $132.78 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $43.90 | $132.78 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $46.78 | $132.78 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $67.59 | $132.78 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $61.70 | $132.78 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $68.06 | $132.78 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Chesapeake Utilities 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): 8.78%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 15.09%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.23x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.53x
- Recent ROE (8.78%) is below the historical average (11.00%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 12.13% | 4.56% | 0.91x | 2.92x | $790.00K |
| 1995 | 17.02% | 6.92% | 0.88x | 2.81x | $2.97 Million |
| 1996 | 14.62% | 5.78% | 0.91x | 2.78x | $2.18 Million |
| 1997 | 11.33% | 4.64% | 0.89x | 2.73x | $670.00K |
| 1998 | 9.40% | 2.89% | 1.26x | 2.57x | $-340.00K |
| 1999 | 13.79% | 3.59% | 1.38x | 2.77x | $2.28 Million |
| 2000 | 11.71% | 2.23% | 1.59x | 3.29x | $1.09 Million |
| 2001 | 10.05% | 2.03% | 1.57x | 3.14x | $36.58K |
| 2002 | 5.59% | 2.62% | 0.67x | 3.16x | $-2.94 Million |
| 2003 | 12.74% | 5.73% | 0.73x | 3.03x | $2.00 Million |
| 2004 | 12.09% | 5.30% | 0.74x | 3.10x | $1.63 Million |
| 2005 | 12.35% | 4.56% | 0.78x | 3.49x | $1.99 Million |
| 2006 | 9.45% | 4.54% | 0.71x | 2.92x | $-608.63K |
| 2007 | 11.04% | 5.11% | 0.68x | 3.19x | $1.24 Million |
| 2008 | 11.06% | 4.67% | 0.76x | 3.13x | $1.30 Million |
| 2009 | 7.58% | 5.91% | 0.44x | 2.94x | $-5.08 Million |
| 2010 | 11.52% | 6.09% | 0.64x | 2.97x | $3.43 Million |
| 2011 | 11.47% | 6.61% | 0.59x | 2.94x | $3.54 Million |
| 2012 | 11.25% | 7.35% | 0.53x | 2.86x | $3.20 Million |
| 2013 | 11.76% | 7.38% | 0.53x | 3.00x | $4.91 Million |
| 2014 | 12.02% | 7.24% | 0.55x | 3.01x | $6.06 Million |
| 2015 | 11.49% | 8.96% | 0.43x | 2.98x | $5.33 Million |
| 2016 | 10.01% | 8.96% | 0.41x | 2.76x | $66.40K |
| 2017 | 11.95% | 9.41% | 0.44x | 2.91x | $9.49 Million |
| 2018 | 10.91% | 7.89% | 0.42x | 3.27x | $4.74 Million |
| 2019 | 11.60% | 13.58% | 0.27x | 3.18x | $9.00 Million |
| 2020 | 10.26% | 14.65% | 0.25x | 2.77x | $1.79 Million |
| 2021 | 10.78% | 14.64% | 0.27x | 2.73x | $6.05 Million |
| 2022 | 10.78% | 13.19% | 0.31x | 2.66x | $6.52 Million |
| 2023 | 7.00% | 13.00% | 0.20x | 2.65x | $-37.41 Million |
| 2024 | 8.53% | 15.07% | 0.22x | 2.57x | $-20.42 Million |
| 2025 | 8.78% | 15.09% | 0.23x | 2.53x | $-19.55 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Gas industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Gas
- Average net assets among peers: $1,185,607,333
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.54%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (CPK) | $1.65 Billion | 12.13% | 1.48x | $2.95 Billion |
| Atmos Energy Corporation (ATO) | $1.13 Billion | 7.61% | 1.57x | $28.84 Billion |
| Brookfield Infrastructure Corp (BIPC) | $-1.42 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.99 Billion |
| Black Hills Corporation (BKH) | $175.40 Million | 13.57% | 1.49x | $5.42 Billion |
| Centuri Holdings, Inc. (CTRI) | $676.33 Million | 5.99% | 2.80x | $2.81 Billion |
| MDU Resources Group Inc (MDU) | $897.46 Million | 12.37% | 1.58x | $4.17 Billion |
| NiSource Inc (NI) | $5.55 Billion | 7.49% | 2.93x | $21.30 Billion |
| NewJersey Resources Corporation (NJR) | $776.26 Million | 13.05% | 2.41x | $5.54 Billion |
| Northwest Natural Gas Co (NWN) | $751.87 Million | 8.05% | 2.95x | $2.06 Billion |
| One Gas Inc (OGS) | $2.13 Billion | 8.77% | 1.68x | $4.87 Billion |
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation operates as an energy delivery company in the United States. It operates through two segments: Regulated Energy and Unregulated Energy. The Regulated Energy segment engages in the natural gas distribution operations in central and southern Delaware, Maryland's eastern shore, and Florida; regulated natural gas transmission in the Delmarva Peninsula, Ohio, and Flori… Read more