Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL) has net assets worth $2.84 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 ($6.44 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.60 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 RL goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.84 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 44.1% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.58% |
| 5-Year Change | 12.0% |
| 10-Year Change | -13.92% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.77 |
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A - Net Assets Trend (1997–2026)
This chart illustrates how Ralph Lauren Corp Class A's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See RL defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (1997–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ralph Lauren Corp Class A from 1997 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see Ralph Lauren Corp Class A stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | $2.84 Billion | +9.73% |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.59 Billion | +5.64% |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.45 Billion | +0.81% |
| 2023-03-31 | $2.43 Billion | -4.16% |
| 2022-03-31 | $2.54 Billion | -2.63% |
| 2021-03-31 | $2.60 Billion | -3.29% |
| 2020-03-31 | $2.69 Billion | -18.07% |
| 2019-03-31 | $3.29 Billion | -4.92% |
| 2018-03-31 | $3.46 Billion | +4.78% |
| 2017-03-31 | $3.30 Billion | -11.87% |
| 2016-03-31 | $3.74 Billion | -3.78% |
| 2015-03-31 | $3.89 Billion | -3.54% |
| 2014-03-31 | $4.03 Billion | +6.59% |
| 2013-03-31 | $3.78 Billion | +3.62% |
| 2012-03-31 | $3.65 Billion | +10.52% |
| 2011-03-31 | $3.30 Billion | +6.04% |
| 2010-03-31 | $3.12 Billion | +13.95% |
| 2009-03-31 | $2.74 Billion | +14.19% |
| 2008-03-31 | $2.40 Billion | +2.41% |
| 2007-03-31 | $2.34 Billion | +14.11% |
| 2006-03-31 | $2.05 Billion | +22.31% |
| 2005-03-31 | $1.68 Billion | +17.84% |
| 2004-03-31 | $1.42 Billion | +17.65% |
| 2003-03-31 | $1.21 Billion | +21.10% |
| 2002-03-31 | $998.20 Million | +23.34% |
| 2001-03-31 | $809.31 Million | +4.77% |
| 2000-03-31 | $772.44 Million | +17.23% |
| 1999-03-31 | $658.90 Million | +12.77% |
| 1998-03-31 | $584.30 Million | +124.13% |
| 1997-03-31 | $260.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ralph Lauren Corp Class A'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 831060000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $8.31 Billion | 292.59% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-251.30 Million | -8.85% |
| Total Equity | $2.84 Billion | 100.00% |
Ralph Lauren Corp Class A Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ralph Lauren Corp Class A ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bank of Beijing Co Ltd
SHG:601169
|
$15.44 Billion |
|
Power Finance Corporation Limited
NSE:PFC
|
$15.44 Billion |
|
Jde Peets Nv
AS:JDEP
|
$15.46 Billion |
|
Taiwan Union Technology
TWO:6274
|
$15.46 Billion |
|
Exor N.V.
AS:EXO
|
$15.43 Billion |
|
Akamai Technologies Inc
NASDAQ:AKAM
|
$15.43 Billion |
|
EchoStar Corporation
NASDAQ:SATS
|
$15.39 Billion |
|
Lite-On Technology Corp
TW:2301
|
$15.37 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ralph Lauren Corp Class A's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 2,588,500,000 to 2,840,400,000, a change of 251,900,000 (9.7%).
- Net income of 941,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 216,500,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 623,800,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 48,600,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 102,500,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $941.10 Million | +33.13% |
| Dividends Paid | $216.50 Million | -7.62% |
| Share Repurchases | $623.80 Million | -21.96% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $48.60 Million | +1.71% |
| Other Changes | $102.50 Million | +3.61% |
| Total Change | $- | 9.73% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ralph Lauren Corp Class A'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: 9.00x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 157.74x to 9.00x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-03-31 | $2.60 | $410.11 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | $5.83 | $410.11 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | $6.59 | $410.11 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | $7.80 | $410.11 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | $8.31 | $410.11 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | $10.13 | $410.11 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | $12.18 | $410.11 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | $14.08 | $410.11 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | $16.10 | $410.11 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | $19.12 | $410.11 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | $21.70 | $410.11 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | $22.72 | $410.11 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | $27.00 | $410.11 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | $30.77 | $410.11 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | $33.48 | $410.11 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | $38.25 | $410.11 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | $40.39 | $410.11 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | $43.85 | $410.11 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | $43.67 | $410.11 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | $43.59 | $410.11 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | $39.90 | $410.11 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | $41.91 | $410.11 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | $40.24 | $410.11 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | $34.88 | $410.11 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | $35.43 | $410.11 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | $34.13 | $410.11 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | $35.22 | $410.11 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | $36.85 | $410.11 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | $40.45 | $410.11 | x |
| 2026-03-31 | $45.59 | $410.11 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ralph Lauren Corp Class A 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): 33.13%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 11.60%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.26x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.27x
- Recent ROE (33.13%) is above the historical average (16.88%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 44.99% | 9.94% | 2.05x | 2.21x | $91.23 Million |
| 1998 | 25.26% | 10.03% | 1.78x | 1.41x | $89.17 Million |
| 1999 | 13.75% | 5.29% | 1.55x | 1.68x | $24.71 Million |
| 2000 | 18.58% | 7.36% | 1.20x | 2.10x | $66.25 Million |
| 2001 | 7.32% | 2.66% | 1.37x | 2.01x | $-21.67 Million |
| 2002 | 17.28% | 7.30% | 1.35x | 1.75x | $72.68 Million |
| 2003 | 14.41% | 7.14% | 1.20x | 1.69x | $53.36 Million |
| 2004 | 12.02% | 6.45% | 1.17x | 1.60x | $28.75 Million |
| 2005 | 11.36% | 5.76% | 1.21x | 1.63x | $22.85 Million |
| 2006 | 15.03% | 8.22% | 1.21x | 1.51x | $103.04 Million |
| 2007 | 17.17% | 9.33% | 1.14x | 1.61x | $167.41 Million |
| 2008 | 17.57% | 8.60% | 1.12x | 1.83x | $180.83 Million |
| 2009 | 14.84% | 8.09% | 1.15x | 1.59x | $132.49 Million |
| 2010 | 15.39% | 9.63% | 1.07x | 1.49x | $167.84 Million |
| 2011 | 17.18% | 10.03% | 1.14x | 1.51x | $237.13 Million |
| 2012 | 18.64% | 9.93% | 1.27x | 1.48x | $315.75 Million |
| 2013 | 19.82% | 10.80% | 1.28x | 1.43x | $371.54 Million |
| 2014 | 19.24% | 10.42% | 1.22x | 1.51x | $372.60 Million |
| 2015 | 18.04% | 9.21% | 1.25x | 1.57x | $312.90 Million |
| 2016 | 10.58% | 5.35% | 1.19x | 1.66x | $21.60 Million |
| 2017 | -3.01% | -1.49% | 1.18x | 1.71x | $-429.26 Million |
| 2018 | 4.71% | 2.63% | 1.01x | 1.78x | $-182.94 Million |
| 2019 | 13.11% | 6.83% | 1.06x | 1.81x | $102.18 Million |
| 2020 | 14.27% | 6.24% | 0.85x | 2.70x | $114.99 Million |
| 2021 | -4.65% | -2.75% | 0.56x | 3.03x | $-381.54 Million |
| 2022 | 23.66% | 9.65% | 0.81x | 3.05x | $346.50 Million |
| 2023 | 21.51% | 8.11% | 0.95x | 2.79x | $279.65 Million |
| 2024 | 26.38% | 9.75% | 1.00x | 2.69x | $401.27 Million |
| 2025 | 28.70% | 10.49% | 1.00x | 2.72x | $484.05 Million |
| 2026 | 33.13% | 11.60% | 1.26x | 2.27x | $657.06 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ralph Lauren Corp Class A's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Apparel Manufacturing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Apparel Manufacturing
- Average net assets among peers: $339,574,750
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.20%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph Lauren Corp Class A (RL) | $2.84 Billion | 44.99% | 1.27x | $15.43 Billion |
| Columbia Sportswear Company (COLM) | $1.99 Billion | 17.80% | 0.59x | $3.27 Billion |
| Delta Apparel, Inc. (DLAPQ) | $182.72 Million | 10.80% | 1.87x | $705.00 |
| Figs Inc (FIGS) | $245.57 Million | -3.89% | 0.27x | $1.76 Billion |
| G-III Apparel Group Ltd (GIII) | $33.70 Million | 28.49% | 0.78x | $1.34 Billion |
| Hanesbrands Inc (HBI) | $398.26 Million | -31.94% | 15.33x | $2.29 Billion |
| J-Long Group Limited (JL) | $15.04 Million | 17.24% | 0.56x | $9.16 Million |
| Jerash Holdings US Inc (JRSH) | $50.26 Million | 10.17% | 0.18x | $42.54 Million |
| JX Luxventure Limited (JXG) | $100.82 Million | 1.23% | 0.08x | $7.04 Million |
| Kontoor Brands Inc (KTB) | $371.91 Million | 62.11% | 3.42x | $3.74 Billion |
| Lakeland Industries Inc (LAKE) | $8.20 Million | 0.00% | 0.91x | $98.16 Million |
About Ralph Lauren Corp Class A
Ralph Lauren Corporation designs, markets, and distributes lifestyle products in North America, Europe, Asia, and internationally. The company offers apparel, including a range of men's, women's, and children's clothing; footwear and accessories, which comprise casual shoes, dress shoes, boots, sneakers, sandals, eyewear, watches, fashion and fine jewelry, scarves, hats, gloves, and umbrellas, as… Read more