Watsco Inc

NYSE:WSO USA Industrial Distribution
Market Cap
$13.34 Billion
Market Cap Rank
#1430 Global
#1088 in USA
Share Price
$381.89
Change (1 day)
+1.99%
52-Week Range
$323.51 - $520.66
All Time High
$568.78
About

Watsco, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, and related parts and supplies in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company distributes equipment, including residential ducted and ductless air conditioners, such as gas, electric, and oil furnaces; commercial air conditioning and hea… Read more

Watsco Inc (WSO) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: $3.30 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Watsco Inc (WSO) has net assets worth $3.30 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 ($4.55 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.25 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.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets $3.30 Billion
% of Total Assets 72.49%
Annual Growth Rate 15.5%
5-Year Change 72.17%
10-Year Change 154.56%
Growth Volatility 21.55

Watsco Inc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Watsco Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Watsco Inc (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Watsco Inc from 1985 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 $3.06 Billion +17.13%
2023-12-31 $2.62 Billion +16.36%
2022-12-31 $2.25 Billion +12.56%
2021-12-31 $2.00 Billion +12.23%
2020-12-31 $1.78 Billion +3.79%
2019-12-31 $1.71 Billion +7.06%
2018-12-31 $1.60 Billion +3.27%
2017-12-31 $1.55 Billion +23.90%
2016-12-31 $1.25 Billion +3.99%
2015-12-31 $1.20 Billion +6.33%
2014-12-31 $1.13 Billion +0.41%
2013-12-31 $1.13 Billion +10.31%
2012-12-31 $1.02 Billion +2.03%
2011-12-31 $1.00 Billion +10.13%
2010-12-31 $909.60 Million +1.65%
2009-12-31 $894.81 Million +56.80%
2008-12-31 $570.66 Million +3.76%
2007-12-31 $549.96 Million +6.50%
2006-12-31 $516.39 Million +14.59%
2005-12-31 $450.65 Million +11.90%
2004-12-31 $402.74 Million +11.60%
2003-12-31 $360.87 Million +9.62%
2002-12-31 $329.20 Million +2.10%
2001-12-31 $322.42 Million +6.00%
2000-12-31 $304.16 Million +0.82%
1999-12-31 $301.70 Million +9.87%
1998-12-31 $274.60 Million +21.72%
1997-12-31 $225.60 Million +85.07%
1996-12-31 $121.90 Million +83.58%
1995-12-31 $66.40 Million +13.12%
1994-12-31 $58.70 Million +9.93%
1993-12-31 $53.40 Million +59.40%
1992-12-31 $33.50 Million +18.79%
1991-12-31 $28.20 Million +49.21%
1990-12-31 $18.90 Million +47.66%
1989-12-31 $12.80 Million +9.40%
1988-12-31 $11.70 Million -0.85%
1987-12-31 $11.80 Million -4.84%
1986-12-31 $12.40 Million +11.71%
1985-12-31 $11.10 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Watsco 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 13124.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings $1.30 Billion 48.78%
Common Stock $22.22 Million 0.84%
Other Comprehensive Income $-59.89 Million -2.25%
Other Components $1.40 Billion 52.64%
Total Equity $2.66 Billion 100.00%

Watsco Inc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Watsco Inc ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Watsco Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,229,839,000 to 2,656,990,000, a change of 427,151,000 (19.2%).
  • Net income of 536,286,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 423,521,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 39,673,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 281,784,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 17,562,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 89,837,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income $536.29 Million +20.18%
Dividends Paid $423.52 Million -15.94%
Share Repurchases $39.67 Million -1.49%
Share Issuances $281.78 Million +10.61%
Other Comprehensive Income $-17.56 Million -0.66%
Other Changes $89.84 Million +3.38%
Total Change $- 19.16%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Watsco 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: 5.39x
  • 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 245.75x to 5.39x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-12-31 $1.55 $381.89 x
1986-12-31 $1.63 $381.89 x
1987-12-31 $1.46 $381.89 x
1988-12-31 $1.61 $381.89 x
1989-12-31 $1.62 $381.89 x
1990-12-31 $2.36 $381.89 x
1991-12-31 $2.29 $381.89 x
1992-12-31 $2.53 $381.89 x
1993-12-31 $3.04 $381.89 x
1994-12-31 $3.25 $381.89 x
1995-12-31 $3.44 $381.89 x
1996-12-31 $5.71 $381.89 x
1997-12-31 $8.38 $381.89 x
1998-12-31 $9.70 $381.89 x
1999-12-31 $10.12 $381.89 x
2000-12-31 $10.94 $381.89 x
2001-12-31 $11.83 $381.89 x
2002-12-31 $12.34 $381.89 x
2003-12-31 $13.86 $381.89 x
2004-12-31 $14.95 $381.89 x
2005-12-31 $16.23 $381.89 x
2006-12-31 $18.56 $381.89 x
2007-12-31 $19.77 $381.89 x
2008-12-31 $20.57 $381.89 x
2009-12-31 $25.88 $381.89 x
2010-12-31 $22.96 $381.89 x
2011-12-31 $24.32 $381.89 x
2012-12-31 $21.67 $381.89 x
2013-12-31 $24.20 $381.89 x
2014-12-31 $25.25 $381.89 x
2015-12-31 $27.11 $381.89 x
2016-12-31 $28.31 $381.89 x
2017-12-31 $34.86 $381.89 x
2018-12-31 $35.98 $381.89 x
2019-12-31 $41.40 $381.89 x
2020-12-31 $42.29 $381.89 x
2021-12-31 $47.00 $381.89 x
2022-12-31 $52.94 $381.89 x
2023-12-31 $61.04 $381.89 x
2024-12-31 $70.83 $381.89 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Watsco 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): 20.18%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 7.04%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.68x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.71x
  • Recent ROE (20.18%) is above the historical average (13.53%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1985 9.01% 8.26% 0.63x 1.73x $-110.00K
1986 12.90% 10.60% 0.58x 2.10x $360.00K
1987 14.41% 11.33% 0.62x 2.06x $520.00K
1988 6.84% 6.40% 0.45x 2.38x $-370.00K
1989 11.72% 1.59% 1.98x 3.72x $220.00K
1990 10.58% 1.70% 1.41x 4.42x $110.00K
1991 9.62% 1.18% 2.07x 3.93x $-80.00K
1992 11.46% 1.49% 2.40x 3.21x $370.00K
1993 11.96% 2.17% 2.10x 2.62x $820.00K
1994 12.39% 2.04% 2.37x 2.56x $1.12 Million
1995 13.38% 2.18% 2.28x 2.69x $1.82 Million
1996 10.66% 3.06% 2.09x 1.67x $810.00K
1997 8.16% 2.90% 1.49x 1.89x $-4.16 Million
1998 9.18% 2.50% 1.90x 1.94x $-2.26 Million
1999 9.78% 2.37% 2.12x 1.95x $-670.00K
2000 6.28% 1.46% 2.32x 1.85x $-11.30 Million
2001 7.58% 1.97% 2.38x 1.62x $-7.80 Million
2002 8.67% 2.42% 2.34x 1.53x $-4.38 Million
2003 9.67% 2.83% 2.30x 1.48x $-1.19 Million
2004 11.94% 3.66% 2.16x 1.51x $7.83 Million
2005 15.54% 4.16% 2.48x 1.51x $24.95 Million
2006 15.95% 4.57% 2.53x 1.38x $30.73 Million
2007 11.92% 3.73% 2.35x 1.36x $10.58 Million
2008 10.58% 3.55% 2.37x 1.25x $3.30 Million
2009 5.87% 2.16% 1.72x 1.57x $-30.49 Million
2010 10.84% 2.84% 2.30x 1.66x $6.24 Million
2011 11.27% 3.04% 2.35x 1.58x $10.17 Million
2012 13.81% 3.01% 2.04x 2.25x $28.51 Million
2013 15.20% 3.41% 2.24x 1.99x $43.68 Million
2014 17.13% 3.84% 2.20x 2.03x $62.99 Million
2015 18.06% 4.20% 2.30x 1.87x $77.20 Million
2016 18.18% 4.33% 2.25x 1.86x $82.23 Million
2017 16.04% 4.80% 2.12x 1.58x $78.43 Million
2018 18.02% 5.34% 2.10x 1.60x $108.15 Million
2019 17.13% 5.16% 1.87x 1.78x $102.41 Million
2020 18.13% 5.33% 2.02x 1.68x $120.91 Million
2021 25.16% 6.67% 2.04x 1.85x $252.45 Million
2022 31.82% 8.26% 2.09x 1.85x $412.24 Million
2023 24.05% 7.36% 1.95x 1.67x $313.35 Million
2024 20.18% 7.04% 1.68x 1.71x $270.59 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Watsco Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Industrial Distribution
  • Average net assets among peers: $916,275,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.50%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Watsco Inc (WSO) $3.30 Billion 9.01% 0.38x $12.56 Billion
Addtech AB (publ.) (ADDHY) $3.08 Billion 28.02% 1.77x $4.34 Billion
Andritz AG (ADRZF) $1.33 Billion 19.84% 3.73x $4.12 Billion
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) $932.55 Million 15.52% 1.44x $9.65 Billion
Beacon Roofing Supply Inc (BECN) $26.57 Million -1.42% 8.92x $7.71 Billion
BlueLinx Holdings Inc (BXC) $141.49 Million 18.31% 7.04x $335.15 Million
CD International Enterprises Inc (CDIIQ) $64.33 Million 0.00% 0.25x $7.73K
Core & Main Inc (CNM) $801.00 Million 4.62% 3.90x $9.10 Billion
Doman Building Materials Group Ltd (CWXZF) $497.71 Million 21.40% 2.09x $403.14 Million
Now Inc (DNOW) $1.40 Billion -35.78% 0.31x $1.15 Billion
Diploma PLC (DPMAY) $894.70 Million 14.45% 0.98x $10.23 Billion