Zhihu Inc ADR (ZH) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Zhihu Inc ADR (ZH) has net assets worth $4.21 Billion USD as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($5.75 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.54 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 ZH asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $4.21 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 73.22% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 52.74% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 69.27 |
Zhihu Inc ADR - Net Assets Trend (2019–2024)
This chart illustrates how Zhihu Inc ADR's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check tangible net worth ratio of Zhihu Inc ADR to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for Zhihu Inc ADR (2019–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Zhihu Inc ADR from 2019 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of Zhihu Inc ADR.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.20 Billion | -10.76% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.70 Billion | -17.43% |
| 2022-12-31 | $5.69 Billion | -15.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.74 Billion | +145.30% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.75 Billion | +168.81% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-3.99 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Zhihu Inc ADR'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 decreased by 493816600000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $203.00K | 0.00% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $12.82 Million | 0.31% |
| Other Components | $13.00 Billion | 314.33% |
| Total Equity | $4.14 Billion | 100.00% |
Zhihu Inc ADR Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Zhihu Inc ADR ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Lagenda Properties Bhd
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$292.59 Million |
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$292.72 Million |
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$292.88 Million |
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$292.94 Million |
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$292.48 Million |
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Zhihu Inc ADR's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,599,810,000 to 4,136,123,000, a change of -463,687,000 (-10.1%).
- Net loss of 171,802,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 400,707,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 30,689,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 78,133,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-171.80 Million | -4.15% |
| Share Repurchases | $400.71 Million | -9.69% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $30.69 Million | +0.74% |
| Other Changes | $78.13 Million | +1.89% |
| Total Change | $- | -10.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Zhihu Inc ADR'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: 0.08x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $-40.30 | $3.46 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $29.81 | $3.46 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $85.10 | $3.46 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $56.26 | $3.46 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $46.18 | $3.46 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $45.24 | $3.46 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Zhihu Inc ADR 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): -4.15%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -4.77%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.63x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.39x
- Recent ROE (-4.15%) is above the historical average (-14.76%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0.00% | -149.77% | 0.17x | 0.00x | $-605.00 Million |
| 2020 | -18.84% | -38.27% | 0.36x | 1.37x | $-792.24 Million |
| 2021 | -19.28% | -43.89% | 0.34x | 1.31x | $-1.97 Billion |
| 2022 | -27.92% | -43.78% | 0.47x | 1.35x | $-2.14 Billion |
| 2023 | -18.34% | -20.09% | 0.62x | 1.48x | $-1.30 Billion |
| 2024 | -4.15% | -4.77% | 0.63x | 1.39x | $-585.41 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Zhihu Inc ADR's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Internet Content & Information industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Internet Content & Information
- Average net assets among peers: $20,976,003,627
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -46.87%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zhihu Inc ADR (ZH) | $4.21 Billion | 0.00% | 0.37x | $292.52 Million |
| Calibre (ALWIN) | $-6.21 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $8.82 Million |
| ANGI Homeservices Inc (ANGI) | $1.35 Billion | 2.58% | 0.42x | $222.06 Million |
| Arena Group Holdings Inc (AREN) | $8.06 Million | -127.42% | 0.63x | $72.36 Million |
| Autohome Inc (ATHM) | $15.15 Billion | 18.95% | 0.04x | $2.50 Billion |
| Baidu Inc (BIDU) | $172.81 Billion | 1.19% | 0.74x | $30.91 Billion |
| Bilibili Inc (BILI) | $7.19 Billion | -7.67% | 0.46x | $6.44 Billion |
| Bumble Inc (BMBL) | $2.34 Billion | -0.18% | 0.55x | $371.73 Million |
| The Beachbody Company, Inc. (BODI) | $211.54 Million | -91.80% | 1.10x | $44.00 Million |
| The Beachbody Company, Inc. (BODI) | $28.17 Million | -254.32% | 5.20x | $48.17 Million |
| Kanzhun Ltd ADR (BZ) | $10.67 Billion | -10.03% | 0.28x | $5.37 Billion |
About Zhihu Inc ADR
Zhihu Inc. operates an online content community in the People's Republic of China. The company also offers technology, business support, and consulting services; information transmission, software, and information technology services; and information and marketing services. It also offers vocational training; and internet services, as well as holds audio-visual permit. Zhihu Inc. was founded in 2… Read more