Benguet Corp B
Benguet Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the research, development, exploration, and production of gold, nickel, and other metallic and nonmetallic mineral, and natural resource projects in the Philippines. It operates in four segments: Mining, Health Services, Logistics, and Others. It also holds interests in the Ampucao Copper-Gold, Pantingan Copper-Gold, Zamboanga Gold, … Read more
Benguet Corp B (BGUUF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $9.73 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Benguet Corp B (BGUUF) has net assets worth $9.73 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 ($11.12 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.39 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 | $9.73 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 87.48% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.47% |
| 5-Year Change | 91.82% |
| 10-Year Change | 140.43% |
| Growth Volatility | 9.79 |
Benguet Corp B - Net Assets Trend (2013–2024)
This chart illustrates how Benguet Corp B's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Benguet Corp B (2013–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Benguet Corp B from 2013 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $9.17 Billion | +9.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | $8.37 Billion | +7.60% |
| 2022-12-31 | $7.78 Billion | +21.32% |
| 2021-12-31 | $6.41 Billion | +34.09% |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.78 Billion | +8.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.41 Billion | +12.03% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.94 Billion | +6.30% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.70 Billion | +1.30% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.66 Billion | -4.11% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.81 Billion | +8.91% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.50 Billion | +3.34% |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.39 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Benguet Corp B'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 283.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $6.20 Billion | 67.61% |
| Other Components | $2.97 Billion | 32.39% |
| Total Equity | $9.17 Billion | 100.00% |
Benguet Corp B Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Benguet Corp B ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Castellana Properties Socimi
MC:YCPS
|
$16.54 Million |
|
Hugoton Royalty Trust
OTCQB:HGTXU
|
$16.54 Million |
|
The Furukawa Battery Co. Ltd
F:FBB
|
$16.55 Million |
|
Barington/Hilco Acquisition
NASDAQ:BHAC
|
$16.56 Million |
|
DCM Shriram Industries Limited
NSE:DCMSRIND
|
$16.54 Million |
|
Astra Exploration Inc.
OTCQB:ATEPF
|
$16.54 Million |
|
Nusa Raya Cipta Tbk
JK:NRCA
|
$16.54 Million |
|
Taiwan Wax Co Ltd
TWO:1742
|
$16.53 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Benguet Corp B's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 8,366,985,000 to 9,169,205,000, a change of 802,220,000 (9.6%).
- Net income of 435,670,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 108,068,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 380,000,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 94,618,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $435.67 Million | +4.75% |
| Dividends Paid | $108.07 Million | -1.18% |
| Share Issuances | $380.00 Million | +4.14% |
| Other Changes | $94.62 Million | +1.03% |
| Total Change | $- | 9.59% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Benguet Corp B'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: 0.00x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.06 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.06 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $0.00 | $0.06 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.40 | $0.06 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $7.16 | $0.06 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.76 | $0.06 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $10.29 | $0.06 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $12.48 | $0.06 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $13.43 | $0.06 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $12.86 | $0.06 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Benguet Corp B 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): 4.75%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 19.60%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.20x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.19x
- Recent ROE (4.75%) is below the historical average (5.71%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.23% | 0.33% | 0.32x | 2.12x | $-331.12 Million |
| 2014 | 2.78% | 3.22% | 0.42x | 2.04x | $-252.90 Million |
| 2015 | 5.26% | 6.16% | 0.49x | 1.75x | $-180.62 Million |
| 2016 | -4.58% | -10.91% | 0.23x | 1.79x | $-533.01 Million |
| 2017 | 0.58% | 1.47% | 0.22x | 1.77x | $-348.92 Million |
| 2018 | 3.02% | 12.38% | 0.15x | 1.68x | $-274.76 Million |
| 2019 | 2.62% | 14.98% | 0.11x | 1.57x | $-325.43 Million |
| 2020 | 7.98% | 25.11% | 0.21x | 1.54x | $-96.62 Million |
| 2021 | 22.18% | 39.96% | 0.41x | 1.37x | $780.65 Million |
| 2022 | 17.12% | 35.75% | 0.38x | 1.27x | $553.42 Million |
| 2023 | 6.62% | 23.62% | 0.23x | 1.24x | $-282.56 Million |
| 2024 | 4.75% | 19.60% | 0.20x | 1.19x | $-481.25 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Benguet Corp B's net assets metrics with peer companies in the same industry.
Industry Context
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benguet Corp B (BGUUF) | $9.73 Billion | 0.23% | 0.14x | $16.54 Million |
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| Able View Global Inc. Warrant (ABLVW) | $11.42 Million | 85.41% | 3.81x | $277.93K |
| Above Food Ingredients Inc. Warrants (ABVEW) | $199.86 Million | -2.89% | 0.00x | $6.25 Million |
| Adamas Trust, Inc. (ADAMG) | $2.43 Billion | 7.94% | 1.33x | $2.09 Billion |
| ADS-TEC ENERGY PLC Warrant (ADSEW) | $33.92 Million | -162.39% | 2.67x | $10.06 Million |
| Alliance Entertainment Holding Corporation Warrants (AENTW) | $52.92 Million | 10.13% | 4.23x | $2.29 Million |
| Forafric Global PLC Warrants (AFRIW) | $5.32 Million | -457.58% | 45.29x | $2.67 Million |
| Centurion Acquisition Corp. Warrant (ALFUW) | $282.84 Million | 1.97% | 0.05x | $4.81 Million |
| Alliance Trust PLC (ALITF) | $4.04 Billion | 10.04% | 0.29x | $112.87K |
| Alvotech Warrant (ALVOW) | $-564.42 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $35.01 Million |