K&S AG
K+S Aktiengesellschaft, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a supplier of mineral products for the agricultural, industrial, consumer, and community sectors in Europe, the United States, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The company offers potassium chloride for crops, such as grain, corn, rice, and soybeans; fertilizer specialties that are used for crops with magnesium and sulfur requirements, … Read more
K&S AG (KPLUF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $4.27 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, K&S AG (KPLUF) has net assets worth $4.27 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 ($7.12 Billion) and total liabilities ($2.86 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 | $4.27 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 59.91% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.07% |
| 5-Year Change | 179.69% |
| 10-Year Change | 44.71% |
| Growth Volatility | 41.41 |
K&S AG - Net Assets Trend (2010–2024)
This chart illustrates how K&S AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for K&S AG (2010–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of K&S AG from 2010 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $6.22 Billion | -4.41% |
| 2023-12-31 | $6.50 Billion | -3.23% |
| 2022-12-31 | $6.72 Billion | +26.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | $5.30 Billion | +138.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | $2.22 Billion | -50.56% |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.50 Billion | +8.47% |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.14 Billion | -0.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.16 Billion | -8.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | $4.55 Billion | +5.97% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.30 Billion | -10.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | $4.81 Billion | +41.56% |
| 2013-12-31 | $3.40 Billion | -25.83% |
| 2012-12-31 | $4.58 Billion | +14.49% |
| 2011-12-31 | $4.00 Billion | +12.45% |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.56 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to K&S AG'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 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | $6.21 Billion | 100.00% |
| Total Equity | $6.21 Billion | 100.00% |
K&S AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of K&S AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Crane NXT Co
NYSE:CXT
|
$2.42 Billion |
|
TBC Bank Group PLC
PINK:TBCCF
|
$2.42 Billion |
|
Tianjin Zhongxin Pharmaceutical Group Corp Ltd
SHG:600329
|
$2.42 Billion |
|
Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
PINK:TLPPF
|
$2.42 Billion |
|
APT Medical Inc
SHG:688617
|
$2.42 Billion |
|
Petronet LNG Limited
NSE:PETRONET
|
$2.42 Billion |
|
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
F:SCQA
|
$2.41 Billion |
|
Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS
OTCGREY:TKKYY
|
$2.41 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in K&S AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 6,503,100,000 to 6,212,300,000, a change of -290,800,000 (-4.5%).
- Net loss of 66,800,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 126,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors decreased equity by 97,800,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-66.80 Million | -1.08% |
| Dividends Paid | $126.20 Million | -2.03% |
| Other Changes | $-97.80 Million | -1.57% |
| Total Change | $- | -4.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares K&S AG'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: 0.39x
- 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 | $13.49 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $0.00 | $13.49 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $21.73 | $13.49 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $21.64 | $13.49 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $23.48 | $13.49 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $11.60 | $13.49 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $27.68 | $13.49 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $35.11 | $13.49 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $36.31 | $13.49 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $34.69 | $13.49 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently K&S AG 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): -1.08%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -1.83%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.39x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.51x
- Recent ROE (-1.08%) is below the historical average (6.85%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 16.93% | 9.68% | 0.83x | 2.10x | $246.42 Million |
| 2011 | 18.31% | 14.12% | 0.66x | 1.97x | $332.57 Million |
| 2012 | 19.22% | 16.97% | 0.59x | 1.91x | $422.22 Million |
| 2013 | 12.17% | 10.45% | 0.53x | 2.21x | $73.55 Million |
| 2014 | 9.59% | 9.96% | 0.49x | 1.98x | $-19.92 Million |
| 2015 | 11.53% | 11.86% | 0.50x | 1.93x | $65.76 Million |
| 2016 | 3.83% | 5.04% | 0.36x | 2.12x | $-280.97 Million |
| 2017 | 4.44% | 5.09% | 0.37x | 2.35x | $-231.32 Million |
| 2018 | 1.02% | 1.04% | 0.41x | 2.41x | $-372.15 Million |
| 2019 | 1.98% | 2.18% | 0.38x | 2.36x | $-360.45 Million |
| 2020 | -77.21% | -70.51% | 0.29x | 3.78x | $-1.94 Billion |
| 2021 | 56.31% | 92.84% | 0.37x | 1.65x | $2.45 Billion |
| 2022 | 22.44% | 26.57% | 0.57x | 1.47x | $836.30 Million |
| 2023 | 3.23% | 5.43% | 0.41x | 1.46x | $-440.11 Million |
| 2024 | -1.08% | -1.83% | 0.39x | 1.51x | $-688.03 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares K&S AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Agricultural Inputs
- Average net assets among peers: $1,234,454,915
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -88.72%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K&S AG (KPLUF) | $4.27 Billion | 16.93% | 0.67x | $2.42 Billion |
| Argo Living Soils Corp (ARLSF) | $117.11K | -241.15% | 0.57x | $4.77 Million |
| American Vanguard Corporation (AVD) | $282.36 Million | 4.53% | 0.52x | $93.02 Million |
| Bee Vectoring Technologies International Inc (BEVVF) | $1.82 Million | -170.52% | 0.16x | $47.51K |
| Benson Hill, Inc. Common Stock (BHIL) | $86.04 Million | -134.02% | 2.19x | $178.85K |
| BHILW (BHILW) | $86.04 Million | -134.02% | 2.19x | $286.16K |
| Bioceres Crop Solutions Corp (BIOX) | $351.38 Million | 0.92% | 1.43x | $16.37 Million |
| CO2 Gro Inc (BLONF) | $577.93K | -224.34% | 1.65x | $154.65K |
| China BlueChemical Ltd (CBLUF) | $7.05 Billion | 23.77% | 0.29x | $484.41 Million |
| CF Industries Holdings Inc (CF) | $4.39 Billion | 15.96% | 1.90x | $15.33 Billion |
| China Green Agriculture Inc (CGA) | $100.10 Million | -28.38% | 0.63x | $14.93 Million |