Louis HachEtte Group SA (ALHG) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Louis HachEtte Group SA (ALHG) has net assets worth €2.78 Billion EUR (≈ $3.25 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 (€12.28 Billion ≈ $14.36 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€9.50 Billion ≈ $11.11 Billion USD). 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 Louis HachEtte Group SA liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €2.78 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 22.61% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 26.3% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 15.89 |
Louis HachEtte Group SA - Net Assets Trend (2021–2024)
This chart illustrates how Louis HachEtte Group SA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Louis HachEtte Group SA balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Louis HachEtte Group SA (2021–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Louis HachEtte Group SA from 2021 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Louis HachEtte Group SA (ALHG) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €2.98 Billion ≈ $3.48 Billion |
+5.23% |
| 2023-12-31 | €2.83 Billion ≈ $3.31 Billion |
+41.83% |
| 2022-12-31 | €1.99 Billion ≈ $2.33 Billion |
+35.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | €1.48 Billion ≈ $1.73 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Louis HachEtte Group SA'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 80.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €155.00 Million | 6.59% |
| Common Stock | €198.00 Million | 8.42% |
| Other Components | €2.00 Billion | 84.99% |
| Total Equity | €2.35 Billion | 100.00% |
Louis HachEtte Group SA Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Louis HachEtte Group SA ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Sansera Engineering Limited
NSE:SANSERA
|
$1.69 Billion |
|
Jiangsu Zhongchao Cable Co Ltd
SHE:002471
|
$1.69 Billion |
|
TECNOGLASS INC. DL-0001
F:7FH
|
$1.70 Billion |
|
Bolsas y Mercados Argentinos SA
BA:BYMA
|
$1.70 Billion |
|
Farglory Land Development Co Ltd
TW:5522
|
$1.69 Billion |
|
Shanghai Qiangsheng Holding Co Ltd
SHG:600662
|
$1.69 Billion |
|
Sonic Automotive Inc
NYSE:SAH
|
$1.69 Billion |
|
Hankuk Carbon
KO:017960
|
$1.69 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Louis HachEtte Group SA's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,040,000,000 to 2,351,000,000, a change of 311,000,000 (15.2%).
- Net income of 13,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 55,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 353,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €13.00 Million | +0.55% |
| Dividends Paid | €55.00 Million | -2.34% |
| Other Changes | €353.00 Million | +15.01% |
| Total Change | €- | 15.25% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Louis HachEtte Group SA'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: 0.70x
- 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.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 1.11x to 0.70x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-12-31 | €1.49 | €1.65 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €2.01 | €1.65 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €2.06 | €1.65 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €2.37 | €1.65 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Louis HachEtte Group SA 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): 0.55%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.14%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.75x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.26x
- Recent ROE (0.55%) is above the historical average (0.47%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -5.15% | -1.40% | 2.94x | 1.25x | €-223.70 Million |
| 2022 | 4.26% | 1.17% | 3.08x | 1.18x | €-114.40 Million |
| 2023 | 2.21% | 4.60% | 0.08x | 6.14x | €-159.00 Million |
| 2024 | 0.55% | 0.14% | 0.75x | 5.26x | €-222.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Louis HachEtte Group SA's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Business Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Business Services
- Average net assets among peers: $979,130,160
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.26%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis HachEtte Group SA (ALHG) | €2.78 Billion | -5.15% | 3.42x | $1.69 Billion |
| Mon Courtier Energie Groupe SA (ALMCE) | $9.94 Million | -3.48% | 1.11x | $16.10 Million |
| Elis SA (ELIS) | $368.15 Million | -6.17% | 7.50x | $6.27 Billion |
| GL Events SA (GLO) | $353.13 Million | 8.54% | 1.87x | $859.42 Million |
| PLUXEE NV (PLX) | $688.00 Million | 17.01% | 5.80x | $1.65 Billion |
| Sodexo SA (SW) | $2.53 Billion | 5.45% | 2.42x | $6.86 Billion |
| Teleperformance SE (TEP) | $1.92 Billion | 16.23% | 1.34x | $2.89 Billion |
About Louis HachEtte Group SA
Louis Hachette Group S.A. engages in the publishing and travel retail and media businesses. It publishes and distributes books, including general literature, textbooks, children and young adult books, practical guides, comics and manga, tourism, fine art, and dictionaries; offers a range of convenience and specialty items, fashion gallery, cosmetics, alcohol, tobacco, and fragrances through retai… Read more