Société BIC SA (BB) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Société BIC SA (BB) has net assets worth €1.67 Billion EUR (≈ $1.95 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€2.61 Billion ≈ $3.05 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€948.00 Million ≈ $1.11 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 Société BIC SA tangible book value ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.67 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 63.72% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.21% |
| 5-Year Change | -3.41% |
| 10-Year Change | -7.12% |
| Growth Volatility | 7.57 |
Société BIC SA - Net Assets Trend (2001–2025)
This chart illustrates how Société BIC SA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Société BIC SA defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Société BIC SA (2001–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Société BIC SA from 2001 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Société BIC SA market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €1.67 Billion ≈ $1.95 Billion |
-7.15% |
| 2024-12-31 | €1.79 Billion ≈ $2.10 Billion |
-2.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | €1.85 Billion ≈ $2.16 Billion |
-1.04% |
| 2022-12-31 | €1.87 Billion ≈ $2.18 Billion |
+8.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | €1.72 Billion ≈ $2.02 Billion |
+18.38% |
| 2020-12-31 | €1.46 Billion ≈ $1.70 Billion |
-9.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | €1.61 Billion ≈ $1.88 Billion |
-1.83% |
| 2018-12-31 | €1.64 Billion ≈ $1.92 Billion |
-3.74% |
| 2017-12-31 | €1.70 Billion ≈ $1.99 Billion |
-5.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | €1.79 Billion ≈ $2.10 Billion |
-3.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | €1.85 Billion ≈ $2.16 Billion |
+12.26% |
| 2014-12-31 | €1.65 Billion ≈ $1.93 Billion |
+12.09% |
| 2013-12-31 | €1.47 Billion ≈ $1.72 Billion |
-1.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | €1.49 Billion ≈ $1.75 Billion |
+1.94% |
| 2011-12-31 | €1.47 Billion ≈ $1.71 Billion |
+1.41% |
| 2010-12-31 | €1.44 Billion ≈ $1.69 Billion |
+10.76% |
| 2009-12-31 | €1.30 Billion ≈ $1.52 Billion |
+11.28% |
| 2008-12-31 | €1.17 Billion ≈ $1.37 Billion |
-0.20% |
| 2007-12-31 | €1.17 Billion ≈ $1.37 Billion |
+5.62% |
| 2006-12-31 | €1.11 Billion ≈ $1.30 Billion |
+5.65% |
| 2005-12-31 | €1.05 Billion ≈ $1.23 Billion |
+5.83% |
| 2004-12-31 | €994.55 Million ≈ $1.16 Billion |
-10.56% |
| 2003-12-31 | €1.11 Billion ≈ $1.30 Billion |
-5.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | €1.18 Billion ≈ $1.38 Billion |
-5.31% |
| 2001-12-31 | €1.25 Billion ≈ $1.46 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Société BIC 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 grown by 86.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €1.75 Billion | 104.84% |
| Common Stock | €156.09 Million | 9.37% |
| Total Equity | €1.67 Billion | 100.00% |
Société BIC SA Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Société BIC SA ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
REN - Redes Energéticas Nacionais SGPS S.A
LS:RENE
|
$2.32 Billion |
|
Shanghai Kingstar Winning Software
SHE:300253
|
$2.32 Billion |
|
Santam
JSE:SNT
|
$2.32 Billion |
|
DL E&C Co Ltd
KO:375500
|
$2.32 Billion |
|
Netmarble Games Corp
KO:251270
|
$2.32 Billion |
|
Paz Oil
TA:PZOL
|
$2.32 Billion |
|
WOOLWORTHS HDGS GDR
F:WN30
|
$2.32 Billion |
|
Neuland Laboratories Limited
NSE:NEULANDLAB
|
$2.32 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Société BIC SA's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,793,277,000 to 1,665,000,000, a change of -128,277,000 (-7.2%).
- Net income of 86,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 127,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 40,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 313,406,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 360,683,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €86.00 Million | +5.17% |
| Dividends Paid | €127.00 Million | -7.63% |
| Share Repurchases | €40.00 Million | -2.4% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €313.41 Million | +18.82% |
| Other Changes | €-360.68 Million | -21.66% |
| Total Change | €- | -7.15% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Société BIC 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: 1.41x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 3.00x to 1.41x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-12-31 | €19.05 | €57.10 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | €20.77 | €57.10 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €20.37 | €57.10 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €19.51 | €57.10 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €20.80 | €57.10 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €22.24 | €57.10 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €23.75 | €57.10 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €24.22 | €57.10 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €27.08 | €57.10 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €29.65 | €57.10 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €30.44 | €57.10 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €31.18 | €57.10 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €30.11 | €57.10 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €34.00 | €57.10 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €38.78 | €57.10 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €37.87 | €57.10 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €36.41 | €57.10 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €35.76 | €57.10 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €35.60 | €57.10 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €32.27 | €57.10 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €38.35 | €57.10 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €41.86 | €57.10 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €42.70 | €57.10 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €42.59 | €57.10 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €40.50 | €57.10 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Société BIC 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): 5.17%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.11%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.80x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.57x
- Recent ROE (5.17%) is below the historical average (13.18%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 12.37% | 8.44% | 0.79x | 1.86x | €24.78 Million |
| 2002 | 11.21% | 8.86% | 0.95x | 1.33x | €14.28 Million |
| 2003 | 10.00% | 8.14% | 0.93x | 1.32x | €-46.70K |
| 2004 | 11.47% | 9.00% | 0.89x | 1.44x | €14.59 Million |
| 2005 | 14.88% | 11.33% | 0.88x | 1.49x | €51.32 Million |
| 2006 | 15.37% | 11.78% | 0.89x | 1.46x | €59.60 Million |
| 2007 | 14.77% | 11.91% | 0.89x | 1.39x | €56.03 Million |
| 2008 | 12.37% | 10.20% | 0.87x | 1.39x | €27.77 Million |
| 2009 | 11.63% | 9.71% | 0.77x | 1.56x | €21.32 Million |
| 2010 | 14.36% | 11.33% | 0.90x | 1.40x | €62.99 Million |
| 2011 | 16.06% | 12.90% | 0.88x | 1.42x | €88.84 Million |
| 2012 | 17.38% | 13.67% | 0.87x | 1.47x | €110.27 Million |
| 2013 | 16.85% | 12.79% | 0.86x | 1.54x | €98.17 Million |
| 2014 | 16.19% | 13.24% | 0.81x | 1.50x | €100.20 Million |
| 2015 | 17.58% | 16.31% | 0.79x | 1.37x | €140.10 Million |
| 2016 | 13.93% | 12.33% | 0.79x | 1.44x | €70.42 Million |
| 2017 | 16.88% | 14.08% | 0.85x | 1.41x | €117.16 Million |
| 2018 | 10.58% | 8.89% | 0.82x | 1.44x | €9.54 Million |
| 2019 | 10.95% | 9.03% | 0.81x | 1.49x | €15.29 Million |
| 2020 | 6.44% | 5.76% | 0.75x | 1.49x | €-51.90 Million |
| 2021 | 18.23% | 17.15% | 0.73x | 1.45x | €141.81 Million |
| 2022 | 10.64% | 8.89% | 0.83x | 1.44x | €12.00 Million |
| 2023 | 12.27% | 10.01% | 0.85x | 1.43x | €41.86 Million |
| 2024 | 11.82% | 9.65% | 0.77x | 1.58x | €32.68 Million |
| 2025 | 5.17% | 4.11% | 0.80x | 1.57x | €-80.50 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Société BIC SA's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $3,537,261,412
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -7.46%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Société BIC SA (BB) | €1.67 Billion | 12.37% | 0.57x | $2.32 Billion |
| Mastrad (ALMAS) | $1.10 Million | -110.08% | 5.17x | $1.06 Million |
| Interparfums SA (ITP) | $216.02 Million | 13.98% | 0.64x | $1.89 Billion |
| Jacques Bogart SA (JBOG) | $67.58 Million | 4.44% | 0.77x | $41.70 Million |
| Galeo Concept SA (MLGAL) | $1.73 Million | 10.46% | 0.99x | $2.29 Million |
| La Savonnerie de Nyons SA (MLSDN) | $729.34K | 22.72% | 0.83x | $6.63 Million |
| LOréal S.A. (OR) | $20.94 Billion | 13.70% | 0.41x | $188.75 Billion |
About Société BIC SA
Société BIC SA manufactures and sells stationery, lighter, shaver, and other products worldwide. It offers ballpoint, gel ink, erasable ink, writing felt-tip, learning to write, and fountain pens; mechanical and graphite pencils; proofreaders, glues, erasers, compasses, scissors, pencil sharpeners, notebooks and diaries, and other accessories; and refills. The company also provides coloring marke… Read more