Eurofins Scientific SE (ERF) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Eurofins Scientific SE (ERF) has net assets worth €3.59 Billion EUR (≈ $4.19 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 (€10.98 Billion ≈ $12.84 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€7.40 Billion ≈ $8.65 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 Eurofins Scientific SE (ERF) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €3.59 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 32.64% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 20.12% |
| 5-Year Change | -23.33% |
| 10-Year Change | 104.13% |
| Growth Volatility | 29.7 |
Eurofins Scientific SE - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Eurofins Scientific SE's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore ERF asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Eurofins Scientific SE (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Eurofins Scientific SE from 2002 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Eurofins Scientific SE worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €3.59 Billion ≈ $4.19 Billion |
-33.41% |
| 2024-12-31 | €5.38 Billion ≈ $6.30 Billion |
+4.82% |
| 2023-12-31 | €5.14 Billion ≈ $6.01 Billion |
+5.90% |
| 2022-12-31 | €4.85 Billion ≈ $5.67 Billion |
+3.72% |
| 2021-12-31 | €4.68 Billion ≈ $5.47 Billion |
+25.85% |
| 2020-12-31 | €3.72 Billion ≈ $4.34 Billion |
+28.24% |
| 2019-12-31 | €2.90 Billion ≈ $3.39 Billion |
+6.46% |
| 2018-12-31 | €2.72 Billion ≈ $3.18 Billion |
+9.68% |
| 2017-12-31 | €2.48 Billion ≈ $2.90 Billion |
+41.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | €1.76 Billion ≈ $2.05 Billion |
+62.61% |
| 2015-12-31 | €1.08 Billion ≈ $1.26 Billion |
+62.64% |
| 2014-12-31 | €664.24 Million ≈ $776.57 Million |
+68.27% |
| 2013-12-31 | €394.74 Million ≈ $461.49 Million |
+4.95% |
| 2012-12-31 | €376.12 Million ≈ $439.73 Million |
+17.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | €320.31 Million ≈ $374.48 Million |
+38.85% |
| 2010-12-31 | €230.69 Million ≈ $269.70 Million |
+13.62% |
| 2009-12-31 | €203.03 Million ≈ $237.37 Million |
-7.34% |
| 2008-12-31 | €219.12 Million ≈ $256.17 Million |
+1.65% |
| 2007-12-31 | €215.56 Million ≈ $252.02 Million |
+110.02% |
| 2006-12-31 | €102.64 Million ≈ $119.99 Million |
+24.54% |
| 2005-12-31 | €82.42 Million ≈ $96.35 Million |
+24.69% |
| 2004-12-31 | €66.10 Million ≈ $77.28 Million |
+22.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | €53.85 Million ≈ $62.96 Million |
+1.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | €52.91 Million ≈ $61.86 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Eurofins Scientific SE'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 302400000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €3.02 Billion | 85.35% |
| Common Stock | €2.00 Million | 0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-247.00 Million | -6.97% |
| Other Components | €764.00 Million | 21.56% |
| Total Equity | €3.54 Billion | 100.00% |
Eurofins Scientific SE Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Eurofins Scientific SE ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Chongqing Changan Automobile Co Ltd
SHE:000625
|
$11.53 Billion |
|
Hyundai Glovis
KO:086280
|
$11.54 Billion |
|
Solventum Corp.
NYSE:SOLV
|
$11.56 Billion |
|
China Aerospace Times Electronics Co Ltd
SHG:600879
|
$11.57 Billion |
|
Accor S. A.
PA:AC
|
$11.52 Billion |
|
SGH Ltd
AU:SGH
|
$11.52 Billion |
|
TFI International Inc
TO:TFII
|
$11.52 Billion |
|
TongFu Microelectronics Co Ltd
SHE:002156
|
$11.50 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Eurofins Scientific SE's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 5,339,000,000 to 3,543,000,000, a change of -1,796,000,000 (-33.6%).
- Net income of 475,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 110,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 940,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 3,199,700,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,978,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €475.00 Million | +13.41% |
| Dividends Paid | €110.00 Million | -3.1% |
| Share Repurchases | €940.00 Million | -26.53% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-3.20 Billion | -90.31% |
| Other Changes | €1.98 Billion | +55.85% |
| Total Change | €- | -33.64% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Eurofins Scientific SE'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: 3.12x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 152.61x to 3.12x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | €0.39 | €59.02 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €0.39 | €59.02 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €0.47 | €59.02 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €0.55 | €59.02 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €0.66 | €59.02 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €1.35 | €59.02 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €1.40 | €59.02 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €1.28 | €59.02 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €1.51 | €59.02 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €2.01 | €59.02 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €2.37 | €59.02 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €2.42 | €59.02 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €4.09 | €59.02 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €5.89 | €59.02 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €9.60 | €59.02 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €13.57 | €59.02 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €14.59 | €59.02 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €15.26 | €59.02 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €18.84 | €59.02 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €23.17 | €59.02 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €24.03 | €59.02 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €25.66 | €59.02 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €27.45 | €59.02 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €18.95 | €59.02 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Eurofins Scientific SE 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): 13.41%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.51%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.66x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.10x
- Recent ROE (13.41%) is above the historical average (10.47%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.26% | 0.09% | 1.01x | 3.03x | €-5.15 Million |
| 2003 | 3.02% | 0.96% | 1.01x | 3.11x | €-3.74 Million |
| 2004 | 11.91% | 4.47% | 0.92x | 2.89x | €1.26 Million |
| 2005 | 15.57% | 5.32% | 0.88x | 3.34x | €4.44 Million |
| 2006 | 17.70% | 4.76% | 0.80x | 4.65x | €7.62 Million |
| 2007 | 8.66% | 3.59% | 0.80x | 3.01x | €-2.72 Million |
| 2008 | 8.33% | 2.80% | 0.86x | 3.45x | €-3.55 Million |
| 2009 | -5.74% | -1.76% | 0.97x | 3.35x | €-30.95 Million |
| 2010 | 10.40% | 3.44% | 0.92x | 3.27x | €900.10K |
| 2011 | 17.56% | 6.68% | 0.77x | 3.41x | €23.86 Million |
| 2012 | 17.60% | 6.31% | 0.90x | 3.09x | €28.46 Million |
| 2013 | 18.62% | 5.89% | 0.82x | 3.86x | €33.41 Million |
| 2014 | 12.05% | 5.61% | 0.75x | 2.85x | €13.46 Million |
| 2015 | 9.12% | 4.48% | 0.53x | 3.86x | €-8.42 Million |
| 2016 | 10.69% | 6.86% | 0.61x | 2.54x | €11.25 Million |
| 2017 | 8.87% | 7.30% | 0.51x | 2.39x | €-27.55 Million |
| 2018 | 8.39% | 5.92% | 0.52x | 2.70x | €-43.02 Million |
| 2019 | 6.88% | 4.28% | 0.58x | 2.76x | €-88.66 Million |
| 2020 | 14.62% | 9.92% | 0.63x | 2.32x | €170.37 Million |
| 2021 | 16.84% | 11.65% | 0.72x | 2.01x | €317.84 Million |
| 2022 | 12.76% | 9.09% | 0.67x | 2.11x | €131.99 Million |
| 2023 | 6.11% | 4.76% | 0.60x | 2.14x | €-197.45 Million |
| 2024 | 7.61% | 5.85% | 0.64x | 2.04x | €-127.50 Million |
| 2025 | 13.41% | 6.51% | 0.66x | 3.10x | €120.70 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Eurofins Scientific SE's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Diagnostics & Research industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Diagnostics & Research
- Average net assets among peers: $629,719,630
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -212.66%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurofins Scientific SE (ERF) | €3.59 Billion | 0.26% | 2.06x | $11.53 Billion |
| Eurofins-Cerep SA (ALECR) | $13.63 Million | -39.65% | 1.63x | $79.70 Million |
| Predilife (ALPRE) | $513.52K | -822.58% | 16.17x | $12.11 Million |
| Biomerieux SA (BIM) | $2.48 Billion | 16.30% | 0.58x | $9.90 Billion |
| Lumibird SA (LBIRD) | $23.43 Million | -4.72% | 1.35x | $513.10 Million |
About Eurofins Scientific SE
Eurofins Scientific SE, together with its subsidiaries, provides various analytical testing and laboratory services worldwide. It provides services, such as agroscience, including biological assessment, consumer and human, environmental safety, product chemistry, regulatory consultancy, and seed services; agro testing; assurance, including sustainability, audit, certification, quality inspection,… Read more