EPC Groupe
EPC Groupe engages in the manufacture, storage, and distribution of explosives in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas. The company also provides drilling and mining services; logistics services; and demolition services, including mechanical demolition, deconstruction and blasting of buildings, waste management, and asbestos removal. In addition, it engages in underground, tunnels and i… Read more
EPC Groupe (EXPL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: €179.00 Million EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, EPC Groupe (EXPL) has net assets worth €179.00 Million EUR as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€490.65 Million) and total liabilities (€311.65 Million). 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 | €179.00 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 36.48% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.33% |
| 5-Year Change | 113.8% |
| 10-Year Change | 70.49% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.77 |
EPC Groupe - Net Assets Trend (2009–2024)
This chart illustrates how EPC Groupe's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for EPC Groupe (2009–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of EPC Groupe from 2009 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €172.41 Million | +18.97% |
| 2023-12-31 | €144.93 Million | +14.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | €126.38 Million | +19.08% |
| 2021-12-31 | €106.13 Million | +31.60% |
| 2020-12-31 | €80.64 Million | -21.74% |
| 2019-12-31 | €103.05 Million | -8.72% |
| 2018-12-31 | €112.90 Million | +5.31% |
| 2017-12-31 | €107.21 Million | +5.26% |
| 2016-12-31 | €101.85 Million | +0.71% |
| 2015-12-31 | €101.13 Million | +8.43% |
| 2014-12-31 | €93.27 Million | +1.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | €92.04 Million | -6.09% |
| 2012-12-31 | €98.01 Million | -5.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | €103.64 Million | -3.61% |
| 2010-12-31 | €107.52 Million | +1.89% |
| 2009-12-31 | €105.53 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to EPC Groupe'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 1167.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €23.37 Million | 14.04% |
| Common Stock | €7.01 Million | 4.21% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €138.61 Million | 83.25% |
| Total Equity | €166.49 Million | 100.00% |
EPC Groupe Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of EPC Groupe ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
WildBrain Ltd
PINK:WLDBF
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$139.54 Million |
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Sindoh
KO:029530
|
$139.55 Million |
|
Medeon Biodesign
TWO:6499
|
$139.55 Million |
|
Stoneridge Inc
NYSE:SRI
|
$139.55 Million |
|
Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. Unit
NASDAQ:WLACU
|
$139.38 Million |
|
Hangzhou Seck Intelligent Tech Co
SHE:300897
|
$139.36 Million |
|
Vuno Inc.
KQ:338220
|
$139.34 Million |
|
Pet Center Comércio e Participações S.A.
SA:PETZ3
|
$139.30 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in EPC Groupe's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 139,812,000 to 166,487,000, a change of 26,675,000 (19.1%).
- Net income of 23,370,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,111,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 24,495,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 19,079,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €23.37 Million | +14.04% |
| Dividends Paid | €2.11 Million | -1.27% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €24.50 Million | +14.71% |
| Other Changes | €-19.08 Million | -11.46% |
| Total Change | €- | 19.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares EPC Groupe'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: 3.65x
- 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 4.47x to 3.65x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | €65.31 | €292.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €67.26 | €292.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €54.77 | €292.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €51.91 | €292.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €49.48 | €292.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €50.89 | €292.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €55.27 | €292.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €55.85 | €292.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €58.59 | €292.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €61.50 | €292.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €49.48 | €292.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €38.56 | €292.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €55.85 | €292.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €57.94 | €292.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €66.52 | €292.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €79.93 | €292.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently EPC Groupe 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): 14.04%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.77%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.04x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.82x
- Recent ROE (14.04%) is above the historical average (3.34%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1.31% | 0.49% | 0.94x | 2.87x | €-8.78 Million |
| 2010 | 3.10% | 1.09% | 0.98x | 2.92x | €-7.17 Million |
| 2011 | -0.87% | -0.27% | 1.11x | 2.88x | €-10.99 Million |
| 2012 | -2.55% | -0.76% | 1.11x | 3.04x | €-12.03 Million |
| 2013 | -1.40% | -0.42% | 1.10x | 3.02x | €-10.25 Million |
| 2014 | 1.86% | 0.55% | 1.14x | 2.98x | €-7.53 Million |
| 2015 | 5.73% | 1.88% | 1.10x | 2.77x | €-4.29 Million |
| 2016 | 10.09% | 3.27% | 1.04x | 2.96x | €92.50K |
| 2017 | 8.96% | 2.87% | 1.10x | 2.83x | €-1.11 Million |
| 2018 | 6.34% | 2.18% | 1.05x | 2.78x | €-4.10 Million |
| 2019 | -5.42% | -1.60% | 0.99x | 3.42x | €-15.73 Million |
| 2020 | -23.25% | -5.46% | 1.01x | 4.22x | €-26.44 Million |
| 2021 | 5.68% | 1.55% | 1.04x | 3.53x | €-4.45 Million |
| 2022 | 14.51% | 3.78% | 1.09x | 3.53x | €5.49 Million |
| 2023 | 15.27% | 4.43% | 1.08x | 3.19x | €7.37 Million |
| 2024 | 14.04% | 4.77% | 1.04x | 2.82x | €6.72 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares EPC Groupe's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $2,326,288,366
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -21.59%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPC Groupe (EXPL) | €179.00 Million | 1.31% | 1.74x | $139.39 Million |
| Air Liquide SA (AI) | $19.00 Billion | 12.81% | 1.21x | $99.38 Billion |
| Arkema SA (AKE) | $1.81 Billion | -9.49% | 1.18x | $3.23 Billion |
| Afyren SAS (ALAFY) | $61.80 Million | -15.51% | 0.14x | $1.77 Million |
| Carbios (ALCRB) | $13.06 Million | -16.92% | 0.05x | $126.57 Million |
| Encres Dubuit SA (ALDUB) | $19.30 Million | -6.18% | 0.26x | $2.55 Million |
| Glob Bioenergi (ALGBE) | $7.65 Million | -156.71% | 1.82x | $288.57K |
| Berkem Group SA (ALKEM) | $-163.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $10.44 Million |
| Plásticos Compuestos, S.A. (ALKOM) | $14.81 Million | -2.48% | 1.80x | $1.32 Million |
| Vinpai SAS (ALVIN) | $2.54 Million | 0.16% | 2.31x | $2.09 Million |