Nexans S.A. (NEX) - Net Assets

Latest as of June 2025: €1.91 Billion EUR ≈ $2.23 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Nexans S.A. (NEX) has net assets worth €1.91 Billion EUR (≈ $2.23 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 (€8.11 Billion ≈ $9.48 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€6.20 Billion ≈ $7.25 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 NEX financial resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets €1.91 Billion
% of Total Assets 23.55%
Annual Growth Rate 1.86%
5-Year Change 45.86%
10-Year Change 49.31%
Growth Volatility 12.33

Nexans S.A. - Net Assets Trend (2001–2024)

This chart illustrates how Nexans S.A.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Nexans S.A. assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Nexans S.A. (2001–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Nexans S.A. from 2001 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Nexans S.A. (NEX) market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 €1.83 Billion
≈ $2.14 Billion		 +7.07%
2023-12-31 €1.71 Billion
≈ $2.00 Billion		 +2.64%
2022-12-31 €1.67 Billion
≈ $1.95 Billion		 +13.87%
2021-12-31 €1.46 Billion
≈ $1.71 Billion		 +16.56%
2020-12-31 €1.26 Billion
≈ $1.47 Billion		 +0.40%
2019-12-31 €1.25 Billion
≈ $1.46 Billion		 -8.49%
2018-12-31 €1.37 Billion
≈ $1.60 Billion		 -7.13%
2017-12-31 €1.47 Billion
≈ $1.72 Billion		 +0.20%
2016-12-31 €1.47 Billion
≈ $1.72 Billion		 +19.72%
2015-12-31 €1.23 Billion
≈ $1.43 Billion		 -14.38%
2014-12-31 €1.43 Billion
≈ $1.68 Billion		 -10.44%
2013-12-31 €1.60 Billion
≈ $1.87 Billion		 -13.19%
2012-12-31 €1.84 Billion
≈ $2.15 Billion		 -4.01%
2011-12-31 €1.92 Billion
≈ $2.24 Billion		 -13.00%
2010-12-31 €2.21 Billion
≈ $2.58 Billion		 +15.07%
2009-12-31 €1.92 Billion
≈ $2.24 Billion		 +18.61%
2008-12-31 €1.62 Billion
≈ $1.89 Billion		 -8.02%
2007-12-31 €1.76 Billion
≈ $2.06 Billion		 +10.57%
2006-12-31 €1.59 Billion
≈ $1.86 Billion		 +24.41%
2005-12-31 €1.28 Billion
≈ $1.49 Billion		 +21.95%
2004-12-31 €1.05 Billion
≈ $1.23 Billion		 +0.29%
2003-12-31 €1.04 Billion
≈ $1.22 Billion		 -3.15%
2002-12-31 €1.08 Billion
≈ $1.26 Billion		 -10.08%
2001-12-31 €1.20 Billion
≈ $1.40 Billion		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Nexans S.A.'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 4485.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings €321.00 Million 17.71%
Common Stock €44.00 Million 2.43%
Other Comprehensive Income €-135.00 Million -7.45%
Other Components €1.58 Billion 87.31%
Total Equity €1.81 Billion 100.00%

Nexans S.A. Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Nexans S.A. ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Reece Ltd
AU:REH
 $6.01 Billion
JBTMarel Corp
NYSE:JBTM
 $6.01 Billion
Leader Harmonious Drive Systems Co Ltd
SHG:688017
 $6.01 Billion
Enact Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:ACT
 $6.01 Billion
Shanghai Friendess Electronics Tech
SHG:688188
 $5.99 Billion
Bluestar Adisseo Co
SHG:600299
 $5.99 Billion
Gates Industrial Corporation plc
NYSE:GTES
 $5.98 Billion
Nanya New Material Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688519
 $5.98 Billion

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Nexans S.A.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,695,000,000 to 1,813,000,000, a change of 118,000,000 (7.0%).
  • Net income of 279,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 102,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 33,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 33,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income €279.00 Million +15.39%
Dividends Paid €102.00 Million -5.63%
Share Repurchases €33.00 Million -1.82%
Other Comprehensive Income €-33.00 Million -1.82%
Other Changes €7.00 Million +0.39%
Total Change €- 6.96%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Nexans S.A.'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: 3.92x
  • 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 4.40x to 3.92x 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 €35.94 €158.10 x
2002-12-31 €34.64 €158.10 x
2003-12-31 €34.08 €158.10 x
2004-12-31 €37.69 €158.10 x
2005-12-31 €42.19 €158.10 x
2006-12-31 €51.30 €158.10 x
2007-12-31 €54.24 €158.10 x
2008-12-31 €50.42 €158.10 x
2009-12-31 €60.70 €158.10 x
2010-12-31 €67.31 €158.10 x
2011-12-31 €58.63 €158.10 x
2012-12-31 €54.97 €158.10 x
2013-12-31 €49.53 €158.10 x
2014-12-31 €32.75 €158.10 x
2015-12-31 €27.58 €158.10 x
2016-12-31 €32.15 €158.10 x
2017-12-31 €29.33 €158.10 x
2018-12-31 €29.97 €158.10 x
2019-12-31 €27.85 €158.10 x
2020-12-31 €27.41 €158.10 x
2021-12-31 €32.28 €158.10 x
2022-12-31 €36.81 €158.10 x
2023-12-31 €37.70 €158.10 x
2024-12-31 €40.29 €158.10 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Nexans S.A. 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): 15.39%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 3.26%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.11x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 4.23x
  • Recent ROE (15.39%) is above the historical average (2.72%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2001 3.02% 0.67% 1.52x 2.97x €-69.20 Million
2002 -4.43% -0.98% 1.58x 2.88x €-130.30 Million
2003 0.12% 0.03% 1.60x 2.92x €-82.90 Million
2004 9.41% 2.30% 1.38x 2.97x €-5.80 Million
2005 13.57% 2.99% 1.58x 2.87x €42.90 Million
2006 15.54% 3.22% 1.68x 2.88x €85.90 Million
2007 10.98% 3.92% 1.04x 2.69x €16.80 Million
2008 5.26% 1.74% 1.02x 2.96x €-74.80 Million
2009 0.64% 0.30% 0.84x 2.57x €-175.60 Million
2010 3.79% 1.33% 1.12x 2.55x €-134.40 Million
2011 -9.44% -3.87% 0.83x 2.94x €-366.50 Million
2012 1.51% 0.38% 1.23x 3.26x €-152.30 Million
2013 -21.50% -4.96% 1.23x 3.53x €-487.90 Million
2014 -12.20% -2.62% 1.22x 3.80x €-305.70 Million
2015 -16.54% -3.11% 1.24x 4.29x €-311.30 Million
2016 4.32% 1.05% 1.10x 3.75x €-80.20 Million
2017 8.78% 1.96% 1.24x 3.61x €-17.40 Million
2018 1.06% 0.22% 1.27x 3.86x €-118.50 Million
2019 -9.68% -1.74% 1.32x 4.23x €-237.90 Million
2020 6.41% 1.30% 1.14x 4.30x €-43.60 Million
2021 11.33% 2.22% 1.32x 3.86x €19.30 Million
2022 14.83% 2.93% 1.31x 3.88x €79.80 Million
2023 13.04% 2.84% 1.19x 3.86x €51.50 Million
2024 15.39% 3.26% 1.11x 4.23x €97.70 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Nexans S.A.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
  • Average net assets among peers: $598,597,955
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.25%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Nexans S.A. (NEX) €1.91 Billion 3.02% 3.25x $6.01 Billion
i2S SA (ALI2S) $6.87 Million 10.63% 1.54x $10.81 Million
Altheora SA (ALORA) $-4.70 Million 0.00% 0.00x $6.59 Million
Lucibel (ALUCI) $-1.03 Million 0.00% 0.00x $1.15 Million
EXOSENS PROM (EXENS) $445.60 Million 9.58% 0.97x $3.24 Billion
Legrand SA (LR) $4.07 Billion 15.46% 0.99x $40.29 Billion
Italy Innovazioni SpA (MLITN) $4.11 Million -4.74% 0.20x $30.78 Million
Mersen SA (MRN) $179.60 Million -21.27% 2.53x $656.18 Million
Gérard Perrier Industrie S.A (PERR) $91.93 Million 16.33% 1.23x $293.82 Million

About Nexans S.A.

PA:NEX France Electrical Equipment & Parts
Market Cap
$8.07 Billion
€6.90 Billion EUR
Market Cap Rank
#3174 Global
#60 in France
Share Price
€158.10
Change (1 day)
+3.27%
52-Week Range
€95.50 - €158.10
All Time High
€158.10
Categories
Companies in France Electrical Equipment & Parts
About

Nexans S.A. manufactures and sells cables in France, Canada, Norway, Germany, and internationally. It operates through PWR-Grid & Connect, PWR-Grid, PWR-Connect, PWR-Transmission, Industry & Solutions, and Other segments. The company offers cables for the energy distribution networks, as well as equipment cables for buildings. It also provides design, engineering, financing, asset management, and… Read more