L’Oreal SA (OR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, L’Oreal SA (OR) has net assets worth €35.00 Billion EUR (≈ $40.92 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 (€61.82 Billion ≈ $72.28 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€26.82 Billion ≈ $31.35 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 OR cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €35.00 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 56.62% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.38% |
| 5-Year Change | 48.37% |
| 10-Year Change | 42.85% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.92 |
L’Oreal SA - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how L’Oreal SA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore L’Oreal SA balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for L’Oreal SA (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of L’Oreal SA from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see L’Oreal SA market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €35.00 Billion ≈ $40.92 Billion |
+5.63% |
| 2024-12-31 | €33.14 Billion ≈ $38.74 Billion |
+13.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | €29.08 Billion ≈ $34.00 Billion |
+6.97% |
| 2022-12-31 | €27.19 Billion ≈ $31.78 Billion |
+15.23% |
| 2021-12-31 | €23.59 Billion ≈ $27.58 Billion |
-18.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | €29.00 Billion ≈ $33.90 Billion |
-1.45% |
| 2019-12-31 | €29.43 Billion ≈ $34.40 Billion |
+9.25% |
| 2018-12-31 | €26.93 Billion ≈ $31.49 Billion |
+8.52% |
| 2017-12-31 | €24.82 Billion ≈ $29.02 Billion |
+1.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | €24.50 Billion ≈ $28.65 Billion |
+3.76% |
| 2015-12-31 | €23.62 Billion ≈ $27.61 Billion |
+16.93% |
| 2014-12-31 | €20.20 Billion ≈ $23.61 Billion |
-10.83% |
| 2013-12-31 | €22.65 Billion ≈ $26.48 Billion |
+8.19% |
| 2012-12-31 | €20.94 Billion ≈ $24.48 Billion |
+18.66% |
| 2011-12-31 | €17.64 Billion ≈ $20.63 Billion |
+18.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | €14.87 Billion ≈ $17.38 Billion |
+9.32% |
| 2009-12-31 | €13.60 Billion ≈ $15.90 Billion |
+17.61% |
| 2008-12-31 | €11.56 Billion ≈ $13.52 Billion |
-15.12% |
| 2007-12-31 | €13.62 Billion ≈ $15.93 Billion |
-6.85% |
| 2006-12-31 | €14.62 Billion ≈ $17.10 Billion |
-0.23% |
| 2005-12-31 | €14.66 Billion ≈ $17.14 Billion |
+23.95% |
| 2004-12-31 | €11.83 Billion ≈ $13.83 Billion |
+45.34% |
| 2003-12-31 | €8.14 Billion ≈ $9.51 Billion |
+9.45% |
| 2002-12-31 | €7.43 Billion ≈ $8.69 Billion |
+2.95% |
| 2001-12-31 | €7.22 Billion ≈ $8.44 Billion |
+5.52% |
| 2000-12-31 | €6.84 Billion ≈ $8.00 Billion |
+24.87% |
| 1999-12-31 | €5.48 Billion ≈ $6.41 Billion |
+6.97% |
| 1998-12-31 | €5.12 Billion ≈ $5.99 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to L’Oreal 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 81.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €6.13 Billion | 17.53% |
| Other Components | €28.83 Billion | 82.47% |
| Total Equity | €34.95 Billion | 100.00% |
L’Oreal SA Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of L’Oreal SA ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hermes International SCA
PA:RMS
|
$198.98 Billion |
|
HERMES INTL UNSP.ADR 1/10
F:HMIA
|
$199.78 Billion |
|
SAP SE
F:SAPA
|
$200.15 Billion |
|
Bank of China Limited
SHG:601988
|
$200.75 Billion |
|
BHP Group Ltd
AU:BHP
|
$197.50 Billion |
|
Shopify Inc
NYSE:SHOP
|
$196.94 Billion |
|
SAP SE
F:SAP
|
$196.39 Billion |
|
Verizon Communications Inc
SA:VERZ34
|
$195.66 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in L’Oreal SA's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 33,133,300,000 to 34,953,200,000, a change of 1,819,900,000 (5.5%).
- Net income of 6,127,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,917,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 435,900,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 65,600,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 7,028,600,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 7,008,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €6.13 Billion | +17.53% |
| Dividends Paid | €3.92 Billion | -11.21% |
| Share Repurchases | €435.90 Million | -1.25% |
| Share Issuances | €65.60 Million | +0.19% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-7.03 Billion | -20.11% |
| Other Changes | €7.01 Billion | +20.05% |
| Total Change | €- | 5.49% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares L’Oreal 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: 5.59x
- 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 48.39x to 5.59x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | €7.56 | €366.05 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | €8.07 | €366.05 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | €9.75 | €366.05 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | €10.65 | €366.05 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | €10.98 | €366.05 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €12.02 | €366.05 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €18.20 | €366.05 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €23.23 | €366.05 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €23.75 | €366.05 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €22.47 | €366.05 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €20.01 | €366.05 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €23.29 | €366.05 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €25.13 | €366.05 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €29.51 | €366.05 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €34.56 | €366.05 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €37.25 | €366.05 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €34.50 | €366.05 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €41.80 | €366.05 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €43.40 | €366.05 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €44.04 | €366.05 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €47.82 | €366.05 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €52.27 | €366.05 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €51.62 | €366.05 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €42.13 | €366.05 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €50.55 | €366.05 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €54.14 | €366.05 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €61.81 | €366.05 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €65.48 | €366.05 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently L’Oreal 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): 17.53%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 13.91%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.71x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.77x
- Recent ROE (17.53%) is above the historical average (15.86%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 13.30% | 7.09% | 1.01x | 1.87x | €168.64 Million |
| 1999 | 14.42% | 7.32% | 0.97x | 2.03x | €241.29 Million |
| 2000 | 14.71% | 7.65% | 0.91x | 2.11x | €310.36 Million |
| 2001 | 17.93% | 9.39% | 0.92x | 2.07x | €570.79 Million |
| 2002 | 17.21% | 8.94% | 0.95x | 2.02x | €535.22 Million |
| 2003 | 18.36% | 10.63% | 0.93x | 1.85x | €679.07 Million |
| 2004 | 12.17% | 10.55% | 0.67x | 1.72x | €256.28 Million |
| 2005 | 13.46% | 13.57% | 0.61x | 1.63x | €506.73 Million |
| 2006 | 14.10% | 13.05% | 0.64x | 1.69x | €598.79 Million |
| 2007 | 19.50% | 15.57% | 0.74x | 1.70x | €1.29 Billion |
| 2008 | 16.47% | 11.11% | 0.77x | 1.94x | €765.72 Million |
| 2009 | 13.18% | 10.26% | 0.75x | 1.71x | €432.68 Million |
| 2010 | 15.07% | 11.49% | 0.81x | 1.62x | €753.41 Million |
| 2011 | 13.83% | 11.99% | 0.76x | 1.52x | €674.96 Million |
| 2012 | 13.71% | 13.25% | 0.73x | 1.41x | €775.63 Million |
| 2013 | 13.06% | 13.37% | 0.72x | 1.36x | €693.68 Million |
| 2014 | 24.32% | 21.79% | 0.70x | 1.59x | €2.89 Billion |
| 2015 | 13.96% | 13.58% | 0.72x | 1.43x | €936.01 Million |
| 2016 | 12.68% | 12.46% | 0.70x | 1.45x | €655.61 Million |
| 2017 | 14.43% | 13.76% | 0.74x | 1.42x | €1.10 Billion |
| 2018 | 14.47% | 14.46% | 0.70x | 1.43x | €1.20 Billion |
| 2019 | 12.75% | 12.55% | 0.68x | 1.49x | €808.07 Million |
| 2020 | 12.29% | 12.73% | 0.64x | 1.50x | €664.10 Million |
| 2021 | 19.49% | 14.24% | 0.75x | 1.82x | €2.24 Billion |
| 2022 | 21.00% | 14.92% | 0.82x | 1.72x | €2.99 Billion |
| 2023 | 21.27% | 15.02% | 0.79x | 1.78x | €3.28 Billion |
| 2024 | 19.34% | 14.74% | 0.77x | 1.70x | €3.10 Billion |
| 2025 | 17.53% | 13.91% | 0.71x | 1.77x | €2.63 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares L’Oreal 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: $265,064,838
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -6.79%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L’Oreal SA (OR) | €35.00 Billion | 13.30% | 0.77x | $198.75 Billion |
| Mastrad (ALMAS) | $1.10 Million | -110.08% | 5.17x | $1.01 Million |
| Société BIC SA (BB) | $1.47 Billion | 16.06% | 0.42x | $2.29 Billion |
| Interparfums SA (ITP) | $55.74 Million | 15.85% | 0.55x | $2.09 Billion |
| Jacques Bogart SA (JBOG) | $67.15 Million | 2.28% | 0.96x | $48.83 Million |
| Galeo Concept SA (MLGAL) | $616.69K | 12.40% | 1.41x | $1.61 Million |
| La Savonnerie de Nyons SA (MLSDN) | $729.34K | 22.72% | 0.83x | $6.76 Million |
About L’Oreal SA
L'Oréal S.A., through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cosmetic products for women and men in Europe, North America, North Asia, South Asia Pacific, the Middle East, North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Latin America. The company operates through four divisions: Professional Products, Consumer Products, Luxe, and Dermatological Beauty. It offers skincare, make-up, hair colourant, haircar… Read more