ABB Ltd
ABB Ltd provides electrification, motion, and automation solutions and products for customers in utilities, industry and transport, and infrastructure in Europe, the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. The company operates through Electrification, Motion, Process Automation, and Robotics & Discrete Automation segments. Its Electrification segment offers renewable power solutions, modular… Read more
ABB Ltd (ABBNY) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $16.65 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, ABB Ltd (ABBNY) has net assets worth $16.65 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 ($44.88 Billion) and total liabilities ($28.24 Billion). 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 | $16.65 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 37.09% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.08% |
| 5-Year Change | 4.32% |
| 10-Year Change | 19.23% |
| Growth Volatility | 40.06 |
ABB Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1999–2025)
This chart illustrates how ABB Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for ABB Ltd (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of ABB Ltd from 1999 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $16.65 Billion | +10.53% |
| 2024-12-31 | $15.06 Billion | +6.46% |
| 2023-12-31 | $14.15 Billion | +6.59% |
| 2022-12-31 | $13.27 Billion | -16.83% |
| 2021-12-31 | $15.96 Billion | -0.26% |
| 2020-12-31 | $16.00 Billion | +14.44% |
| 2019-12-31 | $13.98 Billion | -3.81% |
| 2018-12-31 | $14.53 Billion | -5.31% |
| 2017-12-31 | $15.35 Billion | +9.94% |
| 2016-12-31 | $13.96 Billion | -6.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | $14.99 Billion | -10.87% |
| 2014-12-31 | $16.82 Billion | -12.46% |
| 2013-12-31 | $19.21 Billion | +10.10% |
| 2012-12-31 | $17.45 Billion | +6.79% |
| 2011-12-31 | $16.34 Billion | +5.68% |
| 2010-12-31 | $15.46 Billion | +6.81% |
| 2009-12-31 | $14.47 Billion | +22.97% |
| 2008-12-31 | $11.77 Billion | +1.91% |
| 2007-12-31 | $11.55 Billion | +77.98% |
| 2006-12-31 | $6.49 Billion | +69.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.82 Billion | +22.52% |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.12 Billion | -5.74% |
| 2003-12-31 | $3.31 Billion | +160.50% |
| 2002-12-31 | $1.27 Billion | -42.98% |
| 2001-12-31 | $2.23 Billion | -59.41% |
| 2000-12-31 | $5.49 Billion | +19.70% |
| 1999-12-31 | $4.59 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to ABB Ltd'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 508.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $22.61 Billion | 140.52% |
| Common Stock | $160.00 Million | 0.99% |
| Total Equity | $16.09 Billion | 100.00% |
ABB Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of ABB Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
BAE Systems PLC
PINK:BAESY
|
$85.36 Billion |
|
Bank of Nova Scotia
NYSE:BNS
|
$85.77 Billion |
|
Compagnie Financière Richemont SA
PINK:CFRHF
|
$86.13 Billion |
|
Hitachi Ltd
PINK:HTHIF
|
$86.13 Billion |
|
Automatic Data Processing Inc
NASDAQ:ADP
|
$84.26 Billion |
|
Hermes International SCA
PINK:HESAF
|
$84.24 Billion |
|
Blackstone Group Inc
NYSE:BX
|
$83.28 Billion |
|
INVESTOR B (FRIA) O.N.
F:IVSD
|
$83.12 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in ABB Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 14,488,000,000 to 16,087,000,000, a change of 1,599,000,000 (11.0%).
- Net income of 4,734,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,907,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,499,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 99,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 5,350,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 5,178,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $4.73 Billion | +29.43% |
| Dividends Paid | $1.91 Billion | -11.85% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.50 Billion | -9.32% |
| Share Issuances | $99.00 Million | +0.62% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $5.35 Billion | +33.26% |
| Other Changes | $-5.18 Billion | -32.19% |
| Total Change | $- | 11.04% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares ABB Ltd'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: 5.34x
- 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 52.19x to 5.34x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-12-31 | $0.90 | $46.91 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $4.30 | $46.91 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $1.25 | $46.91 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $0.63 | $46.91 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.87 | $46.91 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.61 | $46.91 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.71 | $46.91 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $2.74 | $46.91 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $4.75 | $46.91 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.86 | $46.91 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.03 | $46.91 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.50 | $46.91 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.89 | $46.91 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $7.37 | $46.91 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.10 | $46.91 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $7.09 | $46.91 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $6.49 | $46.91 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $6.25 | $46.91 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $6.90 | $46.91 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $6.52 | $46.91 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.34 | $46.91 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $7.40 | $46.91 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $7.72 | $46.91 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $6.69 | $46.91 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $7.18 | $46.91 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $7.83 | $46.91 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $8.79 | $46.91 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently ABB Ltd 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): 29.43%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 14.25%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.79x
- Recent ROE (29.43%) is above the historical average (12.40%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 31.84% | 5.58% | 0.80x | 7.16x | $932.90 Million |
| 2000 | 27.91% | 6.28% | 0.74x | 5.99x | $925.90 Million |
| 2001 | -34.31% | -2.91% | 0.73x | 16.06x | $-892.40 Million |
| 2002 | -77.30% | -4.28% | 0.62x | 29.15x | $-884.30 Million |
| 2003 | -25.35% | -4.08% | 0.62x | 10.05x | $-1.07 Billion |
| 2004 | -1.24% | -0.17% | 0.84x | 8.74x | $-317.40 Million |
| 2005 | 21.10% | 3.28% | 1.01x | 6.40x | $386.70 Million |
| 2006 | 23.02% | 5.69% | 0.97x | 4.16x | $786.20 Million |
| 2007 | 34.29% | 12.87% | 0.94x | 2.83x | $2.66 Billion |
| 2008 | 27.94% | 8.93% | 1.05x | 2.97x | $2.00 Billion |
| 2009 | 21.04% | 9.12% | 0.92x | 2.52x | $1.52 Billion |
| 2010 | 17.21% | 8.11% | 0.87x | 2.44x | $1.07 Billion |
| 2011 | 20.08% | 8.34% | 0.96x | 2.51x | $1.59 Billion |
| 2012 | 15.99% | 6.87% | 0.80x | 2.90x | $1.01 Billion |
| 2013 | 14.92% | 6.66% | 0.87x | 2.57x | $919.20 Million |
| 2014 | 15.94% | 6.51% | 0.89x | 2.76x | $967.10 Million |
| 2015 | 13.35% | 5.45% | 0.86x | 2.86x | $484.90 Million |
| 2016 | 14.59% | 5.80% | 0.86x | 2.94x | $617.10 Million |
| 2017 | 14.93% | 6.45% | 0.79x | 2.92x | $731.10 Million |
| 2018 | 15.57% | 7.86% | 0.62x | 3.19x | $777.80 Million |
| 2019 | 8.06% | 3.90% | 0.61x | 3.41x | $-262.60 Million |
| 2020 | 2.20% | 1.32% | 0.64x | 2.62x | $-1.22 Billion |
| 2021 | 29.18% | 15.71% | 0.72x | 2.58x | $2.99 Billion |
| 2022 | 19.37% | 8.41% | 0.75x | 3.06x | $1.20 Billion |
| 2023 | 27.93% | 11.62% | 0.79x | 3.05x | $2.40 Billion |
| 2024 | 27.16% | 11.98% | 0.81x | 2.79x | $2.49 Billion |
| 2025 | 29.43% | 14.25% | 0.74x | 2.79x | $3.13 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares ABB Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
- Average net assets among peers: $102,593,195
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.23%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY) | $16.65 Billion | 31.84% | 1.70x | $85.22 Billion |
| Advent Technologies Holdings Inc (ADN) | $130.20 Million | -15.76% | 0.25x | $1.02 Million |
| Ads Tec Energy PLC (ADSE) | $-8.59 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $194.80 Million |
| Advanced Energy Industries Inc (AEIS) | $392.07 Million | 32.51% | 0.46x | $11.51 Billion |
| AFC Energy plc (AFGYF) | $30.27 Million | -57.55% | 0.21x | $91.15 Million |
| Alfen N.V (ALFNF) | $6.81 Million | 25.29% | 3.39x | $265.32 Million |
| Amprius Technologies Inc. (AMPX) | $13.86 Million | -71.41% | 0.34x | $1.30 Billion |
| Asia Pacific Wire & Cable Corp Ltd (APWC) | $118.20 Million | 3.47% | 0.76x | $17.88 Million |
| Astro Communications Inc (ASTO) | $7.59 Million | 3.65% | 0.08x | $18.93K |
| Atkore International Group Inc (ATKR) | $232.94 Million | 59.69% | 5.17x | $1.72 Billion |