Astral Foods Limited
Astral Foods Limited operates as an integrated poultry producer in South Africa and internationally. The company operates through Poultry and Feed segments. It also engages in the marketing, sale, and distribution of fresh and frozen poultry products; broiler genetics and integrated breeder; engaged in the abattoir and further processing operations; and sale of day-old chicks and hatching eggs. T… Read more
Astral Foods Limited (ALFDF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $5.37 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Astral Foods Limited (ALFDF) has net assets worth $5.37 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($9.33 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.95 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 | $5.37 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 57.63% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.21% |
| 5-Year Change | 29.16% |
| 10-Year Change | 126.54% |
| Growth Volatility | 11.01 |
Astral Foods Limited - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Astral Foods Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Astral Foods Limited (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Astral Foods Limited from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | $5.37 Billion | +13.09% |
| 2024-09-30 | $4.75 Billion | +18.23% |
| 2023-09-30 | $4.02 Billion | -16.02% |
| 2022-09-30 | $4.79 Billion | +15.02% |
| 2021-09-30 | $4.16 Billion | +0.94% |
| 2020-09-30 | $4.12 Billion | +8.61% |
| 2019-09-30 | $3.80 Billion | +1.56% |
| 2018-09-30 | $3.74 Billion | +23.23% |
| 2017-09-30 | $3.03 Billion | +27.84% |
| 2016-09-30 | $2.37 Billion | +0.04% |
| 2015-09-30 | $2.37 Billion | +21.94% |
| 2014-09-30 | $1.94 Billion | +12.57% |
| 2013-09-30 | $1.73 Billion | +8.25% |
| 2012-09-30 | $1.60 Billion | +0.65% |
| 2011-09-30 | $1.59 Billion | +9.64% |
| 2010-09-30 | $1.45 Billion | +5.84% |
| 2009-09-30 | $1.37 Billion | +2.88% |
| 2008-09-30 | $1.33 Billion | +1.58% |
| 2007-09-30 | $1.31 Billion | +16.64% |
| 2006-09-30 | $1.12 Billion | +22.46% |
| 2005-09-30 | $915.37 Million | +19.68% |
| 2004-09-30 | $764.83 Million | +25.75% |
| 2003-09-30 | $608.23 Million | +30.35% |
| 2002-09-30 | $466.61 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Astral Foods Limited'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 561360700000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $5.61 Billion | 104.45% |
| Common Stock | $429.00K | 0.01% |
| Total Equity | $5.37 Billion | 100.00% |
Astral Foods Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Astral Foods Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Kingstone Companies Inc
NASDAQ:KINS
|
$170.89 Million |
|
Hy-Lok Corporation
KQ:013030
|
$170.89 Million |
|
Sonix Technology Co Ltd
TW:5471
|
$170.93 Million |
|
SAMCO Inc
F:SMU
|
$170.96 Million |
|
Kowloon Development Company Limited
F:KOX
|
$170.87 Million |
|
Truxton Corporation
PINK:TRUX
|
$170.71 Million |
|
Winstech Precision Hldg Co
SHE:001319
|
$170.66 Million |
|
Cheetah Mobile Inc
NYSE:CMCM
|
$170.64 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Astral Foods Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,752,361,000 to 5,374,623,000, a change of 622,262,000 (13.1%).
- Net income of 876,389,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 284,870,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 12,949,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 17,397,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 88,746,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 62,451,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $876.39 Million | +16.31% |
| Dividends Paid | $284.87 Million | -5.3% |
| Share Repurchases | $12.95 Million | -0.24% |
| Share Issuances | $17.40 Million | +0.32% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $88.75 Million | +1.65% |
| Other Changes | $-62.45 Million | -1.16% |
| Total Change | $- | 13.09% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Astral Foods Limited'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: 0.05x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 0.74x to 0.05x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-30 | $9.99 | $7.39 | x |
| 2003-09-30 | $13.14 | $7.39 | x |
| 2004-09-30 | $17.36 | $7.39 | x |
| 2005-09-30 | $21.24 | $7.39 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | $27.42 | $7.39 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | $33.15 | $7.39 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | $34.15 | $7.39 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | $35.37 | $7.39 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | $37.41 | $7.39 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | $41.29 | $7.39 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | $41.61 | $7.39 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | $45.02 | $7.39 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | $50.55 | $7.39 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | $60.95 | $7.39 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | $61.04 | $7.39 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | $77.99 | $7.39 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | $96.03 | $7.39 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | $97.49 | $7.39 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | $105.77 | $7.39 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | $106.84 | $7.39 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | $123.24 | $7.39 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | $104.62 | $7.39 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | $122.38 | $7.39 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | $138.40 | $7.39 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Astral Foods Limited 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): 16.31%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.87%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.43x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.74x
- Recent ROE (16.31%) is below the historical average (24.43%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 29.96% | 3.75% | 2.66x | 3.00x | $92.29 Million |
| 2003 | 34.79% | 5.28% | 2.99x | 2.20x | $148.58 Million |
| 2004 | 35.00% | 6.52% | 2.21x | 2.43x | $188.75 Million |
| 2005 | 43.90% | 8.64% | 2.55x | 1.99x | $307.16 Million |
| 2006 | 46.89% | 9.96% | 2.39x | 1.97x | $406.34 Million |
| 2007 | 42.39% | 8.62% | 2.21x | 2.23x | $416.85 Million |
| 2008 | 25.65% | 4.08% | 2.59x | 2.42x | $203.94 Million |
| 2009 | 26.22% | 4.00% | 2.78x | 2.36x | $218.39 Million |
| 2010 | 25.54% | 4.35% | 2.67x | 2.20x | $221.26 Million |
| 2011 | 27.65% | 5.06% | 2.54x | 2.15x | $277.84 Million |
| 2012 | 20.78% | 4.04% | 2.29x | 2.25x | $170.81 Million |
| 2013 | 14.24% | 2.86% | 2.16x | 2.31x | $72.64 Million |
| 2014 | 17.49% | 3.51% | 2.19x | 2.27x | $144.55 Million |
| 2015 | 32.96% | 6.91% | 2.34x | 2.04x | $542.04 Million |
| 2016 | 15.79% | 3.12% | 2.40x | 2.11x | $136.72 Million |
| 2017 | 24.96% | 6.11% | 2.31x | 1.77x | $452.16 Million |
| 2018 | 38.40% | 11.03% | 2.10x | 1.66x | $1.06 Billion |
| 2019 | 17.01% | 4.77% | 2.16x | 1.65x | $265.23 Million |
| 2020 | 13.54% | 3.94% | 1.92x | 1.78x | $145.54 Million |
| 2021 | 11.39% | 2.98% | 2.03x | 1.89x | $57.62 Million |
| 2022 | 22.32% | 5.53% | 2.29x | 1.76x | $589.80 Million |
| 2023 | -12.74% | -2.66% | 2.11x | 2.27x | $-914.15 Million |
| 2024 | 15.84% | 3.68% | 2.25x | 1.91x | $277.67 Million |
| 2025 | 16.31% | 3.87% | 2.43x | 1.74x | $338.93 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Astral Foods Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Farm Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Farm Products
- Average net assets among peers: $1,179,924,974
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -67.60%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astral Foods Limited (ALFDF) | $5.37 Billion | 29.96% | 0.74x | $170.88 Million |
| African Agriculture Holdings Inc (AAGRW) | $-3.75 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $107.62K |
| Atlantic Sapphire ASA (AASZF) | $81.31 Million | -8.12% | 0.12x | $8.52 Million |
| Australian Agricultural Company Limited (AAYYY) | $671.99 Million | 1.57% | 0.73x | $654.00 Million |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM) | $8.53 Billion | 12.24% | 1.27x | $33.40 Billion |
| Anglo-Eastern Plantations Plc (AEPLF) | $572.98 Million | 15.52% | 0.10x | $166.40 Million |
| Forafric Global PLC Ordinary Shares (AFRI) | $5.32 Million | -457.58% | 45.29x | $31.15 Million |
| Adecoagro SA (AGRO) | $645.13 Million | 1.55% | 1.49x | $272.09 Million |
| Agroz Inc. Ordinary Shares (AGRZ) | $163.20K | -177.61% | 22.30x | $4.61 Million |
| Alico Inc (ALCO) | $115.49 Million | 4.08% | 1.37x | $221.07 Million |