Brenntag AG
Brenntag SE engages in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients in Germany, the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Canada, Italy, Poland, France, and internationally. It operates in two segments, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties. The company provides just-in-time delivery, product mixing, blending, repackaging, inventory management, and drum return handling, as well as app… Read more
Brenntag AG (BNTGF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $4.35 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Brenntag AG (BNTGF) has net assets worth $4.35 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 ($10.68 Billion) and total liabilities ($6.34 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 | $4.35 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 40.7% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 25.34% |
| 5-Year Change | 31.85% |
| 10-Year Change | 76.99% |
| Growth Volatility | 200.88 |
Brenntag AG - Net Assets Trend (2008–2024)
This chart illustrates how Brenntag AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Brenntag AG (2008–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Brenntag AG from 2008 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.76 Billion | +9.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.36 Billion | -9.29% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.80 Billion | +20.21% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.00 Billion | +10.62% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.61 Billion | +0.91% |
| 2019-12-31 | $3.58 Billion | +8.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | $3.30 Billion | +10.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.99 Billion | +0.90% |
| 2016-12-31 | $2.96 Billion | +9.99% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.69 Billion | +14.15% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.36 Billion | +12.57% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.09 Billion | +5.15% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.99 Billion | +13.05% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.76 Billion | +8.86% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.62 Billion | +839.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | $172.30 Million | +34.29% |
| 2008-12-31 | $128.30 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Brenntag AG'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 381790000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $3.68 Billion | 77.77% |
| Common Stock | $144.40 Million | 3.05% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $151.30 Million | 3.20% |
| Other Components | $755.20 Million | 15.98% |
| Total Equity | $4.73 Billion | 100.00% |
Brenntag AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Brenntag AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Simpson Manufacturing Company Inc
NYSE:SSD
|
$7.32 Billion |
|
ASX Limited
PINK:ASXFF
|
$7.32 Billion |
|
Ryder System Inc
NYSE:R
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$7.32 Billion |
|
YPF Sociedad Anonima
NYSE:YPF
|
$7.33 Billion |
|
OBIC Co.Ltd
F:OBL
|
$7.31 Billion |
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STORA ENSO OYJ R (RE-REG)
F:ENUN
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$7.31 Billion |
|
Element Solutions Inc
NYSE:ESI
|
$7.30 Billion |
|
Daqin Railway Co Ltd
SHG:601006
|
$7.30 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Brenntag AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,304,700,000 to 4,726,700,000, a change of 422,000,000 (9.8%).
- Net income of 536,200,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 303,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 250,100,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 165,300,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 273,800,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $536.20 Million | +11.34% |
| Dividends Paid | $303.20 Million | -6.41% |
| Share Repurchases | $250.10 Million | -5.29% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $165.30 Million | +3.5% |
| Other Changes | $273.80 Million | +5.79% |
| Total Change | $- | 9.80% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Brenntag AG'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: 1.94x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 65.57x to 1.94x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-31 | $0.97 | $63.38 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.33 | $63.38 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $10.42 | $63.38 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $11.22 | $63.38 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $12.70 | $63.38 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $13.37 | $63.38 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $15.05 | $63.38 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $17.13 | $63.38 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $19.09 | $63.38 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $19.24 | $63.38 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $21.21 | $63.38 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $22.76 | $63.38 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $22.98 | $63.38 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $25.27 | $63.38 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $30.76 | $63.38 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $28.49 | $63.38 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $32.67 | $63.38 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Brenntag AG 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): 11.34%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.30%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.39x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.47x
- Recent ROE (11.34%) is above the historical average (10.29%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | -35.16% | -0.57% | 1.54x | 40.31x | $-53.69 Million |
| 2009 | 0.30% | 0.01% | 1.37x | 28.36x | $-15.91 Million |
| 2010 | 8.92% | 1.88% | 1.54x | 3.09x | $-17.35 Million |
| 2011 | 16.00% | 3.20% | 1.56x | 3.22x | $103.98 Million |
| 2012 | 17.11% | 3.47% | 1.70x | 2.91x | $139.56 Million |
| 2013 | 16.42% | 3.47% | 1.74x | 2.72x | $132.64 Million |
| 2014 | 14.59% | 3.39% | 1.61x | 2.67x | $106.75 Million |
| 2015 | 13.79% | 3.53% | 1.48x | 2.64x | $100.36 Million |
| 2016 | 12.22% | 3.43% | 1.44x | 2.47x | $65.35 Million |
| 2017 | 12.14% | 3.07% | 1.61x | 2.45x | $63.48 Million |
| 2018 | 14.07% | 3.67% | 1.63x | 2.35x | $133.25 Million |
| 2019 | 13.27% | 3.64% | 1.50x | 2.44x | $115.12 Million |
| 2020 | 13.14% | 3.96% | 1.45x | 2.29x | $111.53 Million |
| 2021 | 11.45% | 3.12% | 1.41x | 2.60x | $56.88 Million |
| 2022 | 18.66% | 4.56% | 1.71x | 2.39x | $411.55 Million |
| 2023 | 16.61% | 4.25% | 1.63x | 2.40x | $284.43 Million |
| 2024 | 11.34% | 3.30% | 1.39x | 2.47x | $63.53 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Brenntag AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $7,181,833,981
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.11%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brenntag AG (BNTGF) | $4.35 Billion | -35.16% | 1.46x | $7.31 Billion |
| AirBoss of America Corp (ABSSF) | $197.00 Million | -16.19% | 1.24x | $57.06 Million |
| Asia Carbon Industries Inc (ACRB) | $19.13 Million | 17.11% | 0.33x | $0.98 |
| Aimia Inc (AIMFF) | $1.29 Billion | -4.63% | 2.83x | $103.68 Million |
| L'Air Liquide S.A (AIQUF) | $11.83 Billion | 14.08% | 1.26x | $107.70 Billion |
| Akzo Nobel N.V (AKZOF) | $7.58 Billion | 14.03% | 1.29x | $9.73 Billion |
| Albemarle Corp (ALB) | $545.00 Million | 9.41% | 1.09x | $19.53 Billion |
| ALPEK S.A.B. de C.V (ALPKF) | $49.59 Billion | 15.64% | 1.50x | $214.40 Million |
| Altech Batteries Limited (ALTHF) | $97.54 Million | -5.87% | 0.01x | $27.89 Million |
| Arcadium Lithium plc (ALTM) | $333.00 Million | 14.14% | 0.12x | $6.26 Billion |
| Alto Ingredients Inc (ALTO) | $345.21 Million | 13.35% | 0.40x | $212.84 Million |