Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the manufacture and sale of chocolate products worldwide. The company sells its products under the Lindt, Ghirardelli, Russell Stover, Whitman's, Caffarel, Hofbauer and Küfferle, and Pangburn's, Gold Bunny, and Lindor brands. It serves customers through a network of independent distributors, as well as through own s… Read more
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (COCXF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $4.76 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (COCXF) has net assets worth $4.76 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 ($8.57 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.81 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 | $4.76 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 55.55% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.84% |
| 5-Year Change | 5.06% |
| 10-Year Change | 38.68% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.05 |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG - Net Assets Trend (1999–2024)
This chart illustrates how Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli 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 Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (1999–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG from 1999 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.84 Billion | +13.67% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.26 Billion | -3.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.40 Billion | -15.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | $5.22 Billion | +13.40% |
| 2020-12-31 | $4.61 Billion | -1.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | $4.67 Billion | +4.10% |
| 2018-12-31 | $4.49 Billion | +6.95% |
| 2017-12-31 | $4.20 Billion | +14.18% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.67 Billion | +5.28% |
| 2015-12-31 | $3.49 Billion | +16.26% |
| 2014-12-31 | $3.00 Billion | +13.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | $2.63 Billion | +52.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | $1.73 Billion | +6.67% |
| 2011-12-31 | $1.62 Billion | -3.19% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.67 Billion | +3.39% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.62 Billion | +9.38% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.48 Billion | +6.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.39 Billion | +20.21% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +19.02% |
| 2005-12-31 | $971.10 Million | +22.35% |
| 2004-12-31 | $793.70 Million | +8.92% |
| 2003-12-31 | $728.70 Million | +19.67% |
| 2002-12-31 | $608.90 Million | +13.05% |
| 2001-12-31 | $538.60 Million | +8.17% |
| 2000-12-31 | $497.90 Million | +7.61% |
| 1999-12-31 | $462.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli 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 500670000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $5.01 Billion | 103.45% |
| Common Stock | $23.30 Million | 0.48% |
| Total Equity | $4.84 Billion | 100.00% |
Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Cabot Oil & Gas Corp.
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|
$24.62 Billion |
|
Caseys General Stores Inc
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|
$24.63 Billion |
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Dassault Systemes SE
PINK:DASTF
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$24.68 Billion |
|
Hydro One Ltd
TO:H
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$24.70 Billion |
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Elite Material Co Ltd
TW:2383
|
$24.52 Billion |
|
Mettler-Toledo International Inc
NYSE:MTD
|
$24.52 Billion |
|
China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co. Ltd
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$24.50 Billion |
|
Jabil Circuit Inc
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$24.48 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,257,600,000 to 4,839,600,000, a change of 582,000,000 (13.7%).
- Net income of 672,300,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 321,700,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 304,900,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 188,400,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 617,200,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 269,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $672.30 Million | +13.89% |
| Dividends Paid | $321.70 Million | -6.65% |
| Share Repurchases | $304.90 Million | -6.3% |
| Share Issuances | $188.40 Million | +3.89% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $617.20 Million | +12.75% |
| Other Changes | $-269.30 Million | -5.56% |
| Total Change | $- | 13.67% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli 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: 5.23x
- 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 51.05x to 5.23x 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 | $2135.35 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $2286.95 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $2478.14 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $2796.52 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $3345.82 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $3579.09 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $4319.72 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $5094.55 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $6050.87 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $6450.15 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $7128.66 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $7295.27 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $7081.04 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $7539.22 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $11424.82 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $12792.02 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $14774.08 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $15437.85 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $17467.52 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $18533.79 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $19418.83 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $18905.40 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $21505.68 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $18439.01 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $18130.64 | $109000.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $20859.54 | $109000.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli 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): 13.89%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 12.29%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.60x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.89x
- Recent ROE (13.89%) is below the historical average (14.05%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 15.06% | 4.84% | 1.01x | 3.08x | $23.43 Million |
| 2000 | 15.30% | 4.96% | 1.05x | 2.95x | $26.41 Million |
| 2001 | 16.99% | 5.75% | 1.06x | 2.79x | $37.64 Million |
| 2002 | 16.74% | 6.06% | 1.13x | 2.45x | $41.01 Million |
| 2003 | 16.80% | 6.80% | 1.13x | 2.19x | $49.53 Million |
| 2004 | 18.77% | 7.47% | 1.16x | 2.16x | $69.63 Million |
| 2005 | 17.78% | 7.69% | 1.18x | 1.96x | $75.59 Million |
| 2006 | 18.08% | 8.08% | 1.21x | 1.84x | $93.42 Million |
| 2007 | 18.03% | 8.50% | 1.19x | 1.78x | $111.56 Million |
| 2008 | 17.68% | 8.87% | 1.22x | 1.63x | $113.60 Million |
| 2009 | 11.94% | 7.65% | 1.02x | 1.53x | $31.33 Million |
| 2010 | 14.46% | 9.38% | 1.02x | 1.51x | $74.65 Million |
| 2011 | 15.22% | 9.91% | 0.99x | 1.55x | $84.59 Million |
| 2012 | 15.74% | 10.19% | 1.02x | 1.52x | $99.19 Million |
| 2013 | 11.50% | 10.51% | 0.74x | 1.47x | $39.53 Million |
| 2014 | 11.41% | 10.11% | 0.61x | 1.86x | $42.39 Million |
| 2015 | 10.91% | 10.41% | 0.58x | 1.80x | $31.85 Million |
| 2016 | 11.44% | 10.76% | 0.61x | 1.75x | $52.98 Million |
| 2017 | 10.77% | 11.02% | 0.59x | 1.67x | $32.07 Million |
| 2018 | 10.83% | 11.25% | 0.59x | 1.62x | $37.37 Million |
| 2019 | 10.94% | 11.30% | 0.56x | 1.73x | $43.62 Million |
| 2020 | 6.99% | 8.01% | 0.50x | 1.75x | $-138.38 Million |
| 2021 | 9.39% | 10.70% | 0.51x | 1.71x | $-31.86 Million |
| 2022 | 12.95% | 11.46% | 0.63x | 1.81x | $129.64 Million |
| 2023 | 15.77% | 12.83% | 0.67x | 1.85x | $245.64 Million |
| 2024 | 13.89% | 12.29% | 0.60x | 1.89x | $188.34 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Confectioners industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Confectioners
- Average net assets among peers: $2,465,331,598
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.51%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG (COCXF) | $4.76 Billion | 15.06% | 0.80x | $24.55 Billion |
| Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) | $3.28 Billion | 5.67% | 3.88x | $4.71 Billion |
| Cloetta AB ser. B (CLOEF) | $4.18 Billion | 6.34% | 1.22x | $422.02 Million |
| Gunther Grant Inc (GNGR) | $-21.59K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.92 |
| Hershey Co (HSY) | $727.90 Million | 15.40% | 0.65x | $31.58 Billion |
| Mondelez International Inc (MDLZ) | $13.46 Billion | 13.02% | 1.25x | $74.06 Billion |
| Delfi Limited (PEFDF) | $246.19 Million | 17.83% | 0.60x | $334.75 Million |
| Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) | $8.50 Million | 4.71% | 1.19x | $12.56 Million |
| Rogers Sugar Inc (RSGUF) | $252.88 Million | 16.18% | 1.32x | $476.94 Million |
| Sow Good Inc. Common Stock (SOWG) | $31.99 Million | -11.57% | 0.71x | $3.80 Million |