Investor AB ser. B
Investor AB (publ) is a private equity firm specializing in mature, middle market, buyouts and growth capital investments. For core investments, the firm invests in health care, financial services, IT and fintech sectors and considers investments in listed companies in leading minority positions. The firm seeks to invest globally. For its operating investments, the firm seeks to focus on medium-s… Read more
Investor AB ser. B (IVSBF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: $953.90 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Investor AB ser. B (IVSBF) has net assets worth $953.90 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 ($1.10 Trillion) and total liabilities ($148.91 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 | $953.90 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 86.5% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.74% |
| 5-Year Change | 39.56% |
| 10-Year Change | 217.82% |
| Growth Volatility | 37.01 |
Investor AB ser. B - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Investor AB ser. B's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Investor AB ser. B (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Investor AB ser. B from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | $953.90 Billion | +16.36% |
| 2024-12-31 | $819.75 Billion | +14.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | $717.43 Billion | +18.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | $605.65 Billion | -11.39% |
| 2021-12-31 | $683.50 Billion | +47.70% |
| 2020-12-31 | $462.78 Billion | +9.94% |
| 2019-12-31 | $420.92 Billion | +28.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | $327.69 Billion | -2.57% |
| 2017-12-31 | $336.33 Billion | +12.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | $300.14 Billion | +10.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | $271.98 Billion | +4.21% |
| 2014-12-31 | $260.99 Billion | +20.85% |
| 2013-12-31 | $215.97 Billion | +23.33% |
| 2012-12-31 | $175.11 Billion | +11.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | $156.72 Billion | -7.84% |
| 2010-12-31 | $170.05 Billion | +19.60% |
| 2009-12-31 | $142.19 Billion | +23.39% |
| 2008-12-31 | $115.23 Billion | -62.88% |
| 2007-12-31 | $310.41 Billion | -2.58% |
| 2006-12-31 | $318.64 Billion | +137.89% |
| 2005-12-31 | $133.94 Billion | +48.34% |
| 2004-12-31 | $90.30 Billion | +91.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | $47.20 Billion | -4.34% |
| 2002-12-31 | $49.34 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Investor AB ser. B'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 decreased by 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $4.78 Billion | 0.50% |
| Other Components | $948.92 Billion | 99.50% |
| Total Equity | $953.71 Billion | 100.00% |
Investor AB ser. B Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Investor AB ser. B ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A
PINK:IITSF
|
$68.66 Billion |
|
Rolls Royce Holdings plc
PINK:RYCEY
|
$68.98 Billion |
|
Republic Services Inc
NYSE:RSG
|
$69.05 Billion |
|
Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd
NYSE:CP
|
$69.57 Billion |
|
Colgate-Palmolive Company
NYSE:CL
|
$68.12 Billion |
|
Keyence
PINK:KYCCF
|
$67.95 Billion |
|
Aon PLC
NYSE:AON
|
$67.85 Billion |
|
0KEH
LSE:0KEH
|
$67.56 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Investor AB ser. B's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 819,364,000,000 to 953,705,000,000, a change of 134,341,000,000 (16.4%).
- Net income of 157,494,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 15,929,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 198,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 6,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 18,193,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 11,161,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $157.49 Billion | +16.51% |
| Dividends Paid | $15.93 Billion | -1.67% |
| Share Repurchases | $198.00 Million | -0.02% |
| Share Issuances | $6.00 Million | +0.0% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-18.19 Billion | -1.91% |
| Other Changes | $11.16 Billion | +1.17% |
| Total Change | $- | 16.40% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Investor AB ser. B'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: 0.09x
- 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 1.74x to 0.09x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | $16.08 | $28.04 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $15.38 | $28.04 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $29.93 | $28.04 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $43.52 | $28.04 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $103.52 | $28.04 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $101.21 | $28.04 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $37.62 | $28.04 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $46.53 | $28.04 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $55.67 | $28.04 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $51.31 | $28.04 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $57.38 | $28.04 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $70.65 | $28.04 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $85.52 | $28.04 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $88.96 | $28.04 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $98.09 | $28.04 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $109.83 | $28.04 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $106.96 | $28.04 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $137.35 | $28.04 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $150.73 | $28.04 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $222.71 | $28.04 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $197.46 | $28.04 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $233.89 | $28.04 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $267.50 | $28.04 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | $311.19 | $28.04 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Investor AB ser. B 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): 16.51%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 70.99%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.20x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.16x
- Recent ROE (16.51%) is above the historical average (10.32%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 3.26% | 62.19% | 0.03x | 1.51x | $-3.32 Billion |
| 2003 | 1.97% | 37.22% | 0.03x | 1.72x | $-3.79 Billion |
| 2004 | 9.50% | 79.80% | 0.12x | 1.00x | $-461.60 Million |
| 2005 | 32.76% | 93.98% | 0.29x | 1.21x | $30.46 Billion |
| 2006 | 8.94% | 91.43% | 0.17x | 0.57x | $-3.37 Billion |
| 2007 | -0.12% | -18.46% | 0.01x | 0.57x | $-31.38 Billion |
| 2008 | -31.88% | 0.00% | -0.24x | 1.22x | $-48.22 Billion |
| 2009 | 22.07% | 92.54% | 0.20x | 1.19x | $17.16 Billion |
| 2010 | 18.07% | 84.91% | 0.16x | 1.30x | $13.67 Billion |
| 2011 | -5.91% | -119.19% | 0.04x | 1.37x | $-24.84 Billion |
| 2012 | 13.87% | 58.69% | 0.18x | 1.31x | $6.76 Billion |
| 2013 | 20.97% | 69.50% | 0.24x | 1.24x | $23.62 Billion |
| 2014 | 19.41% | 71.42% | 0.22x | 1.24x | $24.56 Billion |
| 2015 | 6.41% | 41.65% | 0.12x | 1.24x | $-9.75 Billion |
| 2016 | 11.22% | 53.28% | 0.17x | 1.23x | $3.66 Billion |
| 2017 | 13.18% | 57.18% | 0.19x | 1.22x | $10.69 Billion |
| 2018 | -0.69% | -5.98% | 0.09x | 1.27x | $-35.00 Billion |
| 2019 | 24.06% | 71.47% | 0.27x | 1.23x | $59.16 Billion |
| 2020 | 11.43% | 59.68% | 0.15x | 1.24x | $6.61 Billion |
| 2021 | 33.41% | 85.95% | 0.33x | 1.17x | $159.80 Billion |
| 2022 | -12.35% | 0.00% | -0.04x | 1.20x | $-135.17 Billion |
| 2023 | 17.72% | 69.06% | 0.22x | 1.17x | $55.37 Billion |
| 2024 | 13.83% | 65.58% | 0.18x | 1.16x | $31.40 Billion |
| 2025 | 16.51% | 70.99% | 0.20x | 1.16x | $62.12 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Investor AB ser. B's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $505,123,774
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.20%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investor AB ser. B (IVSBF) | $953.90 Billion | 3.26% | 0.16x | $68.48 Billion |
| Aberdeen International Inc (AABVF) | $214.75K | -122.83% | 0.39x | $2.78 Million |
| Acadian Asset Management Inc (AAMI) | $87.10 Million | 97.59% | 7.07x | $1.38 Billion |
| AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (AB) | $1.60 Billion | 15.33% | 0.00x | $3.43 Billion |
| VIVO Cannabis Inc (ABCCF) | $164.13 Million | 16.36% | 0.09x | $148.26 Million |
| Associated Capital Group Inc (AC) | $1.11 Billion | 1.70% | 0.06x | $42.54 Million |
| Adrian Resources Ltd (ADLRF) | $605.01 Million | 3.35% | 0.58x | $609.82 Million |
| Abrdn Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund Inc (AEF) | $317.00 Million | -43.61% | 0.05x | $72.80K |
| AGF Management Limited (AGFMF) | $1.02 Billion | 17.11% | 0.33x | $298.43 Million |
| Agronomics Limited (AGNMF) | $157.27 Million | -6.99% | 0.00x | $57.14 Million |
| AgriFORCE Growing Systems Ltd (AGRI) | $-40.08K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.71 Million |