Lanxess AG
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft, a specialty chemicals company, engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Consumer Protection, Specialty Additives, and Advanced Intermediates. The company provides material protection products; disinfectant, hygiene, and preservative soluti… Read more
Lanxess AG (LNXSF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $3.91 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Lanxess AG (LNXSF) has net assets worth $3.91 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 ($8.18 Billion) and total liabilities ($4.28 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 | $3.91 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.76% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.82% |
| 5-Year Change | 53.12% |
| 10-Year Change | 97.68% |
| Growth Volatility | 17.04 |
Lanxess AG - Net Assets Trend (2003–2024)
This chart illustrates how Lanxess 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 Lanxess AG (2003–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lanxess AG from 2003 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $4.59 Billion | +1.89% |
| 2023-12-31 | $4.51 Billion | +1.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.43 Billion | +17.68% |
| 2021-12-31 | $3.76 Billion | +25.44% |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.00 Billion | +13.30% |
| 2019-12-31 | $2.65 Billion | -4.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | $2.77 Billion | -18.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | $3.41 Billion | -8.45% |
| 2016-12-31 | $3.73 Billion | +60.48% |
| 2015-12-31 | $2.32 Billion | +7.50% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.16 Billion | +13.74% |
| 2013-12-31 | $1.90 Billion | -18.49% |
| 2012-12-31 | $2.33 Billion | +12.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | $2.07 Billion | +17.77% |
| 2010-12-31 | $1.76 Billion | +21.87% |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.45 Billion | +2.70% |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.41 Billion | -7.74% |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.52 Billion | +6.79% |
| 2006-12-31 | $1.43 Billion | +13.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.26 Billion | -7.99% |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.36 Billion | -2.57% |
| 2003-12-31 | $1.40 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lanxess 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 82000000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $86.00 Million | 1.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $4.68 Billion | 101.98% |
| Total Equity | $4.59 Billion | 100.00% |
Lanxess AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lanxess AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Daido Steel Co. Ltd
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$1.74 Billion |
|
CETC Energy Joint Stock Co Ltd
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$1.74 Billion |
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Nordex SE
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$1.74 Billion |
|
Suzhou Crystal Clear Chemical Co Ltd
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$1.74 Billion |
|
PT Barito Pacific Tbk
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$1.74 Billion |
|
Cholamandalam Financial Holdings Limited
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$1.74 Billion |
|
China Nonferrous Mining Corporation Limited
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$1.74 Billion |
|
Penn National Gaming Inc
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$1.74 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lanxess AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,501,000,000 to 4,586,000,000, a change of 85,000,000 (1.9%).
- Net loss of 177,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 9,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 705,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 434,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-177.00 Million | -3.86% |
| Dividends Paid | $9.00 Million | -0.2% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $705.00 Million | +15.37% |
| Other Changes | $-434.00 Million | -9.46% |
| Total Change | $- | 1.89% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lanxess 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: 0.51x
- 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 1.70x to 0.51x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-31 | $15.91 | $27.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $15.73 | $27.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $14.64 | $27.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $16.58 | $27.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $17.91 | $27.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $16.72 | $27.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $17.21 | $27.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $20.99 | $27.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $24.73 | $27.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $27.82 | $27.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $22.78 | $27.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $24.40 | $27.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $25.24 | $27.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $27.88 | $27.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $24.99 | $27.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $30.37 | $27.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $30.21 | $27.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $34.66 | $27.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $43.50 | $27.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $51.20 | $27.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $52.13 | $27.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $53.11 | $27.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lanxess 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): -3.86%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -2.78%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.66x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.12x
- Recent ROE (-3.86%) is below the historical average (5.05%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | -73.34% | -15.77% | 1.39x | 3.34x | $-1.13 Billion |
| 2004 | -0.53% | -0.10% | 1.48x | 3.44x | $-140.10 Million |
| 2005 | -4.36% | -0.76% | 1.65x | 3.50x | $-177.90 Million |
| 2006 | 14.04% | 2.84% | 1.65x | 3.00x | $56.70 Million |
| 2007 | 7.43% | 1.69% | 1.63x | 2.69x | $-38.80 Million |
| 2008 | 13.16% | 2.78% | 1.41x | 3.34x | $43.90 Million |
| 2009 | 2.79% | 0.79% | 1.00x | 3.54x | $-103.20 Million |
| 2010 | 21.71% | 5.32% | 1.26x | 3.25x | $204.40 Million |
| 2011 | 24.59% | 5.77% | 1.28x | 3.34x | $300.20 Million |
| 2012 | 21.94% | 5.59% | 1.21x | 3.25x | $276.50 Million |
| 2013 | -8.39% | -1.92% | 1.22x | 3.59x | $-348.50 Million |
| 2014 | 2.18% | 0.59% | 1.10x | 3.36x | $-168.90 Million |
| 2015 | 7.14% | 2.09% | 1.09x | 3.13x | $-66.00 Million |
| 2016 | 7.52% | 2.49% | 0.78x | 3.87x | $-63.20 Million |
| 2017 | 3.80% | 0.90% | 0.93x | 4.55x | $-141.70 Million |
| 2018 | 15.50% | 5.99% | 0.83x | 3.12x | $153.00 Million |
| 2019 | 7.68% | 3.01% | 0.78x | 3.26x | $-61.90 Million |
| 2020 | 29.49% | 14.50% | 0.69x | 2.96x | $584.90 Million |
| 2021 | 7.11% | 3.53% | 0.72x | 2.80x | $-108.60 Million |
| 2022 | 5.65% | 3.09% | 0.72x | 2.55x | $-192.10 Million |
| 2023 | 9.84% | 6.60% | 0.69x | 2.15x | $-7.10 Million |
| 2024 | -3.86% | -2.78% | 0.66x | 2.12x | $-635.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lanxess 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lanxess AG (LNXSF) | $3.91 Billion | -73.34% | 1.09x | $1.74 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 |