Synthomer plc
Synthomer plc manufactures and supplies specialised polymers and ingredients for coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection sectors. The company offers adhesives, such as PSA labels, and packaging and specialty tapes; tape saturants, release coating, wood working, sealants, wet glues, hygiene, and contact adhesives; packaging and assembly hot melt adhesives; and liquid polybutad… Read more
Synthomer plc (SYYYF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $996.60 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Synthomer plc (SYYYF) has net assets worth $996.60 Million USD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($2.45 Billion) and total liabilities ($1.46 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 | $996.60 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 40.65% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.43% |
| 5-Year Change | 76.36% |
| 10-Year Change | 328.51% |
| Growth Volatility | 48.11 |
Synthomer plc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how Synthomer plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Synthomer plc (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Synthomer plc from 1985 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $1.11 Billion | -4.67% |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.16 Billion | +12.71% |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | -0.19% |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.03 Billion | +64.46% |
| 2020-12-31 | $628.10 Million | -6.32% |
| 2019-12-31 | $670.50 Million | +38.25% |
| 2018-12-31 | $485.00 Million | +19.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | $406.20 Million | +18.01% |
| 2016-12-31 | $344.20 Million | +33.15% |
| 2015-12-31 | $258.50 Million | -6.71% |
| 2014-12-31 | $277.10 Million | -8.40% |
| 2013-12-31 | $302.50 Million | +5.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | $286.60 Million | +4.17% |
| 2011-12-31 | $275.12 Million | +144.41% |
| 2010-12-31 | $112.56 Million | +106.40% |
| 2009-12-31 | $54.54 Million | -18.23% |
| 2008-12-31 | $66.69 Million | +46.24% |
| 2007-12-31 | $45.60 Million | +88.30% |
| 2006-12-31 | $24.22 Million | -56.37% |
| 2005-12-31 | $55.51 Million | +20.88% |
| 2004-12-31 | $45.92 Million | -75.90% |
| 2003-12-31 | $190.56 Million | +2.88% |
| 2002-12-31 | $185.23 Million | 0.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | $185.23 Million | -13.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | $213.37 Million | -10.63% |
| 1999-12-31 | $238.76 Million | +4.76% |
| 1998-12-31 | $227.90 Million | +194.40% |
| 1997-12-31 | $77.41 Million | +4.84% |
| 1996-12-31 | $73.84 Million | -6.35% |
| 1995-12-31 | $78.84 Million | +22.03% |
| 1994-12-31 | $64.61 Million | +3.03% |
| 1993-12-31 | $62.71 Million | +25.40% |
| 1992-12-31 | $50.01 Million | +12.36% |
| 1991-12-31 | $44.51 Million | +2.39% |
| 1990-12-31 | $43.47 Million | -30.51% |
| 1989-12-31 | $62.56 Million | +11.38% |
| 1988-12-31 | $56.17 Million | +2.07% |
| 1987-12-31 | $55.03 Million | -18.58% |
| 1986-12-31 | $67.59 Million | +0.03% |
| 1985-12-31 | $67.57 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Synthomer plc'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 664.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $136.70 Million | 12.51% |
| Common Stock | $1.60 Million | 0.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $28.10 Million | 2.57% |
| Other Components | $925.90 Million | 84.77% |
| Total Equity | $1.09 Billion | 100.00% |
Synthomer plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Synthomer plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Shenwan Hongyuan (H.K.) Limited
F:WAY
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$64.13 Million |
|
Naked Wines plc
PINK:MJWNY
|
$64.13 Million |
|
Pulmonx Corp
NASDAQ:LUNG
|
$64.13 Million |
|
Pyrum Innovations AG
OL:PYRUM
|
$64.13 Million |
|
IBJ INC.
F:7XR
|
$64.05 Million |
|
American Lithium Corp.
OTCQB:AMLIF
|
$64.04 Million |
|
AME REIT
KLSE:5307
|
$64.04 Million |
|
Forrestania Resources Ltd
AU:FRS
|
$64.03 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Synthomer plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,148,600,000 to 1,092,300,000, a change of -56,300,000 (-4.9%).
- Net loss of 72,600,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 4,700,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 16,800,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-72.60 Million | -6.65% |
| Share Repurchases | $4.70 Million | -0.43% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $16.80 Million | +1.54% |
| Other Changes | $4.40 Million | +0.4% |
| Total Change | $- | -4.90% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Synthomer plc'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: 0.27x
- 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 0.66x to 0.27x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | $2.74 | $1.80 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | $2.79 | $1.80 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | $2.16 | $1.80 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $2.13 | $1.80 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $2.35 | $1.80 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $1.43 | $1.80 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $1.86 | $1.80 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $2.01 | $1.80 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $2.60 | $1.80 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $2.31 | $1.80 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $2.87 | $1.80 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $2.72 | $1.80 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $2.98 | $1.80 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $6.73 | $1.80 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $6.66 | $1.80 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $6.15 | $1.80 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.53 | $1.80 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $6.97 | $1.80 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $5.66 | $1.80 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $1.26 | $1.80 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $1.54 | $1.80 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $0.60 | $1.80 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $1.20 | $1.80 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $1.74 | $1.80 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $1.41 | $1.80 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $3.23 | $1.80 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $5.36 | $1.80 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $5.57 | $1.80 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $8.74 | $1.80 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $8.01 | $1.80 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.00 | $1.80 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $6.56 | $1.80 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.79 | $1.80 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $9.33 | $1.80 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $12.10 | $1.80 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $10.60 | $1.80 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $17.30 | $1.80 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $16.03 | $1.80 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $13.41 | $1.80 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $6.68 | $1.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Synthomer plc 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): -6.65%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -3.65%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.32x
- Recent ROE (-6.65%) is below the historical average (23.29%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 18.28% | 10.04% | 0.87x | 2.09x | $3.93 Million |
| 1986 | 12.83% | 7.64% | 0.79x | 2.13x | $1.37 Million |
| 1987 | 21.62% | 7.36% | 1.04x | 2.82x | $4.53 Million |
| 1988 | 24.86% | 6.26% | 1.19x | 3.33x | $5.94 Million |
| 1989 | 27.38% | 5.88% | 1.40x | 3.31x | $7.74 Million |
| 1990 | 41.19% | 5.36% | 1.32x | 5.81x | $8.56 Million |
| 1991 | 50.63% | 8.05% | 1.74x | 3.62x | $14.57 Million |
| 1992 | 36.47% | 6.43% | 1.50x | 3.78x | $10.35 Million |
| 1993 | 20.41% | 4.50% | 1.54x | 2.96x | $5.41 Million |
| 1994 | 33.87% | 7.29% | 1.53x | 3.03x | $12.40 Million |
| 1995 | 31.79% | 7.25% | 1.64x | 2.67x | $14.21 Million |
| 1996 | 37.48% | 8.32% | 1.70x | 2.65x | $17.15 Million |
| 1997 | 36.84% | 9.39% | 1.73x | 2.26x | $18.37 Million |
| 1998 | 11.39% | 5.83% | 0.81x | 2.41x | $3.10 Million |
| 1999 | 11.52% | 6.09% | 0.74x | 2.56x | $3.56 Million |
| 2000 | -1.36% | -0.61% | 0.88x | 2.56x | $-23.74 Million |
| 2001 | -0.24% | -0.10% | 0.74x | 3.32x | $-18.53 Million |
| 2002 | 31.44% | 10.48% | 0.90x | 3.32x | $38.65 Million |
| 2003 | 14.86% | 5.15% | 0.92x | 3.14x | $9.09 Million |
| 2004 | 46.10% | 3.57% | 0.89x | 14.48x | $14.99 Million |
| 2005 | 43.03% | 3.93% | 1.04x | 10.55x | $16.77 Million |
| 2006 | 17.01% | 0.62% | 1.05x | 26.04x | $1.41 Million |
| 2007 | 34.57% | 2.77% | 0.86x | 14.44x | $9.80 Million |
| 2008 | 95.32% | 9.39% | 1.09x | 9.31x | $49.09 Million |
| 2009 | 20.33% | 1.83% | 1.19x | 9.29x | $4.92 Million |
| 2010 | 46.78% | 8.73% | 1.22x | 4.39x | $39.11 Million |
| 2011 | -2.63% | -0.66% | 1.13x | 3.55x | $-33.40 Million |
| 2012 | 19.32% | 5.04% | 1.19x | 3.22x | $25.61 Million |
| 2013 | 16.63% | 4.87% | 1.15x | 2.97x | $19.25 Million |
| 2014 | 17.01% | 4.84% | 1.20x | 2.94x | $18.67 Million |
| 2015 | 24.22% | 6.94% | 1.25x | 2.78x | $35.46 Million |
| 2016 | 33.84% | 10.56% | 0.95x | 3.36x | $77.78 Million |
| 2017 | 19.08% | 5.00% | 1.23x | 3.10x | $35.21 Million |
| 2018 | 21.51% | 6.16% | 1.26x | 2.77x | $53.41 Million |
| 2019 | 13.03% | 5.80% | 1.16x | 1.94x | $19.66 Million |
| 2020 | 0.50% | 0.19% | 0.80x | 3.35x | $-58.40 Million |
| 2021 | 20.47% | 9.73% | 0.87x | 2.40x | $106.77 Million |
| 2022 | -3.20% | -1.39% | 0.77x | 3.00x | $-134.20 Million |
| 2023 | -5.83% | -3.40% | 0.73x | 2.36x | $-181.86 Million |
| 2024 | -6.65% | -3.65% | 0.78x | 2.32x | $-181.83 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Synthomer plc'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synthomer plc (SYYYF) | $996.60 Million | 18.28% | 1.46x | $64.06 Million |
| 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 |