Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd
Zhongyuan Environmental Protection Co., Ltd. constructs, operates, and manages environmental and public utility projects in the People's Republic of China. It is also engaged in the urban water supply and drainage, comprehensive sewage treatment, reclaimed water utilization, and sludge treatment; heat production and supply; waste, wind, and photovoltaic power generation; water pollution control, … Read more
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: CN¥10.00 Billion CNY
Based on the latest financial reports, Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) has net assets worth CN¥10.00 Billion CNY as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CN¥42.97 Billion) and total liabilities (CN¥32.96 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 | CN¥10.00 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 23.28% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.16% |
| 5-Year Change | 56.31% |
| 10-Year Change | 976.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 164.91 |
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1991–2024)
This chart illustrates how Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (1991–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd from 1991 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥10.73 Billion | +27.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥8.40 Billion | +11.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥7.55 Billion | +4.41% |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥7.24 Billion | +5.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥6.86 Billion | +6.63% |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥6.44 Billion | +5.75% |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥6.09 Billion | +9.16% |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥5.58 Billion | +6.03% |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥5.26 Billion | +427.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥996.33 Million | +10.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥902.88 Million | +6.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥844.35 Million | +8.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥776.95 Million | +15.32% |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥673.72 Million | +14.57% |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥588.07 Million | +14.34% |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥514.33 Million | +12.89% |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥455.61 Million | +17.83% |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥386.67 Million | +16.05% |
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥333.19 Million | -3.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | CN¥346.28 Million | +1.78% |
| 2004-12-31 | CN¥340.22 Million | +8.38% |
| 2003-12-31 | CN¥313.92 Million | +851.61% |
| 2002-12-31 | CN¥32.99 Million | -56.40% |
| 2001-12-31 | CN¥75.67 Million | -75.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | CN¥308.99 Million | +1.51% |
| 1999-12-31 | CN¥304.38 Million | -42.42% |
| 1998-12-31 | CN¥528.61 Million | +8.41% |
| 1997-12-31 | CN¥487.62 Million | +1.90% |
| 1996-12-31 | CN¥478.55 Million | +10.80% |
| 1995-12-31 | CN¥431.89 Million | +13.37% |
| 1994-12-31 | CN¥380.94 Million | +6.48% |
| 1993-12-31 | CN¥357.75 Million | +225.77% |
| 1992-12-31 | CN¥109.82 Million | +7.97% |
| 1991-12-31 | CN¥101.71 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd'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 302820730500.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CN¥3.03 Billion | 30.79% |
| Common Stock | CN¥974.68 Million | 9.91% |
| Other Components | CN¥5.83 Billion | 59.30% |
| Total Equity | CN¥9.84 Billion | 100.00% |
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CMC Corp
VN:CMG
|
$260.65 Million |
|
China Oriental Group Company Limited
PINK:CUGCF
|
$260.69 Million |
|
Guangzhou Tech-Long Packing Machine Co Ltd
SHE:002209
|
$260.69 Million |
|
Grupo Aeroméxico, S.A.B. de C.V.
NYSE:AERO
|
$260.71 Million |
|
VIEL & Cie société anonyme
PA:VIL
|
$260.57 Million |
|
Grupo Herdez S.A.B. de C.V
PINK:GUZOF
|
$260.50 Million |
|
FPT Securities JSC
VN:FTS
|
$260.46 Million |
|
Anhui Korrun Co Ltd
SHE:300577
|
$260.39 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 7,503,065,522 to 9,835,801,675, a change of 2,332,736,153 (31.1%).
- Net income of 1,032,169,124 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 957,619,916 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,258,186,945.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CN¥1.03 Billion | +10.49% |
| Dividends Paid | CN¥957.62 Million | -9.74% |
| Other Changes | CN¥2.26 Billion | +22.96% |
| Total Change | CN¥- | 31.09% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd'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: 0.91x
- 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 10.33x to 0.91x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-12-31 | CN¥0.86 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | CN¥0.90 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | CN¥1.00 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | CN¥1.12 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | CN¥1.14 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | CN¥1.24 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CN¥0.70 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CN¥0.69 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CN¥0.12 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CN¥0.01 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CN¥0.73 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CN¥0.80 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CN¥0.81 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥0.83 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥0.96 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥1.13 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥1.27 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥1.44 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥1.64 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥1.93 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥2.04 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥2.24 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥1.15 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥5.81 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥5.60 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥6.00 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥6.15 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥6.42 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥6.69 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥6.86 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥7.70 | CN¥8.89 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥9.77 | CN¥8.89 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd 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): 10.49%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 18.96%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.14x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.07x
- Recent ROE (10.49%) is above the historical average (-36.07%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 11.55% | 12.80% | 0.40x | 2.26x | CN¥5.38 Million |
| 1994 | 12.23% | 11.15% | 0.46x | 2.39x | CN¥8.08 Million |
| 1995 | 6.27% | 4.52% | 0.53x | 2.64x | CN¥-15.08 Million |
| 1996 | 5.71% | 4.12% | 0.51x | 2.70x | CN¥-19.38 Million |
| 1997 | 2.12% | 1.61% | 0.42x | 3.09x | CN¥-36.40 Million |
| 1998 | -8.23% | -8.30% | 0.32x | 3.07x | CN¥-91.66 Million |
| 1999 | -28.34% | -18.02% | 0.35x | 4.56x | CN¥-107.99 Million |
| 2000 | 1.00% | 0.45% | 0.49x | 4.55x | CN¥-25.22 Million |
| 2001 | -194.72% | -18.36% | 0.43x | 24.52x | CN¥-99.07 Million |
| 2002 | -1155.59% | -11.83% | 0.46x | 213.52x | CN¥-60.60 Million |
| 2003 | 13.36% | 7.50% | 0.57x | 3.15x | CN¥9.96 Million |
| 2004 | 7.17% | 4.61% | 0.53x | 2.94x | CN¥-9.12 Million |
| 2005 | 1.89% | 1.25% | 0.52x | 2.92x | CN¥-26.59 Million |
| 2006 | 0.92% | 0.55% | 1.08x | 1.54x | CN¥-30.26 Million |
| 2007 | 13.74% | 22.93% | 0.39x | 1.53x | CN¥14.47 Million |
| 2008 | 14.25% | 25.36% | 0.35x | 1.62x | CN¥19.34 Million |
| 2009 | 11.42% | 20.27% | 0.39x | 1.45x | CN¥7.29 Million |
| 2010 | 12.54% | 23.02% | 0.32x | 1.70x | CN¥14.93 Million |
| 2011 | 12.20% | 20.79% | 0.29x | 2.05x | CN¥14.72 Million |
| 2012 | 13.13% | 24.10% | 0.29x | 1.85x | CN¥24.14 Million |
| 2013 | 7.19% | 12.18% | 0.26x | 2.23x | CN¥-23.33 Million |
| 2014 | 7.46% | 11.44% | 0.25x | 2.59x | CN¥-22.58 Million |
| 2015 | 3.47% | 5.51% | 0.26x | 2.47x | CN¥-63.97 Million |
| 2016 | 5.74% | 31.76% | 0.15x | 1.20x | CN¥-220.61 Million |
| 2017 | 5.89% | 33.02% | 0.14x | 1.24x | CN¥-224.75 Million |
| 2018 | 7.16% | 40.34% | 0.11x | 1.57x | CN¥-164.27 Million |
| 2019 | 7.75% | 26.70% | 0.16x | 1.82x | CN¥-134.81 Million |
| 2020 | 7.93% | 23.08% | 0.13x | 2.59x | CN¥-129.31 Million |
| 2021 | 7.81% | 8.28% | 0.29x | 3.27x | CN¥-142.99 Million |
| 2022 | 10.68% | 9.09% | 0.29x | 3.99x | CN¥45.57 Million |
| 2023 | 11.46% | 11.01% | 0.21x | 4.91x | CN¥109.81 Million |
| 2024 | 10.49% | 18.96% | 0.14x | 4.07x | CN¥48.59 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Pollution & Treatment Controls industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Pollution & Treatment Controls
- Average net assets among peers: $772,758,907
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.47%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) | CN¥10.00 Billion | 11.55% | 3.30x | $260.65 Million |
| Shenwu Energy Saving Co Ltd (000820) | $401.85 Million | 22.49% | 3.36x | $220.56 Million |
| Jinglv Envi Science & Tech Co (001230) | $1.94 Billion | 7.24% | 0.63x | $175.09 Million |
| Hebei Sailhero Environmental (300137) | $83.77 Million | 28.22% | 1.13x | $746.77 Million |
| Xiongan Kerong Environment Technology Co Ltd (300152) | $112.38 Million | 16.52% | 0.62x | $215.47 Million |
| Nanjing CEC Environmental Protect (300172) | $829.27 Million | 6.91% | 0.27x | $349.04 Million |
| Shanghai Canature Environmental (300272) | $124.35 Million | 9.83% | 0.11x | $415.36 Million |
| Suzhou TA&A Ultra Clean Technology Co Ltd (300390) | $844.27 Million | 3.78% | 0.22x | $3.98 Billion |
| Scimee Sci &Tech Co Ltd (300425) | $321.78 Million | 16.64% | 0.35x | $280.96 Million |
| Penyao Environmental Protection Co Ltd Class A (300664) | $2.29 Billion | 9.56% | 0.71x | $396.01 Million |