Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) has net assets worth CN¥12.32 Billion CNY (≈ $1.80 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CN¥45.64 Billion ≈ $6.68 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CN¥33.32 Billion ≈ $4.88 Billion USD). 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. Check tangible equity quality of Central Plains Environment Protection Co to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CN¥12.32 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 26.99% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.06% |
| 5-Year Change | 65.96% |
| 10-Year Change | 128.36% |
| Growth Volatility | 162.58 |
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1991–2025)
This chart illustrates how Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Central Plains Environment Protection Co defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (1991–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd from 1991 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Central Plains Environment Protection Co stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CN¥12.01 Billion ≈ $1.76 Billion |
+11.94% |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥10.73 Billion ≈ $1.57 Billion |
+27.66% |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥8.40 Billion ≈ $1.23 Billion |
+11.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥7.55 Billion ≈ $1.11 Billion |
+4.41% |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥7.24 Billion ≈ $1.06 Billion |
+5.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥6.86 Billion ≈ $1.00 Billion |
+6.63% |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥6.44 Billion ≈ $941.73 Million |
+5.75% |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥6.09 Billion ≈ $890.54 Million |
+9.16% |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥5.58 Billion ≈ $815.84 Million |
+6.03% |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥5.26 Billion ≈ $769.42 Million |
+427.74% |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥996.33 Million ≈ $145.79 Million |
+10.35% |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥902.88 Million ≈ $132.12 Million |
+6.93% |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥844.35 Million ≈ $123.55 Million |
+8.67% |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥776.95 Million ≈ $113.69 Million |
+15.32% |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥673.72 Million ≈ $98.59 Million |
+14.57% |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥588.07 Million ≈ $86.05 Million |
+14.34% |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥514.33 Million ≈ $75.26 Million |
+12.89% |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥455.61 Million ≈ $66.67 Million |
+17.83% |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥386.67 Million ≈ $56.58 Million |
+16.05% |
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥333.19 Million ≈ $48.76 Million |
-3.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | CN¥346.28 Million ≈ $50.67 Million |
+1.78% |
| 2004-12-31 | CN¥340.22 Million ≈ $49.78 Million |
+8.38% |
| 2003-12-31 | CN¥313.92 Million ≈ $45.94 Million |
+851.61% |
| 2002-12-31 | CN¥32.99 Million ≈ $4.83 Million |
-56.40% |
| 2001-12-31 | CN¥75.67 Million ≈ $11.07 Million |
-75.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | CN¥308.99 Million ≈ $45.21 Million |
+1.51% |
| 1999-12-31 | CN¥304.38 Million ≈ $44.54 Million |
-42.42% |
| 1998-12-31 | CN¥528.61 Million ≈ $77.35 Million |
+8.41% |
| 1997-12-31 | CN¥487.62 Million ≈ $71.35 Million |
+1.90% |
| 1996-12-31 | CN¥478.55 Million ≈ $70.03 Million |
+10.80% |
| 1995-12-31 | CN¥431.89 Million ≈ $63.20 Million |
+13.37% |
| 1994-12-31 | CN¥380.94 Million ≈ $55.74 Million |
+6.48% |
| 1993-12-31 | CN¥357.75 Million ≈ $52.35 Million |
+225.77% |
| 1992-12-31 | CN¥109.82 Million ≈ $16.07 Million |
+7.97% |
| 1991-12-31 | CN¥101.71 Million ≈ $14.88 Million |
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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 379046789341.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CN¥3.79 Billion | 34.13% |
| Other Components | CN¥7.31 Billion | 65.87% |
| Total Equity | CN¥11.11 Billion | 100.00% |
Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
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| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Tekla Healthcare Investors
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$1.06 Billion |
|
Shantou Dongfeng Printing Co Ltd
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$1.06 Billion |
|
Hengerda New Materials (Fujian) Co. Ltd.
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|
$1.06 Billion |
|
Invisio Communications AB
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$1.07 Billion |
|
BTS Group Holdings Public Company Limited
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$1.06 Billion |
|
Universal Insurance Holdings Inc
NYSE:UVE
|
$1.06 Billion |
|
Resolute Holdings Management, Inc.
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$1.06 Billion |
|
Sichuan Xunyou Network Technology Co Ltd
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$1.06 Billion |
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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 9,835,801,675 to 11,105,403,216, a change of 1,269,601,541 (12.9%).
- Net income of 1,075,151,301 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,022,004,321 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,216,454,561.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CN¥1.08 Billion | +9.68% |
| Dividends Paid | CN¥1.02 Billion | -9.2% |
| Other Changes | CN¥1.22 Billion | +10.95% |
| Total Change | CN¥- | 12.91% |
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: 0.65x
- 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 8.67x to 0.65x 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¥7.46 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | CN¥0.90 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | CN¥1.00 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | CN¥1.12 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | CN¥1.14 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | CN¥1.24 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CN¥0.70 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CN¥0.69 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CN¥0.12 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CN¥0.01 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CN¥0.73 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CN¥0.80 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CN¥0.81 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥0.83 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥0.96 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥1.13 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥1.27 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥1.44 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥1.64 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥1.93 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥2.04 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥2.24 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥1.15 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥5.81 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥5.60 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥6.00 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥6.15 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥6.42 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥6.69 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥6.86 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥7.70 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥9.77 | CN¥7.46 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CN¥11.39 | CN¥7.46 | 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): 9.68%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 19.41%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.12x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.07x
- Recent ROE (9.68%) is above the historical average (-34.69%), 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 |
| 2025 | 9.68% | 19.41% | 0.12x | 4.07x | CN¥-35.39 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: $1,004,710,709
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -10.34%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Plains Environment Protection Co Ltd (000544) | CN¥12.32 Billion | 11.55% | 2.71x | $1.06 Billion |
| Shenwu Energy Saving Co Ltd (000820) | $144.94 Million | -130.06% | 10.96x | $284.78 Million |
| Hebei Sailhero Environmental (300137) | $156.24 Million | 21.36% | 0.68x | $1.38 Billion |
| Xiongan Kerong Environment Technology Co Ltd (300152) | $321.40 Million | -22.81% | 1.44x | $177.32 Million |
| Nanjing CEC Environmental Protect (300172) | $1.98 Billion | 4.13% | 0.47x | $438.68 Million |
| Shanghai Canature Environmental (300272) | $1.18 Billion | 7.67% | 1.22x | $521.65 Million |
| Suzhou TA&A Ultra Clean Technology Co Ltd (300390) | $813.24 Million | 1.98% | 0.25x | $10.82 Billion |
| Scimee Sci &Tech Co Ltd (300425) | $2.33 Billion | 8.23% | 0.78x | $393.33 Million |
| Penyao Environmental Protection Co Ltd Class A (300664) | $1.15 Billion | 6.05% | 1.36x | $499.09 Million |
| ShenZhen GAD Environmental Technology Co. Ltd. (300854) | $978.70 Million | 10.40% | 0.56x | $377.79 Million |
About 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; resource utilization; tec… Read more