China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A (600029) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A (600029) has net assets worth CN¥56.58 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¥340.58 Billion) and total liabilities (CN¥284.00 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¥56.58 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 16.61% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.45% |
| 5-Year Change | -38.22% |
| 10-Year Change | 5.99% |
| Growth Volatility | 28.06 |
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A - Net Assets Trend (1997–2024)
This chart illustrates how China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A (1997–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A from 1997 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥52.59 Billion | +1.15% |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥52.00 Billion | -6.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥55.36 Billion | -34.49% |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥84.51 Billion | -0.73% |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥85.13 Billion | +10.09% |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥77.33 Billion | -1.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥78.47 Billion | +25.46% |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥62.54 Billion | +13.76% |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥54.98 Billion | +10.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥49.62 Billion | +11.53% |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥44.49 Billion | +4.81% |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥42.45 Billion | +6.84% |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥39.73 Billion | +5.18% |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥37.78 Billion | +25.04% |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥30.21 Billion | +127.82% |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥13.26 Billion | +39.91% |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥9.48 Billion | -35.57% |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥14.71 Billion | +21.38% |
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥12.12 Billion | +1.55% |
| 2005-12-31 | CN¥11.94 Billion | -14.15% |
| 2004-12-31 | CN¥13.90 Billion | +2.46% |
| 2003-12-31 | CN¥13.57 Billion | +21.92% |
| 2002-12-31 | CN¥11.13 Billion | +5.00% |
| 2001-12-31 | CN¥10.60 Billion | +4.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | CN¥10.17 Billion | +5.76% |
| 1999-12-31 | CN¥9.62 Billion | +3.72% |
| 1998-12-31 | CN¥9.27 Billion | -4.71% |
| 1997-12-31 | CN¥9.73 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A'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 4336.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | CN¥18.12 Billion | 52.18% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CN¥169.00 Million | 0.49% |
| Other Components | CN¥55.02 Billion | 158.44% |
| Total Equity | CN¥34.73 Billion | 100.00% |
China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Daiwa Securities Group Inc
F:DSE
|
$11.28 Billion |
|
360 Security Technology Inc
SHG:601360
|
$11.30 Billion |
|
Deutsche Lufthansa AG
XETRA:LHA
|
$11.31 Billion |
|
China Aerospace Times Electronics Co Ltd
SHG:600879
|
$11.31 Billion |
|
Vodafone Idea Limited
NSE:IDEA
|
$11.26 Billion |
|
Nova Measuring Instruments Ltd
F:NMR
|
$11.26 Billion |
|
James Hardie Industries plc
F:JHA
|
$11.25 Billion |
|
Rakuten Group Inc
F:RAK
|
$11.25 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 36,784,000,000 to 34,729,000,000, a change of -2,055,000,000 (-5.6%).
- Net loss of 1,696,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 5,899,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,855,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 8,395,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CN¥-1.70 Billion | -4.88% |
| Dividends Paid | CN¥5.90 Billion | -16.99% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CN¥-2.85 Billion | -8.22% |
| Other Changes | CN¥8.39 Billion | +24.17% |
| Total Change | CN¥- | -5.59% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A'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: 3.10x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 2.66x to 3.10x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-31 | CN¥2.14 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | CN¥1.61 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CN¥1.66 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CN¥1.64 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CN¥1.81 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CN¥1.89 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CN¥1.99 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CN¥1.81 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CN¥1.52 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥1.55 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥1.87 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥1.07 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥1.46 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥3.21 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥3.28 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥3.34 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥3.50 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥3.64 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥3.98 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥4.43 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥5.03 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥6.09 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥5.23 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥4.95 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥4.19 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥2.40 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥2.03 | CN¥5.71 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥1.84 | CN¥5.71 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A 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): -4.88%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.53x
- • Equity Multiplier: 9.49x
- Recent ROE (-4.88%) is below the historical average (-2.73%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 13.17% | 8.91% | 0.39x | 3.74x | CN¥273.78 Million |
| 1998 | -6.69% | -4.59% | 0.37x | 3.94x | CN¥-1.36 Billion |
| 1999 | 0.98% | 0.62% | 0.41x | 3.89x | CN¥-755.74 Million |
| 2000 | 5.65% | 3.31% | 0.49x | 3.48x | CN¥-386.46 Million |
| 2001 | 3.69% | 2.02% | 0.55x | 3.32x | CN¥-581.94 Million |
| 2002 | 5.99% | 3.20% | 0.48x | 3.87x | CN¥-385.56 Million |
| 2003 | -3.01% | -2.05% | 0.45x | 3.28x | CN¥-1.55 Billion |
| 2004 | -0.41% | -0.20% | 0.39x | 5.25x | CN¥-1.23 Billion |
| 2005 | -18.46% | -4.82% | 0.54x | 7.14x | CN¥-2.85 Billion |
| 2006 | 1.24% | 0.27% | 0.61x | 7.42x | CN¥-892.80 Million |
| 2007 | 15.28% | 3.43% | 0.67x | 6.69x | CN¥646.40 Million |
| 2008 | -68.17% | -8.66% | 0.67x | 11.83x | CN¥-5.49 Billion |
| 2009 | 5.09% | 0.96% | 0.58x | 9.15x | CN¥-508.10 Million |
| 2010 | 21.69% | 7.58% | 0.69x | 4.16x | CN¥3.12 Billion |
| 2011 | 15.88% | 5.65% | 0.70x | 4.02x | CN¥1.89 Billion |
| 2012 | 8.00% | 2.59% | 0.71x | 4.34x | CN¥-655.90 Million |
| 2013 | 5.52% | 1.93% | 0.59x | 4.81x | CN¥-1.54 Billion |
| 2014 | 4.96% | 1.64% | 0.57x | 5.31x | CN¥-1.80 Billion |
| 2015 | 9.97% | 3.49% | 0.60x | 4.76x | CN¥-12.50 Million |
| 2016 | 11.63% | 4.40% | 0.57x | 4.61x | CN¥710.40 Million |
| 2017 | 11.84% | 4.64% | 0.58x | 4.38x | CN¥920.40 Million |
| 2018 | 4.57% | 2.08% | 0.58x | 3.78x | CN¥-3.54 Billion |
| 2019 | 4.14% | 1.72% | 0.50x | 4.79x | CN¥-3.76 Billion |
| 2020 | -15.58% | -11.71% | 0.28x | 4.69x | CN¥-17.80 Billion |
| 2021 | -17.84% | -11.91% | 0.31x | 4.76x | CN¥-18.89 Billion |
| 2022 | -79.18% | -37.54% | 0.28x | 7.57x | CN¥-36.81 Billion |
| 2023 | -11.44% | -2.63% | 0.52x | 8.41x | CN¥-7.89 Billion |
| 2024 | -4.88% | -0.97% | 0.53x | 9.49x | CN¥-5.17 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Airlines industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Airlines
- Average net assets among peers: $12,483,773,436
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.80%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A (600029) | CN¥56.58 Billion | 13.17% | 5.02x | $11.26 Billion |
| China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd (600115) | $21.81 Billion | 20.98% | 4.26x | $10.99 Billion |
| Hainan Airlines Co Ltd A (600221) | $1.54 Billion | -59.77% | 90.94x | $9.28 Billion |
| Spring Airlines Co Ltd (601021) | $2.74 Billion | 26.69% | 1.79x | $6.79 Billion |
| Air China Ltd Class A (601111) | $34.92 Billion | 9.14% | 1.49x | $12.65 Billion |
| Juneyao Airlines (603885) | $1.41 Billion | 36.97% | 2.57x | $3.84 Billion |
About China Southern Airlines Co Ltd Class A
China Southern Airlines Company Limited offers airline transportation services in the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, and internationally. The company offers cargo, mail and luggage transportation services; providing aircraft maintenance services; operating agency business for domestic and foreign airlines; providing airline catering services; aviation ground extension busin… Read more