Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd (601231) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd (601231) has net assets worth CN¥20.72 Billion CNY (≈ $3.03 Billion USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CN¥40.49 Billion ≈ $5.92 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CN¥19.76 Billion ≈ $2.89 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 601231 asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CN¥20.72 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.18% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.36% |
| 5-Year Change | 58.4% |
| 10-Year Change | 174.93% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.46 |
Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2008–2025)
This chart illustrates how Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore 601231 total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd (2008–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd from 2008 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CN¥20.72 Billion ≈ $3.03 Billion |
+14.75% |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥18.06 Billion ≈ $2.64 Billion |
+5.67% |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥17.09 Billion ≈ $2.50 Billion |
+8.51% |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥15.75 Billion ≈ $2.30 Billion |
+20.39% |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥13.08 Billion ≈ $1.91 Billion |
+8.58% |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥12.05 Billion ≈ $1.76 Billion |
+16.90% |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥10.31 Billion ≈ $1.51 Billion |
+9.53% |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥9.41 Billion ≈ $1.38 Billion |
+9.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥8.63 Billion ≈ $1.26 Billion |
+14.54% |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥7.54 Billion ≈ $1.10 Billion |
+10.69% |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥6.81 Billion ≈ $996.37 Million |
+7.63% |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥6.33 Billion ≈ $925.70 Million |
+66.43% |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥3.80 Billion ≈ $556.21 Million |
+10.39% |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥3.44 Billion ≈ $503.85 Million |
+67.14% |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥2.06 Billion ≈ $301.45 Million |
-13.91% |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥2.39 Billion ≈ $350.14 Million |
-18.69% |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥2.94 Billion ≈ $430.65 Million |
+3.03% |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥2.86 Billion ≈ $417.98 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai 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 6647.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CN¥13.20 Billion | 63.70% |
| Other Components | CN¥7.52 Billion | 36.30% |
| Total Equity | CN¥20.72 Billion | 100.00% |
Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A.
SN:SQM-B
|
$13.22 Billion |
|
NAT.B.GR. SPONS.ADR/1
F:NAG
|
$13.22 Billion |
|
The Siam Commercial Bank Public Company Limited
BK:SCB-R
|
$13.22 Billion |
|
YPF Sociedad Anónima
F:YPF
|
$13.22 Billion |
|
Smith & Nephew SNATS Inc
NYSE:SNN
|
$13.21 Billion |
|
Canara Bank
NSE:CANBK
|
$13.21 Billion |
|
EDP RENOVAV. ADR /2 EO 5
F:EDW0
|
$13.21 Billion |
|
Polycab India Limited
NSE:POLYCAB
|
$13.20 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 17,934,523,876 to 20,721,402,493, a change of 2,786,878,617 (15.5%).
- Net income of 1,853,439,277 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,776,281,131.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,709,720,471.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CN¥1.85 Billion | +8.94% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CN¥-1.78 Billion | -8.57% |
| Other Changes | CN¥2.71 Billion | +13.08% |
| Total Change | CN¥- | 15.54% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai 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: 4.16x
- 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 decreased from 26.59x to 4.16x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥1.42 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥1.64 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥1.33 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥1.14 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥1.73 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥1.89 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥3.07 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥3.13 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥3.46 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥3.94 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥4.31 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥4.74 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥5.54 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥5.84 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥6.95 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥7.59 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥8.14 | CN¥37.80 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CN¥9.09 | CN¥37.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai 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): 8.94%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.13%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.46x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.95x
- Recent ROE (8.94%) is below the historical average (13.36%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1.06% | 0.21% | 2.28x | 2.20x | CN¥-255.49 Million |
| 2009 | 10.67% | 2.94% | 1.47x | 2.47x | CN¥19.75 Million |
| 2010 | 22.51% | 3.93% | 1.77x | 3.23x | CN¥299.36 Million |
| 2011 | 21.93% | 3.56% | 2.05x | 3.01x | CN¥245.76 Million |
| 2012 | 18.80% | 4.85% | 1.64x | 2.36x | CN¥303.01 Million |
| 2013 | 14.84% | 3.95% | 1.68x | 2.23x | CN¥184.11 Million |
| 2014 | 11.09% | 4.42% | 1.29x | 1.95x | CN¥68.79 Million |
| 2015 | 11.18% | 2.79% | 2.09x | 1.91x | CN¥80.22 Million |
| 2016 | 10.69% | 3.36% | 1.56x | 2.04x | CN¥52.09 Million |
| 2017 | 15.22% | 4.42% | 1.71x | 2.01x | CN¥450.76 Million |
| 2018 | 12.54% | 3.52% | 1.66x | 2.14x | CN¥238.91 Million |
| 2019 | 12.28% | 3.39% | 1.70x | 2.13x | CN¥234.54 Million |
| 2020 | 14.44% | 3.65% | 1.54x | 2.57x | CN¥534.45 Million |
| 2021 | 14.20% | 3.36% | 1.54x | 2.74x | CN¥549.77 Million |
| 2022 | 19.43% | 4.47% | 1.78x | 2.45x | CN¥1.49 Billion |
| 2023 | 11.46% | 3.20% | 1.55x | 2.31x | CN¥248.81 Million |
| 2024 | 9.21% | 2.72% | 1.52x | 2.23x | CN¥-140.97 Million |
| 2025 | 8.94% | 3.13% | 1.46x | 1.95x | CN¥-218.70 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electronic Components industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Electronic Components
- Average net assets among peers: $22,382,753,510
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.24%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd (601231) | CN¥20.72 Billion | 1.06% | 0.95x | $13.21 Billion |
| Shenzhen Zhongheng Huafa Co Ltd Class A (000020) | $268.05 Million | 14.99% | 0.70x | $423.10 Million |
| Shenzhen Desay Battery Technology Co Ltd (000049) | $2.86 Billion | 17.55% | 2.07x | $1.63 Billion |
| Shenzhen Huakong Seg Co Ltd (000068) | $2.04 Billion | 1.99% | 1.09x | $483.17 Million |
| CPT Technology Group Co Ltd (000536) | $71.78 Million | 14.95% | 2.27x | $1.59 Billion |
| Guangdong Fenghua Advanced Technology Holding Co Ltd (000636) | $6.06 Billion | 5.92% | 0.45x | $4.25 Billion |
| Xiamen Xindeco Ltd (000701) | $5.47 Billion | 2.55% | 1.92x | $586.43 Million |
| BOE Technology Group Co Ltd (000725) | $202.05 Billion | 3.73% | 1.08x | $21.70 Billion |
| China Zhenhua Group Science & Technology Co Ltd (000733) | $969.90 Million | 7.97% | 0.47x | $3.46 Billion |
| Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan High-Tech Co Ltd (000970) | $1.20 Billion | 11.77% | 0.91x | $2.15 Billion |
| Guizhou Space Appliance Co Ltd (002025) | $2.83 Billion | 11.00% | 0.55x | $4.88 Billion |
About Universal Scientific Industrial Shanghai Co Ltd
Universal Scientific Industrial (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. operates as an electronic design and manufacturing service company. It engages in the design, manufacture, miniaturization, material procurement, logistics, and maintenance of electronic products in Mainland China, rest of the Asia Pacific, Europe, and internationally. The company offers Wi-Fi modules and LPWA products; Wi-Fi AP solutions, such… Read more