China Science Publishing & Media Ltd (601858) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, China Science Publishing & Media Ltd (601858) has net assets worth CN¥5.57 Billion CNY (≈ $814.58 Million USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CN¥7.25 Billion ≈ $1.06 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CN¥1.68 Billion ≈ $245.76 Million 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 how resilient are China Science Publishing & Media Ltd's assets to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CN¥5.57 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 76.82% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.92% |
| 5-Year Change | 27.25% |
| 10-Year Change | 177.87% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.75 |
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2011–2024)
This chart illustrates how China Science Publishing & Media Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore 601858 asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for China Science Publishing & Media Ltd (2011–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of China Science Publishing & Media Ltd from 2011 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is China Science Publishing & Media Ltd worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥5.45 Billion ≈ $798.11 Million |
+4.59% |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥5.21 Billion ≈ $763.11 Million |
+6.73% |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥4.89 Billion ≈ $714.99 Million |
+6.19% |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥4.60 Billion ≈ $673.30 Million |
+7.35% |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥4.29 Billion ≈ $627.18 Million |
+7.64% |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥3.98 Billion ≈ $582.65 Million |
+11.54% |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥3.57 Billion ≈ $522.37 Million |
+8.63% |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥3.29 Billion ≈ $480.87 Million |
+55.76% |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥2.11 Billion ≈ $308.72 Million |
+7.48% |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥1.96 Billion ≈ $287.22 Million |
+13.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥1.73 Billion ≈ $252.73 Million |
+14.96% |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥1.50 Billion ≈ $219.84 Million |
+15.22% |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥1.30 Billion ≈ $190.80 Million |
+16.01% |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥1.12 Billion ≈ $164.46 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to China Science Publishing & Media 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 904.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CN¥3.31 Billion | 61.50% |
| Common Stock | CN¥790.50 Million | 14.71% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CN¥497.39 Million | 9.25% |
| Other Components | CN¥781.31 Million | 14.54% |
| Total Equity | CN¥5.38 Billion | 100.00% |
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of China Science Publishing & Media Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Timken India Limited
NSE:TIMKEN
|
$2.92 Billion |
|
The New India Assurance Company Limited
NSE:NIACL
|
$2.92 Billion |
|
Pt Pradiksi Gunatama Tbk
JK:PGUN
|
$2.93 Billion |
|
Himadri Speciality Chemical Limited
NSE:HSCL
|
$2.93 Billion |
|
Solusi Tunas Pratama Tbk
JK:SUPR
|
$2.92 Billion |
|
Endeavour Silver Corp.
TO:EDR
|
$2.92 Billion |
|
Beijing Ultrapower Software
SHE:300002
|
$2.92 Billion |
|
Zhuhai Bojay Electronics Co Ltd
SHE:002975
|
$2.92 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in China Science Publishing & Media Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 5,144,618,057 to 5,375,026,969, a change of 230,408,912 (4.5%).
- Net income of 432,968,784 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 205,530,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 423,035,258.
- Other factors decreased equity by 420,065,130.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CN¥432.97 Million | +8.06% |
| Dividends Paid | CN¥205.53 Million | -3.82% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CN¥423.04 Million | +7.87% |
| Other Changes | CN¥-420.07 Million | -7.82% |
| Total Change | CN¥- | 4.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares China Science Publishing & Media 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: 3.70x
- 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 13.68x to 3.70x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥1.85 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥1.90 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥2.21 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥2.54 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥2.88 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥3.09 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥4.21 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥4.49 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥5.00 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥5.38 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥5.76 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥6.11 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥6.51 | CN¥25.28 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥6.83 | CN¥25.28 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently China Science Publishing & Media 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): 8.06%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 14.64%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.40x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.37x
- Recent ROE (8.06%) is below the historical average (11.90%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 14.61% | 12.89% | 0.74x | 1.53x | CN¥50.28 Million |
| 2012 | 13.65% | 13.07% | 0.66x | 1.59x | CN¥46.03 Million |
| 2013 | 13.60% | 14.65% | 0.60x | 1.56x | CN¥52.49 Million |
| 2014 | 13.39% | 15.83% | 0.57x | 1.49x | CN¥57.02 Million |
| 2015 | 13.18% | 15.75% | 0.57x | 1.46x | CN¥60.92 Million |
| 2016 | 13.58% | 15.57% | 0.59x | 1.49x | CN¥73.85 Million |
| 2017 | 11.41% | 18.46% | 0.44x | 1.40x | CN¥45.95 Million |
| 2018 | 12.02% | 19.08% | 0.45x | 1.40x | CN¥71.26 Million |
| 2019 | 11.77% | 18.54% | 0.45x | 1.42x | CN¥70.03 Million |
| 2020 | 10.95% | 18.44% | 0.42x | 1.42x | CN¥40.21 Million |
| 2021 | 10.69% | 18.47% | 0.40x | 1.44x | CN¥31.20 Million |
| 2022 | 9.71% | 17.30% | 0.40x | 1.41x | CN¥-14.22 Million |
| 2023 | 9.98% | 17.83% | 0.41x | 1.38x | CN¥-1.16 Million |
| 2024 | 8.06% | 14.64% | 0.40x | 1.37x | CN¥-104.53 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares China Science Publishing & Media Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $1,852,900,140
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.29%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China Science Publishing & Media Ltd (601858) | CN¥5.57 Billion | 14.61% | 0.30x | $2.92 Billion |
| Huamei Holding (000607) | $192.92 Million | 7.15% | 1.92x | $621.00 Million |
| Central China Land Media Co Ltd (000719) | $1.75 Billion | 11.24% | 0.48x | $2.08 Billion |
| Guangdong Guangzhou Daily Media Co Ltd (002181) | $665.74 Million | 9.51% | 0.46x | $3.12 Billion |
| Tangel Publishing (300148) | $83.44 Million | 17.03% | 0.31x | $525.36 Million |
| Citic Press Corp (300788) | $2.09 Billion | 5.56% | 0.59x | $941.88 Million |
| Dook Media Group Limited (301025) | $656.19 Million | 9.50% | 0.23x | $678.33 Million |
| GUOMAI Culture & Media Co. Ltd. (301052) | $713.72 Million | 5.72% | 0.34x | $490.61 Million |
| Ronshin Group A (301231) | $866.68 Million | -5.12% | 0.05x | $388.67 Million |
| Qingdao Citymedia Co Ltd (600229) | $1.19 Billion | 2.04% | 1.36x | $607.16 Million |
| Chinese Universe Publishing And Media Co Ltd (600373) | $10.31 Billion | 10.26% | 0.71x | $1.66 Billion |
About China Science Publishing & Media Ltd
China Science Publishing & Media Ltd. engages in publishing of books and periodicals in China. It offers academic monographs, teaching materials, supplementary teaching materials, science books, and other books, as well as academic periodicals and magazine. The company also imports and exports books, periodicals, databases and other publications; sells digital products; and provides platform serv… Read more