Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd (601999) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd (601999) has net assets worth CN¥2.70 Billion CNY (≈ $394.89 Million 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¥4.11 Billion ≈ $601.62 Million USD) and total liabilities (CN¥1.41 Billion ≈ $206.72 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 Northern United Publishing & Media Group (601999) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CN¥2.70 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 65.64% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.81% |
| 5-Year Change | 10.26% |
| 10-Year Change | 39.12% |
| Growth Volatility | 39.19 |
Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2006–2025)
This chart illustrates how Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Northern United Publishing & Media Group defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd (2006–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd from 2006 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Northern United Publishing & Media Group market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CN¥2.69 Billion ≈ $394.01 Million |
+2.53% |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥2.63 Billion ≈ $384.27 Million |
+2.57% |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥2.56 Billion ≈ $374.63 Million |
+3.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥2.48 Billion ≈ $363.27 Million |
+1.65% |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥2.44 Billion ≈ $357.36 Million |
+1.61% |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥2.40 Billion ≈ $351.69 Million |
+5.11% |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥2.29 Billion ≈ $334.59 Million |
+4.08% |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥2.20 Billion ≈ $321.48 Million |
+6.61% |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥2.06 Billion ≈ $301.56 Million |
+6.48% |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥1.94 Billion ≈ $283.22 Million |
+3.68% |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥1.87 Billion ≈ $273.15 Million |
+3.20% |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥1.81 Billion ≈ $264.68 Million |
+3.13% |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥1.75 Billion ≈ $256.65 Million |
+2.91% |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥1.70 Billion ≈ $249.39 Million |
+4.15% |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥1.64 Billion ≈ $239.45 Million |
+3.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥1.59 Billion ≈ $231.99 Million |
+8.03% |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥1.47 Billion ≈ $214.74 Million |
+7.57% |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥1.36 Billion ≈ $199.64 Million |
+7.18% |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥1.27 Billion ≈ $186.26 Million |
+179.57% |
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥455.31 Million ≈ $66.63 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Northern United Publishing & Media Group 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 4524.5% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CN¥1.31 Billion | 49.06% |
| Other Components | CN¥1.36 Billion | 50.94% |
| Total Equity | CN¥2.68 Billion | 100.00% |
Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Stor-Age Property REIT Ltd
JSE:SSS
|
$472.42 Million |
|
COINSHARES I. LS-000247
F:3TW
|
$472.53 Million |
|
Electrovaya Inc.
NASDAQ:ELVA
|
$472.61 Million |
|
Aberdeen Standard Global Infrastructure Income Fund
NYSE:ASGI
|
$472.62 Million |
|
Goodluck India Limited
NSE:GOODLUCK
|
$472.23 Million |
|
Rashi Peripherals Limited
NSE:RPTECH
|
$472.22 Million |
|
Shenzhen Ellassay Fashion Co
SHG:603808
|
$472.05 Million |
|
Calfrac Well Services Ltd.
TO:CFW
|
$472.00 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,605,738,615 to 2,678,086,692, a change of 72,348,077 (2.8%).
- Net income of 105,029,043 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 37,180,213 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 266,230,961.
- Other factors increased equity by 270,730,207.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CN¥105.03 Million | +3.92% |
| Dividends Paid | CN¥37.18 Million | -1.39% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CN¥-266.23 Million | -9.94% |
| Other Changes | CN¥270.73 Million | +10.11% |
| Total Change | CN¥- | 2.78% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Northern United Publishing & Media Group 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: 1.21x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 5.40x to 1.21x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-31 | CN¥1.08 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CN¥3.00 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CN¥2.48 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CN¥2.61 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CN¥2.93 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CN¥2.90 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CN¥3.09 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CN¥3.25 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CN¥3.37 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CN¥3.34 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CN¥3.44 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CN¥3.71 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CN¥3.94 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CN¥4.12 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CN¥4.34 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CN¥4.42 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CN¥4.54 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CN¥4.53 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CN¥4.85 | CN¥5.86 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CN¥4.86 | CN¥5.86 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Northern United Publishing & Media Group 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): 3.92%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.01%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.51x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.52x
- Recent ROE (3.92%) is below the historical average (6.52%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 20.29% | 9.00% | 0.89x | 2.52x | CN¥46.07 Million |
| 2007 | 8.32% | 10.24% | 0.55x | 1.48x | CN¥-21.09 Million |
| 2008 | 8.47% | 9.81% | 0.61x | 1.43x | CN¥-20.84 Million |
| 2009 | 8.81% | 10.01% | 0.58x | 1.53x | CN¥-17.39 Million |
| 2010 | 8.19% | 9.78% | 0.57x | 1.46x | CN¥-28.65 Million |
| 2011 | 4.13% | 4.85% | 0.58x | 1.47x | CN¥-95.96 Million |
| 2012 | 3.98% | 5.34% | 0.51x | 1.45x | CN¥-102.53 Million |
| 2013 | 4.00% | 5.27% | 0.51x | 1.49x | CN¥-105.19 Million |
| 2014 | 4.15% | 5.01% | 0.53x | 1.55x | CN¥-105.67 Million |
| 2015 | 4.19% | 5.01% | 0.53x | 1.57x | CN¥-108.42 Million |
| 2016 | 6.97% | 7.68% | 0.57x | 1.59x | CN¥-58.62 Million |
| 2017 | 7.82% | 8.34% | 0.57x | 1.64x | CN¥-44.78 Million |
| 2018 | 8.13% | 7.58% | 0.70x | 1.53x | CN¥-41.00 Million |
| 2019 | 6.56% | 5.47% | 0.73x | 1.63x | CN¥-77.78 Million |
| 2020 | 6.45% | 6.01% | 0.66x | 1.62x | CN¥-84.03 Million |
| 2021 | 4.53% | 3.79% | 0.69x | 1.73x | CN¥-131.51 Million |
| 2022 | 3.08% | 2.89% | 0.62x | 1.72x | CN¥-169.19 Million |
| 2023 | 4.42% | 4.65% | 0.57x | 1.66x | CN¥-141.58 Million |
| 2024 | 3.92% | 4.21% | 0.59x | 1.58x | CN¥-158.40 Million |
| 2025 | 3.92% | 5.01% | 0.51x | 1.52x | CN¥-162.78 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $921,703,499
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.23%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd (601999) | CN¥2.70 Billion | 20.29% | 0.52x | $472.41 Million |
| Huamei Holding (000607) | $552.04 Million | 4.24% | 2.65x | $506.33 Million |
| Central China Land Media Co Ltd (000719) | $-17.65 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.84 Billion |
| Guangdong Guangzhou Daily Media Co Ltd (002181) | $1.30 Billion | 0.08% | 0.22x | $2.04 Billion |
| Tangel Publishing (300148) | $1.94 Billion | 9.09% | 0.08x | $416.84 Million |
| COL Digital Publishing Group Co Ltd (300364) | $301.91 Million | 15.29% | 0.43x | $2.54 Billion |
| Citic Press Corp (300788) | $2.18 Billion | 5.44% | 0.52x | $700.64 Million |
| Dook Media Group Limited (301025) | $511.95 Million | 10.07% | 0.30x | $514.90 Million |
| GUOMAI Culture & Media Co. Ltd. (301052) | $713.72 Million | 5.72% | 0.34x | $372.30 Million |
| Ronshin Group A (301231) | $866.68 Million | -5.12% | 0.05x | $416.58 Million |
| Qingdao Citymedia Co Ltd (600229) | $864.83 Million | 7.49% | 0.78x | $536.59 Million |
About Northern United Publishing & Media Group Co Ltd
Northern United Publishing & Media (Group) Company Limited engages in the publication, distribution, and printing of textbooks, supplementary books, general books, and other publications in China. It is involved in the publishing and distribution of teaching materials and electronic audio-visual products; printing of publications, packaging and decoration products, bills, and labels; supply of ma… Read more