Cencosud
Cencosud S.A. operates as a retailer in Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Colombia, Uruguay, the United States, and China. It engages in the operation of supermarkets, hypermarkets, home improvement stores, retail stores, department stores, and shopping centers, as well as provision of financial services. The company was founded in 1963 and is based in Las Condes, Chile. Cencosud S.A. operates as a… Read more
Cencosud (CENCOSUD) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: CL$5.27 Trillion CLP
Based on the latest financial reports, Cencosud (CENCOSUD) has net assets worth CL$5.27 Trillion CLP as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CL$14.86 Trillion) and total liabilities (CL$9.59 Trillion). 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 | CL$5.27 Trillion |
| % of Total Assets | 35.48% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.57% |
| 5-Year Change | 11.4% |
| 10-Year Change | 29.14% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.55 |
Cencosud - Net Assets Trend (2009–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cencosud's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Cencosud (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Cencosud from 2009 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CL$5.27 Trillion | -0.70% |
| 2024-12-31 | CL$5.31 Trillion | +24.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | CL$4.28 Trillion | +0.74% |
| 2022-12-31 | CL$4.25 Trillion | -10.31% |
| 2021-12-31 | CL$4.73 Trillion | +4.77% |
| 2020-12-31 | CL$4.52 Trillion | -9.45% |
| 2019-12-31 | CL$4.99 Trillion | +17.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | CL$4.24 Trillion | +5.86% |
| 2017-12-31 | CL$4.01 Trillion | -1.84% |
| 2016-12-31 | CL$4.08 Trillion | +2.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | CL$3.97 Trillion | -7.47% |
| 2014-12-31 | CL$4.29 Trillion | +0.71% |
| 2013-12-31 | CL$4.26 Trillion | +25.40% |
| 2012-12-31 | CL$3.40 Trillion | +14.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | CL$2.97 Trillion | +10.41% |
| 2010-12-31 | CL$2.69 Trillion | +4.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | CL$2.58 Trillion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Cencosud'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 104.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CL$2.56 Trillion | 55.46% |
| Other Components | CL$2.06 Trillion | 44.54% |
| Total Equity | CL$4.62 Trillion | 100.00% |
Cencosud Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Cencosud ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bellway p.l.c
F:41B
|
$3.24 Billion |
|
Henan Zhongfu Industrial Co Ltd
SHG:600595
|
$3.24 Billion |
|
Legend Biotech Corp
NASDAQ:LEGN
|
$3.25 Billion |
|
Centerra Gold Inc
NYSE:CGAU
|
$3.25 Billion |
|
Enagás S.A
PINK:ENGGF
|
$3.24 Billion |
|
Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:XENE
|
$3.24 Billion |
|
La Francaise Des Jeux Sa
PA:FDJ
|
$3.24 Billion |
|
Fuchs Petrolub SE Preference Shares
XETRA:FPE3
|
$3.24 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Cencosud's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,679,049,300,000 to 4,623,884,879,000, a change of -55,164,421,000 (-1.2%).
- Net income of 314,917,071,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 41,941,207,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 164,142,034,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 163,998,251,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CL$314.92 Billion | +6.81% |
| Dividends Paid | CL$41.94 Billion | -0.91% |
| Share Repurchases | CL$164.14 Billion | -3.55% |
| Other Changes | CL$-164.00 Billion | -3.55% |
| Total Change | CL$- | -1.18% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Cencosud'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: 1.59x
- 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 2.39x to 1.59x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | CL$1114.78 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CL$1128.45 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CL$1257.08 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CL$1445.75 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CL$1531.02 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CL$1517.26 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CL$1404.08 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CL$1427.15 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CL$1400.62 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CL$1482.82 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CL$1556.05 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CL$1385.13 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CL$1463.39 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CL$1287.30 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CL$1283.06 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CL$1647.32 | CL$2669.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CL$1678.96 | CL$2669.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Cencosud utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 6.81%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.90%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.12x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.21x
- Recent ROE (6.81%) is below the historical average (6.97%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 9.89% | 4.49% | 0.99x | 2.23x | CL$-2.73 Billion |
| 2010 | 11.33% | 4.75% | 0.98x | 2.43x | CL$34.79 Billion |
| 2011 | 9.54% | 3.61% | 1.01x | 2.61x | CL$-13.11 Billion |
| 2012 | 7.36% | 2.80% | 0.92x | 2.85x | CL$-89.79 Billion |
| 2013 | 5.87% | 2.47% | 1.01x | 2.36x | CL$-176.20 Billion |
| 2014 | 3.84% | 1.54% | 1.00x | 2.50x | CL$-264.34 Billion |
| 2015 | 5.84% | 2.11% | 1.09x | 2.55x | CL$-165.23 Billion |
| 2016 | 9.49% | 3.75% | 0.99x | 2.56x | CL$-20.77 Billion |
| 2017 | 10.97% | 4.21% | 1.04x | 2.50x | CL$38.97 Billion |
| 2018 | 4.51% | 1.98% | 0.91x | 2.50x | CL$-233.27 Billion |
| 2019 | 2.57% | 1.20% | 0.78x | 2.76x | CL$-330.14 Billion |
| 2020 | 0.58% | 0.23% | 0.91x | 2.74x | CL$-372.80 Billion |
| 2021 | 11.30% | 4.01% | 0.98x | 2.86x | CL$54.26 Billion |
| 2022 | 9.23% | 2.39% | 1.06x | 3.63x | CL$-28.15 Billion |
| 2023 | 6.00% | 1.55% | 1.05x | 3.70x | CL$-146.78 Billion |
| 2024 | 3.40% | 0.96% | 1.08x | 3.27x | CL$-308.97 Billion |
| 2025 | 6.81% | 1.90% | 1.12x | 3.21x | CL$-147.47 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Cencosud's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Department Stores industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Department Stores
- Average net assets among peers: $1,642,582,636,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -25.96%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cencosud (CENCOSUD) | CL$5.27 Trillion | 9.89% | 1.82x | $3.24 Billion |
| Empresas la Polar SA (ABC) | $37.70 Billion | -123.23% | 6.79x | $49.86 Million |
| Falabella (FALABELLA) | $6.23 Trillion | 4.74% | 1.94x | $7.47 Billion |
| Hites S.A. (HITES) | $120.56 Billion | -24.19% | 2.32x | $59.17 Million |
| Ripley Corp (RIPLEY) | $1.01 Trillion | 6.90% | 1.94x | $407.32 Million |
| SMU S.A (SMU) | $812.18 Billion | 6.00% | 2.09x | $667.60 Million |