Colbun
Colbún S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an electric energy generating company. The company engages in the production, transportation, transformation, distribution, and supply of energy, electricity, and natural gas. It offers renewable energy plants, photovoltaic, reservoir, and run-of-the-river hydroelectric power plants; solar photovoltaic projects; and thermal power plants, as… Read more
Colbun (COLBUN) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: CL$3.36 Billion CLP
Based on the latest financial reports, Colbun (COLBUN) has net assets worth CL$3.36 Billion CLP as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CL$6.99 Billion) and total liabilities (CL$3.63 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 | CL$3.36 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 48.1% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -1.39% |
| 5-Year Change | -9.9% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 7.74 |
Colbun - Net Assets Trend (2015–2024)
This chart illustrates how Colbun's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Colbun (2015–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Colbun from 2015 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CL$3.23 Billion | +4.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | CL$3.10 Billion | +4.89% |
| 2022-12-31 | CL$2.95 Billion | +3.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | CL$2.84 Billion | -20.75% |
| 2020-12-31 | CL$3.59 Billion | -4.02% |
| 2019-12-31 | CL$3.74 Billion | -3.15% |
| 2018-12-31 | CL$3.86 Billion | -2.37% |
| 2017-12-31 | CL$3.95 Billion | +4.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | CL$3.79 Billion | +3.39% |
| 2015-12-31 | CL$3.67 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Colbun'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 26.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CL$1.29 Billion | 41.58% |
| Other Components | CL$1.81 Billion | 58.42% |
| Total Equity | CL$3.10 Billion | 100.00% |
Colbun Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Colbun ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
BK TIROL VORARLBG
F:ZTY
|
$936.01 Million |
|
GCI Liberty, Inc. - Series A GCI Group
NASDAQ:GLIBA
|
$936.17 Million |
|
Ruentex Industries Ltd
TW:2915
|
$936.26 Million |
|
Jiangsu Phoenix Publishing & Media Corp Ltd
SHG:601928
|
$936.58 Million |
|
Ebro Foods
MC:EBRO
|
$935.66 Million |
|
Vobile Group Limited
OTCQX:VOBIF
|
$935.46 Million |
|
New World Development Company Limited
PINK:NWWDF
|
$934.90 Million |
|
Seino Holdings Co. Ltd
F:XSE
|
$934.65 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Colbun's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,973,256,000 to 3,104,259,000, a change of 131,003,000 (4.4%).
- Net income of 252,457,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 134,726,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CL$252.46 Million | +8.13% |
| Dividends Paid | CL$134.73 Million | -4.34% |
| Other Changes | CL$13.27 Million | +0.43% |
| Total Change | CL$- | 4.41% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Colbun'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: 744.15x
- 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 620.22x to 744.15x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | CL$0.21 | CL$131.73 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CL$0.21 | CL$131.73 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CL$0.20 | CL$131.73 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CL$0.20 | CL$131.73 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CL$0.16 | CL$131.73 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CL$0.16 | CL$131.73 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CL$0.17 | CL$131.73 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CL$0.18 | CL$131.73 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Colbun utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 8.13%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 16.02%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.23x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.23x
- Recent ROE (8.13%) is below the historical average (8.77%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5.89% | 15.51% | 0.18x | 2.07x | CL$-142.46 Million |
| 2016 | 5.63% | 14.07% | 0.21x | 1.91x | CL$-156.21 Million |
| 2017 | 7.28% | 17.78% | 0.22x | 1.86x | CL$-101.47 Million |
| 2018 | 6.57% | 15.57% | 0.23x | 1.85x | CL$-125.30 Million |
| 2019 | 5.74% | 14.00% | 0.22x | 1.90x | CL$-150.58 Million |
| 2020 | 4.71% | 12.31% | 0.20x | 1.92x | CL$-183.05 Million |
| 2021 | 20.04% | 39.22% | 0.21x | 2.43x | CL$273.24 Million |
| 2022 | 10.50% | 14.99% | 0.30x | 2.34x | CL$14.21 Million |
| 2023 | 13.23% | 19.64% | 0.30x | 2.24x | CL$96.16 Million |
| 2024 | 8.13% | 16.02% | 0.23x | 2.23x | CL$-57.97 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Colbun's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Regulated Electric industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Regulated Electric
- Average net assets among peers: $676,694,567,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.93%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colbun (COLBUN) | CL$3.36 Billion | 5.89% | 1.08x | $935.89 Million |
| Compania General de Electricidad SA (CGE) | $2.27 Trillion | 2.02% | 1.60x | $12.24 Million |
| CGE Transmision S.A. (CGET) | $415.02 Billion | 9.23% | 2.02x | $5.76 Million |
| Engie Energia Chile SA (ECL) | $2.17 Billion | 7.54% | 0.72x | $624.67 Million |
| Enel Américas S.A (ENELAM) | $15.03 Billion | 4.93% | 1.33x | $1.21 Billion |