Essity AB (publ) (ESSITY-B) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Essity AB (publ) (ESSITY-B) has net assets worth Skr86.04 Billion SEK (≈ $9.26 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 (Skr167.12 Billion ≈ $17.98 Billion USD) and total liabilities (Skr81.08 Billion ≈ $8.73 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | Skr86.04 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 51.49% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.07% |
| 5-Year Change | 25.59% |
| 10-Year Change | 117.38% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.09 |
Essity AB (publ) - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Essity AB (publ)'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Essity AB (publ) (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Essity AB (publ) from 2013 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Skr86.04 Billion ≈ $9.26 Billion |
-3.04% |
| 2024-12-31 | Skr88.74 Billion ≈ $9.55 Billion |
+11.76% |
| 2023-12-31 | Skr79.41 Billion ≈ $8.55 Billion |
+3.71% |
| 2022-12-31 | Skr76.56 Billion ≈ $8.24 Billion |
+11.76% |
| 2021-12-31 | Skr68.51 Billion ≈ $7.37 Billion |
+8.15% |
| 2020-12-31 | Skr63.34 Billion ≈ $6.82 Billion |
+0.86% |
| 2019-12-31 | Skr62.80 Billion ≈ $6.76 Billion |
+14.39% |
| 2018-12-31 | Skr54.90 Billion ≈ $5.91 Billion |
+10.75% |
| 2017-12-31 | Skr49.57 Billion ≈ $5.33 Billion |
+25.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | Skr39.58 Billion ≈ $4.26 Billion |
-18.01% |
| 2015-12-31 | Skr48.27 Billion ≈ $5.20 Billion |
+7.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | Skr44.92 Billion ≈ $4.83 Billion |
+5.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | Skr42.43 Billion ≈ $4.57 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Essity AB (publ)'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 111.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Skr79.02 Billion | 92.28% |
| Common Stock | Skr2.35 Billion | 2.74% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Skr4.26 Billion | 4.97% |
| Total Equity | Skr85.62 Billion | 100.00% |
Essity AB (publ) Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Essity AB (publ) ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Brookfield Infrastructure Partners LP
NYSE:BIP
|
$16.65 Billion |
|
Hua Xia Bank Co Ltd
SHG:600015
|
$16.65 Billion |
|
China Spacesat Co Ltd
SHG:600118
|
$16.66 Billion |
|
TELENOR ASA SP.ADR/ O.N.
F:TEQA
|
$16.69 Billion |
|
Iflytek Co Ltd
SHE:002230
|
$16.60 Billion |
|
Somnigroup International Inc.
NYSE:SGI
|
$16.60 Billion |
|
Affirm Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:AFRM
|
$16.59 Billion |
|
STRAUM.HLD.UNSP.ADR/1/10
F:QS50
|
$16.59 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Essity AB (publ)'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 88,314,000,000 to 85,625,000,000, a change of -2,689,000,000 (-3.0%).
- Net income of 12,656,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 5,711,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 3,160,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 8,967,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,493,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Skr12.66 Billion | +14.78% |
| Dividends Paid | Skr5.71 Billion | -6.67% |
| Share Repurchases | Skr3.16 Billion | -3.69% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Skr-8.97 Billion | -10.47% |
| Other Changes | Skr2.49 Billion | +2.91% |
| Total Change | Skr- | -3.04% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Essity AB (publ)'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: 1.99x
- 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 4.38x to 1.99x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-12-31 | Skr56.49 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Skr61.21 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Skr47.28 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Skr60.22 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Skr67.12 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Skr77.06 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Skr77.39 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Skr85.25 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Skr95.89 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Skr100.87 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Skr126.11 | Skr247.60 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | Skr124.28 | Skr247.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Essity AB (publ) 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): 14.78%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 9.14%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.83x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.95x
- Recent ROE (14.78%) is below the historical average (15.43%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 13.14% | 5.92% | 0.74x | 2.99x | Skr1.24 Billion |
| 2015 | 14.26% | 6.22% | 0.85x | 2.68x | Skr1.83 Billion |
| 2016 | 11.44% | 3.75% | 0.89x | 3.44x | Skr479.60 Million |
| 2017 | 19.19% | 7.43% | 0.74x | 3.48x | Skr3.89 Billion |
| 2018 | 16.73% | 6.65% | 0.77x | 3.27x | Skr3.17 Billion |
| 2019 | 17.03% | 7.15% | 0.79x | 3.00x | Skr3.80 Billion |
| 2020 | 18.82% | 8.40% | 0.79x | 2.85x | Skr4.79 Billion |
| 2021 | 14.40% | 7.07% | 0.70x | 2.92x | Skr2.63 Billion |
| 2022 | 8.27% | 3.56% | 0.74x | 3.13x | Skr-1.17 Billion |
| 2023 | 13.49% | 6.49% | 0.72x | 2.87x | Skr2.47 Billion |
| 2024 | 23.65% | 14.35% | 0.79x | 2.10x | Skr12.06 Billion |
| 2025 | 14.78% | 9.14% | 0.83x | 1.95x | Skr4.09 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Essity AB (publ)'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Household & Personal Products
- Average net assets among peers: $8,219,921,944
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -11.98%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essity AB (publ) (ESSITY-B) | Skr86.04 Billion | 13.14% | 0.94x | $16.64 Billion |
| Candles Scandinavia AB Series B (CANDLE-B) | $42.47 Million | -29.85% | 1.32x | $33.82 Million |
| Clemondo Group AB (publ) (CLEM) | $75.97 Million | 50.12% | 2.00x | $12.01 Million |
| Duni AB (DUNI) | $2.10 Billion | 12.72% | 0.76x | $457.74 Million |
| Ellen AB (publ) (ELN) | $14.97 Million | -72.17% | 0.30x | $1.29 Million |
| Essity AB (publ) (ESSITY-A) | $54.90 Billion | 14.36% | 1.81x | $1.53 Billion |
| Lifeclean International AB (LCLEAN) | $14.74 Million | -71.05% | 0.46x | $2.28 Million |
| Lyko Group A (LYKO-A) | $393.30 Million | 12.03% | 2.19x | $124.06 Million |
About Essity AB (publ)
Essity AB (publ) develops, produces, and sells hygiene and health products and services in Europe, North and Latin America, Asia, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: Health & Medical, Consumer Goods, and Professional Hygiene. The Health & Medical segment offers incontinence products, wound care, compression therapy, orthopedics, skincare products, and digital solutio… Read more