Investment AB Latour (publ) (LATO-B) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Investment AB Latour (publ) (LATO-B) has net assets worth Skr41.82 Billion SEK (≈ $4.50 Billion USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Skr69.35 Billion ≈ $7.46 Billion USD) and total liabilities (Skr27.54 Billion ≈ $2.96 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. Check Investment AB Latour (publ) asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | Skr41.82 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 60.29% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.91% |
| 5-Year Change | 50.75% |
| 10-Year Change | 173.27% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.82 |
Investment AB Latour (publ) - Net Assets Trend (2005–2024)
This chart illustrates how Investment AB Latour (publ)'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore LATO-B total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Investment AB Latour (publ) (2005–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Investment AB Latour (publ) from 2005 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Investment AB Latour (publ).
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | Skr43.94 Billion ≈ $4.73 Billion |
+7.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | Skr40.90 Billion ≈ $4.40 Billion |
+7.56% |
| 2022-12-31 | Skr38.02 Billion ≈ $4.09 Billion |
+20.00% |
| 2021-12-31 | Skr31.69 Billion ≈ $3.41 Billion |
+8.71% |
| 2020-12-31 | Skr29.15 Billion ≈ $3.14 Billion |
+11.72% |
| 2019-12-31 | Skr26.09 Billion ≈ $2.81 Billion |
+19.33% |
| 2018-12-31 | Skr21.86 Billion ≈ $2.35 Billion |
+7.45% |
| 2017-12-31 | Skr20.35 Billion ≈ $2.19 Billion |
+5.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | Skr19.32 Billion ≈ $2.08 Billion |
+20.14% |
| 2015-12-31 | Skr16.08 Billion ≈ $1.73 Billion |
+18.91% |
| 2014-12-31 | Skr13.52 Billion ≈ $1.46 Billion |
+16.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | Skr11.66 Billion ≈ $1.25 Billion |
+6.89% |
| 2012-12-31 | Skr10.91 Billion ≈ $1.17 Billion |
+3.99% |
| 2011-12-31 | Skr10.49 Billion ≈ $1.13 Billion |
-14.58% |
| 2010-12-31 | Skr12.28 Billion ≈ $1.32 Billion |
+23.34% |
| 2009-12-31 | Skr9.96 Billion ≈ $1.07 Billion |
+26.12% |
| 2008-12-31 | Skr7.89 Billion ≈ $849.52 Million |
-22.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | Skr10.14 Billion ≈ $1.09 Billion |
-7.19% |
| 2006-12-31 | Skr10.93 Billion ≈ $1.18 Billion |
+25.93% |
| 2005-12-31 | Skr8.68 Billion ≈ $933.68 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Investment AB Latour (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 1025.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Skr42.01 Billion | 96.29% |
| Common Stock | Skr133.00 Million | 0.30% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Skr1.58 Billion | 3.61% |
| Total Equity | Skr43.63 Billion | 100.00% |
Investment AB Latour (publ) Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Investment AB Latour (publ) ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Argen-X
LSE:0QW0
|
$13.37 Billion |
|
Hasbro Inc
NASDAQ:HAS
|
$13.38 Billion |
|
Unisplendour Corp Ltd
SHE:000938
|
$13.39 Billion |
|
Jeronimo Martins SGPS SA
LS:JMT
|
$13.41 Billion |
|
mBank SA
WAR:MBK
|
$13.36 Billion |
|
Juniper Networks Inc
NYSE:JNPR
|
$13.36 Billion |
|
ALTEOGEN Inc
KQ:196170
|
$13.36 Billion |
|
Shengyi Electronics Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688183
|
$13.34 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Investment AB Latour (publ)'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 40,843,000,000 to 43,630,000,000, a change of 2,787,000,000 (6.8%).
- Net income of 6,170,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,621,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 31,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 421,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,152,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Skr6.17 Billion | +14.14% |
| Dividends Paid | Skr2.62 Billion | -6.01% |
| Share Repurchases | Skr31.00 Million | -0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Skr421.00 Million | +0.96% |
| Other Changes | Skr-1.15 Billion | -2.64% |
| Total Change | Skr- | 6.82% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Investment AB Latour (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: 3.08x
- 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 12.69x to 3.08x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-31 | Skr16.54 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | Skr20.83 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | Skr19.35 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | Skr15.06 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | Skr18.99 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | Skr23.40 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | Skr18.06 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | Skr17.05 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | Skr18.22 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | Skr21.11 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Skr25.10 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Skr29.98 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Skr31.58 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Skr33.95 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Skr40.55 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Skr45.32 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Skr49.19 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Skr59.18 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Skr63.65 | Skr209.80 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Skr68.07 | Skr209.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Investment AB Latour (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): 14.14%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 23.83%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.39x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.54x
- Recent ROE (14.14%) is above the historical average (13.84%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 8.16% | 14.59% | 0.43x | 1.32x | Skr-159.30 Million |
| 2006 | 10.24% | 21.06% | 0.38x | 1.28x | Skr26.50 Million |
| 2007 | 8.67% | 13.06% | 0.50x | 1.34x | Skr-134.80 Million |
| 2008 | 18.48% | 20.63% | 0.65x | 1.37x | Skr669.70 Million |
| 2009 | 5.54% | 10.15% | 0.44x | 1.24x | Skr-443.50 Million |
| 2010 | 5.72% | 11.72% | 0.41x | 1.20x | Skr-526.00 Million |
| 2011 | 19.53% | 28.56% | 0.53x | 1.30x | Skr999.10 Million |
| 2012 | 12.35% | 19.75% | 0.48x | 1.29x | Skr256.30 Million |
| 2013 | 12.72% | 21.30% | 0.45x | 1.33x | Skr317.20 Million |
| 2014 | 13.86% | 24.64% | 0.40x | 1.42x | Skr521.70 Million |
| 2015 | 25.60% | 47.44% | 0.41x | 1.32x | Skr2.51 Billion |
| 2016 | 19.12% | 43.94% | 0.35x | 1.25x | Skr1.75 Billion |
| 2017 | 13.80% | 28.08% | 0.36x | 1.36x | Skr768.50 Million |
| 2018 | 10.73% | 19.76% | 0.39x | 1.39x | Skr159.20 Million |
| 2019 | 20.48% | 38.18% | 0.36x | 1.48x | Skr2.73 Billion |
| 2020 | 18.30% | 35.40% | 0.36x | 1.45x | Skr2.41 Billion |
| 2021 | 13.87% | 23.57% | 0.39x | 1.52x | Skr1.22 Billion |
| 2022 | 10.96% | 18.41% | 0.39x | 1.53x | Skr365.10 Million |
| 2023 | 14.43% | 23.07% | 0.42x | 1.48x | Skr1.81 Billion |
| 2024 | 14.14% | 23.83% | 0.39x | 1.54x | Skr1.81 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Investment AB Latour (publ)'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $12,516,806,556
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.16%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Investment AB Latour (publ) (LATO-B) | Skr41.82 Billion | 8.16% | 0.66x | $13.36 Billion |
| Bergman & Beving AB (publ) (BERG-B) | $1.10 Billion | 18.85% | 1.78x | $860.09 Million |
| Lagercrantz Group AB (publ) (LAGR-B) | $1.30 Billion | 21.95% | 1.79x | $5.10 Billion |
| Lifco AB (publ) (LIFCO-B) | $2.38 Billion | 18.51% | 1.30x | $13.09 Billion |
| L E Lundbergföretagen AB (publ) (LUND-B) | $84.04 Billion | 14.57% | 0.45x | $8.70 Billion |
| Sdiptech AB (publ) (SDIP-B) | $344.80 Million | 19.61% | 0.01x | $912.66 Million |
| Sdiptech AB (publ) (SDIP-PREF) | $3.52 Billion | 12.13% | 1.30x | $20.15 Million |
| Storskogen Group AB Series B (STOR-B) | $19.63 Billion | 7.32% | 1.42x | $1.51 Billion |
| Stockwik Forvaltning AB (STWK) | $-5.18 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $13.31 Million |
| Teqnion AB (TEQ) | $338.62 Million | 23.48% | 1.36x | $291.87 Million |
About Investment AB Latour (publ)
Investment AB Latour (publ) is an investment firm. The firm prefer to invest in companies for long term with Development, manufacture and marketing of proprietary products under their own brands. It prefer to invest in companies with 10 percent average annual growth over a business cycle, 10 percent operating margin over a business cycle, and 15 - 20 percent return on operating capital over a bus… Read more