AB Volvo (publ) (VOLV-A) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, AB Volvo (publ) (VOLV-A) has net assets worth Skr190.79 Billion SEK (≈ $20.53 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (Skr682.48 Billion ≈ $73.45 Billion USD) and total liabilities (Skr491.70 Billion ≈ $52.91 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 how tangible is AB Volvo (publ)'s equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | Skr190.79 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 27.95% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.29% |
| 5-Year Change | 23.84% |
| 10-Year Change | 82.56% |
| Growth Volatility | 27.25 |
AB Volvo (publ) - Net Assets Trend (1987–2025)
This chart illustrates how AB Volvo (publ)'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can AB Volvo (publ) fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for AB Volvo (publ) (1987–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of AB Volvo (publ) from 1987 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see VOLV-A market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | Skr178.48 Billion ≈ $19.21 Billion |
-9.57% |
| 2024-12-31 | Skr197.36 Billion ≈ $21.24 Billion |
+4.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | Skr188.48 Billion ≈ $20.28 Billion |
+13.38% |
| 2022-12-31 | Skr166.24 Billion ≈ $17.89 Billion |
+15.35% |
| 2021-12-31 | Skr144.12 Billion ≈ $15.51 Billion |
-2.72% |
| 2020-12-31 | Skr148.14 Billion ≈ $15.94 Billion |
+4.56% |
| 2019-12-31 | Skr141.68 Billion ≈ $15.25 Billion |
+12.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | Skr125.83 Billion ≈ $13.54 Billion |
+15.43% |
| 2017-12-31 | Skr109.01 Billion ≈ $11.73 Billion |
+11.50% |
| 2016-12-31 | Skr97.76 Billion ≈ $10.52 Billion |
+14.20% |
| 2015-12-31 | Skr85.61 Billion ≈ $9.21 Billion |
+6.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | Skr80.05 Billion ≈ $8.61 Billion |
+3.47% |
| 2013-12-31 | Skr77.36 Billion ≈ $8.33 Billion |
-10.99% |
| 2012-12-31 | Skr86.91 Billion ≈ $9.35 Billion |
+1.44% |
| 2011-12-31 | Skr85.68 Billion ≈ $9.22 Billion |
+15.60% |
| 2010-12-31 | Skr74.12 Billion ≈ $7.98 Billion |
+10.57% |
| 2009-12-31 | Skr67.03 Billion ≈ $7.21 Billion |
-20.80% |
| 2008-12-31 | Skr84.64 Billion ≈ $9.11 Billion |
+2.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | Skr82.78 Billion ≈ $8.91 Billion |
-4.78% |
| 2006-12-31 | Skr86.93 Billion ≈ $9.36 Billion |
+10.44% |
| 2005-12-31 | Skr78.71 Billion ≈ $8.47 Billion |
+12.28% |
| 2004-12-31 | Skr70.10 Billion ≈ $7.54 Billion |
-3.40% |
| 2003-12-31 | Skr72.57 Billion ≈ $7.81 Billion |
-7.77% |
| 2002-12-31 | Skr78.68 Billion ≈ $8.47 Billion |
-8.02% |
| 2001-12-31 | Skr85.54 Billion ≈ $9.21 Billion |
-4.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | Skr89.58 Billion ≈ $9.64 Billion |
-8.72% |
| 1999-12-31 | Skr98.14 Billion ≈ $10.56 Billion |
+42.29% |
| 1998-12-31 | Skr68.97 Billion ≈ $7.42 Billion |
+11.90% |
| 1997-12-31 | Skr61.64 Billion ≈ $6.63 Billion |
+5.64% |
| 1996-12-31 | Skr58.34 Billion ≈ $6.28 Billion |
+13.67% |
| 1995-12-31 | Skr51.33 Billion ≈ $5.52 Billion |
+55.85% |
| 1994-12-31 | Skr32.93 Billion ≈ $3.54 Billion |
-2.51% |
| 1993-12-31 | Skr33.78 Billion ≈ $3.64 Billion |
+0.52% |
| 1992-12-31 | Skr33.61 Billion ≈ $3.62 Billion |
-14.09% |
| 1991-12-31 | Skr39.12 Billion ≈ $4.21 Billion |
+11.38% |
| 1990-12-31 | Skr35.12 Billion ≈ $3.78 Billion |
-5.98% |
| 1989-12-31 | Skr37.36 Billion ≈ $4.02 Billion |
+151.20% |
| 1988-12-31 | Skr14.87 Billion ≈ $1.60 Billion |
+20.83% |
| 1987-12-31 | Skr12.31 Billion ≈ $1.32 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to AB Volvo (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 2114.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | Skr179.57 Billion | 100.66% |
| Common Stock | Skr2.56 Billion | 1.44% |
| Total Equity | Skr178.40 Billion | 100.00% |
AB Volvo (publ) Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of AB Volvo (publ) ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Emera Incorporated
NYSE:EMA
|
$15.54 Billion |
|
Shandong Gold Mining Co Ltd
SHG:600547
|
$15.54 Billion |
|
SOUTH32 Ltd
AU:S32
|
$15.55 Billion |
|
JD HEALTH INTL LTD
F:8ZN
|
$15.56 Billion |
|
Beiersdorf Aktiengesellschaft
F:BEI
|
$15.52 Billion |
|
Plains All American Pipeline LP
NASDAQ:PAA
|
$15.51 Billion |
|
Annaly Capital Management, Inc.
NYSE:NLY
|
$15.51 Billion |
|
Great Wall Motor Co Ltd
SHG:601633
|
$15.51 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in AB Volvo (publ)'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 194,048,000,000 to 178,395,000,000, a change of -15,653,000,000 (-8.1%).
- Net income of 34,456,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 37,619,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 11,897,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | Skr34.46 Billion | +19.31% |
| Dividends Paid | Skr37.62 Billion | -21.09% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | Skr-11.90 Billion | -6.67% |
| Other Changes | Skr-593.00 Million | -0.33% |
| Total Change | Skr- | -8.07% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares AB Volvo (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: 3.73x
- 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 51.72x to 3.73x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-12-31 | Skr6.33 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | Skr7.66 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | Skr21.72 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | Skr18.10 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | Skr17.58 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | Skr15.32 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | Skr13.94 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | Skr15.52 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | Skr22.13 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | Skr24.95 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | Skr26.88 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | Skr30.92 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | Skr44.21 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | Skr42.25 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | Skr40.22 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | Skr36.90 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | Skr34.34 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | Skr33.19 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | Skr38.61 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | Skr42.84 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | Skr40.57 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | Skr41.45 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | Skr32.75 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | Skr36.07 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | Skr41.71 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | Skr42.19 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | Skr37.45 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | Skr38.56 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | Skr41.25 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | Skr47.25 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | Skr52.67 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | Skr60.69 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | Skr68.16 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | Skr71.45 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | Skr69.36 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | Skr80.02 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | Skr87.45 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | Skr95.43 | Skr327.60 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | Skr87.75 | Skr327.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently AB Volvo (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): 19.31%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 7.19%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.74x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.64x
- Recent ROE (19.31%) is above the historical average (13.29%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 26.83% | 3.56% | 1.19x | 6.37x | Skr2.07 Billion |
| 1988 | 22.44% | 3.45% | 1.11x | 5.86x | Skr1.85 Billion |
| 1989 | 12.72% | 5.26% | 0.93x | 2.61x | Skr1.02 Billion |
| 1990 | -2.89% | -1.23% | 0.81x | 2.89x | Skr-4.53 Billion |
| 1991 | 4.15% | 1.82% | 0.72x | 3.15x | Skr-1.99 Billion |
| 1992 | -11.17% | -4.00% | 0.71x | 3.94x | Skr-6.29 Billion |
| 1993 | -12.79% | -3.12% | 0.83x | 4.97x | Skr-6.18 Billion |
| 1994 | 30.53% | 8.49% | 1.12x | 3.20x | Skr6.63 Billion |
| 1995 | 18.09% | 5.40% | 1.24x | 2.71x | Skr4.10 Billion |
| 1996 | 21.56% | 7.99% | 1.11x | 2.44x | Skr6.69 Billion |
| 1997 | 17.14% | 5.64% | 1.12x | 2.70x | Skr4.34 Billion |
| 1998 | 12.69% | 4.06% | 1.04x | 3.00x | Skr1.83 Billion |
| 1999 | 32.99% | 25.78% | 0.64x | 2.00x | Skr22.43 Billion |
| 2000 | 5.33% | 3.62% | 0.65x | 2.27x | Skr-4.15 Billion |
| 2001 | -1.72% | -0.78% | 0.73x | 3.06x | Skr-9.98 Billion |
| 2002 | 1.78% | 0.75% | 0.78x | 3.06x | Skr-6.44 Billion |
| 2003 | 0.41% | 0.16% | 0.79x | 3.19x | Skr-6.94 Billion |
| 2004 | 13.47% | 4.43% | 0.95x | 3.21x | Skr2.43 Billion |
| 2005 | 16.63% | 5.43% | 0.94x | 3.28x | Skr5.20 Billion |
| 2006 | 18.72% | 6.28% | 1.00x | 2.97x | Skr7.55 Billion |
| 2007 | 18.28% | 5.27% | 0.89x | 3.91x | Skr6.81 Billion |
| 2008 | 11.83% | 3.26% | 0.82x | 4.43x | Skr1.54 Billion |
| 2009 | -22.16% | -6.74% | 0.66x | 5.00x | Skr-21.36 Billion |
| 2010 | 14.86% | 4.10% | 0.83x | 4.35x | Skr3.56 Billion |
| 2011 | 20.99% | 5.72% | 0.88x | 4.18x | Skr9.29 Billion |
| 2012 | 12.89% | 3.68% | 0.89x | 3.96x | Skr2.47 Billion |
| 2013 | 4.71% | 1.31% | 0.79x | 4.54x | Skr-4.02 Billion |
| 2014 | 2.68% | 0.74% | 0.74x | 4.89x | Skr-5.73 Billion |
| 2015 | 17.97% | 4.82% | 0.84x | 4.46x | Skr6.68 Billion |
| 2016 | 13.69% | 4.35% | 0.76x | 4.15x | Skr3.54 Billion |
| 2017 | 19.60% | 6.31% | 0.81x | 3.85x | Skr10.27 Billion |
| 2018 | 20.18% | 6.37% | 0.82x | 3.85x | Skr12.56 Billion |
| 2019 | 25.87% | 8.30% | 0.82x | 3.79x | Skr22.00 Billion |
| 2020 | 13.30% | 5.71% | 0.66x | 3.52x | Skr4.79 Billion |
| 2021 | 23.25% | 8.81% | 0.72x | 3.66x | Skr18.68 Billion |
| 2022 | 20.11% | 6.91% | 0.75x | 3.87x | Skr16.45 Billion |
| 2023 | 28.02% | 9.02% | 0.81x | 3.83x | Skr32.05 Billion |
| 2024 | 25.97% | 9.56% | 0.74x | 3.68x | Skr30.98 Billion |
| 2025 | 19.31% | 7.19% | 0.74x | 3.64x | Skr16.62 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares AB Volvo (publ)'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
- Average net assets among peers: $18,008,839,325
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 25.93%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Volvo (publ) (VOLV-A) | Skr190.79 Billion | 26.83% | 2.58x | $15.54 Billion |
| engcon AB Cl B (ENGCON-B) | $708.00 Million | 30.79% | 0.71x | $837.44 Million |
| Epiroc AB (publ) (EPI-A) | $12.11 Billion | 35.62% | 1.26x | $24.50 Billion |
| Epiroc AB (publ) (EPI-B) | $18.85 Billion | 28.81% | 0.92x | $10.03 Billion |
| Lyckegard Group AB (LYGRD) | $37.79 Million | 13.07% | 1.78x | $21.53 Million |
| AB Volvo (publ) (VOLV-B) | $58.34 Billion | 21.37% | 1.42x | $56.19 Billion |
About AB Volvo (publ)
AB Volvo (publ), together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells trucks, buses, construction equipment, and marine and industrial engines in Europe, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The company operates through Industrial Operations - Trucks, Industrial Operations - Construction Equipment, Industrial Operations - Buses, Industrial Operations - Volvo Penta, Industria… Read more