Bell AG

SW:BELL Switzerland Packaged Foods
Market Cap
$1.41 Billion
CHF1.29 Billion CHF
Market Cap Rank
#7743 Global
#44 in Switzerland
Share Price
CHF206.00
Change (1 day)
-1.20%
52-Week Range
CHF205.00 - CHF275.50
All Time High
CHF369.09
About

Bell Food Group AG engages in the processing of meat and convenience products in Switzerland. The company offers meat products, such as beef, veal, pork, and lamb; charcuterie consisting of dried ham and cured sausage specialties; chicken and turkey poultry products; and seafood, crustaceans, and frozen products. It also provides convenience products, such as meals, chilled pasta, ready-to-serve … Read more

Bell AG (BELL) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of December 2025: CHF1.61 Billion CHF

Based on the latest financial reports, Bell AG (BELL) has net assets worth CHF1.61 Billion CHF as of December 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CHF3.19 Billion) and total liabilities (CHF1.57 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 CHF1.61 Billion
% of Total Assets 50.63%
Annual Growth Rate 6.78%
5-Year Change 14.18%
10-Year Change 65.13%
Growth Volatility 13.72

Bell AG - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how Bell AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for Bell AG (2002–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Bell AG from 2002 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 CHF1.61 Billion +1.06%
2024-12-31 CHF1.60 Billion +5.99%
2023-12-31 CHF1.51 Billion +2.37%
2022-12-31 CHF1.47 Billion +4.12%
2021-12-31 CHF1.41 Billion +3.59%
2020-12-31 CHF1.37 Billion +6.05%
2019-12-31 CHF1.29 Billion -0.21%
2018-12-31 CHF1.29 Billion +64.47%
2017-12-31 CHF784.30 Million -19.79%
2016-12-31 CHF977.80 Million +7.51%
2015-12-31 CHF909.49 Million +15.57%
2014-12-31 CHF786.96 Million +7.59%
2013-12-31 CHF731.46 Million +8.29%
2012-12-31 CHF675.47 Million +7.80%
2011-12-31 CHF626.58 Million +6.12%
2010-12-31 CHF590.46 Million -0.73%
2009-12-31 CHF594.78 Million +10.41%
2008-12-31 CHF538.71 Million +3.01%
2007-12-31 CHF522.98 Million +9.25%
2006-12-31 CHF478.70 Million +7.35%
2005-12-31 CHF445.94 Million +5.74%
2004-12-31 CHF421.72 Million +6.55%
2003-12-31 CHF395.80 Million +10.83%
2002-12-31 CHF357.12 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Bell AG'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 405.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings CHF1.72 Billion 106.71%
Common Stock CHF3.10 Million 0.19%
Total Equity CHF1.61 Billion 100.00%

Bell AG Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Bell AG ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Bell AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,597,400,000 to 1,614,400,000, a change of 17,000,000 (1.1%).
  • Net income of 69,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 43,900,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 4,200,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 78,699,999.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 83,199,999.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income CHF69.60 Million +4.31%
Dividends Paid CHF43.90 Million -2.72%
Share Repurchases CHF4.20 Million -0.26%
Other Comprehensive Income CHF78.70 Million +4.87%
Other Changes CHF-83.20 Million -5.15%
Total Change CHF- 1.06%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Bell AG'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: 0.80x
  • The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
  • The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 2.64x to 0.80x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
2002-12-31 CHF78.04 CHF206.00 x
2003-12-31 CHF86.49 CHF206.00 x
2004-12-31 CHF90.51 CHF206.00 x
2005-12-31 CHF95.67 CHF206.00 x
2006-12-31 CHF102.67 CHF206.00 x
2007-12-31 CHF113.28 CHF206.00 x
2008-12-31 CHF116.28 CHF206.00 x
2009-12-31 CHF127.80 CHF206.00 x
2010-12-31 CHF128.54 CHF206.00 x
2011-12-31 CHF137.48 CHF206.00 x
2012-12-31 CHF170.00 CHF206.00 x
2013-12-31 CHF183.34 CHF206.00 x
2014-12-31 CHF197.43 CHF206.00 x
2015-12-31 CHF205.53 CHF206.00 x
2016-12-31 CHF220.14 CHF206.00 x
2017-12-31 CHF196.41 CHF206.00 x
2018-12-31 CHF243.73 CHF206.00 x
2019-12-31 CHF205.05 CHF206.00 x
2020-12-31 CHF217.52 CHF206.00 x
2021-12-31 CHF225.43 CHF206.00 x
2022-12-31 CHF234.58 CHF206.00 x
2023-12-31 CHF240.06 CHF206.00 x
2024-12-31 CHF254.50 CHF206.00 x
2025-12-31 CHF257.75 CHF206.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Bell AG 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): 4.31%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 1.42%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.53x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.98x
  • Recent ROE (4.31%) is below the historical average (9.71%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2002 12.69% 3.01% 2.00x 2.11x CHF9.59 Million
2003 12.23% 3.15% 1.92x 2.02x CHF8.84 Million
2004 8.65% 2.36% 1.88x 1.95x CHF-5.58 Million
2005 8.19% 2.48% 1.80x 1.83x CHF-7.94 Million
2006 9.40% 2.98% 2.00x 1.58x CHF-2.80 Million
2007 10.93% 3.46% 2.07x 1.52x CHF4.83 Million
2008 10.94% 3.00% 1.70x 2.14x CHF4.98 Million
2009 9.75% 2.21% 1.95x 2.27x CHF-1.43 Million
2010 11.46% 2.48% 2.29x 2.03x CHF8.42 Million
2011 11.44% 2.85% 2.01x 2.00x CHF9.04 Million
2012 11.23% 3.10% 1.86x 1.95x CHF8.34 Million
2013 10.47% 3.02% 1.76x 1.97x CHF3.46 Million
2014 11.14% 3.48% 1.72x 1.86x CHF9.00 Million
2015 11.56% 3.41% 1.59x 2.13x CHF12.76 Million
2016 11.44% 3.01% 1.56x 2.43x CHF12.68 Million
2017 13.58% 3.01% 1.69x 2.67x CHF28.09 Million
2018 6.93% 2.20% 1.49x 2.11x CHF-39.64 Million
2019 3.85% 1.24% 1.48x 2.11x CHF-79.10 Million
2020 8.69% 2.95% 1.46x 2.01x CHF-17.89 Million
2021 9.01% 3.07% 1.48x 1.98x CHF-13.99 Million
2022 8.68% 2.96% 1.40x 2.09x CHF-19.42 Million
2023 8.60% 2.87% 1.38x 2.17x CHF-21.11 Million
2024 7.74% 2.62% 1.48x 2.00x CHF-36.04 Million
2025 4.31% 1.42% 1.53x 1.98x CHF-91.84 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Bell AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Packaged Foods
  • Average net assets among peers: $14,753,188,509
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.12%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Bell AG (BELL) CHF1.61 Billion 12.69% 0.98x $902.80 Million
Hochdorf Holding AG (HOCN) $309.28 Million 8.37% 0.88x $3.31 Million
HT5 N LTD (HT5) $66.83 Million 3.82% 3.39x $31.16K
Nestlé S.A. (NESN) $58.40 Billion 17.35% 1.35x $218.85 Billion
Orior AG (ORON) $233.64 Million 10.94% 0.71x $76.67 Million