Givaudan SA (GIVN) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: CHF4.57 Billion CHF ≈ $5.78 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Givaudan SA (GIVN) has net assets worth CHF4.57 Billion CHF (≈ $5.78 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 (CHF11.86 Billion ≈ $15.00 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CHF7.30 Billion ≈ $9.22 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. Also explore Givaudan SA assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets CHF4.57 Billion
% of Total Assets 38.5%
Annual Growth Rate 2.21%
5-Year Change 15.91%
10-Year Change 38.72%
Growth Volatility 13.07

Givaudan SA - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how Givaudan SA's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live valuation and market cap data, see Givaudan SA market capitalisation.

Annual Net Assets for Givaudan SA (2002–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Givaudan SA from 2002 to 2025. Explore GIVN cash flow metrics to assess how effectively this company generates cash.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 CHF4.57 Billion
≈ $5.78 Billion		 -0.22%
2024-12-31 CHF4.58 Billion
≈ $5.79 Billion		 +14.51%
2023-12-31 CHF4.00 Billion
≈ $5.05 Billion		 -5.64%
2022-12-31 CHF4.24 Billion
≈ $5.36 Billion		 +7.51%
2021-12-31 CHF3.94 Billion
≈ $4.98 Billion		 +12.34%
2020-12-31 CHF3.51 Billion
≈ $4.44 Billion		 -4.13%
2019-12-31 CHF3.66 Billion
≈ $4.63 Billion		 -1.96%
2018-12-31 CHF3.73 Billion
≈ $4.72 Billion		 +5.48%
2017-12-31 CHF3.54 Billion
≈ $4.47 Billion		 +7.44%
2016-12-31 CHF3.29 Billion
≈ $4.16 Billion		 -3.57%
2015-12-31 CHF3.42 Billion
≈ $4.32 Billion		 +0.06%
2014-12-31 CHF3.41 Billion
≈ $4.31 Billion		 -0.29%
2013-12-31 CHF3.42 Billion
≈ $4.33 Billion		 -6.98%
2012-12-31 CHF3.68 Billion
≈ $4.65 Billion		 +5.29%
2011-12-31 CHF3.50 Billion
≈ $4.42 Billion		 +1.42%
2010-12-31 CHF3.45 Billion
≈ $4.36 Billion		 +22.55%
2009-12-31 CHF2.81 Billion
≈ $3.56 Billion		 +34.35%
2008-12-31 CHF2.09 Billion
≈ $2.65 Billion		 -21.99%
2007-12-31 CHF2.68 Billion
≈ $3.39 Billion		 -4.04%
2006-12-31 CHF2.80 Billion
≈ $3.53 Billion		 +14.73%
2005-12-31 CHF2.44 Billion
≈ $3.08 Billion		 +22.59%
2004-12-31 CHF1.99 Billion
≈ $2.51 Billion		 -23.12%
2003-12-31 CHF2.59 Billion
≈ $3.27 Billion		 -6.51%
2002-12-31 CHF2.77 Billion
≈ $3.50 Billion		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Givaudan SA'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 126.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings CHF7.41 Billion 163.39%
Common Stock CHF92.00 Million 2.03%
Other Comprehensive Income CHF-2.93 Billion -64.60%
Total Equity CHF4.54 Billion 100.00%

Givaudan SA Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Givaudan SA ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Viking Holdings Ltd
NYSE:VIK
 $25.74 Billion
Novonesis (Novozymes) A/S
CO:NSIS-B
 $25.75 Billion
Cheniere Energy Partners LP
NYSE MKT:CQP
 $25.77 Billion
Ares Management LP
NYSE:ARES
 $25.81 Billion
BeiGene Ltd.
F:49B
 $25.73 Billion
Hyundai Mobis Co.,Ltd
KO:012330
 $25.72 Billion
Mettler-Toledo International Inc
NYSE:MTD
 $25.66 Billion
Zhejiang Sanhua Co Ltd
SHE:002050
 $25.62 Billion

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,578,000,000 to 4,537,000,000, a change of -41,000,000 (-0.9%).
  • Net income of 1,071,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 645,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 27,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 483,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income CHF1.07 Billion +23.61%
Dividends Paid CHF645.00 Million -14.22%
Share Repurchases CHF27.00 Million -0.6%
Other Comprehensive Income CHF-483.00 Million -10.65%
Other Changes CHF43.00 Million +0.95%
Total Change CHF- -0.90%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Givaudan SA'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: 5.69x
  • 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 8.62x to 5.69x 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 CHF323.20 CHF2785.00 x
2003-12-31 CHF320.66 CHF2785.00 x
2004-12-31 CHF261.27 CHF2785.00 x
2005-12-31 CHF336.86 CHF2785.00 x
2006-12-31 CHF394.71 CHF2785.00 x
2007-12-31 CHF375.83 CHF2785.00 x
2008-12-31 CHF279.58 CHF2785.00 x
2009-12-31 CHF352.01 CHF2785.00 x
2010-12-31 CHF381.43 CHF2785.00 x
2011-12-31 CHF382.13 CHF2785.00 x
2012-12-31 CHF401.54 CHF2785.00 x
2013-12-31 CHF369.07 CHF2785.00 x
2014-12-31 CHF365.86 CHF2785.00 x
2015-12-31 CHF366.43 CHF2785.00 x
2016-12-31 CHF354.57 CHF2785.00 x
2017-12-31 CHF381.01 CHF2785.00 x
2018-12-31 CHF399.29 CHF2785.00 x
2019-12-31 CHF391.95 CHF2785.00 x
2020-12-31 CHF375.60 CHF2785.00 x
2021-12-31 CHF422.89 CHF2785.00 x
2022-12-31 CHF457.36 CHF2785.00 x
2023-12-31 CHF431.38 CHF2785.00 x
2024-12-31 CHF494.03 CHF2785.00 x
2025-12-31 CHF489.35 CHF2785.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Givaudan SA 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): 23.61%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 14.33%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.63x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.61x
  • Recent ROE (23.61%) is above the historical average (15.38%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2002 9.36% 9.65% 0.59x 1.65x CHF-17.60 Million
2003 8.44% 8.03% 0.60x 1.76x CHF-40.40 Million
2004 16.96% 12.57% 0.62x 2.18x CHF138.30 Million
2005 16.67% 14.61% 0.62x 1.85x CHF162.50 Million
2006 14.75% 14.16% 0.62x 1.68x CHF132.70 Million
2007 3.51% 2.27% 0.52x 2.95x CHF-173.60 Million
2008 5.32% 2.72% 0.58x 3.35x CHF-97.70 Million
2009 7.09% 5.03% 0.56x 2.53x CHF-81.50 Million
2010 9.87% 8.02% 0.61x 2.01x CHF-4.60 Million
2011 7.21% 6.44% 0.58x 1.92x CHF-97.50 Million
2012 11.17% 9.65% 0.67x 1.73x CHF43.00 Million
2013 14.31% 11.22% 0.70x 1.81x CHF147.70 Million
2014 16.50% 12.78% 0.68x 1.90x CHF221.70 Million
2015 18.59% 14.44% 0.70x 1.84x CHF293.50 Million
2016 19.56% 13.81% 0.72x 1.98x CHF314.70 Million
2017 20.35% 14.25% 0.69x 2.07x CHF366.20 Million
2018 17.87% 12.00% 0.60x 2.50x CHF292.00 Million
2019 19.29% 11.32% 0.60x 2.86x CHF338.00 Million
2020 21.29% 11.75% 0.59x 3.05x CHF394.00 Million
2021 20.90% 12.28% 0.58x 2.91x CHF428.10 Million
2022 20.23% 12.03% 0.62x 2.72x CHF432.80 Million
2023 22.36% 12.91% 0.62x 2.79x CHF493.70 Million
2024 23.81% 14.71% 0.61x 2.64x CHF632.20 Million
2025 23.61% 14.33% 0.63x 2.61x CHF617.30 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Givaudan SA's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Specialty Chemicals
  • Average net assets among peers: $1,511,662,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 17.87%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Givaudan SA (GIVN) CHF4.57 Billion 9.36% 1.60x $25.74 Billion
Clariant AG (CLN) $2.38 Billion 4.87% 1.91x $2.41 Billion
EMS-CHEMIE HOLDING AG (EMSN) $1.11 Billion 20.90% 0.50x $14.92 Billion
Gurit Holding AG (GURN) $171.98 Million 27.28% 1.19x $119.06 Million
Sika AG (SIKA) $2.38 Billion 18.42% 1.02x $25.37 Billion

About Givaudan SA

SW:GIVN Switzerland Specialty Chemicals
Market Cap
$32.50 Billion
CHF25.70 Billion CHF
Market Cap Rank
#1016 Global
#17 in Switzerland
Share Price
CHF2785.00
Change (1 day)
-0.18%
52-Week Range
CHF2627.00 - CHF4224.00
All Time High
CHF4670.00
Categories
Companies in Switzerland Specialty Chemicals
About

Givaudan SA engages in the manufacture, supply, and sale of fragrance, beauty, taste, and wellbeing products to the consumer goods industry. It operates in two divisions, Fragrance & Beauty, and Taste & Wellbeing. The Fragrance & Beauty division offers fine fragrances; consumer products, such as personal, home, fabric, and oral care; fragrance ingredients; and active beauty products. The Taste & … Read more