Inficon Holding

SW:IFCN Switzerland Scientific & Technical Instruments
Market Cap
$2.95 Billion
CHF2.70 Billion CHF
Market Cap Rank
#4324 Global
#22 in Switzerland
Share Price
CHF110.40
Change (1 day)
-0.90%
52-Week Range
CHF80.70 - CHF1006.00
All Time High
CHF1494.00
Categories
Companies in Switzerland Scientific & Technical Instruments Technology AI & Machine Learning
About

INFICON Holding AG develops instruments for gas analysis, measurement, and control in Switzerland and internationally. The company offers industrial gas analyzers, mass spectrometers, and process control sensors; vacuum gauges, controllers, components, and feedthroughs; leak detectors; thin film controllers; application-based software solutions; quartz crystal, RF sensing, and xParts coating tech… Read more

Inficon Holding (IFCN) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of June 2025: CHF384.47 Million CHF

Based on the latest financial reports, Inficon Holding (IFCN) has net assets worth CHF384.47 Million CHF as of June 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CHF588.75 Million) and total liabilities (CHF204.28 Million). 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 CHF384.47 Million
% of Total Assets 65.3%
Annual Growth Rate 9.3%
5-Year Change 71.39%
10-Year Change 123.45%
Growth Volatility 31.81

Inficon Holding - Net Assets Trend (1999–2024)

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

Annual Net Assets for Inficon Holding (1999–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Inficon Holding from 1999 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 CHF382.01 Million +12.36%
2023-12-31 CHF339.99 Million +22.54%
2022-12-31 CHF277.45 Million +9.84%
2021-12-31 CHF252.59 Million +13.33%
2020-12-31 CHF222.89 Million +6.75%
2019-12-31 CHF208.79 Million +1.48%
2018-12-31 CHF205.76 Million -0.59%
2017-12-31 CHF206.97 Million +22.95%
2016-12-31 CHF168.33 Million -1.54%
2015-12-31 CHF170.97 Million -3.59%
2014-12-31 CHF177.34 Million -1.38%
2013-12-31 CHF179.81 Million +4.83%
2012-12-31 CHF171.52 Million -2.60%
2011-12-31 CHF176.09 Million +9.93%
2010-12-31 CHF160.19 Million +18.88%
2009-12-31 CHF134.75 Million -2.99%
2008-12-31 CHF138.91 Million +0.47%
2007-12-31 CHF138.25 Million -11.24%
2006-12-31 CHF155.76 Million +5.87%
2005-12-31 CHF147.12 Million +3.39%
2004-12-31 CHF142.30 Million +13.16%
2003-12-31 CHF125.76 Million -1.30%
2002-12-31 CHF127.41 Million +6.60%
2001-12-31 CHF119.52 Million +10.13%
2000-12-31 CHF108.53 Million +162.41%
1999-12-31 CHF41.36 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Inficon Holding'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 39662300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings CHF396.62 Million 103.82%
Common Stock CHF6.86 Million 1.80%
Other Comprehensive Income CHF-20.20 Million -5.29%
Total Equity CHF382.01 Million 100.00%

Inficon Holding Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Inficon Holding ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Shanghai Electric Group Company Limited
PINK:SIELF
 		$2.56 Billion
P8S0
F:P8S0
 		$2.56 Billion
Merdeka Copper Gold PT
JK:MDKA
 		$2.56 Billion
Man Group plc
PINK:MNGPF
 		$2.56 Billion
Sichuan Road & Bridge Group Co Ltd
SHG:600039
 		$2.55 Billion
China Southern Airlines Company Limited
PINK:CHKIF
 		$2.55 Billion
Youngor Group Co Ltd
SHG:600177
 		$2.55 Billion
Reece Limited
OTCGREY:REECF
 		$2.55 Billion

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 339,986,000 to 382,013,000, a change of 42,027,000 (12.4%).
  • Net income of 112,753,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 55,004,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 1,496,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 13,197,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income CHF112.75 Million +29.52%
Dividends Paid CHF55.00 Million -14.4%
Share Repurchases CHF1.50 Million -0.39%
Other Comprehensive Income CHF-13.20 Million -3.45%
Other Changes CHF-1.03 Million -0.27%
Total Change CHF- 12.36%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Inficon Holding'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: 7.05x
  • 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 53.50x to 7.05x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1999-12-31 CHF2.06 CHF110.40 x
2000-12-31 CHF5.31 CHF110.40 x
2001-12-31 CHF5.16 CHF110.40 x
2002-12-31 CHF6.07 CHF110.40 x
2003-12-31 CHF5.44 CHF110.40 x
2004-12-31 CHF6.10 CHF110.40 x
2005-12-31 CHF6.29 CHF110.40 x
2006-12-31 CHF6.57 CHF110.40 x
2007-12-31 CHF5.97 CHF110.40 x
2008-12-31 CHF6.43 CHF110.40 x
2009-12-31 CHF6.27 CHF110.40 x
2010-12-31 CHF7.38 CHF110.40 x
2011-12-31 CHF7.99 CHF110.40 x
2012-12-31 CHF7.67 CHF110.40 x
2013-12-31 CHF7.76 CHF110.40 x
2014-12-31 CHF7.58 CHF110.40 x
2015-12-31 CHF7.23 CHF110.40 x
2016-12-31 CHF7.07 CHF110.40 x
2017-12-31 CHF8.55 CHF110.40 x
2018-12-31 CHF8.47 CHF110.40 x
2019-12-31 CHF8.57 CHF110.40 x
2020-12-31 CHF9.12 CHF110.40 x
2021-12-31 CHF103.37 CHF110.40 x
2022-12-31 CHF113.51 CHF110.40 x
2023-12-31 CHF13.91 CHF110.40 x
2024-12-31 CHF15.66 CHF110.40 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Inficon Holding 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): 29.52%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 16.80%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.27x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.38x
  • Recent ROE (29.52%) is above the historical average (18.76%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1999 17.83% 5.67% 2.31x 1.36x CHF3.24 Million
2000 21.13% 13.49% 1.13x 1.39x CHF12.08 Million
2001 8.33% 6.91% 1.04x 1.16x CHF-2.00 Million
2002 0.08% 0.08% 0.89x 1.16x CHF-12.64 Million
2003 -7.47% -5.89% 1.06x 1.20x CHF-21.96 Million
2004 6.62% 5.01% 1.09x 1.21x CHF-4.81 Million
2005 10.55% 8.12% 1.05x 1.23x CHF815.70K
2006 14.16% 10.42% 1.09x 1.25x CHF6.47 Million
2007 17.73% 10.36% 1.30x 1.31x CHF10.69 Million
2008 17.50% 9.48% 1.41x 1.31x CHF10.42 Million
2009 1.68% 1.25% 1.07x 1.27x CHF-11.20 Million
2010 16.90% 10.20% 1.23x 1.35x CHF11.05 Million
2011 24.83% 14.01% 1.26x 1.40x CHF26.11 Million
2012 23.28% 13.44% 1.38x 1.26x CHF22.78 Million
2013 19.64% 12.05% 1.37x 1.19x CHF17.33 Million
2014 21.77% 12.64% 1.41x 1.22x CHF20.87 Million
2015 17.58% 10.78% 1.36x 1.20x CHF12.96 Million
2016 23.95% 13.02% 1.45x 1.27x CHF23.49 Million
2017 28.74% 15.92% 1.39x 1.30x CHF38.79 Million
2018 31.19% 15.63% 1.51x 1.32x CHF43.59 Million
2019 25.28% 13.83% 1.39x 1.32x CHF31.91 Million
2020 22.12% 12.39% 1.30x 1.37x CHF27.01 Million
2021 31.80% 15.57% 1.41x 1.45x CHF55.05 Million
2022 31.91% 15.23% 1.35x 1.55x CHF60.78 Million
2023 31.08% 15.69% 1.30x 1.53x CHF71.68 Million
2024 29.52% 16.80% 1.27x 1.38x CHF74.55 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Inficon Holding's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Scientific & Technical Instruments industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments
  • Average net assets among peers: $86,671,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -6.29%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Inficon Holding (IFCN) CHF384.47 Million 17.83% 0.53x $2.55 Billion
Comet Holding AG (COTN) $112.37 Million -11.33% 1.04x $2.09 Billion
Sensirion Holding AG (SENS) $60.97 Million -1.26% 1.89x $784.93 Million