Sulzer AG (SUN) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Sulzer AG (SUN) has net assets worth CHF1.31 Billion CHF (≈ $1.65 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 (CHF4.62 Billion ≈ $5.85 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CHF3.32 Billion ≈ $4.20 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 Sulzer AG (SUN) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CHF1.31 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 28.23% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.23% |
| 5-Year Change | 2.03% |
| 10-Year Change | -17.96% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.45 |
Sulzer AG - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Sulzer AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See SUN days of operational coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Sulzer AG (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Sulzer AG from 2002 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Sulzer AG market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CHF1.31 Billion ≈ $1.65 Billion |
+5.68% |
| 2024-12-31 | CHF1.24 Billion ≈ $1.56 Billion |
+12.42% |
| 2023-12-31 | CHF1.10 Billion ≈ $1.39 Billion |
+6.79% |
| 2022-12-31 | CHF1.03 Billion ≈ $1.30 Billion |
-19.59% |
| 2021-12-31 | CHF1.28 Billion ≈ $1.62 Billion |
-9.73% |
| 2020-12-31 | CHF1.42 Billion ≈ $1.79 Billion |
-11.08% |
| 2019-12-31 | CHF1.59 Billion ≈ $2.01 Billion |
-2.88% |
| 2018-12-31 | CHF1.64 Billion ≈ $2.07 Billion |
-3.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | CHF1.70 Billion ≈ $2.15 Billion |
+7.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | CHF1.59 Billion ≈ $2.01 Billion |
-28.79% |
| 2015-12-31 | CHF2.23 Billion ≈ $2.82 Billion |
-8.51% |
| 2014-12-31 | CHF2.44 Billion ≈ $3.09 Billion |
+4.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | CHF2.34 Billion ≈ $2.96 Billion |
+1.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | CHF2.30 Billion ≈ $2.91 Billion |
+9.51% |
| 2011-12-31 | CHF2.10 Billion ≈ $2.66 Billion |
+10.66% |
| 2010-12-31 | CHF1.90 Billion ≈ $2.40 Billion |
+6.28% |
| 2009-12-31 | CHF1.79 Billion ≈ $2.26 Billion |
+15.69% |
| 2008-12-31 | CHF1.55 Billion ≈ $1.95 Billion |
-0.58% |
| 2007-12-31 | CHF1.56 Billion ≈ $1.97 Billion |
+0.71% |
| 2006-12-31 | CHF1.54 Billion ≈ $1.95 Billion |
+2.88% |
| 2005-12-31 | CHF1.50 Billion ≈ $1.90 Billion |
+13.25% |
| 2004-12-31 | CHF1.33 Billion ≈ $1.68 Billion |
+3.30% |
| 2003-12-31 | CHF1.28 Billion ≈ $1.62 Billion |
+3.72% |
| 2002-12-31 | CHF1.24 Billion ≈ $1.56 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Sulzer 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 227710000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CHF2.28 Billion | 176.08% |
| Common Stock | CHF300.00K | 0.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CHF-925.60 Million | -71.57% |
| Total Equity | CHF1.29 Billion | 100.00% |
Sulzer AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Sulzer AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Sinomach Precision Industry Co Ltd
SHE:002046
|
$5.00 Billion |
|
Andon Health Co Ltd
SHE:002432
|
$5.00 Billion |
|
Victoria's Secret & Co
NYSE:VSCO
|
$5.00 Billion |
|
Alfa S.A.B. de C.V.
MX:ALFAA
|
$5.00 Billion |
|
Hannon Armstrong Sustainable Infrastructure Capital Inc
NYSE:HASI
|
$4.99 Billion |
|
Victory Capital Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:VCTR
|
$4.99 Billion |
|
Patanjali Foods Limited
NSE:PATANJALI
|
$4.99 Billion |
|
Sigma Foods, S.A.B. de C.V.
MX:SIGMAFA
|
$4.99 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Sulzer AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,223,600,000 to 1,293,200,000, a change of 69,600,000 (5.7%).
- Net income of 292,800,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 264,600,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 18,800,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 105,200,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 165,400,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CHF292.80 Million | +22.64% |
| Dividends Paid | CHF264.60 Million | -20.46% |
| Share Repurchases | CHF18.80 Million | -1.45% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CHF-105.20 Million | -8.13% |
| Other Changes | CHF165.40 Million | +12.79% |
| Total Change | CHF- | 5.69% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Sulzer 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: 3.74x
- 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 4.01x to 3.74x 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 | CHF35.38 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CHF36.63 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CHF37.45 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CHF41.46 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CHF42.76 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CHF44.81 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CHF45.34 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CHF52.49 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CHF55.64 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CHF61.41 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CHF67.17 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CHF68.34 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CHF71.61 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CHF65.08 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CHF46.06 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CHF48.91 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CHF50.52 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CHF46.03 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CHF40.93 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CHF37.11 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CHF29.67 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CHF31.87 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CHF35.68 | CHF141.70 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CHF37.85 | CHF141.70 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Sulzer 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): 22.64%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.24%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.77x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.58x
- Recent ROE (22.64%) is above the historical average (14.63%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6.86% | 4.32% | 0.79x | 2.00x | CHF-38.50 Million |
| 2003 | 3.30% | 2.30% | 0.75x | 1.90x | CHF-85.10 Million |
| 2004 | 5.34% | 3.40% | 0.83x | 1.90x | CHF-61.21 Million |
| 2005 | 8.62% | 5.14% | 0.88x | 1.91x | CHF-20.55 Million |
| 2006 | 14.41% | 7.90% | 0.91x | 1.99x | CHF67.71 Million |
| 2007 | 18.36% | 8.03% | 1.02x | 2.24x | CHF129.39 Million |
| 2008 | 21.30% | 8.82% | 1.08x | 2.23x | CHF173.87 Million |
| 2009 | 15.52% | 8.23% | 0.99x | 1.90x | CHF98.05 Million |
| 2010 | 16.06% | 9.56% | 0.91x | 1.84x | CHF114.80 Million |
| 2011 | 13.35% | 7.83% | 0.79x | 2.16x | CHF70.22 Million |
| 2012 | 13.37% | 7.64% | 0.88x | 2.00x | CHF77.39 Million |
| 2013 | 7.48% | 5.35% | 0.72x | 1.95x | CHF-58.94 Million |
| 2014 | -6.60% | -5.00% | 0.69x | 1.91x | CHF-404.24 Million |
| 2015 | 3.32% | 2.49% | 0.70x | 1.91x | CHF-148.57 Million |
| 2016 | 3.73% | 2.05% | 0.77x | 2.36x | CHF-99.12 Million |
| 2017 | 4.95% | 2.73% | 0.74x | 2.45x | CHF-84.81 Million |
| 2018 | 6.98% | 3.38% | 0.69x | 3.01x | CHF-49.29 Million |
| 2019 | 9.74% | 4.13% | 0.72x | 3.27x | CHF-4.07 Million |
| 2020 | 5.95% | 2.82% | 0.55x | 3.87x | CHF-56.83 Million |
| 2021 | 111.22% | 44.90% | 0.62x | 3.99x | CHF1.29 Billion |
| 2022 | 2.79% | 0.90% | 0.68x | 4.58x | CHF-73.83 Million |
| 2023 | 20.91% | 6.98% | 0.75x | 3.99x | CHF119.56 Million |
| 2024 | 21.40% | 7.42% | 0.75x | 3.85x | CHF139.54 Million |
| 2025 | 22.64% | 8.24% | 0.77x | 3.58x | CHF163.48 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Sulzer AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery
- Average net assets among peers: $396,043,200
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.75%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulzer AG (SUN) | CHF1.31 Billion | 6.86% | 2.54x | $4.99 Billion |
| Accelleron Industries AG (ACLN) | $258.00 Million | 60.08% | 1.02x | $6.18 Billion |
| Burckhardt Compression (BCHN) | $282.80 Million | 17.87% | 0.88x | $1.77 Billion |
| Bucher Industries AG (BUCN) | $792.50 Million | -3.08% | 1.68x | $3.07 Billion |
| Bystronic AG (BYS) | $715.90 Million | 6.28% | 0.36x | $334.07 Million |
| Feintool International Holding (FTON) | $293.88 Million | -1.34% | 1.30x | $147.25 Million |
| Georg Fischer AG (GF) | $978.00 Million | 14.21% | 2.20x | $3.62 Billion |
| Interroll Holding AG (INRN) | $261.68 Million | 14.92% | 0.36x | $1.39 Billion |
| Kardex (KARN) | $85.40 Million | 25.06% | 1.76x | $2.11 Billion |
| Klingelnberg AG (KLIN) | $120.53 Million | -6.05% | 0.80x | $90.17 Million |
| Komax Holding AG (KOMN) | $171.74 Million | 9.59% | 0.54x | $295.64 Million |
About Sulzer AG
Sulzer AG develops and sells products and services for fluid engineering and chemical processing applications worldwide. It operates through Flow, Services, and Chemtech divisions. The Flow division provides pumps, agitators, compressors, grinders, screens, and filters for water, oil and gas, power, chemicals, and industrial. Its Services division offers parts, as well as maintenance and repair s… Read more