ATCO Ltd. (ACO-Y) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, ATCO Ltd. (ACO-Y) has net assets worth CA$8.86 Billion CAD (≈ $6.41 Billion USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$27.74 Billion ≈ $20.07 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CA$18.88 Billion ≈ $13.66 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 ACO-Y asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$8.86 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 31.93% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.63% |
| 5-Year Change | 10.97% |
| 10-Year Change | 26.36% |
| Growth Volatility | 6.0 |
ATCO Ltd. - Net Assets Trend (1999–2024)
This chart illustrates how ATCO Ltd.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore balance sheet size of ATCO Ltd. for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for ATCO Ltd. (1999–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of ATCO Ltd. from 1999 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see ACO-Y market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$8.71 Billion ≈ $6.30 Billion |
+2.49% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$8.50 Billion ≈ $6.15 Billion |
+1.85% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$8.34 Billion ≈ $6.04 Billion |
+4.97% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$7.95 Billion ≈ $5.75 Billion |
+1.27% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$7.85 Billion ≈ $5.68 Billion |
-0.11% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$7.86 Billion ≈ $5.68 Billion |
+5.59% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$7.44 Billion ≈ $5.38 Billion |
+2.97% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$7.23 Billion ≈ $5.23 Billion |
+0.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$7.20 Billion ≈ $5.21 Billion |
+4.44% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$6.89 Billion ≈ $4.99 Billion |
+9.76% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$6.28 Billion ≈ $4.54 Billion |
+4.44% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$6.01 Billion ≈ $4.35 Billion |
+22.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$4.92 Billion ≈ $3.56 Billion |
+5.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$4.66 Billion ≈ $3.37 Billion |
+0.38% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$4.65 Billion ≈ $3.36 Billion |
+9.57% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$4.24 Billion ≈ $3.07 Billion |
+9.52% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$3.87 Billion ≈ $2.80 Billion |
+8.74% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$3.56 Billion ≈ $2.58 Billion |
+6.93% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$3.33 Billion ≈ $2.41 Billion |
+4.24% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$3.19 Billion ≈ $2.31 Billion |
+4.52% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$3.06 Billion ≈ $2.21 Billion |
+6.68% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$2.86 Billion ≈ $2.07 Billion |
+11.59% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$2.57 Billion ≈ $1.86 Billion |
+25.68% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$2.04 Billion ≈ $1.48 Billion |
+7.69% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$1.90 Billion ≈ $1.37 Billion |
+8.31% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$1.75 Billion ≈ $1.27 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to ATCO Ltd.'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 626.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CA$4.42 Billion | 95.49% |
| Common Stock | CA$191.00 Million | 4.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$1.00 Million | 0.02% |
| Other Components | CA$17.00 Million | 0.37% |
| Total Equity | CA$4.63 Billion | 100.00% |
ATCO Ltd. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of ATCO Ltd. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Tibet Tourism Co Ltd
SHG:600749
|
$539.37 Million |
|
Djerriwarrh Investments Ltd
AU:DJW
|
$539.37 Million |
|
Cheng Uei Precision Industry Co Ltd
TW:2392
|
$539.52 Million |
|
Jahen Household Products Co. Ltd.
SHE:300955
|
$539.56 Million |
|
Shenzhen Emperor Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300546
|
$539.10 Million |
|
Aneka Gas Industri Tbk PT
JK:AGII
|
$539.08 Million |
|
Olympic Steel Inc
NASDAQ:ZEUS
|
$538.98 Million |
|
NRJ Group
PA:NRG
|
$538.93 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in ATCO Ltd.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 4,423,000,000 to 4,632,000,000, a change of 209,000,000 (4.7%).
- Net income of 430,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 220,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 3,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 5,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$430.00 Million | +9.28% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$220.00 Million | -4.75% |
| Share Issuances | CA$3.00 Million | +0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$-5.00 Million | -0.11% |
| Other Changes | CA$1.00 Million | +0.02% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 4.73% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares ATCO Ltd.'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: 1.45x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 9.78x to 1.45x 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 | CA$6.13 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$6.84 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$7.55 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$9.88 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$10.63 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$11.59 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$12.23 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$13.18 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$14.64 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$16.50 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$17.30 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$18.98 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$18.67 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$20.48 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$24.76 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$27.44 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$29.11 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$30.88 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$31.29 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$32.71 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$34.86 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$35.32 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$35.92 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$38.30 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$39.01 | CA$60.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$41.25 | CA$60.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently ATCO Ltd. 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): 9.28%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.70%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.18x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.77x
- Recent ROE (9.28%) is below the historical average (11.37%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 13.53% | 4.24% | 0.48x | 6.63x | CA$26.28 Million |
| 2000 | 13.71% | 3.66% | 0.53x | 7.07x | CA$30.47 Million |
| 2001 | 13.65% | 3.31% | 0.64x | 6.40x | CA$33.24 Million |
| 2002 | 13.64% | 5.10% | 0.50x | 5.36x | CA$43.52 Million |
| 2003 | 10.22% | 3.34% | 0.60x | 5.13x | CA$2.84 Million |
| 2004 | 11.43% | 4.76% | 0.48x | 5.05x | CA$19.94 Million |
| 2005 | 10.06% | 5.21% | 0.38x | 5.04x | CA$890.00K |
| 2006 | 13.08% | 7.24% | 0.37x | 4.87x | CA$48.79 Million |
| 2007 | 14.55% | 8.64% | 0.36x | 4.64x | CA$78.48 Million |
| 2008 | 14.13% | 8.31% | 0.38x | 4.51x | CA$79.32 Million |
| 2009 | 14.10% | 9.11% | 0.31x | 4.95x | CA$82.34 Million |
| 2010 | 13.23% | 8.50% | 0.34x | 4.63x | CA$71.51 Million |
| 2011 | 15.12% | 8.19% | 0.32x | 5.76x | CA$110.70 Million |
| 2012 | 15.63% | 9.22% | 0.28x | 6.05x | CA$133.30 Million |
| 2013 | 14.62% | 9.59% | 0.27x | 5.60x | CA$132.00 Million |
| 2014 | 13.26% | 9.22% | 0.26x | 5.58x | CA$103.20 Million |
| 2015 | 4.59% | 3.73% | 0.22x | 5.68x | CA$-181.60 Million |
| 2016 | 9.59% | 8.41% | 0.21x | 5.56x | CA$-14.60 Million |
| 2017 | 6.10% | 4.76% | 0.21x | 6.06x | CA$-140.30 Million |
| 2018 | 8.74% | 6.71% | 0.21x | 6.22x | CA$-47.50 Million |
| 2019 | 12.83% | 10.90% | 0.22x | 5.43x | CA$113.00 Million |
| 2020 | 6.22% | 6.39% | 0.18x | 5.48x | CA$-153.20 Million |
| 2021 | 5.98% | 5.74% | 0.19x | 5.60x | CA$-165.10 Million |
| 2022 | 8.46% | 7.43% | 0.21x | 5.52x | CA$-67.60 Million |
| 2023 | 9.77% | 9.11% | 0.19x | 5.73x | CA$-10.30 Million |
| 2024 | 9.28% | 8.70% | 0.18x | 5.77x | CA$-33.20 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares ATCO Ltd.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Utilities - Diversified industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Utilities - Diversified
- Average net assets among peers: $4,894,628,350
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.24%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATCO Ltd. (ACO-Y) | CA$8.86 Billion | 13.53% | 2.13x | $539.28 Million |
| ATCO Ltd (ACO-X) | $8.50 Billion | 5.08% | 1.98x | $4.98 Billion |
| Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp (AQN) | $412.51 Million | 8.32% | 0.53x | $4.77 Billion |
| Brookfield Infrastructure Partners L.P (BIP-UN) | $7.81 Billion | 1.02% | 1.53x | $16.36 Billion |
| Canadian Utilities Limited (CU) | $2.86 Billion | 10.54% | 1.38x | $7.20 Billion |
About ATCO Ltd.
ATCO Ltd., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the energy, logistics and transportation, shelter, and real estate services in Canada, Australia, and internationally. The company engages in the electricity and natural gas transmission and distribution, and international electricity operations; energy storage, electricity generation, storage and industrial water solutions, and clean fuels; a… Read more