Autocanada Inc (ACQ) - Net Assets

Latest as of September 2025: CA$506.64 Million CAD ≈ $366.50 Million USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Autocanada Inc (ACQ) has net assets worth CA$506.64 Million CAD (≈ $366.50 Million 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$2.72 Billion ≈ $1.97 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CA$2.22 Billion ≈ $1.60 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 ACQ cash and liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets CA$506.64 Million
% of Total Assets 18.59%
Annual Growth Rate 5.34%
5-Year Change 36.52%
10-Year Change -2.88%
Growth Volatility 37.7

Autocanada Inc - Net Assets Trend (2006–2024)

This chart illustrates how Autocanada Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore ACQ current and non-current assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Autocanada Inc (2006–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Autocanada Inc from 2006 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of Autocanada Inc.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 CA$495.33 Million
≈ $358.31 Million
-12.30%
2023-12-31 CA$564.83 Million
≈ $408.59 Million
+16.03%
2022-12-31 CA$486.80 Million
≈ $352.14 Million
-6.28%
2021-12-31 CA$519.41 Million
≈ $375.73 Million
+43.16%
2020-12-31 CA$362.82 Million
≈ $262.46 Million
-1.43%
2019-12-31 CA$368.10 Million
≈ $266.28 Million
-17.71%
2018-12-31 CA$447.31 Million
≈ $323.58 Million
-16.80%
2017-12-31 CA$537.61 Million
≈ $388.90 Million
+8.04%
2016-12-31 CA$497.59 Million
≈ $359.95 Million
-2.44%
2015-12-31 CA$510.03 Million
≈ $368.95 Million
+16.86%
2014-12-31 CA$436.46 Million
≈ $315.73 Million
+129.42%
2013-12-31 CA$190.24 Million
≈ $137.62 Million
+52.80%
2012-12-31 CA$124.50 Million
≈ $90.06 Million
+10.18%
2011-12-31 CA$113.00 Million
≈ $81.74 Million
+30.80%
2010-12-31 CA$86.39 Million
≈ $62.49 Million
+7.85%
2009-12-31 CA$80.10 Million
≈ $57.94 Million
+14.57%
2008-12-31 CA$69.91 Million
≈ $50.57 Million
-60.73%
2007-12-31 CA$178.04 Million
≈ $128.79 Million
-8.24%
2006-12-31 CA$194.02 Million
≈ $140.35 Million
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Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Autocanada Inc'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 7214300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings CA$71.67 Million 15.31%
Common Stock CA$426.15 Million 91.05%
Other Comprehensive Income CA$15.92 Million 3.40%
Total Equity CA$468.03 Million 100.00%

Autocanada Inc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Autocanada Inc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Centuria Office REIT
AU:COF
$393.07 Million
Cosmos Group Co Ltd
SHE:002133
$393.09 Million
Swancor Holding Co Ltd
TW:3708
$393.17 Million
Xinjiang Tianshun Supply Chain Co Ltd
SHE:002800
$393.23 Million
PetroVietnam Transportation Corp
VN:PVT
$392.80 Million
Holtek Semiconductor Inc
TW:6202
$392.78 Million
Guangdong Hongteo Accurate Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300176
$392.73 Million
Tellgen Corp
SHE:300642
$392.70 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 534,847,000 to 468,027,000, a change of -66,820,000 (-12.5%).
  • Net loss of 68,233,000 reduced equity.
  • Share repurchases of 9,942,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 4,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 7,877,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income CA$-68.23 Million -14.58%
Share Repurchases CA$9.94 Million -2.12%
Share Issuances CA$4.00K +0.0%
Other Comprehensive Income CA$7.88 Million +1.68%
Other Changes CA$3.47 Million +0.74%
Total Change CA$- -12.49%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Autocanada Inc'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: 1.16x
  • 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 2.46x to 1.16x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
2006-12-31 CA$9.58 CA$23.52 x
2007-12-31 CA$8.77 CA$23.52 x
2008-12-31 CA$3.46 CA$23.52 x
2009-12-31 CA$4.03 CA$23.52 x
2010-12-31 CA$4.35 CA$23.52 x
2011-12-31 CA$5.68 CA$23.52 x
2012-12-31 CA$6.27 CA$23.52 x
2013-12-31 CA$9.09 CA$23.52 x
2014-12-31 CA$16.48 CA$23.52 x
2015-12-31 CA$18.32 CA$23.52 x
2016-12-31 CA$16.03 CA$23.52 x
2017-12-31 CA$17.77 CA$23.52 x
2018-12-31 CA$15.64 CA$23.52 x
2019-12-31 CA$12.90 CA$23.52 x
2020-12-31 CA$12.52 CA$23.52 x
2021-12-31 CA$16.84 CA$23.52 x
2022-12-31 CA$15.63 CA$23.52 x
2023-12-31 CA$21.87 CA$23.52 x
2024-12-31 CA$20.22 CA$23.52 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Autocanada Inc 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): -14.58%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: -1.27%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.78x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 6.42x
  • Recent ROE (-14.58%) is below the historical average (1.09%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2006 6.43% 2.64% 1.39x 1.74x CA$-6.93 Million
2007 2.11% 0.45% 2.23x 2.10x CA$-14.04 Million
2008 -136.13% -11.52% 3.21x 3.68x CA$-102.17 Million
2009 15.70% 1.62% 3.32x 2.92x CA$4.57 Million
2010 10.04% 0.99% 3.27x 3.10x CA$32.30K
2011 32.55% 3.65% 3.02x 2.96x CA$25.48 Million
2012 19.47% 2.20% 2.69x 3.30x CA$11.79 Million
2013 20.06% 2.71% 2.28x 3.25x CA$19.14 Million
2014 13.93% 2.40% 1.63x 3.55x CA$14.99 Million
2015 5.05% 0.79% 1.90x 3.39x CA$-22.37 Million
2016 0.59% 0.09% 1.81x 3.64x CA$-41.41 Million
2017 11.85% 1.86% 1.76x 3.61x CA$9.02 Million
2018 -18.22% -2.48% 1.83x 4.01x CA$-120.94 Million
2019 -7.66% -0.78% 1.75x 5.63x CA$-62.43 Million
2020 -1.94% -0.20% 1.75x 5.56x CA$-40.81 Million
2021 33.28% 3.53% 2.06x 4.58x CA$114.87 Million
2022 18.66% 1.41% 2.11x 6.24x CA$39.65 Million
2023 9.44% 0.78% 2.04x 5.91x CA$-2.99 Million
2024 -14.58% -1.27% 1.78x 6.42x CA$-115.04 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Autocanada Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
  • Average net assets among peers: $41,579,324
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.18%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Autocanada Inc (ACQ) CA$506.64 Million 6.43% 4.38x $393.00 Million
Boyd Group Services Inc. (BYD) $41.58 Million 2.18% 1.53x $3.35 Billion

About Autocanada Inc

TO:ACQ Canada Auto & Truck Dealerships
Market Cap
$393.00 Million
CA$543.28 Million CAD
Market Cap Rank
#13768 Global
#397 in Canada
Share Price
CA$23.52
Change (1 day)
+1.99%
52-Week Range
CA$15.64 - CA$35.32
All Time High
CA$58.89
About

AutoCanada Inc., through its subsidiaries, operates franchised automobile dealerships and related business. The company offers various automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles, vehicle leasing, vehicle parts, vehicle maintenance and collision repair services, and extended service contracts; vehicle protection, after-market products, and auction services. It also arranges … Read more