Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU-UN) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU-UN) has net assets worth CA$15.52 Billion CAD (≈ $11.23 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$77.06 Billion ≈ $55.74 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CA$61.54 Billion ≈ $44.51 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 BBU-UN intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$15.52 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 20.14% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.51% |
| 5-Year Change | 84.68% |
| 10-Year Change | -48.04% |
| Growth Volatility | 80.27 |
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can Brookfield Business Partners L.P. fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. from 2013 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see BBU-UN stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$2.10 Billion ≈ $1.52 Billion |
-20.38% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$2.63 Billion ≈ $1.91 Billion |
-44.64% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$4.76 Billion ≈ $3.44 Billion |
+16.92% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$4.07 Billion ≈ $2.94 Billion |
+258.36% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$1.14 Billion ≈ $821.77 Million |
-58.02% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$2.71 Billion ≈ $1.96 Billion |
-14.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$3.17 Billion ≈ $2.29 Billion |
-51.26% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$6.49 Billion ≈ $4.70 Billion |
+7.09% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$6.06 Billion ≈ $4.39 Billion |
+50.17% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$4.04 Billion ≈ $2.92 Billion |
+30.93% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$3.08 Billion ≈ $2.23 Billion |
+44.45% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$2.13 Billion ≈ $1.54 Billion |
-4.30% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$2.23 Billion ≈ $1.61 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'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 decreased by 112200000000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | CA$845.00 Million | % |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$-402.00 Million | % |
| Total Equity | CA$-679.00 Million | 100.00% |
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Brookfield Business Partners L.P. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Zhejiang Provincial New Energy Investment Group Co Ltd
SHG:600032
|
$2.94 Billion |
|
Ambarella Inc
NASDAQ:AMBA
|
$2.94 Billion |
|
SIMMTECH Co. Ltd
KQ:222800
|
$2.94 Billion |
|
ERMENEGILDO ZEG.DL -0001
F:JN0
|
$2.94 Billion |
|
TVS Holdings Limited
NSE:TVSHLTD
|
$2.94 Billion |
|
Skshu Paint Co Ltd
SHG:603737
|
$2.94 Billion |
|
Grand Plastic Technology
TWO:3131
|
$2.94 Billion |
|
Jiangxi Special Electric Motor Co Ltd
SHE:002176
|
$2.94 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from -59,000,000 to -679,000,000, a change of -620,000,000.
- Net income of 26,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 32,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 108,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 20,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 526,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$26.00 Million | +3.83% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$32.00 Million | -4.71% |
| Share Repurchases | CA$108.00 Million | -15.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$20.00 Million | +2.95% |
| Other Changes | CA$-526.00 Million | -77.47% |
| Total Change | CA$- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'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
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-31 | CA$37.52 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$34.09 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$30.29 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$24.12 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$28.42 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$87.76 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$14.12 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$12.40 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$-7.02 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$3.63 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$8.90 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$-0.81 | CA$45.79 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CA$-9.70 | CA$45.79 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Brookfield Business Partners L.P. 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): 0.00%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.09%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.67x
- • Equity Multiplier: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is below the historical average (23.06%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11.14% | 3.77% | 1.16x | 2.55x | CA$18.90 Million |
| 2014 | 0.07% | 0.02% | 1.05x | 2.94x | CA$-149.00 Million |
| 2015 | 2.46% | 0.65% | 0.88x | 4.27x | CA$-134.70 Million |
| 2016 | 0.25% | 0.04% | 0.97x | 6.79x | CA$-117.60 Million |
| 2017 | -3.66% | -0.25% | 1.44x | 9.97x | CA$-216.50 Million |
| 2018 | -0.74% | -0.69% | 0.25x | 4.21x | CA$-697.40 Million |
| 2019 | -9.16% | -1.29% | 0.59x | 11.94x | CA$-267.70 Million |
| 2020 | -13.37% | -1.71% | 0.58x | 13.58x | CA$-286.70 Million |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 0.56% | 0.40x | 0.00x | CA$87.60 Million |
| 2022 | 253.76% | 13.39% | 0.25x | 76.26x | CA$875.10 Million |
| 2023 | 58.98% | 6.76% | 0.36x | 24.07x | CA$431.00 Million |
| 2024 | 0.00% | -10.82% | 0.43x | 0.00x | CA$-882.10 Million |
| 2025 | 0.00% | 0.09% | 1.67x | 0.00x | CA$93.90 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Brookfield Business Partners L.P.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $55,478,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.37%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Business Partners L.P. (BBU-UN) | CA$15.52 Billion | 11.14% | 3.96x | $2.94 Billion |
| Decisive Dividend Corp (DE) | $55.48 Million | 9.37% | 2.11x | $147.67 Million |
About Brookfield Business Partners L.P.
Brookfield Business Partners L.P. is a private equity firm specializing in growth capital, divestitures, and acquisitions. The firm typically invests in business services, infrastructure services, construction, energy, and industrials sector. The firm prefers to invest globally. It prefers to take majority controlling stake in companies. The firm seeks returns of at least 15%-20% on its investmen… Read more