Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSG) - Net Assets

Latest as of October 2025: CA$1.55 Billion CAD ≈ $1.12 Billion USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSG) has net assets worth CA$1.55 Billion CAD (≈ $1.12 Billion USD) as of October 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$1.82 Billion ≈ $1.32 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CA$269.03 Million ≈ $194.61 Million 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 financial resilience of Descartes Systems Group Inc to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets CA$1.55 Billion
% of Total Assets 85.22%
Annual Growth Rate 11.55%
5-Year Change 49.65%
10-Year Change 237.46%
Growth Volatility 62.97

Descartes Systems Group Inc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)

This chart illustrates how Descartes Systems Group Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore DSG total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Descartes Systems Group Inc (1998–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Descartes Systems Group Inc from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Descartes Systems Group Inc worth.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-01-31 CA$1.36 Billion
≈ $983.99 Million
+10.52%
2024-01-31 CA$1.23 Billion
≈ $890.31 Million
+12.02%
2023-01-31 CA$1.10 Billion
≈ $794.78 Million
+9.87%
2022-01-31 CA$1.00 Billion
≈ $723.42 Million
+10.02%
2021-01-31 CA$908.96 Million
≈ $657.53 Million
+10.57%
2020-01-31 CA$822.04 Million
≈ $594.65 Million
+54.28%
2019-01-31 CA$532.82 Million
≈ $385.43 Million
+6.82%
2018-01-31 CA$498.81 Million
≈ $360.83 Million
+15.90%
2017-01-31 CA$430.38 Million
≈ $311.33 Million
+6.77%
2016-01-31 CA$403.08 Million
≈ $291.58 Million
+2.43%
2015-01-31 CA$393.52 Million
≈ $284.66 Million
+57.34%
2014-01-31 CA$250.11 Million
≈ $180.93 Million
+5.54%
2013-01-31 CA$236.98 Million
≈ $171.43 Million
+7.98%
2012-01-31 CA$219.47 Million
≈ $158.76 Million
+6.49%
2011-01-31 CA$206.11 Million
≈ $149.10 Million
+9.80%
2010-01-31 CA$187.71 Million
≈ $135.78 Million
+40.66%
2009-01-31 CA$133.45 Million
≈ $96.54 Million
+17.00%
2008-01-31 CA$114.06 Million
≈ $82.51 Million
+81.96%
2007-01-31 CA$62.68 Million
≈ $45.34 Million
+63.28%
2006-01-31 CA$38.39 Million
≈ $27.77 Million
+7.10%
2005-01-31 CA$35.84 Million
≈ $25.93 Million
-61.12%
2004-01-31 CA$92.20 Million
≈ $66.69 Million
-40.41%
2003-01-31 CA$154.72 Million
≈ $111.92 Million
-47.66%
2002-01-31 CA$295.60 Million
≈ $213.83 Million
-1.63%
2001-01-31 CA$300.49 Million
≈ $217.37 Million
+297.16%
2000-01-31 CA$75.66 Million
≈ $54.73 Million
+60.30%
1999-01-31 CA$47.20 Million
≈ $34.14 Million
-33.60%
1998-01-31 CA$71.08 Million
≈ $51.42 Million
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Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Descartes Systems Group 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 37073439919.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings CA$357.52 Million 26.28%
Common Stock CA$558.18 Million 41.04%
Other Comprehensive Income CA$-49.59 Million -3.65%
Other Components CA$494.14 Million 36.33%
Total Equity CA$1.36 Billion 100.00%

Descartes Systems Group Inc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Descartes Systems Group Inc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Urban Outfitters Inc
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$6.19 Billion
GUOTAI JUNAN SEC. H YC1
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$6.19 Billion
Hui Lyu Ecological Technology Groups Co Ltd
SHE:001267
$6.20 Billion
Healthcare Realty Trust Incorporated
NYSE:HR
$6.21 Billion
SBM Offshore N.V.
AS:SBMO
$6.18 Billion
Darling Ingredients Inc
NYSE:DAR
$6.18 Billion
Vishal Mega Mart Ord Shs
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$6.18 Billion
Accelleron Industries AG
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$6.18 Billion

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,230,756,097 to 1,360,254,017, a change of 129,497,920 (10.5%).
  • Net income of 143,273,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Share repurchases of 12,391,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 12,391,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 21,176,701.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income CA$143.27 Million +10.53%
Share Repurchases CA$12.39 Million -0.91%
Share Issuances CA$12.39 Million +0.91%
Other Comprehensive Income CA$-21.18 Million -1.56%
Other Changes CA$7.40 Million +0.54%
Total Change CA$- 10.52%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Descartes Systems Group 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: 6.38x
  • 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 15.92x to 6.38x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1998-01-31 CA$6.25 CA$99.45 x
1999-01-31 CA$1.43 CA$99.45 x
2000-01-31 CA$2.06 CA$99.45 x
2001-01-31 CA$6.80 CA$99.45 x
2002-01-31 CA$5.81 CA$99.45 x
2003-01-31 CA$2.96 CA$99.45 x
2004-01-31 CA$1.93 CA$99.45 x
2005-01-31 CA$0.88 CA$99.45 x
2006-01-31 CA$0.92 CA$99.45 x
2007-01-31 CA$1.35 CA$99.45 x
2008-01-31 CA$2.18 CA$99.45 x
2009-01-31 CA$2.49 CA$99.45 x
2010-01-31 CA$3.33 CA$99.45 x
2011-01-31 CA$3.28 CA$99.45 x
2012-01-31 CA$3.46 CA$99.45 x
2013-01-31 CA$3.71 CA$99.45 x
2014-01-31 CA$3.89 CA$99.45 x
2015-01-31 CA$5.50 CA$99.45 x
2016-01-31 CA$5.28 CA$99.45 x
2017-01-31 CA$5.62 CA$99.45 x
2018-01-31 CA$6.47 CA$99.45 x
2019-01-31 CA$6.85 CA$99.45 x
2020-01-31 CA$9.92 CA$99.45 x
2021-01-31 CA$10.60 CA$99.45 x
2022-01-31 CA$11.60 CA$99.45 x
2023-01-31 CA$12.71 CA$99.45 x
2024-01-31 CA$14.18 CA$99.45 x
2025-01-31 CA$15.58 CA$99.45 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Descartes Systems Group 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): 10.53%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 22.01%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.40x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.19x
  • Recent ROE (10.53%) is above the historical average (-9.58%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1998 -16.46% -57.05% 0.24x 1.21x CA$-18.81 Million
1999 -54.87% -53.07% 0.78x 1.32x CA$-30.62 Million
2000 -28.77% -49.85% 0.48x 1.19x CA$-29.34 Million
2001 -10.52% -47.45% 0.17x 1.33x CA$-61.67 Million
2002 -19.86% -73.84% 0.20x 1.31x CA$-88.28 Million
2003 -89.32% -196.35% 0.29x 1.57x CA$-153.67 Million
2004 -46.37% -71.51% 0.46x 1.40x CA$-51.97 Million
2005 -154.36% -119.26% 0.64x 2.03x CA$-58.92 Million
2006 7.79% 6.54% 0.98x 1.22x CA$-850.11K
2007 6.36% 7.67% 0.73x 1.14x CA$-2.28 Million
2008 19.68% 38.02% 0.46x 1.12x CA$11.04 Million
2009 15.34% 30.99% 0.45x 1.10x CA$7.12 Million
2010 7.64% 19.45% 0.35x 1.11x CA$-4.42 Million
2011 5.60% 11.63% 0.41x 1.17x CA$-9.07 Million
2012 5.48% 10.55% 0.44x 1.18x CA$-9.92 Million
2013 6.75% 12.61% 0.46x 1.16x CA$-7.70 Million
2014 3.84% 6.35% 0.44x 1.38x CA$-15.40 Million
2015 3.83% 8.81% 0.38x 1.14x CA$-24.29 Million
2016 5.10% 11.12% 0.41x 1.13x CA$-19.75 Million
2017 5.54% 11.70% 0.41x 1.16x CA$-19.20 Million
2018 5.39% 11.32% 0.38x 1.25x CA$-23.00 Million
2019 5.87% 11.37% 0.42x 1.22x CA$-22.00 Million
2020 4.50% 11.36% 0.35x 1.15x CA$-45.21 Million
2021 5.73% 14.94% 0.33x 1.17x CA$-38.80 Million
2022 8.63% 20.32% 0.36x 1.19x CA$-13.72 Million
2023 9.31% 21.04% 0.37x 1.20x CA$-7.63 Million
2024 9.42% 20.23% 0.39x 1.19x CA$-7.17 Million
2025 10.53% 22.01% 0.40x 1.19x CA$7.25 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Descartes Systems Group Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Software - Application industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Software - Application
  • Average net assets among peers: $26,501,998
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 17.43%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Descartes Systems Group Inc (DSG) CA$1.55 Billion -16.46% 0.17x $6.19 Billion
Abaxx Technologies Inc (ABXX) $-1.66 Million 0.00% 0.00x $1.39 Billion
Adcore Inc (ADCO) $9.73 Million -22.96% 0.49x $10.05 Million
AnalytixInsight Inc (ALY) $-2.59 Million 0.00% 0.00x $1.76 Million
Agereh Technologies Inc (AUTO) $-5.56 Million 0.00% 0.00x $4.14 Million
Acceleware Ltd (AXE) $1.09 Million -101.21% 0.71x $11.79 Million
BLUERUSH Media Group Corp (BTV) $2.19 Million -8.31% 1.01x $356.37K
Boardwalktech Software Corp (BWLK) $-3.36 Million 0.00% 0.00x $2.80 Million
Computer Modelling Group Ltd. (CMG) $4.89 Million 29.94% 0.90x $231.91 Million
Constellation Software Inc. (CSU) $259.83 Million 39.68% 4.52x $37.43 Billion
NamSys Inc (CTZ) $460.17K 237.20% 1.24x $24.35 Million

About Descartes Systems Group Inc

TO:DSG Canada Software - Application
Market Cap
$6.19 Billion
CA$8.55 Billion CAD
Market Cap Rank
#3106 Global
#102 in Canada
Share Price
CA$99.45
Change (1 day)
+1.47%
52-Week Range
CA$86.02 - CA$161.60
All Time High
CA$175.34
About

The Descartes Systems Group Inc. provides global logistics technology solutions worldwide. Its Logistics Technology platform offers a range of modular, interoperable web and wireless logistics management solutions. The company provides a suite of solutions that include routing, mobile, and telematics; transportation management; ecommerce, shipping, and fulfillment; customs and regulatory complian… Read more