Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO
Guardian Capital Group Limited, through its subsidiaries, primarily engages in the provision of investment services in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and internationally. It offers asset management, private wealth management and financial advisory services for Institutional investors, private investors, and advisors and retail investors. The company was incorporated in 1962 and is… Read more
Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO (GCG-A) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: CA$1.38 Billion CAD
Based on the latest financial reports, Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO (GCG-A) has net assets worth CA$1.38 Billion CAD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$2.13 Billion) and total liabilities (CA$748.64 Million). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$1.38 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 64.9% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.5% |
| 5-Year Change | 83.5% |
| 10-Year Change | 158.98% |
| Growth Volatility | 43.46 |
Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO - Net Assets Trend (1996–2024)
This chart illustrates how Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO (1996–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO from 1996 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$1.32 Billion | +5.96% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$1.24 Billion | +58.77% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$782.86 Million | -8.18% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$852.58 Million | +18.79% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$717.71 Million | +3.39% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$694.20 Million | +13.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$611.98 Million | -4.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$641.20 Million | +9.52% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$585.47 Million | +15.13% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$508.53 Million | +3.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$492.23 Million | +17.82% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$417.79 Million | +16.78% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$357.75 Million | +9.40% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$327.01 Million | -1.77% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$332.89 Million | +4.73% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$317.87 Million | +54.83% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$205.30 Million | -40.56% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$345.37 Million | +57.63% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$219.10 Million | +10.15% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$198.90 Million | +1.34% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$196.27 Million | +2.05% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$192.33 Million | -2.24% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$196.73 Million | +1.99% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$192.89 Million | +219.76% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$60.32 Million | +13.60% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$53.10 Million | -0.93% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$53.60 Million | +15.52% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$46.40 Million | +22.11% |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$38.00 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO'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 6076.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CA$1.25 Billion | 95.20% |
| Common Stock | CA$16.41 Million | 1.25% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$48.36 Million | 3.67% |
| Total Equity | CA$1.32 Billion | 100.00% |
Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Stagwell Inc
NASDAQ:STGW
|
$625.11 Million |
|
Sixt SE Pfd.
LSE:0NW8
|
$625.19 Million |
|
He Bei Cheng De LoLo Co Ltd
SHE:000848
|
$625.20 Million |
|
Beijing Balance Medical Technology Co Ltd
SHG:688198
|
$625.31 Million |
|
Altius Minerals Corporation
OTCQX:ATUSF
|
$625.06 Million |
|
Engie Energia Chile SA
SN:ECL
|
$624.67 Million |
|
First National of Nebraska Inc
PINK:FINN
|
$624.43 Million |
|
AMN Healthcare Services Inc
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|
$624.22 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,242,926,000 to 1,316,979,000, a change of 74,053,000 (6.0%).
- Net income of 100,099,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 35,563,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 29,927,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 4,494,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 35,004,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$100.10 Million | +7.6% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$35.56 Million | -2.7% |
| Share Repurchases | CA$29.93 Million | -2.27% |
| Share Issuances | CA$4.49 Million | +0.34% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$35.00 Million | +2.66% |
| Other Changes | CA$-54.00K | -0.0% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 5.96% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO'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: 1.27x
- 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 70.38x to 1.27x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | CA$0.96 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$1.17 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$1.36 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$1.35 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$1.53 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$4.89 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$4.98 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$4.86 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$4.85 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$5.09 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$5.47 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$8.70 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$5.38 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$9.02 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$9.94 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$9.93 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$10.98 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$13.14 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$15.53 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$16.34 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$19.32 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$21.57 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$22.80 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$25.28 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$26.47 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$31.74 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$32.05 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$48.70 | CA$67.63 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$53.12 | CA$67.63 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 7.60%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 29.65%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.17x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.48x
- Recent ROE (7.60%) is below the historical average (11.27%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 8.97% | 9.37% | 0.49x | 1.94x | CA$-390.00K |
| 1997 | 15.55% | 12.61% | 0.63x | 1.95x | CA$2.57 Million |
| 1998 | 10.45% | 8.92% | 0.54x | 2.17x | CA$240.00K |
| 1999 | 9.42% | 8.53% | 0.50x | 2.22x | CA$-310.00K |
| 2000 | 12.33% | 12.05% | 0.45x | 2.25x | CA$1.41 Million |
| 2001 | 67.30% | 63.33% | 0.69x | 1.54x | CA$110.53 Million |
| 2002 | 3.75% | 21.13% | 0.13x | 1.40x | CA$-12.29 Million |
| 2003 | 3.46% | 17.54% | 0.14x | 1.39x | CA$-12.58 Million |
| 2004 | 5.38% | 20.78% | 0.19x | 1.38x | CA$-9.07 Million |
| 2005 | 7.27% | 23.89% | 0.22x | 1.40x | CA$-5.43 Million |
| 2006 | 10.67% | 33.21% | 0.23x | 1.39x | CA$1.47 Million |
| 2007 | 7.83% | 36.61% | 0.16x | 1.31x | CA$-7.51 Million |
| 2008 | 3.58% | 6.57% | 0.36x | 1.52x | CA$-13.11 Million |
| 2009 | 4.49% | 13.32% | 0.24x | 1.38x | CA$-17.50 Million |
| 2010 | 5.12% | 14.88% | 0.24x | 1.41x | CA$-16.20 Million |
| 2011 | 3.10% | 7.83% | 0.27x | 1.46x | CA$-22.26 Million |
| 2012 | 6.38% | 16.18% | 0.27x | 1.44x | CA$-12.82 Million |
| 2013 | 8.30% | 21.12% | 0.25x | 1.55x | CA$-7.07 Million |
| 2014 | 7.57% | 19.27% | 0.26x | 1.51x | CA$-11.87 Million |
| 2015 | 8.75% | 20.60% | 0.26x | 1.61x | CA$-6.32 Million |
| 2016 | 11.97% | 30.49% | 0.23x | 1.69x | CA$11.46 Million |
| 2017 | 15.26% | 39.01% | 0.27x | 1.44x | CA$33.38 Million |
| 2018 | -2.77% | -6.16% | 0.28x | 1.62x | CA$-78.15 Million |
| 2019 | 17.74% | 42.22% | 0.26x | 1.63x | CA$53.70 Million |
| 2020 | 5.90% | 13.03% | 0.28x | 1.61x | CA$-29.41 Million |
| 2021 | 21.61% | 88.74% | 0.15x | 1.68x | CA$98.98 Million |
| 2022 | -5.50% | -20.10% | 0.16x | 1.74x | CA$-121.36 Million |
| 2023 | 45.29% | 221.15% | 0.15x | 1.39x | CA$438.64 Million |
| 2024 | 7.60% | 29.65% | 0.17x | 1.48x | CA$-31.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $398,436,303
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -4.23%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Capital Group Ltd. Cl.A Nv (GCG-A.TO (GCG-A) | CA$1.38 Billion | 8.97% | 0.54x | $625.08 Million |
| Alaris Equity Partners Income Trust (AD-UN) | $604.54 Million | 1.97% | 0.32x | $616.42 Million |
| AI Artificial Intelligence Ventures Inc. (AIVC) | $4.27 Million | -129.03% | 0.20x | $5.48 Million |
| Brookfield Global Infrastructure Securities Income Fund (BGI-UN) | $354.64 Million | 11.23% | 0.49x | $48.58K |
| Bankers Petroleum Ltd (BNK) | $28.51 Million | 46.55% | 0.58x | $113.70K |
| Sprott Physical Gold and Silver Trust (CEF) | $1.20 Billion | -29.28% | 0.00x | $452.56K |
| Canso Select Opportunities Corporation (CSOC-B) | $12.03 Million | -8.99% | 0.00x | $8.94 Million |
| CoTec Holdings Corp. (CTH) | $-59.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $51.82 Million |
| Clairvest Group Inc. (CVG) | $1.25 Billion | 9.75% | 0.14x | $159.95 Million |
| Dividend Growth Split Corp (DGS) | $296.85 Million | 37.60% | 1.53x | $52.33K |
| E Split Corp Class A (ENS) | $227.99 Million | 17.94% | 0.77x | $118.61K |