Nutrien Ltd (NTR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Nutrien Ltd (NTR) has net assets worth CA$25.21 Billion CAD (≈ $18.24 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$53.96 Billion ≈ $39.03 Billion USD) and total liabilities (CA$28.75 Billion ≈ $20.80 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 how tangible is Nutrien Ltd's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$25.21 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 46.72% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.09% |
| 5-Year Change | 6.84% |
| 10-Year Change | 208.32% |
| Growth Volatility | 38.55 |
Nutrien Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1988–2025)
This chart illustrates how Nutrien Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Nutrien Ltd (NTR) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Nutrien Ltd (1988–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Nutrien Ltd from 1988 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see NTR market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$25.32 Billion ≈ $18.32 Billion |
+3.59% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$24.44 Billion ≈ $17.68 Billion |
-3.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$25.20 Billion ≈ $18.23 Billion |
-2.56% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$25.86 Billion ≈ $18.71 Billion |
+9.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$23.70 Billion ≈ $17.14 Billion |
+5.96% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$22.36 Billion ≈ $16.18 Billion |
-2.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$22.87 Billion ≈ $16.54 Billion |
-6.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$24.43 Billion ≈ $17.67 Billion |
+194.17% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$8.30 Billion ≈ $6.01 Billion |
+1.11% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$8.21 Billion ≈ $5.94 Billion |
-2.03% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$8.38 Billion ≈ $6.06 Billion |
-4.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$8.79 Billion ≈ $6.36 Billion |
-8.68% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$9.63 Billion ≈ $6.96 Billion |
-2.87% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$9.91 Billion ≈ $7.17 Billion |
+26.32% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$7.85 Billion ≈ $5.68 Billion |
+15.33% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$6.80 Billion ≈ $4.92 Billion |
+4.67% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$6.50 Billion ≈ $4.70 Billion |
+41.66% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$4.59 Billion ≈ $3.32 Billion |
-23.76% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$6.02 Billion ≈ $4.35 Billion |
+116.48% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$2.78 Billion ≈ $2.01 Billion |
+30.38% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$2.13 Billion ≈ $1.54 Billion |
-10.61% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$2.39 Billion ≈ $1.73 Billion |
+20.86% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$1.97 Billion ≈ $1.43 Billion |
-5.67% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$2.09 Billion ≈ $1.51 Billion |
+0.29% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$2.09 Billion ≈ $1.51 Billion |
+3.70% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$2.01 Billion ≈ $1.46 Billion |
+2.53% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$1.96 Billion ≈ $1.42 Billion |
-20.03% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$2.45 Billion ≈ $1.78 Billion |
+10.14% |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$2.23 Billion ≈ $1.61 Billion |
+58.51% |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$1.41 Billion ≈ $1.02 Billion |
+13.17% |
| 1995-12-31 | CA$1.24 Billion ≈ $898.37 Million |
+28.77% |
| 1994-12-31 | CA$964.40 Million ≈ $697.63 Million |
-0.12% |
| 1993-12-31 | CA$965.60 Million ≈ $698.50 Million |
+7.17% |
| 1992-12-31 | CA$901.00 Million ≈ $651.77 Million |
-6.57% |
| 1991-12-31 | CA$964.40 Million ≈ $697.63 Million |
+1.98% |
| 1990-12-31 | CA$945.70 Million ≈ $684.10 Million |
+4.49% |
| 1989-12-31 | CA$905.10 Million ≈ $654.74 Million |
-10.47% |
| 1988-12-31 | CA$1.01 Billion ≈ $731.34 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Nutrien 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 13459.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CA$12.05 Billion | 47.69% |
| Common Stock | CA$13.49 Billion | 53.39% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$-328.40 Million | -1.30% |
| Other Components | CA$56.90 Million | 0.23% |
| Total Equity | CA$25.28 Billion | 100.00% |
Nutrien Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Nutrien Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Fiserv, Inc.
NYSE:FI
|
$32.90 Billion |
|
ANSYS Inc
NASDAQ:ANSS
|
$32.91 Billion |
|
China Pacific Insurance Group Co Ltd
SHG:601601
|
$32.91 Billion |
|
Humana Inc
NYSE:HUM
|
$32.93 Billion |
|
Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd
SHG:600309
|
$32.83 Billion |
|
Heidelberg Materials AG
XETRA:HEI
|
$32.66 Billion |
|
Malayan Banking Bhd
KLSE:1155
|
$32.52 Billion |
|
SANDVIK AB SP.ADR
F:SVK
|
$32.51 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Nutrien Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 24,407,000,000 to 25,276,916,000, a change of 869,916,000 (3.6%).
- Net income of 2,306,685,044 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,079,573,370 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 560,645,548 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 38,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 186,599,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$2.31 Billion | +9.13% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$1.08 Billion | -4.27% |
| Share Repurchases | CA$560.65 Million | -2.22% |
| Share Issuances | CA$38.00 Million | +0.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$186.60 Million | +0.74% |
| Other Changes | CA$-21.15 Million | -0.08% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 3.56% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Nutrien 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: 1.82x
- 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 29.68x to 1.82x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988-12-31 | CA$3.19 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | CA$3.60 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | CA$3.54 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | CA$3.46 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | CA$3.09 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | CA$3.40 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | CA$3.11 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | CA$3.98 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | CA$4.28 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | CA$5.91 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$6.29 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$5.02 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$5.33 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$5.55 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$5.55 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$5.25 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$5.98 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$5.33 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$7.27 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$15.47 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$12.05 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$17.82 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$18.67 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$22.38 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$28.29 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$27.54 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$26.03 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$25.03 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$24.46 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$24.70 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$39.09 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$39.22 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$39.26 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$41.40 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$47.81 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$50.62 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$49.32 | CA$94.61 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CA$51.95 | CA$94.61 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Nutrien Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 9.13%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.43%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.52x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.07x
- Recent ROE (9.13%) is below the historical average (12.69%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 8.79% | 29.07% | 0.27x | 1.11x | CA$-12.20 Million |
| 1989 | 7.87% | 25.62% | 0.25x | 1.22x | CA$-19.31 Million |
| 1990 | 2.32% | 9.18% | 0.22x | 1.17x | CA$-72.67 Million |
| 1991 | 4.05% | 14.74% | 0.24x | 1.13x | CA$-57.34 Million |
| 1992 | 5.08% | 15.74% | 0.29x | 1.12x | CA$-44.30 Million |
| 1993 | 4.94% | 15.23% | 0.29x | 1.14x | CA$-48.86 Million |
| 1994 | 9.46% | 21.44% | 0.41x | 1.07x | CA$-5.24 Million |
| 1995 | 12.84% | 17.59% | 0.35x | 2.08x | CA$35.31 Million |
| 1996 | 14.87% | 14.89% | 0.56x | 1.77x | CA$68.45 Million |
| 1997 | 13.34% | 12.77% | 0.53x | 1.99x | CA$74.31 Million |
| 1998 | 10.64% | 11.31% | 0.51x | 1.85x | CA$15.62 Million |
| 1999 | -20.99% | -19.99% | 0.53x | 2.00x | CA$-608.23 Million |
| 2000 | 9.84% | 8.87% | 0.54x | 2.06x | CA$-3.21 Million |
| 2001 | 5.81% | 5.85% | 0.45x | 2.20x | CA$-87.45 Million |
| 2002 | 2.56% | 2.80% | 0.41x | 2.24x | CA$-155.65 Million |
| 2003 | -6.40% | -5.12% | 0.54x | 2.31x | CA$-323.68 Million |
| 2004 | 12.52% | 9.20% | 0.63x | 2.15x | CA$60.04 Million |
| 2005 | 25.46% | 14.11% | 0.72x | 2.51x | CA$329.65 Million |
| 2006 | 22.72% | 16.77% | 0.61x | 2.24x | CA$353.77 Million |
| 2007 | 18.34% | 21.08% | 0.54x | 1.61x | CA$501.73 Million |
| 2008 | 76.17% | 37.00% | 0.92x | 2.23x | CA$3.04 Billion |
| 2009 | 15.20% | 24.84% | 0.31x | 1.99x | CA$337.73 Million |
| 2010 | 26.55% | 27.62% | 0.42x | 2.30x | CA$1.13 Billion |
| 2011 | 39.26% | 35.35% | 0.54x | 2.07x | CA$2.30 Billion |
| 2012 | 20.97% | 26.23% | 0.44x | 1.84x | CA$1.09 Billion |
| 2013 | 18.54% | 24.44% | 0.41x | 1.87x | CA$822.20 Million |
| 2014 | 17.47% | 21.59% | 0.40x | 2.02x | CA$656.80 Million |
| 2015 | 15.15% | 20.23% | 0.36x | 2.08x | CA$431.80 Million |
| 2016 | 4.09% | 7.54% | 0.26x | 2.10x | CA$-485.20 Million |
| 2017 | 3.94% | 7.19% | 0.27x | 2.05x | CA$-503.30 Million |
| 2018 | 14.63% | 18.20% | 0.43x | 1.86x | CA$1.13 Billion |
| 2019 | 4.34% | 4.95% | 0.43x | 2.05x | CA$-1.29 Billion |
| 2020 | 2.05% | 2.20% | 0.44x | 2.11x | CA$-1.78 Billion |
| 2021 | 13.33% | 11.38% | 0.55x | 2.11x | CA$787.80 Million |
| 2022 | 29.67% | 20.22% | 0.69x | 2.11x | CA$5.08 Billion |
| 2023 | 5.00% | 4.33% | 0.55x | 2.10x | CA$-1.26 Billion |
| 2024 | 2.76% | 2.60% | 0.50x | 2.12x | CA$-1.77 Billion |
| 2025 | 9.13% | 8.43% | 0.52x | 2.07x | CA$-221.01 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Nutrien Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Agricultural Inputs
- Average net assets among peers: $43,181,186
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -89.51%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrien Ltd (NTR) | CA$25.21 Billion | 8.79% | 1.14x | $32.85 Billion |
| CO2 Gro Inc (GROW) | $435.75K | -379.83% | 1.01x | $1.41 Million |
| Itafos Corp (IFOS) | $134.60 Million | 37.91% | 3.71x | $362.12 Million |
| Karnalyte Resources Inc. (KRN) | $11.33 Million | -29.50% | 0.23x | $12.33 Million |
| Verde Agritech PLC (NPK) | $26.36 Million | 13.36% | 0.57x | $24.96 Million |
About Nutrien Ltd
Nutrien Ltd. provides crop inputs and services. The company operates through four segments: Retail, Potash, Nitrogen, and Phosphate. The Retail segment markets crop nutrients, crop protection products, seed, and merchandise, as well as provides agronomic application and financing services and solutions; and produces proprietary products, including proprietary crop nutrient, crop protection, and s… Read more