North West Company Inc
The North West Company Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the retail of food and everyday products and services in northern Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific, and the Caribbean. The company operates Northern stores, which offers food, financial services, and general merchandise; NorthMart stores that provides fresh food products, apparel, and health products and services; and Quicks… Read more
North West Company Inc (NWC) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: CA$817.59 Million CAD
Based on the latest financial reports, North West Company Inc (NWC) has net assets worth CA$817.59 Million CAD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$1.60 Billion) and total liabilities (CA$782.13 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$817.59 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 51.11% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.58% |
| 5-Year Change | 57.3% |
| 10-Year Change | 122.23% |
| Growth Volatility | 6.03 |
North West Company Inc - Net Assets Trend (1994–2025)
This chart illustrates how North West Company Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for North West Company Inc (1994–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of North West Company Inc from 1994 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | CA$794.71 Million | +12.60% |
| 2024-01-31 | CA$705.77 Million | +8.93% |
| 2023-01-31 | CA$647.90 Million | +11.67% |
| 2022-01-31 | CA$580.20 Million | +14.84% |
| 2021-01-31 | CA$505.23 Million | +18.33% |
| 2020-01-31 | CA$426.97 Million | +1.39% |
| 2019-01-31 | CA$421.10 Million | +10.19% |
| 2018-01-31 | CA$382.16 Million | +3.91% |
| 2017-01-31 | CA$367.79 Million | +2.84% |
| 2016-01-31 | CA$357.61 Million | +8.60% |
| 2015-01-31 | CA$329.28 Million | +2.12% |
| 2014-01-31 | CA$322.44 Million | +8.84% |
| 2013-01-31 | CA$296.25 Million | +4.42% |
| 2012-01-31 | CA$283.71 Million | -6.21% |
| 2011-01-31 | CA$302.50 Million | +4.34% |
| 2010-01-31 | CA$289.93 Million | +5.65% |
| 2009-01-31 | CA$274.41 Million | +7.07% |
| 2008-01-31 | CA$256.30 Million | +1.69% |
| 2007-01-31 | CA$252.03 Million | +3.90% |
| 2006-01-31 | CA$242.57 Million | +2.66% |
| 2005-01-31 | CA$236.28 Million | +2.91% |
| 2004-01-31 | CA$229.60 Million | +4.66% |
| 2003-01-31 | CA$219.38 Million | -0.06% |
| 2002-01-31 | CA$219.52 Million | +14.95% |
| 2001-01-31 | CA$190.97 Million | +12.40% |
| 2000-01-31 | CA$169.90 Million | +3.53% |
| 1999-01-31 | CA$164.10 Million | +2.43% |
| 1998-01-31 | CA$160.20 Million | +8.68% |
| 1997-01-31 | CA$147.40 Million | +5.29% |
| 1996-01-31 | CA$140.00 Million | -12.50% |
| 1995-01-31 | CA$160.00 Million | +8.33% |
| 1994-01-31 | CA$147.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to North West Company 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 1034.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | CA$529.92 Million | 68.64% |
| Common Stock | CA$179.82 Million | 23.29% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$56.53 Million | 7.32% |
| Other Components | CA$5.74 Million | 0.74% |
| Total Equity | CA$772.01 Million | 100.00% |
North West Company Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of North West Company Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Fabege AB (publ)
PINK:FBGGF
|
$1.33 Billion |
|
Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries Co Ltd
SHG:600409
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$1.33 Billion |
|
Pinnacle Investment Management Group Ltd
AU:PNI
|
$1.33 Billion |
|
Wolverine World Wide Inc
NYSE:WWW
|
$1.33 Billion |
|
Gränges AB (publ)
ST:GRNG
|
$1.33 Billion |
|
Exail Technologies S.A.
PA:EXA
|
$1.33 Billion |
|
West African Resources Limited
PINK:WFRSF
|
$1.33 Billion |
|
Orange Polska S.A
PINK:PTTWF
|
$1.33 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in North West Company Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 684,692,000 to 772,006,000, a change of 87,314,000 (12.8%).
- Net income of 137,296,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 75,525,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 72,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 72,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 23,701,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$137.30 Million | +17.78% |
| Dividends Paid | CA$75.53 Million | -9.78% |
| Share Repurchases | CA$72.00K | -0.01% |
| Share Issuances | CA$72.00K | +0.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$23.70 Million | +3.07% |
| Other Changes | CA$1.84 Million | +0.24% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 12.75% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares North West Company 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: 3.45x
- 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 18.08x to 3.45x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-01-31 | CA$3.03 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | CA$3.29 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | CA$2.87 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 1997-01-31 | CA$3.24 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 1998-01-31 | CA$3.54 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 1999-01-31 | CA$3.67 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2000-01-31 | CA$3.76 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2001-01-31 | CA$4.33 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2002-01-31 | CA$4.53 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2003-01-31 | CA$4.53 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | CA$4.76 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | CA$4.65 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | CA$5.01 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | CA$5.26 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | CA$5.33 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | CA$5.67 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | CA$5.98 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | CA$6.24 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | CA$5.85 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | CA$6.10 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | CA$6.63 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | CA$6.76 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | CA$7.33 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | CA$7.51 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | CA$7.51 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | CA$8.31 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | CA$8.38 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | CA$9.92 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | CA$11.49 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | CA$12.93 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | CA$14.14 | CA$54.80 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | CA$15.90 | CA$54.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently North West Company 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): 17.78%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.33%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.69x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.98x
- Recent ROE (17.78%) is below the historical average (18.13%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 11.65% | 3.13% | 1.66x | 2.24x | CA$2.43 Million |
| 1995 | 10.13% | 2.76% | 1.49x | 2.45x | CA$200.00K |
| 1996 | -3.71% | -0.88% | 1.58x | 2.67x | CA$-19.20 Million |
| 1997 | 12.14% | 3.03% | 1.55x | 2.59x | CA$3.16 Million |
| 1998 | 13.11% | 3.41% | 1.45x | 2.65x | CA$4.98 Million |
| 1999 | 9.81% | 2.56% | 1.60x | 2.40x | CA$-310.00K |
| 2000 | 16.48% | 4.47% | 1.62x | 2.28x | CA$11.01 Million |
| 2001 | 14.73% | 4.27% | 1.58x | 2.18x | CA$9.04 Million |
| 2002 | 13.22% | 4.12% | 1.63x | 1.97x | CA$7.06 Million |
| 2003 | 15.71% | 4.60% | 1.79x | 1.91x | CA$12.53 Million |
| 2004 | 15.56% | 4.56% | 1.91x | 1.78x | CA$12.77 Million |
| 2005 | 15.77% | 4.72% | 1.91x | 1.75x | CA$13.64 Million |
| 2006 | 17.68% | 5.05% | 2.00x | 1.75x | CA$18.63 Million |
| 2007 | 21.29% | 5.68% | 2.14x | 1.75x | CA$28.46 Million |
| 2008 | 24.58% | 5.92% | 2.01x | 2.07x | CA$37.36 Million |
| 2009 | 27.47% | 5.41% | 2.29x | 2.22x | CA$47.94 Million |
| 2010 | 28.22% | 5.66% | 2.32x | 2.15x | CA$52.82 Million |
| 2011 | 23.03% | 4.81% | 2.33x | 2.05x | CA$39.41 Million |
| 2012 | 20.43% | 3.88% | 2.38x | 2.21x | CA$29.59 Million |
| 2013 | 21.99% | 4.30% | 2.32x | 2.20x | CA$35.52 Million |
| 2014 | 19.93% | 4.16% | 2.30x | 2.08x | CA$32.02 Million |
| 2015 | 19.10% | 3.87% | 2.24x | 2.20x | CA$29.95 Million |
| 2016 | 19.51% | 3.89% | 2.26x | 2.22x | CA$34.02 Million |
| 2017 | 20.96% | 4.18% | 2.29x | 2.19x | CA$40.30 Million |
| 2018 | 18.15% | 3.44% | 2.10x | 2.52x | CA$30.16 Million |
| 2019 | 21.23% | 4.31% | 1.97x | 2.50x | CA$45.89 Million |
| 2020 | 19.99% | 3.95% | 1.72x | 2.94x | CA$41.33 Million |
| 2021 | 28.47% | 5.93% | 1.98x | 2.42x | CA$90.74 Million |
| 2022 | 27.46% | 6.88% | 1.84x | 2.16x | CA$98.44 Million |
| 2023 | 19.42% | 5.19% | 1.76x | 2.12x | CA$59.27 Million |
| 2024 | 18.90% | 5.23% | 1.77x | 2.04x | CA$60.92 Million |
| 2025 | 17.78% | 5.33% | 1.69x | 1.98x | CA$60.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
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