Postmedia Network Canada Corp (PNC-A) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Postmedia Network Canada Corp (PNC-A) has net assets worth CA$-419.42 Million CAD (≈ $-303.40 Million USD) as of November 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$134.18 Million ≈ $97.06 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$553.60 Million ≈ $400.46 Million USD). This figure indicates the residual interest in the assets after deducting liabilities, essentially showing what would remain for shareholders if all assets were liquidated and all debts paid off. Check Postmedia Network Canada Corp earnings quality ratio to evaluate the quality of earnings relative to operating cash generation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$-419.42 Million |
| % of Total Assets | -312.58% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | N/A |
Postmedia Network Canada Corp - Net Assets Trend (2017–2025)
This chart illustrates how Postmedia Network Canada Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Postmedia Network Canada Corp defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Postmedia Network Canada Corp (2017–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Postmedia Network Canada Corp from 2017 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see PNC-A company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | CA$-398.99 Million ≈ $-288.62 Million |
-23.98% |
| 2024-08-31 | CA$-321.82 Million ≈ $-232.80 Million |
-18.18% |
| 2023-08-31 | CA$-272.31 Million ≈ $-196.98 Million |
-35.32% |
| 2022-08-31 | CA$-201.23 Million ≈ $-145.57 Million |
-44.03% |
| 2021-08-31 | CA$-139.71 Million ≈ $-101.06 Million |
+14.93% |
| 2020-08-31 | CA$-164.22 Million ≈ $-118.80 Million |
-20.39% |
| 2019-08-31 | CA$-136.41 Million ≈ $-98.68 Million |
-43.50% |
| 2018-08-31 | CA$-95.06 Million ≈ $-68.77 Million |
-10.39% |
| 2017-08-31 | CA$-86.12 Million ≈ $-62.30 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Postmedia Network Canada Corp'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 33193600000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (August 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | CA$840.32 Million | % |
| Total Equity | CA$-398.99 Million | 100.00% |
Postmedia Network Canada Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Postmedia Network Canada Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Itaconix plc
LSE:ITX
|
$182.14K |
|
Trustco Group Holdings
JSE:TTO
|
$182.74K |
|
SysGroup PLC
LSE:SYS
|
$183.36K |
|
Headlam Group
LSE:HEAD
|
$183.64K |
|
Aptamer Group PLC
LSE:APTA
|
$180.48K |
|
Sable Exploration and Mining Ltd
JSE:SXM
|
$180.37K |
|
Creightons Plc
LSE:CRL
|
$179.26K |
|
Ebiquity Plc
LSE:EBQ
|
$179.26K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Postmedia Network Canada Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from -321,821,000 to -398,985,000, a change of -77,164,000.
- Net loss of 77,255,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 91,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$-77.25 Million | -19.36% |
| Other Changes | CA$91.00K | +0.02% |
| Total Change | CA$- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Postmedia Network Canada Corp'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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-08-31 | CA$-0.92 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2018-08-31 | CA$-1.01 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2019-08-31 | CA$-1.46 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2020-08-31 | CA$-1.75 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2021-08-31 | CA$-1.49 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2022-08-31 | CA$-2.04 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2023-08-31 | CA$-2.76 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2024-08-31 | CA$-3.25 | CA$0.85 | x |
| 2025-08-31 | CA$-4.03 | CA$0.85 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Postmedia Network Canada Corp 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: -17.90%
- • Asset Turnover: 3.37x
- • Equity Multiplier: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is below the historical average (0.00%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0.00% | 5.93% | 1.63x | 0.00x | CA$53.37 Million |
| 2018 | 0.00% | -5.01% | 1.91x | 0.00x | CA$-24.36 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -1.01% | 2.07x | 0.00x | CA$7.37 Million |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -3.18% | 1.51x | 0.00x | CA$269.20K |
| 2021 | 0.00% | 7.62% | 1.60x | 0.00x | CA$47.70 Million |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -16.30% | 2.17x | 0.00x | CA$-54.59 Million |
| 2023 | 0.00% | -16.18% | 2.65x | 0.00x | CA$-45.34 Million |
| 2024 | 0.00% | -12.54% | 2.66x | 0.00x | CA$-17.48 Million |
| 2025 | 0.00% | -17.90% | 3.37x | 0.00x | CA$-37.36 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Postmedia Network Canada Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $-10,298,750
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 52.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postmedia Network Canada Corp (PNC-A) | CA$-419.42 Million | 0.00% | N/A | $180.79K |
| FP Newspapers Inc (FP) | $5.01 Million | 28.81% | 0.14x | $4.59 Million |
| Glacier Media Inc. (GVC) | $6.60 Million | 69.70% | 0.09x | $32.25 Million |
| Postmedia Network Canada Corp (PNC-B) | $-95.06 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $67.15 Million |
| Yellow Pages Limited (Y) | $42.26 Million | 112.17% | 2.96x | $127.21 Million |
About Postmedia Network Canada Corp
Postmedia Network Canada Corp., through its subsidiary, engages in publishing daily and non-daily newspapers in Canada. It is involved in news and information gathering and dissemination operations through various platforms, such as print, online, and mobile platforms. The company also operates digital media and online assets, including newspaper's online website; and distribution services, for a… Read more