Quarterhill Inc (QTRH) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Quarterhill Inc (QTRH) has net assets worth CA$79.85 Million CAD (≈ $57.76 Million 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$184.04 Million ≈ $133.13 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$104.18 Million ≈ $75.36 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 QTRH goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$79.85 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 43.39% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.03% |
| 5-Year Change | -65.46% |
| 10-Year Change | -74.62% |
| Growth Volatility | 127.23 |
Quarterhill Inc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Quarterhill Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how many days can Quarterhill Inc fund operations to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Quarterhill Inc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Quarterhill Inc from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Quarterhill Inc (QTRH) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$83.29 Million ≈ $60.25 Million |
-36.48% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$131.12 Million ≈ $94.85 Million |
-31.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$190.06 Million ≈ $137.48 Million |
-26.24% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$257.66 Million ≈ $186.39 Million |
+6.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$241.12 Million ≈ $174.42 Million |
-9.28% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$265.79 Million ≈ $192.27 Million |
-4.04% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$276.99 Million ≈ $200.37 Million |
-0.73% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$279.04 Million ≈ $201.85 Million |
-12.82% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$320.08 Million ≈ $231.54 Million |
-2.46% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$328.15 Million ≈ $237.38 Million |
-2.03% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$334.96 Million ≈ $242.30 Million |
+17.41% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$285.29 Million ≈ $206.37 Million |
+5.86% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$269.50 Million ≈ $194.95 Million |
-7.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$290.55 Million ≈ $210.18 Million |
-14.07% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$338.11 Million ≈ $244.58 Million |
+41.40% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$239.12 Million ≈ $172.97 Million |
-0.83% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$241.12 Million ≈ $174.42 Million |
+6.85% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$225.66 Million ≈ $163.24 Million |
-3.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$233.04 Million ≈ $168.58 Million |
+438.52% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$43.27 Million ≈ $31.30 Million |
+271.83% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$11.64 Million ≈ $8.42 Million |
-65.62% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$33.85 Million ≈ $24.49 Million |
-2.95% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$34.88 Million ≈ $25.23 Million |
+138.25% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$14.64 Million ≈ $10.59 Million |
+509.33% |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$-3.58 Million ≈ $-2.59 Million |
-104.33% |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$82.53 Million ≈ $59.70 Million |
+363.68% |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$17.80 Million ≈ $12.88 Million |
+182.54% |
| 1998-12-31 | CA$6.30 Million ≈ $4.56 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Quarterhill 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 decreased by 36994533600.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | CA$316.82 Million | 380.39% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$14.00 Million | 16.81% |
| Other Components | CA$129.30 Million | 155.24% |
| Total Equity | CA$83.29 Million | 100.00% |
Quarterhill Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Quarterhill Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bright Led Electronics Corp
TW:3031
|
$152.79 Million |
|
Naturhouse Health SA
MC:NTH
|
$152.87 Million |
|
Faze Three Limited
NSE:FAZE3Q
|
$152.90 Million |
|
JUTAL OFF.OIL SRVCS HD-01
F:I8O
|
$152.92 Million |
|
Mendelson Infrastructures and Industries Ltd
TA:MNIN
|
$152.74 Million |
|
Putnam Master Intermediate Income Trust
NYSE:PIM
|
$152.74 Million |
|
BRC Inc.
NYSE:BRCC
|
$152.69 Million |
|
MIRC Electronics Limited
NSE:MIRCELECTR
|
$152.68 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Quarterhill Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 131,123,000 to 83,288,151, a change of -47,834,849 (-36.5%).
- Net loss of 55,362,475 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,849,480.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,678,146.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$-55.36 Million | -66.47% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$1.85 Million | +2.22% |
| Other Changes | CA$5.68 Million | +6.82% |
| Total Change | CA$- | -36.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Quarterhill 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: 2.47x
- 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 6.63x to 2.47x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | CA$0.27 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | CA$0.62 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | CA$2.23 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | CA$0.37 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$0.31 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$0.85 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$0.71 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$0.26 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$0.89 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$2.91 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$2.41 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$2.49 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$2.31 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$2.70 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$2.41 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$2.23 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$2.37 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$2.77 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$2.75 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$2.70 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$2.35 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$2.33 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$2.32 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$2.11 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$2.25 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$1.66 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$1.14 | CA$1.76 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CA$0.71 | CA$1.76 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Quarterhill Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -66.47%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -35.06%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.83x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.29x
- Recent ROE (-66.47%) is below the historical average (-40.51%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | -88.06% | -70.90% | 0.68x | 1.84x | CA$-4.26 Million |
| 1999 | -25.28% | -51.71% | 0.28x | 1.77x | CA$-4.26 Million |
| 2000 | -24.29% | -113.34% | 0.08x | 2.78x | CA$-16.82 Million |
| 2001 | -630.10% | -398.00% | 0.48x | 3.32x | CA$-63.20 Million |
| 2002 | -39.60% | -24.86% | 0.60x | 2.67x | CA$-4.66 Million |
| 2003 | -13.21% | -17.18% | 0.45x | 1.69x | CA$-6.13 Million |
| 2004 | -23.96% | -27.82% | 0.51x | 1.69x | CA$-9.99 Million |
| 2005 | -236.15% | -100.13% | 1.01x | 2.34x | CA$-26.87 Million |
| 2006 | 60.75% | 1247.01% | 0.05x | 1.03x | CA$21.96 Million |
| 2007 | 11.85% | 45.07% | 0.23x | 1.13x | CA$4.31 Million |
| 2008 | -4.07% | -34.58% | 0.10x | 1.12x | CA$-31.75 Million |
| 2009 | -1.83% | -14.49% | 0.12x | 1.05x | CA$-28.51 Million |
| 2010 | -9.26% | -43.67% | 0.20x | 1.05x | CA$-46.06 Million |
| 2011 | 9.30% | 30.05% | 0.17x | 1.78x | CA$-2.35 Million |
| 2012 | -4.94% | -16.42% | 0.27x | 1.13x | CA$-43.67 Million |
| 2013 | -6.92% | -19.85% | 0.26x | 1.33x | CA$-45.59 Million |
| 2014 | 3.76% | 9.42% | 0.31x | 1.27x | CA$-17.80 Million |
| 2015 | 3.83% | 9.76% | 0.32x | 1.21x | CA$-20.66 Million |
| 2016 | 4.46% | 11.73% | 0.33x | 1.16x | CA$-18.17 Million |
| 2017 | 4.15% | 7.59% | 0.46x | 1.19x | CA$-18.73 Million |
| 2018 | -22.82% | -63.46% | 0.31x | 1.16x | CA$-91.57 Million |
| 2019 | 4.57% | 7.32% | 0.53x | 1.17x | CA$-15.04 Million |
| 2020 | 0.36% | 0.67% | 0.48x | 1.12x | CA$-26.22 Million |
| 2021 | -9.20% | -17.65% | 0.29x | 1.77x | CA$-46.29 Million |
| 2022 | 1.07% | 1.74% | 0.39x | 1.60x | CA$-23.00 Million |
| 2023 | -26.31% | -25.73% | 0.59x | 1.75x | CA$-69.00 Million |
| 2024 | -5.84% | -7.19% | 0.46x | 1.75x | CA$-20.77 Million |
| 2025 | -66.47% | -35.06% | 0.83x | 2.29x | CA$-63.69 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Quarterhill Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Communication Equipment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Communication Equipment
- Average net assets among peers: $308,953,736
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterhill Inc (QTRH) | CA$79.85 Million | -88.06% | 1.30x | $152.75 Million |
| Bewhere Holdings Inc (BEW) | $1.99 Million | -134.87% | 0.17x | $53.35 Million |
| Baylin Technologies Inc (BYL) | $48.86 Million | -34.64% | 1.73x | $55.15 Million |
| C-Com Satellite Systems Inc. (CMI) | $2.54 Million | -83.12% | 0.15x | $30.26 Million |
| Enablence Technologies Inc (ENA) | $-39.74 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $167.66 Million |
| Evertz Technologies Limited (ET) | $270.31 Million | 37.26% | 0.17x | $893.31 Million |
| Ironman International Ltd. (IMI) | $-169.76K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $13.81 Million |
| Lite Access Technologies Inc (LTE) | $-169.53K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $7.89 Million |
| Novra Technologies Inc (NVI) | $268.10K | 323.89% | 5.07x | $3.99 Million |
| Telesat Corp (TSAT) | $2.50 Billion | -3.51% | 1.78x | $702.86 Million |
About Quarterhill Inc
Quarterhill Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides tolling and mobility systems and solutions in the United States, Thailand, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Belgium, France, Chile, and internationally. The company offers in-road sensor and above-ground AVDC, performance measurement, system monitoring, business intelligence, image-based processing, and transit event processing and capture; … Read more