WSP Global Inc (WSP) - Net Assets

Latest as of September 2025: CA$8.79 Billion CAD

Based on the latest financial reports, WSP Global Inc (WSP) has net assets worth CA$8.79 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$19.34 Billion) and total liabilities (CA$10.56 Billion). 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$8.79 Billion
% of Total Assets 45.42%
Annual Growth Rate 23.37%
5-Year Change 102.69%
10-Year Change 184.11%
Growth Volatility 35.37

WSP Global Inc - Net Assets Trend (2006–2024)

This chart illustrates how WSP Global 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 WSP Global Inc (2006–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of WSP Global Inc from 2006 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 CA$8.27 Billion +30.62%
2023-12-31 CA$6.33 Billion +5.40%
2022-12-31 CA$6.01 Billion +28.81%
2021-12-31 CA$4.67 Billion +14.30%
2020-12-31 CA$4.08 Billion +22.49%
2019-12-31 CA$3.33 Billion +2.21%
2018-12-31 CA$3.26 Billion +10.16%
2017-12-31 CA$2.96 Billion +3.44%
2016-12-31 CA$2.86 Billion -1.76%
2015-12-31 CA$2.91 Billion +35.49%
2014-12-31 CA$2.15 Billion +120.73%
2013-12-31 CA$973.60 Million +5.93%
2012-12-31 CA$919.10 Million +83.32%
2011-12-31 CA$501.37 Million +84.93%
2010-12-31 CA$271.12 Million -33.18%
2009-12-31 CA$405.75 Million +38.14%
2008-12-31 CA$293.72 Million +22.76%
2007-12-31 CA$239.26 Million +26.73%
2006-12-31 CA$188.79 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to WSP Global 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 181597800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings CA$1.82 Billion 21.95%
Common Stock CA$5.95 Billion 71.88%
Other Comprehensive Income CA$290.80 Million 3.52%
Other Components CA$219.60 Million 2.65%
Total Equity CA$8.27 Billion 100.00%

WSP Global Inc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of WSP Global Inc ranked by their market capitalization.

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in WSP Global Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 6,328,900,000 to 8,272,500,000, a change of 1,943,600,000 (30.7%).
  • Net income of 681,400,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 187,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 1,115,800,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 1,115,800,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 316,100,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 1,133,200,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income CA$681.40 Million +8.24%
Dividends Paid CA$187.10 Million -2.26%
Share Repurchases CA$1.12 Billion -13.49%
Share Issuances CA$1.12 Billion +13.49%
Other Comprehensive Income CA$316.10 Million +3.82%
Other Changes CA$1.13 Billion +13.7%
Total Change CA$- 30.71%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares WSP Global 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: 3.50x
  • 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 39.49x to 3.50x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
2006-12-31 CA$5.80 CA$228.93 x
2007-12-31 CA$7.42 CA$228.93 x
2008-12-31 CA$8.33 CA$228.93 x
2009-12-31 CA$11.50 CA$228.93 x
2010-12-31 CA$12.46 CA$228.93 x
2011-12-31 CA$19.11 CA$228.93 x
2012-12-31 CA$22.75 CA$228.93 x
2013-12-31 CA$18.79 CA$228.93 x
2014-12-31 CA$33.61 CA$228.93 x
2015-12-31 CA$31.59 CA$228.93 x
2016-12-31 CA$28.34 CA$228.93 x
2017-12-31 CA$28.85 CA$228.93 x
2018-12-31 CA$31.22 CA$228.93 x
2019-12-31 CA$31.54 CA$228.93 x
2020-12-31 CA$37.01 CA$228.93 x
2021-12-31 CA$39.90 CA$228.93 x
2022-12-31 CA$49.76 CA$228.93 x
2023-12-31 CA$50.65 CA$228.93 x
2024-12-31 CA$65.38 CA$228.93 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently WSP Global 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): 8.24%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 4.21%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.80x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.44x
  • Recent ROE (8.24%) is above the historical average (8.22%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2006 5.78% 5.78% 0.44x 2.27x CA$-4.63 Million
2007 10.49% 5.95% 0.84x 2.10x CA$720.00K
2008 14.19% 6.66% 0.91x 2.35x CA$7.63 Million
2009 11.21% 6.51% 0.90x 1.92x CA$3.35 Million
2010 11.37% 5.31% 0.95x 2.26x CA$3.73 Million
2011 9.98% 7.68% 0.90x 1.45x CA$-75.70K
2012 5.05% 3.68% 0.69x 1.98x CA$-45.41 Million
2013 7.36% 3.56% 1.08x 1.91x CA$-25.73 Million
2014 2.92% 2.16% 0.59x 2.30x CA$-152.38 Million
2015 6.47% 3.11% 0.98x 2.11x CA$-102.84 Million
2016 6.96% 3.12% 1.04x 2.14x CA$-86.86 Million
2017 7.21% 3.07% 1.06x 2.20x CA$-82.60 Million
2018 7.61% 3.14% 1.02x 2.38x CA$-77.80 Million
2019 8.60% 3.21% 1.03x 2.60x CA$-46.58 Million
2020 6.76% 3.13% 1.00x 2.17x CA$-132.04 Million
2021 10.15% 4.61% 0.91x 2.41x CA$7.15 Million
2022 7.19% 3.62% 0.80x 2.47x CA$-168.80 Million
2023 8.69% 3.81% 0.93x 2.46x CA$-82.89 Million
2024 8.24% 4.21% 0.80x 2.44x CA$-145.85 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares WSP Global Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Engineering & Construction industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Engineering & Construction
  • Average net assets among peers: $135,141,967
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 21.31%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
WSP Global Inc (WSP) CA$8.79 Billion 5.78% 1.20x $22.32 Billion
Aecon Group Inc. (ARE) $489.88 Million 11.75% 3.05x $1.96 Billion
AtkinsRealis Group Inc (ATRL) $318.30 Million 12.63% 2.27x $11.19 Billion
Badger Infrastructure Solutions Ltd (BDGI) $139.96 Million 20.04% 0.64x $1.54 Billion
Bird Construction Inc. (BDT) $53.27 Million 62.72% 5.41x $1.68 Billion
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Ltd. (DRT) $82.52 Million 6.22% 0.43x $108.24 Million
Minaean SP Construction Corp (MSP) $856.38K 57.12% 0.48x $6.16 Million
Global Power Solutions Corp. (PWER) $-971.09K 0.00% 0.00x $5.19 Million
Reco International Group Inc (RGI) $-2.69 Million 0.00% 0.00x $538.58K

About WSP Global Inc

TO:WSP Canada Engineering & Construction
Market Cap
$22.32 Billion
CA$30.86 Billion CAD
Market Cap Rank
#1050 Global
#17 in Canada
Share Price
CA$228.93
Change (1 day)
+1.02%
52-Week Range
CA$212.73 - CA$291.43
All Time High
CA$291.43
About

WSP Global Inc. operates as a professional services consulting firm in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Australia, and internationally. The company advises, plans, designs, and manages projects for rail, transit, aviation, highways, bridges, tunnels, water, maritime, and urban infrastructure for public and private clients, construction contractors, and other partners. It als… Read more