Castles Technology Co Ltd
Castles Technology Co., Ltd. engages in the purchase, sale, and lease of personal finance application products, electronic financial transaction terminals, electronic cash registers, and peripherals in Taiwan, Asia, the United States, Europe, and internationally. Its products include Android and Linux; countertop, mini POS, multilane & PIN pad portable unattended terminal products. The company al… Read more
Castles Technology Co Ltd (5258) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: NT$4.34 Billion TWD
Based on the latest financial reports, Castles Technology Co Ltd (5258) has net assets worth NT$4.34 Billion TWD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (NT$8.72 Billion) and total liabilities (NT$4.38 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 | NT$4.34 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 49.76% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 16.0% |
| 5-Year Change | 194.55% |
| 10-Year Change | 343.59% |
| Growth Volatility | 22.45 |
Castles Technology Co Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2009–2024)
This chart illustrates how Castles Technology Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Castles Technology Co Ltd (2009–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Castles Technology Co Ltd from 2009 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | NT$4.49 Billion | +17.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$3.83 Billion | +29.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$2.96 Billion | +75.28% |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$1.69 Billion | +10.69% |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$1.52 Billion | +14.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$1.33 Billion | +0.35% |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$1.33 Billion | -14.36% |
| 2017-12-31 | NT$1.55 Billion | -4.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | NT$1.62 Billion | +60.45% |
| 2015-12-31 | NT$1.01 Billion | +9.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | NT$922.19 Million | +9.50% |
| 2013-12-31 | NT$842.20 Million | +7.05% |
| 2012-12-31 | NT$786.71 Million | +8.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | NT$727.35 Million | +19.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | NT$609.36 Million | +25.83% |
| 2009-12-31 | NT$484.29 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Castles Technology Co 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 2395.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | NT$2.17 Billion | 50.07% |
| Common Stock | NT$1.10 Billion | 25.43% |
| Other Components | NT$1.06 Billion | 24.50% |
| Total Equity | NT$4.34 Billion | 100.00% |
Castles Technology Co Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Castles Technology Co Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Willow Lane Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:WLAC
|
$117.50 Million |
|
ChongQing Zhengchuan Pharmaceutical Packaging Co Ltd
SHG:603976
|
$117.51 Million |
|
Sukgyung AT Co. Ltd.
KQ:357550
|
$117.58 Million |
|
Douglas Elliman Inc
NYSE:DOUG
|
$117.59 Million |
|
Ernst Russ AG
XETRA:HXCK
|
$117.49 Million |
|
Shenzhen Tellus Holding Co Ltd
SHE:200025
|
$117.48 Million |
|
PANTHEON RESOURCES LS-01
F:P3K
|
$117.47 Million |
|
Amtech Systems Inc
NASDAQ:ASYS
|
$117.44 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Castles Technology Co Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,690,017,000 to 4,340,695,000, a change of 650,678,000 (17.6%).
- Net income of 695,182,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 124,887,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 192,388,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 272,771,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | NT$695.18 Million | +16.02% |
| Dividends Paid | NT$124.89 Million | -2.88% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | NT$-192.39 Million | -4.43% |
| Other Changes | NT$272.77 Million | +6.28% |
| Total Change | NT$- | 17.63% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Castles Technology Co 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: 1.16x
- 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 5.17x to 1.16x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-12-31 | NT$8.80 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | NT$9.03 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | NT$10.74 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | NT$11.57 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | NT$12.35 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | NT$13.12 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | NT$14.05 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | NT$22.57 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | NT$19.53 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$16.74 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$13.41 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$15.22 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$16.88 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$27.20 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$35.20 | NT$45.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | NT$39.29 | NT$45.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Castles Technology Co 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): 16.02%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.88%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.94x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.92x
- Recent ROE (16.02%) is above the historical average (12.52%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 16.30% | 9.24% | 1.24x | 1.43x | NT$30.52 Million |
| 2010 | 27.19% | 12.10% | 1.44x | 1.56x | NT$104.77 Million |
| 2011 | 20.67% | 10.72% | 1.36x | 1.42x | NT$77.64 Million |
| 2012 | 12.50% | 8.06% | 1.13x | 1.37x | NT$19.64 Million |
| 2013 | 11.99% | 6.43% | 1.11x | 1.68x | NT$16.75 Million |
| 2014 | 9.55% | 4.81% | 1.21x | 1.64x | NT$-4.08 Million |
| 2015 | 9.97% | 3.67% | 1.21x | 2.24x | NT$-242.40K |
| 2016 | 19.29% | 9.52% | 1.06x | 1.91x | NT$145.45 Million |
| 2017 | 3.98% | 2.27% | 0.80x | 2.18x | NT$-89.73 Million |
| 2018 | -29.15% | -16.00% | 0.76x | 2.39x | NT$-500.10 Million |
| 2019 | 3.48% | 1.25% | 1.03x | 2.71x | NT$-83.68 Million |
| 2020 | 13.54% | 5.31% | 1.03x | 2.48x | NT$51.76 Million |
| 2021 | 13.80% | 5.00% | 0.97x | 2.84x | NT$61.37 Million |
| 2022 | 26.90% | 10.29% | 1.16x | 2.25x | NT$478.31 Million |
| 2023 | 24.37% | 11.18% | 1.15x | 1.89x | NT$530.20 Million |
| 2024 | 16.02% | 8.88% | 0.94x | 1.92x | NT$261.11 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Castles Technology Co Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Business Equipment & Supplies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies
- Average net assets among peers: $1,705,591,889
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.26%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castles Technology Co Ltd (5258) | NT$4.34 Billion | 16.30% | 1.01x | $117.50 Million |
| Mercuries Data Systems Ltd (2427) | $3.13 Billion | 9.02% | 1.47x | $72.68 Million |
| Huxen Corp (2433) | $4.91 Billion | 10.75% | 0.72x | $43.43 Million |
| Uniform Industrial Corp (2482) | $685.71 Million | 9.80% | 0.27x | $24.47 Million |
| Gold Rain Enterprises (4503) | $496.42 Million | 7.34% | 0.23x | $51.90 Million |
| TECO Image Systems Co Ltd (5438) | $1.81 Billion | 2.74% | 0.37x | $17.26 Million |
| XAC Automation (5490) | $1.70 Billion | 18.72% | 0.28x | $63.18 Million |
| General Plastic Industrial Co Ltd (6128) | $1.18 Billion | 16.12% | 0.87x | $45.92 Million |
| Cipherlab Co Ltd (6160) | $968.69 Million | 5.34% | 0.30x | $23.95 Million |
| Taiwan Name Plate Co. Ltd. (6593) | $473.95 Million | 3.51% | 0.88x | $25.65 Million |