Castles Technology Co Ltd Net Assets
Castles Technology Co Ltd net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Castles Technology Co Ltd (5258) has net assets worth NT$4.69 Billion TWD (≈ $147.73 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (NT$9.65 Billion ≈ $304.04 Million USD) and total liabilities (NT$4.96 Billion ≈ $156.31 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. Also explore Castles Technology Co Ltd (5258) equity growth momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | NT$4.69 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 48.59% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.25% |
| 5-Year Change | 178.14% |
| 10-Year Change | 188.98% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.98 |
Net Assets of Castles Technology Co Ltd (2009–2025)
Net assets of Castles Technology Co Ltd from 2009 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Castles Technology Co Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See net asset quality index of Castles Technology Co Ltd to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for Castles Technology Co Ltd (2009–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Castles Technology Co Ltd from 2009 to 2025. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Castles Technology Co Ltd market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | NT$4.69 Billion ≈ $147.73 Million |
+4.52% |
| 2024-12-31 | NT$4.49 Billion ≈ $141.34 Million |
+17.26% |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$3.83 Billion ≈ $120.53 Million |
+29.46% |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$2.96 Billion ≈ $93.10 Million |
+75.28% |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$1.69 Billion ≈ $53.11 Million |
+10.69% |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$1.52 Billion ≈ $47.98 Million |
+14.10% |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$1.33 Billion ≈ $42.05 Million |
+0.35% |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$1.33 Billion ≈ $41.91 Million |
-14.36% |
| 2017-12-31 | NT$1.55 Billion ≈ $48.93 Million |
-4.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | NT$1.62 Billion ≈ $51.12 Million |
+60.45% |
| 2015-12-31 | NT$1.01 Billion ≈ $31.86 Million |
+9.66% |
| 2014-12-31 | NT$922.19 Million ≈ $29.05 Million |
+9.50% |
| 2013-12-31 | NT$842.20 Million ≈ $26.53 Million |
+7.05% |
| 2012-12-31 | NT$786.71 Million ≈ $24.79 Million |
+8.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | NT$727.35 Million ≈ $22.92 Million |
+19.36% |
| 2010-12-31 | NT$609.36 Million ≈ $19.20 Million |
+25.83% |
| 2009-12-31 | NT$484.29 Million ≈ $15.26 Million |
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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 2538.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Castles Technology Co Ltd Net Assets Breakdown (December 2025)
Castles Technology Co Ltd net assets breakdown by equity component as of December 2025.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | NT$2.30 Billion | 50.35% |
| Common Stock | NT$1.10 Billion | 24.18% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | NT$412.17 Million | 9.03% |
| Other Components | NT$750.96 Million | 16.45% |
| Total Equity | NT$4.57 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 |
|---|---|
|
Protara Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:TARA
|
$146.56 Million |
|
Lippo Cikarang Tbk
JK:LPCK
|
$146.83 Million |
|
UPDATER SERVICES LIMITED
NSE:UDS
|
$146.83 Million |
|
Gabelli Healthcare & WellnessRx Trust
NYSE:GRX
|
$146.89 Million |
|
Dollar Industries Limited
NSE:DOLLAR
|
$146.53 Million |
|
BCB Bancorp Inc
NASDAQ:BCBP
|
$146.48 Million |
|
Satellos Bioscience Inc.
TO:MSCL
|
$146.42 Million |
|
Dongkook Ind
KO:001620
|
$146.39 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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,340,695,000 to 4,565,079,000, a change of 224,384,000 (5.2%).
- Net income of 464,824,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 275,912,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 49,913,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 15,682,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 412,169,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 342,466,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | NT$464.82 Million | +10.18% |
| Dividends Paid | NT$275.91 Million | -6.04% |
| Share Repurchases | NT$49.91 Million | -1.09% |
| Share Issuances | NT$15.68 Million | +0.34% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | NT$412.17 Million | +9.03% |
| Other Changes | NT$-342.47 Million | -7.5% |
| Total Change | NT$- | 5.17% |
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: 1.08x
- 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 4.82x to 1.08x 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$42.45 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | NT$9.03 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | NT$10.74 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | NT$11.57 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | NT$12.35 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | NT$13.12 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | NT$14.05 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | NT$22.57 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | NT$19.53 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | NT$16.74 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | NT$13.41 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | NT$15.22 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | NT$16.88 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | NT$27.20 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | NT$35.20 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | NT$39.29 | NT$42.45 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | NT$39.25 | NT$42.45 | 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): 10.18%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.91%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.81x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.11x
- Recent ROE (10.18%) is below the historical average (12.39%), suggesting potential challenges in 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 |
| 2025 | 10.18% | 5.91% | 0.81x | 2.11x | NT$8.32 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: $2,296,944,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.90%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castles Technology Co Ltd (5258) | NT$4.69 Billion | 16.30% | 1.06x | $146.55 Million |
| Globe Industries Corp (1324) | $949.04 Million | 0.07% | 0.31x | $23.00 Million |
| Mercuries Data Systems Ltd (2427) | $3.04 Billion | 2.84% | 0.79x | $136.93 Million |
| Huxen Corp (2433) | $4.48 Billion | 12.42% | 0.87x | $174.81 Million |
| Uniform Industrial Corp (2482) | $709.06 Million | 14.94% | 0.40x | $39.26 Million |
| Gold Rain Enterprises (4503) | $1.51 Billion | -5.21% | 0.13x | $56.62 Million |
| TECO Image Systems Co Ltd (5438) | $3.21 Billion | 2.71% | 0.19x | $57.61 Million |
| XAC Automation (5490) | $1.62 Billion | 21.43% | 0.27x | $70.44 Million |
| General Plastic Industrial Co Ltd (6128) | $4.37 Billion | 8.40% | 0.98x | $75.77 Million |
| Cipherlab Co Ltd (6160) | $785.82 Million | 4.52% | 0.68x | $34.56 Million |
About 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