Benton Resources Inc (BEX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Benton Resources Inc (BEX) has net assets worth CA$14.41 Million CAD (≈ $10.42 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 (CA$14.72 Million ≈ $10.65 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$318.64K ≈ $230.50K 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 Benton Resources Inc tangible book value ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$14.41 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 97.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.75% |
| 5-Year Change | 0.81% |
| 10-Year Change | 38.62% |
| Growth Volatility | 27.71 |
Benton Resources Inc - Net Assets Trend (2012–2024)
This chart illustrates how Benton Resources Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Benton Resources Inc liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Benton Resources Inc (2012–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Benton Resources Inc from 2012 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Benton Resources Inc.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 | CA$12.32 Million ≈ $8.92 Million |
+6.99% |
| 2023-06-30 | CA$11.52 Million ≈ $8.33 Million |
-12.38% |
| 2022-06-30 | CA$13.15 Million ≈ $9.51 Million |
-11.79% |
| 2021-06-30 | CA$14.90 Million ≈ $10.78 Million |
+21.91% |
| 2020-06-30 | CA$12.23 Million ≈ $8.84 Million |
+60.78% |
| 2019-06-30 | CA$7.60 Million ≈ $5.50 Million |
-14.05% |
| 2018-06-30 | CA$8.85 Million ≈ $6.40 Million |
+36.39% |
| 2017-06-30 | CA$6.49 Million ≈ $4.69 Million |
-23.76% |
| 2016-06-30 | CA$8.51 Million ≈ $6.15 Million |
-4.31% |
| 2015-06-30 | CA$8.89 Million ≈ $6.43 Million |
-34.02% |
| 2014-06-30 | CA$13.48 Million ≈ $9.75 Million |
-23.78% |
| 2013-06-30 | CA$17.68 Million ≈ $12.79 Million |
+31.01% |
| 2012-06-30 | CA$13.49 Million ≈ $9.76 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Benton Resources 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 2330482600.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | CA$44.23 Million | 358.86% |
| Total Equity | CA$12.32 Million | 100.00% |
Benton Resources Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Benton Resources Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Bergen Carbon Solutions A/S
OL:BCS
|
$15.02 Million |
|
Société Hôtelière et Immobilière de Nice S.A.
PA:MLHIN
|
$15.02 Million |
|
Maha Rashtra Apex Corporation Limited
NSE:MAHAPEXLTD
|
$15.03 Million |
|
Prospera Energy Inc
V:PEI
|
$15.03 Million |
|
Intrasoft Technologies Limited
NSE:ISFT
|
$15.01 Million |
|
Revolver Resources Holdings Ltd
AU:RRR
|
$15.01 Million |
|
Havsfrun Investment AB (publ)
ST:HAV-B
|
$15.00 Million |
|
Majuperak Holdings Bhd
KLSE:8141
|
$15.00 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Benton Resources Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 11,518,869 to 12,324,167, a change of 805,298 (7.0%).
- Net loss of 3,383,148 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 3,925,800 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 5,918,898.
- Other factors increased equity by 6,181,544.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$-3.38 Million | -27.45% |
| Share Issuances | CA$3.93 Million | +31.85% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$-5.92 Million | -48.03% |
| Other Changes | CA$6.18 Million | +50.16% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 6.99% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Benton Resources 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: 1.30x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.48x to 1.30x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-06-30 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | CA$0.23 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | CA$0.18 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | CA$0.11 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | CA$0.14 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | CA$0.15 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.09 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.09 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Benton Resources Inc utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -27.45%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.07x
- Recent ROE (-27.45%) is below the historical average (-21.27%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | -66.14% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$-10.28 Million |
| 2013 | -11.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | CA$-3.88 Million |
| 2014 | -33.43% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$-5.85 Million |
| 2015 | -53.12% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$-5.61 Million |
| 2016 | -5.31% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | CA$-1.30 Million |
| 2017 | -34.24% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$-2.87 Million |
| 2018 | 23.44% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$1.19 Million |
| 2019 | -17.49% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$-2.09 Million |
| 2020 | 28.10% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | CA$2.21 Million |
| 2021 | -7.13% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | CA$-2.55 Million |
| 2022 | -46.70% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.09x | CA$-7.45 Million |
| 2023 | -25.10% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | CA$-4.04 Million |
| 2024 | -27.45% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | CA$-4.62 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Benton Resources Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $26,192,690
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -63.81%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Resources Inc (BEX) | CA$14.41 Million | -66.14% | 0.02x | $15.01 Million |
| Aftermath Silver Ltd (AAG) | $26.16 Million | -23.42% | 0.41x | $192.76 Million |
| Aton Resources Inc (AAN) | $-2.31 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $40.57 Million |
| Arbor Metals Corp (ABR) | $10.98 Million | -14.09% | 0.06x | $9.21 Million |
| Asiabasemetals Inc (ABZ) | $262.22K | -168.47% | 0.12x | $2.91 Million |
| Adex Mining Inc (ADE) | $-81.43K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $67.72 Million |
| Alphamin Res (AFM) | $663.99K | -85.41% | 0.22x | $1.30 Billion |
| Silver X Mining Corp (AGX) | $18.71 Million | -66.45% | 1.77x | $143.14 Million |
| Amarc Resources Ltd. (AHR) | $763.11K | -243.05% | 0.34x | $164.63 Million |
| Almonty Industries Inc (AII) | $39.75 Million | -36.45% | 3.85x | $4.73 Billion |
| Aldebaran Resources Inc (ALDE) | $167.02 Million | -0.80% | 0.03x | $430.78 Million |
About Benton Resources Inc
Benton Resources Inc. engages in the acquisition, exploration, and development of mineral properties. The company explores for gold, silver, nickel, copper, platinum group elements, and lithium assets. The company's flagship property is the Great Burnt copper-gold project, holding 70% interest, located in Central Newfoundland. Benton Resources Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is headquartered in… Read more