California Nanotechnologies Corp (CNO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, California Nanotechnologies Corp (CNO) has net assets worth CA$2.34 Million CAD (≈ $1.69 Million USD) as of May 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$3.95 Million ≈ $2.86 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$1.61 Million ≈ $1.17 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. See debt-free asset ratio of California Nanotechnologies Corp to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$2.34 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 59.23% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 750.7 |
California Nanotechnologies Corp - Net Assets Trend (2014–2026)
This chart illustrates how California Nanotechnologies Corp's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see California Nanotechnologies Corp market capitalisation.
Annual Net Assets for California Nanotechnologies Corp (2014–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of California Nanotechnologies Corp from 2014 to 2026. Also explore California Nanotechnologies Corp (CNO) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-28 | CA$1.98 Million ≈ $1.43 Million |
-14.57% |
| 2025-02-28 | CA$2.32 Million ≈ $1.68 Million |
+1486.83% |
| 2024-02-29 | CA$145.97K ≈ $105.59K |
+111.32% |
| 2023-02-28 | CA$-1.29 Million ≈ $-932.80K |
+5.26% |
| 2022-02-28 | CA$-1.36 Million ≈ $-984.64K |
+17.80% |
| 2021-02-28 | CA$-1.66 Million ≈ $-1.20 Million |
-2.88% |
| 2020-02-29 | CA$-1.61 Million ≈ $-1.16 Million |
-4.45% |
| 2019-02-28 | CA$-1.54 Million ≈ $-1.11 Million |
-6.82% |
| 2018-02-28 | CA$-1.44 Million ≈ $-1.04 Million |
+2.17% |
| 2017-02-28 | CA$-1.47 Million ≈ $-1.07 Million |
-68.41% |
| 2016-02-29 | CA$-875.61K ≈ $-633.40K |
-20.85% |
| 2015-02-28 | CA$-724.52K ≈ $-524.11K |
+22.86% |
| 2014-02-28 | CA$-939.23K ≈ $-679.43K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to California Nanotechnologies Corp'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 240537200.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | CA$7.88 Million | 398.11% |
| Total Equity | CA$1.98 Million | 100.00% |
California Nanotechnologies Corp Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of California Nanotechnologies Corp ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Lena Lighting S.A.
WAR:LEN
|
$14.03 Million |
|
Les Hôtels de Paris SA
PA:HDP
|
$14.04 Million |
|
Churchill Capital Corp IX Warrant
NASDAQ:CCIXW
|
$14.04 Million |
|
Tier One Silver Inc
V:TSLV
|
$14.04 Million |
|
Lode Resources Ltd
AU:LDR
|
$14.02 Million |
|
Nanalysis Scientific Corp
V:NSCI
|
$14.02 Million |
|
Draper Esprit PLC
LSE:GROW
|
$14.01 Million |
|
Steel City Securities Limited
NSE:STEELCITY
|
$14.01 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in California Nanotechnologies Corp's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 2,316,330 to 1,978,782, a change of -337,548 (-14.6%).
- Net loss of 1,857,327 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,519,779.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$-1.86 Million | -93.86% |
| Other Changes | CA$1.52 Million | +76.8% |
| Total Change | CA$- | -14.57% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares California Nanotechnologies Corp'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: 10.87x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-02-28 | CA$-0.05 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | CA$-0.05 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | CA$-0.05 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | CA$-0.05 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | CA$-0.05 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | CA$-0.04 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | CA$-0.04 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | CA$0.00 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.46 | x |
| 2026-02-28 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.46 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently California Nanotechnologies Corp utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -93.86%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -66.60%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.72x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.96x
- Recent ROE (-93.86%) is below the historical average (12.37%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.00% | -80.96% | 1.23x | 0.00x | CA$-208.44K |
| 2015 | 0.00% | -93.17% | 0.87x | 0.00x | CA$-255.62K |
| 2016 | 0.00% | -39.46% | 1.48x | 0.00x | CA$-82.82K |
| 2017 | 0.00% | -49.63% | 2.05x | 0.00x | CA$-206.25K |
| 2018 | 0.00% | -8.62% | 0.61x | 0.00x | CA$83.35K |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -7.89% | 0.96x | 0.00x | CA$76.69K |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -6.75% | 1.27x | 0.00x | CA$86.60K |
| 2021 | 0.00% | -15.22% | 1.80x | 0.00x | CA$4.19K |
| 2022 | 0.00% | 14.80% | 1.11x | 0.00x | CA$336.72K |
| 2023 | 0.00% | 4.39% | 1.29x | 0.00x | CA$208.71K |
| 2024 | 261.47% | 11.44% | 1.42x | 16.15x | CA$367.08K |
| 2025 | -6.84% | -2.54% | 1.13x | 2.38x | CA$-389.97K |
| 2026 | -93.86% | -66.60% | 0.72x | 1.96x | CA$-2.06 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares California Nanotechnologies Corp's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Chemicals industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Chemicals
- Average net assets among peers: $99,856,099
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -31.45%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California Nanotechnologies Corp (CNO) | CA$2.34 Million | 0.00% | 0.69x | $14.03 Million |
| Aimia Inc (AIM) | $115.50 Million | -57.40% | 38.03x | $178.65 Million |
| AirBoss of America Corp. (BOS) | $4.99 Million | -7.14% | 0.14x | $136.78 Million |
| EcoSynthetix Inc (ECO) | $49.47 Million | -3.63% | 0.05x | $87.27 Million |
| Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd (GMG) | $10.10 Million | -116.54% | 0.65x | $131.90 Million |
| International Parkside Products Inc (IPD) | $766.42K | 5.94% | 0.78x | $656.79K |
| International Zeolite Corp (IZ) | $173.41K | -104.63% | 3.18x | $306.77K |
| Neo Performance Materials Inc (NEO) | $419.25 Million | 5.87% | 0.28x | $1.00 Billion |
| 5N Plus Inc. (VNP) | $198.60 Million | 25.91% | 1.39x | $1.66 Billion |
About California Nanotechnologies Corp
California Nanotechnologies Corp. engages in the research, development, and production of nanocrystalline materials through grain size reduction in the United States. The company offers sintering, bonding, and hot isostatic pressing services, including spark plasma/field assisted sintering, hot pressing/direct hot pressing, high temp sintering, diffusion bonding, and vacuum/pressure-less sinterin… Read more