FP Newspapers Inc (FP) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, FP Newspapers Inc (FP) has net assets worth CA$7.47 Million CAD (≈ $5.40 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$8.42 Million ≈ $6.09 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$953.00K ≈ $689.39K 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 FP intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$7.47 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 88.68% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -13.79% |
| 5-Year Change | -4.43% |
| 10-Year Change | -14.16% |
| Growth Volatility | 31.53 |
FP Newspapers Inc - Net Assets Trend (2013–2025)
This chart illustrates how FP Newspapers Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See FP Newspapers Inc liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for FP Newspapers Inc (2013–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of FP Newspapers Inc from 2013 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see FP company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$7.47 Million ≈ $5.40 Million |
+12.81% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$6.62 Million ≈ $4.79 Million |
+35.16% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$4.90 Million ≈ $3.54 Million |
-39.67% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$8.12 Million ≈ $5.87 Million |
+3.89% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$7.81 Million ≈ $5.65 Million |
+12.47% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$6.95 Million ≈ $5.03 Million |
+38.61% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$5.01 Million ≈ $3.63 Million |
+15.51% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$4.34 Million ≈ $3.14 Million |
-28.48% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$6.07 Million ≈ $4.39 Million |
-30.26% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$8.70 Million ≈ $6.29 Million |
-49.77% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$17.32 Million ≈ $12.53 Million |
-59.59% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$42.86 Million ≈ $31.01 Million |
-3.27% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$44.31 Million ≈ $32.05 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to FP Newspapers 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 3684400000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | CA$71.37 Million | 955.85% |
| Total Equity | CA$7.47 Million | 100.00% |
FP Newspapers Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of FP Newspapers Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Capitan Investment Ltd
V:CAI
|
$4.35 Million |
|
Gratomic Inc
V:GRAT
|
$4.35 Million |
|
Tarapur Transformers Limited
NSE:TARAPUR
|
$4.35 Million |
|
Terregra Asia Energy PT
JK:TGRA
|
$4.35 Million |
|
COLLPLANT BIOTECH. IS-01
F:CPT
|
$4.34 Million |
|
Earthworks Industries Inc
V:EWK
|
$4.34 Million |
|
Binani Industries Limited
NSE:BINANIIND
|
$4.34 Million |
|
Golden State Mining Ltd
AU:GSM
|
$4.33 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in FP Newspapers Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 6,619,000 to 7,467,000, a change of 848,000 (12.8%).
- Net income of 848,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$848.00K | +11.36% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 12.81% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares FP Newspapers 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: 0.80x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 0.99x to 0.80x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | CA$0.88 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$0.63 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$0.73 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$1.01 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$1.13 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$1.18 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$0.71 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$0.96 | CA$0.87 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CA$1.08 | CA$0.87 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently FP Newspapers 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): 11.36%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.13x
- Recent ROE (11.36%) is above the historical average (-17.43%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 11.05% | 70.15% | 0.15x | 1.03x | CA$464.90K |
| 2014 | 9.44% | 70.59% | 0.13x | 1.02x | CA$-239.40K |
| 2015 | -137.27% | -608.86% | 0.22x | 1.01x | CA$-25.51 Million |
| 2016 | -109.10% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.13x | CA$-10.36 Million |
| 2017 | -28.02% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.18x | CA$-2.31 Million |
| 2018 | -45.29% | -166.10% | 0.23x | 1.21x | CA$-2.40 Million |
| 2019 | 28.81% | 66.48% | 0.38x | 1.14x | CA$942.80K |
| 2020 | 57.35% | 71.04% | 0.69x | 1.18x | CA$3.29 Million |
| 2021 | 11.08% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.12x | CA$84.70K |
| 2022 | 3.75% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | CA$-507.70K |
| 2023 | -65.75% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | CA$-3.71 Million |
| 2024 | 26.02% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | CA$1.06 Million |
| 2025 | 11.36% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.13x | CA$101.30K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares FP Newspapers Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $-157,625,250
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.22%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FP Newspapers Inc (FP) | CA$7.47 Million | 11.05% | 0.13x | $4.34 Million |
| Glacier Media Inc. (GVC) | $49.83 Million | 12.88% | 1.72x | $32.25 Million |
| Postmedia Network Canada Corp (PNC-A) | $-321.82 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $206.31K |
| Postmedia Network Canada Corp (PNC-B) | $-139.71 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $67.15 Million |
| Yellow Pages Limited (Y) | $-218.80 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $120.73 Million |
About FP Newspapers Inc
FP Newspapers Inc. publishes, prints, and distributes daily and weekly newspapers, and specialty publications in Manitoba. The company owns and publishes the Winnipeg Free Press and Brandon Sun, and other newspapers; and engages in printing and media businesses. It also delivers advertising materials, as well as provides commercial printing and digital services. FP Newspapers Inc. was founded in … Read more