Northern Shield Resources Inc. (NRN) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Northern Shield Resources Inc. (NRN) has net assets worth CA$4.57 Million CAD (≈ $3.31 Million USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$5.02 Million ≈ $3.63 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$451.66K ≈ $326.73K 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 NRN tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$4.57 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 91.0% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.07% |
| 5-Year Change | -31.3% |
| 10-Year Change | 6.3% |
| Growth Volatility | 241.2 |
Northern Shield Resources Inc. - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Northern Shield Resources Inc.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See NRN cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Northern Shield Resources Inc. (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Northern Shield Resources Inc. from 2002 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see NRN company net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | CA$3.69 Million ≈ $2.67 Million |
+60.31% |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$2.30 Million ≈ $1.67 Million |
-55.71% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$5.20 Million ≈ $3.76 Million |
-0.08% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$5.21 Million ≈ $3.77 Million |
-3.16% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$5.38 Million ≈ $3.89 Million |
+7.23% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$5.01 Million ≈ $3.63 Million |
+109.87% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$2.39 Million ≈ $1.73 Million |
+45.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$1.64 Million ≈ $1.19 Million |
-40.04% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$2.73 Million ≈ $1.98 Million |
-21.32% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$3.47 Million ≈ $2.51 Million |
+1071.77% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$296.50K ≈ $214.49K |
-92.12% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$3.76 Million ≈ $2.72 Million |
-54.36% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$8.24 Million ≈ $5.96 Million |
-16.27% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$9.85 Million ≈ $7.12 Million |
+49.61% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$6.58 Million ≈ $4.76 Million |
+24.30% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$5.29 Million ≈ $3.83 Million |
+20.33% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$4.40 Million ≈ $3.18 Million |
-2.56% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$4.52 Million ≈ $3.27 Million |
+64.79% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$2.74 Million ≈ $1.98 Million |
-8.25% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$2.99 Million ≈ $2.16 Million |
+14.00% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$2.62 Million ≈ $1.90 Million |
+16.26% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$2.25 Million ≈ $1.63 Million |
+100.22% |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$1.13 Million ≈ $814.19K |
+529.54% |
| 2002-12-31 | CA$178.79K ≈ $129.33K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Northern Shield 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 3692547100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | CA$40.74 Million | 1103.23% |
| Total Equity | CA$3.69 Million | 100.00% |
Northern Shield Resources Inc. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Northern Shield Resources Inc. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Weststar Industrial Ltd
AU:WSI
|
$5.56 Million |
|
Processa Pharmaceuticals Inc
NASDAQ:PCSA
|
$5.56 Million |
|
PURE ENERGY MINLS
F:AHG
|
$5.56 Million |
|
Heliospectra publ AB
ST:HELIO
|
$5.56 Million |
|
Triton Minerals Ltd
AU:TON
|
$5.55 Million |
|
WE WIN LIMITED
NSE:WEWIN
|
$5.55 Million |
|
Rectifier Technologies Ltd
AU:RFT
|
$5.53 Million |
|
SVP GLOBAL TEXTILES LIMITED
NSE:SVPGLOB
|
$5.53 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Northern Shield Resources Inc.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,303,700 to 3,693,057, a change of 1,389,357 (60.3%).
- Net loss of 693,230 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 1,865,400 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 217,187.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$-693.23K | -18.77% |
| Share Issuances | CA$1.87 Million | +50.51% |
| Other Changes | CA$217.19K | +5.88% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 60.31% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Northern Shield 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: 1.83x
- 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 0.65x to 1.83x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | CA$0.08 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | CA$0.24 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$0.35 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$0.34 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$0.27 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$0.41 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$0.31 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$0.33 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$0.34 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$0.43 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$0.29 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$0.12 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$0.01 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$0.04 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$0.05 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$0.10 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$0.09 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$0.07 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.05 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | CA$0.03 | CA$0.05 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Northern Shield Resources Inc. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -18.77%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.14x
- Recent ROE (-18.77%) is above the historical average (-90.55%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | -12.59% | -597.61% | 0.02x | 1.02x | CA$-40.40K |
| 2003 | -54.51% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.18x | CA$-726.10K |
| 2004 | -14.37% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | CA$-549.10K |
| 2005 | -14.12% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | CA$-631.81K |
| 2006 | -54.26% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | CA$-1.92 Million |
| 2007 | -65.61% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | CA$-2.07 Million |
| 2008 | -20.54% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | CA$-1.38 Million |
| 2009 | -36.70% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | CA$-2.05 Million |
| 2010 | -19.31% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | CA$-1.55 Million |
| 2011 | -20.69% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.13x | CA$-2.02 Million |
| 2012 | -16.62% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | CA$-2.62 Million |
| 2013 | -52.10% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.10x | CA$-5.12 Million |
| 2014 | -119.49% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.09x | CA$-4.87 Million |
| 2015 | -1228.84% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.97x | CA$-3.67 Million |
| 2016 | -46.89% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.11x | CA$-1.98 Million |
| 2017 | -37.03% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | CA$-1.29 Million |
| 2018 | -76.39% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.12x | CA$-1.42 Million |
| 2019 | -79.11% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.17x | CA$-2.13 Million |
| 2020 | -11.75% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.10x | CA$-1.09 Million |
| 2021 | -4.33% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.06x | CA$-770.64K |
| 2022 | -11.72% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.11x | CA$-1.13 Million |
| 2023 | -19.06% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.16x | CA$-1.51 Million |
| 2024 | -138.38% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.29x | CA$-3.42 Million |
| 2025 | -18.77% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.14x | CA$-1.06 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Northern Shield 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: $2,278,129
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -49.70%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Shield Resources Inc. (NRN) | CA$4.57 Million | -12.59% | 0.10x | $5.55 Million |
| Aftermath Silver Ltd (AAG) | $-1.02 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $195.23 Million |
| Aton Resources Inc (AAN) | $-9.49 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $42.41 Million |
| Arbor Metals Corp (ABR) | $153.43K | -30.35% | 0.39x | $8.19 Million |
| Asiabasemetals Inc (ABZ) | $-251.39K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.63 Million |
| Adex Mining Inc (ADE) | $-81.43K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $66.13 Million |
| Alphamin Res (AFM) | $159.81K | -280.73% | 0.49x | $1.30 Billion |
| Silver X Mining Corp (AGX) | $18.71 Million | -66.45% | 1.77x | $138.33 Million |
| Amarc Resources Ltd. (AHR) | $7.22 Million | -119.49% | 0.12x | $159.74 Million |
| Almonty Industries Inc (AII) | $21.18 Million | 0.00% | 0.48x | $5.33 Billion |
| Aldebaran Resources Inc (ALDE) | $-13.79 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $425.46 Million |
About Northern Shield Resources Inc.
Northern Shield Resources Inc., a natural resource company, engages in identifying, acquiring, and exploring mineral properties primarily in Eastern Canada. The company explores for nickel, copper, gold, silver, and tellurium deposits, as well as platinum group metals. Its flagship property is the Root & Cellar Au-Ag-Te-(Cu) property that consists of 16 mineral licenses covering an area of approx… Read more