Palfinger AG (PAL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Palfinger AG (PAL) has net assets worth €767.89 Million EUR (≈ $897.74 Million USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€2.12 Billion ≈ $2.48 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€1.35 Billion ≈ $1.58 Billion 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 financial resilience of Palfinger AG to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €767.89 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 36.22% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.41% |
| 5-Year Change | 22.16% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 6.22 |
Palfinger AG - Net Assets Trend (2015–2024)
This chart illustrates how Palfinger AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore balance sheet size of Palfinger AG for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Palfinger AG (2015–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Palfinger AG from 2015 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see PAL market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €753.07 Million ≈ $880.41 Million |
+5.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | €715.52 Million ≈ $836.51 Million |
+6.02% |
| 2022-12-31 | €674.87 Million ≈ $789.00 Million |
+9.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | €613.86 Million ≈ $717.66 Million |
-0.42% |
| 2020-12-31 | €616.45 Million ≈ $720.69 Million |
-2.01% |
| 2019-12-31 | €629.09 Million ≈ $735.47 Million |
+13.20% |
| 2018-12-31 | €555.73 Million ≈ $649.70 Million |
-3.47% |
| 2017-12-31 | €575.71 Million ≈ $673.07 Million |
-0.73% |
| 2016-12-31 | €579.92 Million ≈ $677.99 Million |
+13.56% |
| 2015-12-31 | €510.66 Million ≈ $597.01 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Palfinger AG'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 93.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €782.00 Million | 111.91% |
| Total Equity | €698.76 Million | 100.00% |
Palfinger AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Palfinger AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
MayAir Technology (China) Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688376
|
$1.39 Billion |
|
Zhejiang Southeast Space Frame Co Ltd
SHE:002135
|
$1.39 Billion |
|
EVT Ltd
AU:EVT
|
$1.39 Billion |
|
Suzhou Good-Ark Electronics Co Ltd
SHE:002079
|
$1.39 Billion |
|
Beijing Jingyuntong Technology Co Ltd
SHG:601908
|
$1.39 Billion |
|
Shenzhen Baoming Technology Co
SHE:002992
|
$1.39 Billion |
|
Techwing Inc
KQ:089030
|
$1.39 Billion |
|
Msscorps Co Ltd
TW:6830
|
$1.39 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Palfinger AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 655,444,000 to 698,759,000, a change of 43,315,000 (6.6%).
- Net income of 100,018,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 36,505,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors decreased equity by 20,198,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €100.02 Million | +14.31% |
| Dividends Paid | €36.51 Million | -5.22% |
| Other Changes | €-20.20 Million | -2.89% |
| Total Change | €- | 6.61% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Palfinger AG'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: 1.74x
- 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 2.42x to 1.74x 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 | €14.44 | €35.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €13.67 | €35.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €15.43 | €35.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €15.13 | €35.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €14.85 | €35.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €17.65 | €35.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €18.85 | €35.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €20.10 | €35.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Palfinger AG 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): 14.31%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.24%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.05x
- Recent ROE (14.31%) is above the historical average (12.55%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13.11% | 5.23% | 1.01x | 2.47x | €15.26 Million |
| 2016 | 11.03% | 4.51% | 0.88x | 2.77x | €5.73 Million |
| 2017 | 9.67% | 3.57% | 0.95x | 2.85x | €-1.78 Million |
| 2018 | 11.27% | 3.59% | 1.06x | 2.97x | €6.55 Million |
| 2019 | 13.79% | 4.56% | 1.07x | 2.83x | €22.01 Million |
| 2020 | 8.76% | 3.25% | 0.99x | 2.74x | €-7.08 Million |
| 2021 | 15.51% | 4.70% | 1.09x | 3.03x | €30.74 Million |
| 2022 | 11.63% | 3.21% | 1.14x | 3.19x | €10.01 Million |
| 2023 | 16.43% | 4.40% | 1.19x | 3.14x | €42.13 Million |
| 2024 | 14.31% | 4.24% | 1.11x | 3.05x | €30.14 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Palfinger AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery
- Average net assets among peers: $226,602,300
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.90%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palfinger AG (PAL) | €767.89 Million | 13.11% | 1.76x | $1.39 Billion |
| Rosenbauer International AG (ROS) | $226.60 Million | 9.90% | 1.70x | $516.12 Million |
About Palfinger AG
Palfinger AG produces and sells crane and lifting solutions in Austria and internationally. It operates through Sales & Service, Operations, and Other segments. The company offers loader cranes, timber and recycling cranes, knuckle boom cranes, telescopic cranes, stiff boom cranes, crane, offshore cranes, davit systems, winches, handling/access equipment and slipway systems, boats, wind cranes, h… Read more