Ceconomy AG (CEC) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Ceconomy AG (CEC) has net assets worth €652.00 Million EUR (≈ $762.26 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 (€10.39 Billion ≈ $12.14 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€9.73 Billion ≈ $11.38 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 CEC tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €652.00 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 6.28% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -7.81% |
| 5-Year Change | -35.93% |
| 10-Year Change | -90.9% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.61 |
Ceconomy AG - Net Assets Trend (1999–2025)
This chart illustrates how Ceconomy AG's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See CEC cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Ceconomy AG (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ceconomy AG from 1999 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Ceconomy AG (CEC) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | €485.00 Million ≈ $567.02 Million |
-5.83% |
| 2024-09-30 | €515.00 Million ≈ $602.09 Million |
+10.75% |
| 2023-09-30 | €465.00 Million ≈ $543.63 Million |
-21.45% |
| 2022-09-30 | €592.00 Million ≈ $692.11 Million |
-21.80% |
| 2021-09-30 | €757.00 Million ≈ $885.01 Million |
+38.14% |
| 2020-09-30 | €548.00 Million ≈ $640.67 Million |
-30.10% |
| 2019-09-30 | €784.00 Million ≈ $916.58 Million |
+17.89% |
| 2018-09-30 | €665.00 Million ≈ $777.45 Million |
-0.30% |
| 2017-09-30 | €667.00 Million ≈ $779.79 Million |
-87.49% |
| 2016-09-30 | €5.33 Billion ≈ $6.23 Billion |
+3.09% |
| 2015-09-30 | €5.17 Billion ≈ $6.05 Billion |
+3.46% |
| 2014-09-30 | €5.00 Billion ≈ $5.84 Billion |
-3.98% |
| 2013-09-30 | €5.21 Billion ≈ $6.09 Billion |
-14.67% |
| 2012-09-30 | €6.10 Billion ≈ $7.13 Billion |
-5.22% |
| 2011-09-30 | €6.44 Billion ≈ $7.53 Billion |
-0.36% |
| 2010-09-30 | €6.46 Billion ≈ $7.55 Billion |
+7.81% |
| 2009-09-30 | €5.99 Billion ≈ $7.01 Billion |
-1.35% |
| 2008-09-30 | €6.07 Billion ≈ $7.10 Billion |
-6.68% |
| 2007-09-30 | €6.51 Billion ≈ $7.61 Billion |
+7.64% |
| 2006-09-30 | €6.05 Billion ≈ $7.07 Billion |
+13.82% |
| 2005-09-30 | €5.31 Billion ≈ $6.21 Billion |
+7.42% |
| 2004-09-30 | €4.95 Billion ≈ $5.78 Billion |
+13.73% |
| 2003-09-30 | €4.35 Billion ≈ $5.08 Billion |
+2.43% |
| 2002-09-30 | €4.25 Billion ≈ $4.96 Billion |
+0.09% |
| 2001-09-30 | €4.24 Billion ≈ $4.96 Billion |
+2.32% |
| 2000-09-30 | €4.15 Billion ≈ $4.85 Billion |
+3.08% |
| 1999-09-30 | €4.02 Billion ≈ $4.70 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ceconomy 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 decreased by 267.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | €1.24 Billion | 255.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-353.00 Million | -72.63% |
| Other Components | €165.00 Million | 33.95% |
| Total Equity | €486.00 Million | 100.00% |
Ceconomy AG Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ceconomy AG ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Jilin OLED Material Tech Co Ltd
SHG:688378
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Alamo Group Inc
NYSE:ALG
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Wuxi Chipown Micro-electronics Ltd
SHG:688508
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Hubei Zhongyi Science Technology Co. Ltd.
SHE:301150
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Suzhou Veichi Electric Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688698
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Befar Group Co Ltd
SHG:601678
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Acadian Asset Management Inc
NYSE:AAMI
|
$1.86 Billion |
|
Intapp Inc
NASDAQ:INTA
|
$1.86 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ceconomy AG's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 516,000,000 to 486,000,000, a change of -30,000,000 (-5.8%).
- Net loss of 35,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 2,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 2,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 353,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 362,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-35.00 Million | -7.2% |
| Dividends Paid | €2.00 Million | -0.41% |
| Share Repurchases | €2.00 Million | -0.41% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-353.00 Million | -72.63% |
| Other Changes | €362.00 Million | +74.49% |
| Total Change | €- | -5.81% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ceconomy 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: 3.75x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.34x to 3.75x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-09-30 | €11.14 | €3.76 | x |
| 2000-09-30 | €12.19 | €3.76 | x |
| 2001-09-30 | €12.54 | €3.76 | x |
| 2002-09-30 | €12.67 | €3.76 | x |
| 2003-09-30 | €12.73 | €3.76 | x |
| 2004-09-30 | €14.50 | €3.76 | x |
| 2005-09-30 | €15.63 | €3.76 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | €17.84 | €3.76 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | €19.14 | €3.76 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | €17.81 | €3.76 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | €17.61 | €3.76 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | €19.30 | €3.76 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | €19.47 | €3.76 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | €18.43 | €3.76 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | €15.85 | €3.76 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | €15.26 | €3.76 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | €15.85 | €3.76 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | €16.28 | €3.76 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | €2.05 | €3.76 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | €2.06 | €3.76 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | €2.12 | €3.76 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | €1.35 | €3.76 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | €1.98 | €3.76 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | €1.44 | €3.76 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | €0.95 | €3.76 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | €1.01 | €3.76 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | €1.00 | €3.76 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ceconomy 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): -7.20%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.15%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.14x
- • Equity Multiplier: 22.20x
- Recent ROE (-7.20%) is below the historical average (12.24%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 6.43% | 0.53% | 1.96x | 6.15x | €-130.20 Million |
| 2000 | 9.02% | 0.76% | 2.10x | 5.61x | €-39.20 Million |
| 2001 | 9.79% | 0.81% | 2.22x | 5.45x | €-8.80 Million |
| 2002 | 10.70% | 0.86% | 2.25x | 5.54x | €28.90 Million |
| 2003 | 11.92% | 0.93% | 2.02x | 6.39x | €79.90 Million |
| 2004 | 19.69% | 1.65% | 2.01x | 5.93x | €459.10 Million |
| 2005 | 10.40% | 0.95% | 1.94x | 5.63x | €20.30 Million |
| 2006 | 18.16% | 1.77% | 1.86x | 5.51x | €476.00 Million |
| 2007 | 13.19% | 1.28% | 1.90x | 5.42x | €199.50 Million |
| 2008 | 6.92% | 0.59% | 2.01x | 5.81x | €-179.00 Million |
| 2009 | 6.66% | 0.58% | 1.95x | 5.85x | €-192.40 Million |
| 2010 | 13.47% | 1.26% | 1.92x | 5.56x | €219.20 Million |
| 2011 | 9.92% | 0.95% | 1.96x | 5.34x | €-5.40 Million |
| 2012 | 0.05% | 0.00% | 1.92x | 5.77x | €-599.40 Million |
| 2013 | -0.68% | -0.05% | 2.28x | 5.56x | €-552.90 Million |
| 2014 | 2.55% | 0.20% | 2.25x | 5.61x | €-371.80 Million |
| 2015 | 12.98% | 1.13% | 2.14x | 5.34x | €154.10 Million |
| 2016 | 11.26% | 1.03% | 2.34x | 4.69x | €67.00 Million |
| 2017 | 164.72% | 4.97% | 2.68x | 12.38x | €1.04 Billion |
| 2018 | -30.90% | -0.99% | 2.53x | 12.35x | €-280.60 Million |
| 2019 | 16.01% | 0.57% | 2.65x | 10.63x | €45.80 Million |
| 2020 | -44.76% | -1.05% | 1.99x | 21.47x | €-266.70 Million |
| 2021 | 32.54% | 1.09% | 2.00x | 14.96x | €160.70 Million |
| 2022 | 21.36% | 0.58% | 2.18x | 16.95x | €67.00 Million |
| 2023 | -8.42% | -0.18% | 2.31x | 20.81x | €-85.30 Million |
| 2024 | 14.73% | 0.34% | 2.21x | 19.64x | €24.40 Million |
| 2025 | -7.20% | -0.15% | 2.14x | 22.20x | €-83.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ceconomy AG's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $729,663,054
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.43%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ceconomy AG (CEC) | €652.00 Million | 6.43% | 14.93x | $1.86 Billion |
| BAPCOR LTD. (0BS) | $894.34 Million | -17.70% | 1.13x | $147.87 Million |
| JUMBO SA UNSP.ADR/1 O.N. (5JB1) | $1.33 Billion | 16.31% | 0.35x | $3.23 Billion |
| TERACT EO 1 (6O8) | $142.10 Million | 24.42% | 5.60x | $206.71 Million |
| SEALAND CAP. GA. LS-0001 (7KM) | $-1.58 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $654.74K |
| SFD SA ZY -10 (7PQ) | $49.49 Million | 12.64% | 1.46x | $24.75 Million |
| BETTERWARE DE MEXICO SAPI (BM0) | $1.46 Billion | 71.05% | 6.58x | $521.41 Million |
| Brüder Mannesmann Aktiengesellschaft (BMM) | $10.65 Million | 19.12% | 2.89x | $4.28 Million |
| DUFRY AG UNSP.ADR/010 (D2JA) | $2.50 Billion | 3.49% | 5.62x | $7.78 Billion |
| Dunelm Group plc (DFQ) | $185.80 Million | 54.52% | 1.24x | $2.12 Billion |
About Ceconomy AG
Ceconomy AG, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the consumer electronics retail business. It operates stores under the MediaMarkt and Saturn brands. The company offers professional assistance for the installation, connection, and troubleshooting of electronic devices at home under the Deutsche Technikberatung brand. It operates in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Hungary; Belgium, Italy… Read more