Klöckner & Co SE (KCO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Klöckner & Co SE (KCO) has net assets worth €1.65 Billion EUR (≈ $1.93 Billion USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€3.71 Billion ≈ $4.33 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€2.06 Billion ≈ $2.41 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 tangible net worth ratio of Klöckner & Co SE to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €1.65 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 44.46% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.45% |
| 5-Year Change | -13.41% |
| 10-Year Change | 37.83% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.92 |
Klöckner & Co SE - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Klöckner & Co SE's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See KCO cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Klöckner & Co SE (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Klöckner & Co SE from 2002 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Klöckner & Co SE market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €1.58 Billion ≈ $1.85 Billion |
-8.05% |
| 2024-12-31 | €1.72 Billion ≈ $2.01 Billion |
-1.94% |
| 2023-12-31 | €1.75 Billion ≈ $2.05 Billion |
-10.85% |
| 2022-12-31 | €1.97 Billion ≈ $2.30 Billion |
+7.71% |
| 2021-12-31 | €1.83 Billion ≈ $2.14 Billion |
+75.18% |
| 2020-12-31 | €1.04 Billion ≈ $1.22 Billion |
-11.78% |
| 2019-12-31 | €1.18 Billion ≈ $1.38 Billion |
-7.74% |
| 2018-12-31 | €1.28 Billion ≈ $1.50 Billion |
+6.60% |
| 2017-12-31 | €1.20 Billion ≈ $1.41 Billion |
+4.74% |
| 2016-12-31 | €1.15 Billion ≈ $1.34 Billion |
+3.10% |
| 2015-12-31 | €1.11 Billion ≈ $1.30 Billion |
-22.07% |
| 2014-12-31 | €1.43 Billion ≈ $1.67 Billion |
-1.16% |
| 2013-12-31 | €1.45 Billion ≈ $1.69 Billion |
-11.58% |
| 2012-12-31 | €1.63 Billion ≈ $1.91 Billion |
-11.31% |
| 2011-12-31 | €1.84 Billion ≈ $2.15 Billion |
+42.83% |
| 2010-12-31 | €1.29 Billion ≈ $1.51 Billion |
+14.89% |
| 2009-12-31 | €1.12 Billion ≈ $1.31 Billion |
+4.55% |
| 2008-12-31 | €1.07 Billion ≈ $1.26 Billion |
+41.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | €760.64 Million ≈ $889.27 Million |
+10.77% |
| 2006-12-31 | €686.66 Million ≈ $802.78 Million |
+15.95% |
| 2004-12-31 | €592.18 Million ≈ $692.32 Million |
+27.93% |
| 2003-12-31 | €462.88 Million ≈ $541.15 Million |
-0.82% |
| 2002-12-31 | €466.69 Million ≈ $545.61 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Klöckner & Co SE'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 46018300000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €460.18 Million | 29.20% |
| Common Stock | €249.38 Million | 15.82% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €297.75 Million | 18.89% |
| Other Components | €568.62 Million | 36.08% |
| Total Equity | €1.58 Billion | 100.00% |
Klöckner & Co SE Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Klöckner & Co SE ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Zhejiang Xianju Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:002332
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Jiangsu Bojun Industrial Technology Co. Ltd
SHE:300926
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Liberty Latin America Ltd Class C
NASDAQ:LILAK
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Nabors Industries Ltd
F:NBI1
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
SonoScape Medical Corp
SHE:300633
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
NPK International Inc.
NYSE:NPKI
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Shanghai Emperor of Cleaning Hi-Tech Co Ltd
SHG:603200
|
$1.25 Billion |
|
Anhui Hwasu Co.Ltd.
SHG:600935
|
$1.25 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Klöckner & Co SE's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,713,743,000 to 1,575,933,000, a change of -137,810,000 (-8.0%).
- Net loss of 53,641,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 19,950,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 62,426,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-53.64 Million | -3.4% |
| Dividends Paid | €19.95 Million | -1.27% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-62.43 Million | -3.96% |
| Other Changes | €-1.79 Million | -0.11% |
| Total Change | €- | -8.04% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Klöckner & Co SE'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: 0.78x
- 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 1.60x to 0.78x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | €7.77 | €12.40 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €7.73 | €12.40 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €10.02 | €12.40 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €11.64 | €12.40 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €12.43 | €12.40 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €20.82 | €12.40 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €19.32 | €12.40 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €19.18 | €12.40 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €21.26 | €12.40 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €16.16 | €12.40 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €14.33 | €12.40 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €14.18 | €12.40 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €11.08 | €12.40 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €11.42 | €12.40 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €10.89 | €12.40 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €11.58 | €12.40 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €11.79 | €12.40 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €10.39 | €12.40 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €16.34 | €12.40 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €17.58 | €12.40 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €17.52 | €12.40 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €17.18 | €12.40 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €15.80 | €12.40 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Klöckner & Co SE 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): -3.40%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.84%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.93x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.10x
- Recent ROE (-3.40%) is below the historical average (2.65%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 4.39% | 0.43% | 1.94x | 5.21x | €-22.13 Million |
| 2003 | 6.94% | 0.71% | 2.02x | 4.82x | €-12.00 Million |
| 2004 | 27.62% | 2.91% | 2.18x | 4.34x | €89.58 Million |
| 2007 | 17.54% | 2.13% | 2.12x | 3.90x | €57.32 Million |
| 2008 | 36.14% | 5.69% | 2.20x | 2.89x | €277.73 Million |
| 2009 | -16.75% | -4.81% | 1.42x | 2.45x | €-296.48 Million |
| 2010 | 6.29% | 1.54% | 1.49x | 2.74x | €-47.33 Million |
| 2011 | 0.64% | 0.16% | 1.51x | 2.59x | €-169.89 Million |
| 2012 | -12.41% | -2.71% | 1.89x | 2.42x | €-361.18 Million |
| 2013 | -5.92% | -1.33% | 1.77x | 2.51x | €-227.56 Million |
| 2014 | 1.58% | 0.34% | 1.79x | 2.56x | €-119.14 Million |
| 2015 | -31.38% | -5.38% | 2.27x | 2.57x | €-457.17 Million |
| 2016 | 3.23% | 0.64% | 1.98x | 2.54x | €-77.12 Million |
| 2017 | 8.46% | 1.61% | 2.18x | 2.41x | €-18.47 Million |
| 2018 | 5.31% | 1.00% | 2.22x | 2.40x | €-59.76 Million |
| 2019 | -4.78% | -0.89% | 2.17x | 2.48x | €-173.71 Million |
| 2020 | -11.19% | -2.26% | 1.96x | 2.52x | €-219.53 Million |
| 2021 | 34.17% | 8.32% | 1.92x | 2.14x | €437.81 Million |
| 2022 | 12.94% | 3.04% | 2.16x | 1.97x | €57.60 Million |
| 2023 | -10.91% | -2.74% | 1.80x | 2.21x | €-365.36 Million |
| 2024 | -10.31% | -2.66% | 1.87x | 2.06x | €-348.08 Million |
| 2025 | -3.40% | -0.84% | 1.93x | 2.10x | €-211.23 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Klöckner & Co SE's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Steel industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Steel
- Average net assets among peers: $26,986,922,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.08%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klöckner & Co SE (KCO) | €1.65 Billion | 4.39% | 1.25x | $1.25 Billion |
| Tiangong International Company Limited (34T1) | $6.89 Billion | 9.64% | 0.82x | $1.09 Billion |
| Zanaga Iron Ore Company Limited (6ZA) | $37.58 Million | -4.85% | 0.00x | $29.55 Million |
| Aperam SA (7AA) | $2.68 Billion | 3.55% | 0.94x | $3.49 Billion |
| APERAM S.A. NY SHS/1 O.N. (7AAN) | $3.39 Billion | 18.43% | 0.84x | $3.49 Billion |
| ACERINOX ADR 1/2/EO-25 (ACE) | $2.21 Billion | 25.82% | 1.70x | $3.22 Billion |
| ArcelorMittal SA (ARRD) | $50.19 Billion | 10.41% | 1.23x | $39.90 Billion |
| BCI Minerals Limited (BC3) | $90.61 Million | -18.66% | 0.17x | $628.64 Million |
| Chongqing Iron & Steel Company Limited (CGP) | $9.99 Billion | 0.51% | 3.72x | $64.17 Million |
| Da Ming International Holdings Limited (DM7) | $2.85 Billion | 3.84% | 2.56x | $94.05 Million |
| EREGLI DEM CEL FABR DL1 (EDVA) | $191.53 Billion | 2.11% | 0.62x | $3.00 Billion |
About Klöckner & Co SE
Klöckner & Co SE, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of steel and metal products in Germany, Switzerland, France, the United States, and internationally. It operates through two segments: Kloeckner Metals Americas and Kloeckner Metals Europe. The company offers steel flat products; long steel products; tubes and hollow sections; stainless steel and high-grade steel; alumi… Read more