K+S Aktiengesellschaft (SDF) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, K+S Aktiengesellschaft (SDF) has net assets worth €4.74 Billion EUR (≈ $5.54 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 (€7.62 Billion ≈ $8.91 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€2.88 Billion ≈ $3.37 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 SDF tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €4.74 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 62.16% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.58% |
| 5-Year Change | -7.73% |
| 10-Year Change | 7.37% |
| Growth Volatility | 35.97 |
K+S Aktiengesellschaft - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how K+S Aktiengesellschaft's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See K+S Aktiengesellschaft defensive interval ratio to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for K+S Aktiengesellschaft (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of K+S Aktiengesellschaft from 1998 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market value of K+S Aktiengesellschaft.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | €4.89 Billion ≈ $5.71 Billion |
-21.37% |
| 2024-12-31 | €6.22 Billion ≈ $7.27 Billion |
-4.41% |
| 2023-12-31 | €6.50 Billion ≈ $7.60 Billion |
-3.23% |
| 2022-12-31 | €6.72 Billion ≈ $7.86 Billion |
+26.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | €5.30 Billion ≈ $6.19 Billion |
+138.34% |
| 2020-12-31 | €2.22 Billion ≈ $2.60 Billion |
-50.56% |
| 2019-12-31 | €4.50 Billion ≈ $5.26 Billion |
+8.47% |
| 2018-12-31 | €4.14 Billion ≈ $4.84 Billion |
-0.40% |
| 2017-12-31 | €4.16 Billion ≈ $4.86 Billion |
-8.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | €4.55 Billion ≈ $5.32 Billion |
+5.97% |
| 2015-12-31 | €4.30 Billion ≈ $5.02 Billion |
+8.08% |
| 2014-12-31 | €3.97 Billion ≈ $4.65 Billion |
+17.01% |
| 2013-12-31 | €3.40 Billion ≈ $3.97 Billion |
-2.32% |
| 2012-12-31 | €3.48 Billion ≈ $4.07 Billion |
+12.73% |
| 2011-12-31 | €3.08 Billion ≈ $3.61 Billion |
+16.33% |
| 2010-12-31 | €2.65 Billion ≈ $3.10 Billion |
+26.48% |
| 2009-12-31 | €2.10 Billion ≈ $2.45 Billion |
+22.01% |
| 2008-12-31 | €1.72 Billion ≈ $2.01 Billion |
+84.40% |
| 2007-12-31 | €931.81 Million ≈ $1.09 Billion |
-17.12% |
| 2006-12-31 | €1.12 Billion ≈ $1.31 Billion |
+19.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | €942.13 Million ≈ $1.10 Billion |
+56.66% |
| 2004-12-31 | €601.40 Million ≈ $703.10 Million |
+8.28% |
| 2003-12-31 | €555.40 Million ≈ $649.32 Million |
+8.19% |
| 2002-12-31 | €513.38 Million ≈ $600.19 Million |
+12.19% |
| 2001-12-31 | €457.59 Million ≈ $534.97 Million |
+2.18% |
| 2000-12-31 | €447.84 Million ≈ $523.57 Million |
-47.71% |
| 1999-12-31 | €856.46 Million ≈ $1.00 Billion |
-2.06% |
| 1998-12-31 | €874.44 Million ≈ $1.02 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to K+S Aktiengesellschaft'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 1442.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €4.59 Billion | 93.98% |
| Common Stock | €179.10 Million | 3.67% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-543.50 Million | -11.13% |
| Other Components | €658.30 Million | 13.48% |
| Total Equity | €4.88 Billion | 100.00% |
K+S Aktiengesellschaft Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of K+S Aktiengesellschaft ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Uniti Group Inc
NASDAQ:UNIT
|
$2.79 Billion |
|
Deppon Logistics Co Ltd
SHG:603056
|
$2.79 Billion |
|
SEB SA UNSP.ADR EO-01
F:GRB0
|
$2.79 Billion |
|
Motorcomm Electronic Technology Co. Ltd. A
SHG:688515
|
$2.80 Billion |
|
Xiamen Bank Co Ltd
SHG:601187
|
$2.79 Billion |
|
Shenzhen InfoGem Technologies Co Ltd
SHE:300085
|
$2.79 Billion |
|
Ichor Holdings Ltd
NASDAQ:ICHR
|
$2.79 Billion |
|
Medical Properties Trust Inc
NYSE:MPW
|
$2.78 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in K+S Aktiengesellschaft's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 6,212,300,000 to 4,884,200,000, a change of -1,328,100,000 (-21.4%).
- Net loss of 1,075,800,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 26,900,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 225,399,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €-1.08 Billion | -22.03% |
| Dividends Paid | €26.90 Million | -0.55% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | €-225.40 Million | -4.61% |
| Other Changes | €-1.00 | -0.0% |
| Total Change | €- | -21.38% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares K+S Aktiengesellschaft'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: 0.49x
- 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 4.11x to 0.49x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | €3.27 | €13.44 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | €2.71 | €13.44 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | €1.75 | €13.44 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | €1.48 | €13.44 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | €2.84 | €13.44 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | €3.15 | €13.44 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | €3.35 | €13.44 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | €5.28 | €13.44 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | €6.46 | €13.44 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | €5.35 | €13.44 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | €10.41 | €13.44 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | €12.60 | €13.44 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | €13.84 | €13.44 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | €16.11 | €13.44 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | €18.15 | €13.44 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | €17.72 | €13.44 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | €20.74 | €13.44 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | €22.44 | €13.44 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | €23.78 | €13.44 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | €21.73 | €13.44 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €21.64 | €13.44 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €23.48 | €13.44 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €11.60 | €13.44 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €27.68 | €13.44 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €35.11 | €13.44 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €34.72 | €13.44 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €34.69 | €13.44 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | €27.27 | €13.44 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently K+S Aktiengesellschaft 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): -22.03%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -29.49%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.46x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.63x
- Recent ROE (-22.03%) is below the historical average (10.75%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 18.72% | 7.34% | 0.91x | 2.80x | €76.20 Million |
| 1999 | 22.55% | 8.27% | 0.89x | 3.06x | €107.25 Million |
| 2000 | 26.75% | 5.74% | 1.32x | 3.53x | €74.99 Million |
| 2001 | 25.86% | 5.43% | 1.36x | 3.50x | €72.56 Million |
| 2002 | 20.22% | 4.60% | 1.36x | 3.25x | €52.47 Million |
| 2003 | 18.24% | 4.43% | 1.30x | 3.16x | €45.76 Million |
| 2004 | 23.37% | 5.44% | 1.36x | 3.15x | €80.40 Million |
| 2005 | 18.52% | 6.20% | 1.25x | 2.40x | €80.24 Million |
| 2006 | 24.10% | 9.16% | 1.04x | 2.52x | €158.42 Million |
| 2007 | -10.03% | -2.79% | 1.13x | 3.18x | €-186.43 Million |
| 2008 | 50.72% | 18.16% | 1.38x | 2.02x | €699.19 Million |
| 2009 | 4.63% | 2.71% | 0.69x | 2.49x | €-112.42 Million |
| 2010 | 16.93% | 8.98% | 0.90x | 2.10x | €183.70 Million |
| 2011 | 18.33% | 10.97% | 0.85x | 1.97x | €256.65 Million |
| 2012 | 19.22% | 16.96% | 0.59x | 1.91x | €320.23 Million |
| 2013 | 12.17% | 10.45% | 0.53x | 2.21x | €73.55 Million |
| 2014 | 9.59% | 9.96% | 0.49x | 1.98x | €-16.47 Million |
| 2015 | 11.53% | 11.86% | 0.50x | 1.93x | €65.76 Million |
| 2016 | 3.83% | 5.04% | 0.36x | 2.12x | €-280.97 Million |
| 2017 | 4.44% | 5.09% | 0.37x | 2.35x | €-231.32 Million |
| 2018 | 1.02% | 1.04% | 0.41x | 2.41x | €-372.15 Million |
| 2019 | 1.98% | 2.18% | 0.38x | 2.36x | €-360.45 Million |
| 2020 | -85.14% | -77.75% | 0.29x | 3.78x | €-2.11 Billion |
| 2021 | 41.02% | 67.63% | 0.37x | 1.65x | €1.64 Billion |
| 2022 | 22.44% | 26.57% | 0.57x | 1.47x | €836.30 Million |
| 2023 | 3.23% | 5.43% | 0.40x | 1.51x | €-440.11 Million |
| 2024 | -1.08% | -1.83% | 0.39x | 1.51x | €-688.03 Million |
| 2025 | -22.03% | -29.49% | 0.46x | 1.63x | €-1.56 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares K+S Aktiengesellschaft's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Agricultural Inputs
- Average net assets among peers: $2,644,414,180
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -8.09%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| K+S Aktiengesellschaft (SDF) | €4.74 Billion | 18.72% | 0.61x | $2.79 Billion |
| BIOCERES CROP SOL. (0G4) | $295.22 Million | -18.77% | 1.59x | $25.14 Million |
| Highfield Resources Ltd (23H) | $138.54 Million | -4.84% | 0.02x | $9.01 Million |
| Origin Agritech Ltd (39O1) | $-58.60 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $11.10 Million |
| Origin Agritech Limited (39O1) | $-15.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $10.55 Million |
| EMMERSON PLC O.N. (4UM) | $22.56 Million | -12.31% | 0.08x | $21.09 Million |
| HARVEST MINERALS LTD (7HM) | $9.71 Million | 2.04% | 0.11x | $251.58K |
| ITAFOS INC. ON (82E) | $258.73 Million | 1.49% | 1.27x | $323.34 Million |
| CHINA GREEN AGRIC.DL-001 (GR0A) | $134.77 Million | -72.99% | 0.45x | $9.62 Million |
| China BlueChemical Ltd (H1Q) | $16.91 Billion | 8.85% | 0.27x | $453.54 Million |
| YARA INTL ASA ADR NK170 (IU20) | $8.74 Billion | 15.65% | 0.96x | $10.39 Billion |
About K+S Aktiengesellschaft
K+S Aktiengesellschaft, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a supplier of mineral products for the agricultural, industrial, pharma, consumer, and community sectors in Europe, Germany, North America, South America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. The company offers potassium chloride for crops, such as grain, corn, rice, soybeans, and sugar cane; fertilizer specialties that are used for crops … Read more