PPC Ltd

JSE:PPC South Africa Building Materials
Market Cap
$448.83 Million
ZAC844.54 Billion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#31544 Global
#70 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC574.00
Change (1 day)
-1.88%
52-Week Range
ZAC401.00 - ZAC661.00
All Time High
ZAC1177.63
About

PPC Ltd, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the production and sale of cement, aggregates, ready mix concrete, and fly ash in South Africa, Botswana, and Zimbabwe. It also provides premixes, stone, sand, road layer materials, and special aggregate-related products. The company was formerly known as Pretoria Portland Cement Company Limited and changed its name to PPC Ltd in October 2012. P… Read more

PPC Ltd (PPC) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: ZAC9.04 Billion ZAC

Based on the latest financial reports, PPC Ltd (PPC) holds total assets worth ZAC9.04 Billion ZAC as of September 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

PPC Ltd - Total Assets Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how PPC Ltd’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

PPC Ltd - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (March 2025)

PPC Ltd's total assets of ZAC9.04 Billion consist of 33.2% current assets and 66.8% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (ZAC) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 9.7%
Accounts Receivable ZAC670.00 Million 7.4%
Inventory ZAC1.22 Billion 13.5%
Property, Plant & Equipment ZAC0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets ZAC61.00 Million 0.7%
Goodwill ZAC0.00 0.0%

Asset Composition Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how PPC Ltd's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: PPC Ltd's current assets represent 33.2% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 42.7% in 2002.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 9.7% of total assets in 2025, down from 25.1% in 2002.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 2002.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is inventory at 13.5% of total assets.

PPC Ltd Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of PPC Ltd based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
CSG Holding Co Ltd
SHE:000012
China CN¥31.27 Billion
Tangshan Jidong Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000401
China CN¥58.66 Billion
Chosun Refractories Co Ltd
KO:000480
Korea ₩1.60 Trillion
Gansu Shangfeng Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000672
China CN¥16.88 Billion
Jiangxi Wannianqing Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000789
China CN¥15.80 Billion
Xinjiang Tianshan Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000877
China CN¥289.73 Billion
Sinostone Guangdong Co Ltd
SHE:001212
China CN¥2.25 Billion
Tongyang Inc
KO:001525
Korea ₩1.31 Trillion

PPC Ltd - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.53 - 1.09

Strong asset utilization - PPC Ltd generates 1.09x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -13.97% - 6.47%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, PPC Ltd generates $5.17 in net profit.

PPC Ltd - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 1.76 1.75 0.59
Quick Ratio 1.18 0.89 0.32
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital ZAC1.37 Billion ZAC 1.09 Billion ZAC -2.84 Billion

PPC Ltd - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between PPC Ltd's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 1.51
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -5.6%
Total Assets ZAC9.02 Billion
Market Capitalization $4.65 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values PPC Ltd's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Significant Asset Reduction: PPC Ltd's assets decreased by 5.6% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.

Annual Total Assets for PPC Ltd (2002–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of PPC Ltd from 2002 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-03-31 ZAC9.02 Billion -5.64%
2024-03-31 ZAC9.55 Billion -8.89%
2023-03-31 ZAC10.49 Billion -29.46%
2022-03-31 ZAC14.87 Billion -5.95%
2021-03-31 ZAC15.81 Billion -7.52%
2020-03-31 ZAC17.09 Billion -4.12%
2019-03-31 ZAC17.83 Billion +10.01%
2018-03-31 ZAC16.21 Billion -10.14%
2017-03-31 ZAC18.04 Billion +10.04%
2016-03-31 ZAC16.39 Billion +7.42%
2015-03-31 ZAC15.26 Billion +31.81%
2014-03-31 ZAC11.57 Billion +30.41%
2013-03-31 ZAC8.88 Billion +28.51%
2012-03-31 ZAC6.91 Billion +7.60%
2011-03-31 ZAC6.42 Billion +5.02%
2010-03-31 ZAC6.11 Billion +5.04%
2009-03-31 ZAC5.82 Billion +28.34%
2008-03-31 ZAC4.53 Billion -7.13%
2007-03-31 ZAC4.88 Billion +12.09%
2006-03-31 ZAC4.36 Billion +33.82%
2005-03-31 ZAC3.25 Billion -8.69%
2004-03-31 ZAC3.56 Billion +2.23%
2003-03-31 ZAC3.49 Billion +1.56%
2002-03-31 ZAC3.43 Billion --