Balance Sheet: Assets
The balance sheet provides creditors, investors, and analysts with information on company resources (assets) and its sources of capital (its equity and liabilities). It normally also provides information about the future earnings capacity of a company assets as well as an indication of cash flows that may come from receivables and inventories.
Assets are resources controlled by the company as a result of past events and from which future economic benefits are expected to flow to the entity.
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- Common-Size Balance Sheet: Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
- Analysis of Liquidity Ratios
- Analysis of Solvency Ratios
- Analysis of Geographic Areas
- Common Stock Valuation Ratios
- Present Value of Free Cash Flow to Equity (FCFE)
- Return on Equity (ROE) since 2005
- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Sales (P/S) since 2005
- Analysis of Revenues
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31).
Total assets exhibited a general upward trend over the five-year period, increasing from US$6,652,958 thousand in 2021 to US$9,204,374 thousand in 2024, before decreasing slightly to US$8,994,531 thousand in 2025. This growth was primarily driven by increases in long-term assets, particularly operating lease assets. However, fluctuations were observed within the composition of both current and long-term asset categories.
- Current Assets
- Current assets decreased from US$1,381,564 thousand in 2021 to US$1,175,837 thousand in 2022, then increased significantly to US$1,780,587 thousand in 2024. A slight decrease to US$1,466,953 thousand was noted in 2025. This volatility was largely influenced by changes in cash and cash equivalents, and current investments. Cash and cash equivalents experienced a substantial decline between 2021 and 2022, followed by increases in 2023 and 2024, and a significant decrease in 2025. Current investments showed a similar pattern, with a large increase between 2021 and 2023, a decrease in 2024, and a slight increase in 2025. Accounts receivable, inventory, and prepaid expenses generally increased throughout the period, indicating potential growth in sales and operational activity.
- Long-Term Assets
- Long-term assets demonstrated consistent growth from US$5,271,394 thousand in 2021 to US$7,527,578 thousand in 2025. The most significant component of this growth was operating lease assets, which increased steadily throughout the period. Leasehold improvements, property, and equipment also contributed to the increase, though at a slower pace. Long-term investments experienced substantial growth between 2021 and 2024, but decreased in 2025. Goodwill remained constant throughout the period.
- Cash Position
- The company’s cash and cash equivalents position was highly variable. A significant decrease occurred between 2021 and 2022, followed by increases in 2023 and 2024, and a substantial decrease in 2025. This suggests active cash management, potentially involving strategic investments, debt repayment, or share repurchases. The fluctuations warrant further investigation to understand the underlying drivers.
- Receivables and Inventory
- Accounts receivable and inventory both exhibited a consistent upward trend throughout the period. The increase in accounts receivable suggests a potential increase in credit sales, while the rise in inventory could indicate growing sales volume or changes in inventory management practices. These trends should be monitored in relation to revenue growth to assess the efficiency of working capital management.
- Prepaid Expenses
- Prepaid expenses, including prepaid expenses and other current assets, increased significantly between 2022 and 2023, then decreased slightly in 2024, and increased again in 2025. This suggests potential changes in the timing of expense payments or increased investment in prepaid services.
Overall, the asset base expanded considerably during the analyzed period, driven primarily by long-term assets. The fluctuations in current assets, particularly cash and cash equivalents and current investments, indicate active financial management. Continued monitoring of these trends is recommended to assess the company’s financial health and strategic direction.