Ausquest Ltd
AusQuest Limited engages in the exploration and evaluation of mineral properties in Australia and Peru. The company explores for copper, lead, gold, zinc, nickel, iron, magnetite, lithium, base metals, platinum group elements, and rare earth elements deposits. AusQuest Limited was incorporated in 2000 and is based in Ardross, Australia.
Ausquest Ltd (AQD) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: AU$16.56 Million AUD
Based on the latest financial reports, Ausquest Ltd (AQD) has net assets worth AU$16.56 Million AUD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$18.61 Million) and total liabilities (AU$2.05 Million). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$16.56 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 88.98% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.25% |
| 5-Year Change | 109.15% |
| 10-Year Change | 54.74% |
| Growth Volatility | 45.42 |
Ausquest Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2003–2025)
This chart illustrates how Ausquest Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Ausquest Ltd (2003–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ausquest Ltd from 2003 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$16.56 Million | +112.39% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$7.80 Million | -6.24% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$8.31 Million | +11.86% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$7.43 Million | -6.11% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$7.92 Million | +18.23% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$6.70 Million | +17.30% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$5.71 Million | +13.01% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$5.05 Million | +41.19% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$3.58 Million | -66.57% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$10.70 Million | -40.31% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$17.92 Million | +38.00% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$12.99 Million | -4.12% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$13.55 Million | -40.30% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$22.69 Million | -27.73% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$31.40 Million | -24.61% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$41.65 Million | -4.45% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$43.59 Million | +113.95% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$20.37 Million | +35.92% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$14.99 Million | +79.23% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$8.36 Million | +2.67% |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$8.15 Million | +59.31% |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$5.11 Million | -4.72% |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$5.37 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ausquest Ltd'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 25135.5% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$72.11 Million | 435.51% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$4.65 Million | 28.06% |
| Other Components | AU$1.00 | 0.00% |
| Total Equity | AU$16.56 Million | 100.00% |
Ausquest Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ausquest Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
VRX Silica Ltd
AU:VRX
|
$23.88 Million |
|
Prestige BioPharma Limited
KO:950210
|
$23.88 Million |
|
I&C Technology Co. Ltd
KQ:052860
|
$23.89 Million |
|
West Vault Mining Inc
OTCQX:WVMDF
|
$23.89 Million |
|
Red Pine Exploration Inc
OTCQB:RDEXF
|
$23.87 Million |
|
BAHADIR KIMYA
IS:BAHKM
|
$23.86 Million |
|
Jasa Armada Indonesia Tbk PT
JK:IPCM
|
$23.85 Million |
|
Lion Copper and Gold Corp
OTCQB:LCGMF
|
$23.85 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ausquest Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 7,795,929 to 16,557,638, a change of 8,761,709 (112.4%).
- Net loss of 1,610,656 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 10,442,040 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 137,745.
- Other factors increased equity by 20,676,660.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-1.61 Million | -9.73% |
| Share Repurchases | AU$10.44 Million | -63.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$137.75K | +0.83% |
| Other Changes | AU$20.68 Million | +124.88% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 112.39% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ausquest Ltd'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: 2.92x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.34x to 2.92x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-06-30 | AU$0.13 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$0.14 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$0.18 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.12 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.14 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.15 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$0.18 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.13 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.10 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$0.02 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.05 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$0.02 | AU$0.05 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ausquest Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -9.73%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -325.65%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.03x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.12x
- Recent ROE (-9.73%) is above the historical average (-23.37%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8.01% | 75.61% | 0.10x | 1.08x | AU$-106.90K |
| 2004 | -2.78% | -48.63% | 0.05x | 1.07x | AU$-653.29K |
| 2005 | -6.40% | -491.51% | 0.01x | 1.03x | AU$-1.34 Million |
| 2006 | -18.99% | -291.91% | 0.06x | 1.01x | AU$-2.42 Million |
| 2007 | -4.66% | -1284.74% | 0.00x | 1.01x | AU$-2.20 Million |
| 2008 | -15.77% | -649.09% | 0.02x | 1.02x | AU$-5.25 Million |
| 2009 | -8.81% | -377.95% | 0.02x | 1.03x | AU$-8.20 Million |
| 2010 | -7.79% | -286.06% | 0.03x | 1.06x | AU$-7.22 Million |
| 2011 | -35.23% | -223.41% | 0.14x | 1.13x | AU$-13.46 Million |
| 2012 | -39.90% | -2007.54% | 0.02x | 1.04x | AU$-11.32 Million |
| 2013 | -60.80% | -4240.13% | 0.01x | 1.03x | AU$-9.59 Million |
| 2014 | -22.34% | -6489.41% | 0.00x | 1.03x | AU$-4.20 Million |
| 2015 | -4.55% | -2564.51% | 0.00x | 1.02x | AU$-2.61 Million |
| 2016 | -74.23% | -40754.23% | 0.00x | 1.02x | AU$-9.01 Million |
| 2017 | -201.03% | -1054.59% | 0.12x | 1.57x | AU$-7.55 Million |
| 2018 | 15.20% | 35.61% | 0.24x | 1.77x | AU$262.67K |
| 2019 | -4.83% | -29.88% | 0.13x | 1.26x | AU$-846.85K |
| 2020 | -14.71% | -192.11% | 0.06x | 1.22x | AU$-1.65 Million |
| 2021 | -16.21% | -125.91% | 0.11x | 1.19x | AU$-2.07 Million |
| 2022 | -19.62% | -224.77% | 0.08x | 1.14x | AU$-2.20 Million |
| 2023 | 4.35% | 33.09% | 0.11x | 1.16x | AU$-469.47K |
| 2024 | 3.29% | 127.13% | 0.02x | 1.09x | AU$-522.87K |
| 2025 | -9.73% | -325.65% | 0.03x | 1.12x | AU$-3.27 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ausquest Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $2,995,611
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -21.65%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausquest Ltd (AQD) | AU$16.56 Million | 8.01% | 0.12x | $23.88 Million |
| EXULTANT FPO [10X] (10X) | $5.63 Million | -1.35% | 0.01x | $1.10K |
| Morella Corporation Ltd (1MC) | $5.43 Million | -6.71% | 0.57x | $2.93 Million |
| 6K Additive Inc (6KA) | $-21.36 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $24.91 Million |
| Atlantic Lithium Ltd (A11) | $789.39K | -143.95% | 0.47x | $71.83 Million |
| African Gold Ltd (A1G) | $6.42 Million | -11.14% | 0.01x | $170.41 Million |
| Albright Metals Ltd (ABR) | $5.61 Million | 0.47% | 0.11x | $1.11 Million |
| Audalia Resources Ltd (ACP) | $2.12 Million | -18.55% | 0.04x | $893.85K |
| Accent Resources NL (ACS) | $4.38 Million | -14.12% | 0.03x | $211.71K |
| Acdc Metals Ltd (ADC) | $10.13 Million | -6.86% | 0.04x | $1.02 Million |
| Admiralty Resources NL (ADY) | $10.81 Million | -14.31% | 1.16x | $5.70 Million |