Bentley Capital Ltd (BEL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Bentley Capital Ltd (BEL) has net assets worth AU$1.27 Million AUD (≈ $899.54K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$2.49 Million ≈ $1.76 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$1.22 Million ≈ $864.90K 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 Bentley Capital Ltd (BEL) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$1.27 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 50.98% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -10.34% |
| 5-Year Change | -96.85% |
| 10-Year Change | -96.98% |
| Growth Volatility | 43.99 |
Bentley Capital Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Bentley Capital Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Bentley Capital Ltd liquidity coverage in days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Bentley Capital Ltd (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Bentley Capital Ltd from 1989 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Bentley Capital Ltd worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$492.44K ≈ $348.43K |
-64.08% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$1.37 Million ≈ $969.97K |
-59.85% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$3.41 Million ≈ $2.42 Million |
-51.19% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$7.00 Million ≈ $4.95 Million |
-55.27% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$15.64 Million ≈ $11.07 Million |
+200.33% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$5.21 Million ≈ $3.69 Million |
-17.99% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$6.35 Million ≈ $4.49 Million |
-32.05% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$9.35 Million ≈ $6.61 Million |
-21.80% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$11.95 Million ≈ $8.46 Million |
-26.62% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$16.29 Million ≈ $11.52 Million |
-0.84% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$16.43 Million ≈ $11.62 Million |
-7.07% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$17.68 Million ≈ $12.51 Million |
-3.24% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$18.27 Million ≈ $12.93 Million |
-8.99% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$20.07 Million ≈ $14.20 Million |
-30.32% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$28.81 Million ≈ $20.38 Million |
-2.47% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$29.54 Million ≈ $20.90 Million |
+6.44% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$27.75 Million ≈ $19.63 Million |
+63.35% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$16.99 Million ≈ $12.02 Million |
-15.49% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$20.10 Million ≈ $14.22 Million |
+3.69% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$19.38 Million ≈ $13.72 Million |
+10.49% |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$17.54 Million ≈ $12.41 Million |
-5.92% |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$18.65 Million ≈ $13.19 Million |
+11.56% |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$16.71 Million ≈ $11.83 Million |
-19.29% |
| 2002-06-30 | AU$20.71 Million ≈ $14.65 Million |
-30.41% |
| 2001-06-30 | AU$29.76 Million ≈ $21.06 Million |
-19.48% |
| 2000-06-30 | AU$36.96 Million ≈ $26.15 Million |
+21.77% |
| 1999-06-30 | AU$30.36 Million ≈ $21.48 Million |
-54.87% |
| 1998-06-30 | AU$67.26 Million ≈ $47.59 Million |
+8.11% |
| 1997-06-30 | AU$62.22 Million ≈ $44.02 Million |
+11.31% |
| 1996-06-30 | AU$55.90 Million ≈ $39.55 Million |
+30.15% |
| 1995-06-30 | AU$42.95 Million ≈ $30.39 Million |
-3.75% |
| 1994-06-30 | AU$44.62 Million ≈ $31.57 Million |
-2.13% |
| 1993-06-30 | AU$45.59 Million ≈ $32.26 Million |
+8.44% |
| 1992-06-30 | AU$42.04 Million ≈ $29.75 Million |
+3.14% |
| 1991-06-30 | AU$40.76 Million ≈ $28.84 Million |
+40.22% |
| 1990-06-30 | AU$29.07 Million ≈ $20.57 Million |
+15.90% |
| 1989-06-30 | AU$25.08 Million ≈ $17.75 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Bentley Capital 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 448.3% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$19.48 Million | 3955.29% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$13.96 Million | 2835.36% |
| Total Equity | AU$492.44K | 100.00% |
Bentley Capital Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Bentley Capital Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CML Microsystems Plc
LSE:CML
|
$596.03K |
|
Gyldendal A/S
CO:GYLD-B
|
$596.88K |
|
Gulf Resources Inc
F:R29B
|
$597.98K |
|
Setubandhan Infrastructure Limited
NSE:SETUINFRA
|
$598.03K |
|
Naked Wines plc
LSE:WINE
|
$589.80K |
|
Hitech & Development Wireless Sweden Holding AB (publ)
ST:HDW-B
|
$588.92K |
|
ArcelorMittal SA
LSE:0RP9
|
$586.22K |
|
African Dawn Capital Ltd
JSE:ADW
|
$586.01K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Bentley Capital Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,370,857 to 492,439, a change of -878,418 (-64.1%).
- Net loss of 878,418 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-878.42K | -178.38% |
| Total Change | AU$- | -64.08% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Bentley Capital 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: 1.70x
- 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 0.03x to 1.70x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-30 | AU$0.33 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1990-06-30 | AU$0.38 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1991-06-30 | AU$0.65 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1992-06-30 | AU$0.65 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1993-06-30 | AU$0.69 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1994-06-30 | AU$0.69 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1995-06-30 | AU$0.67 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1996-06-30 | AU$0.63 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1997-06-30 | AU$0.67 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1998-06-30 | AU$0.76 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 1999-06-30 | AU$0.53 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2000-06-30 | AU$0.95 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2001-06-30 | AU$0.76 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2002-06-30 | AU$0.53 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$0.43 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$0.48 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$0.45 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.50 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.51 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.42 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.56 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$0.41 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.40 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.27 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.25 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.24 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$0.16 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.12 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.21 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$0.09 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$0.04 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$0.02 | AU$0.01 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.01 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Bentley Capital 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): -178.38%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -32534.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.58x
- Recent ROE (-178.38%) is below the historical average (-18.31%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 21.25% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.14x | AU$2.82 Million |
| 1991 | 10.55% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.12x | AU$224.80K |
| 1997 | 13.77% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.11x | AU$2.34 Million |
| 1998 | 19.02% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.19x | AU$6.07 Million |
| 1999 | -1.65% | -221.68% | 0.01x | 1.18x | AU$-3.54 Million |
| 2000 | 29.85% | 59.53% | 0.41x | 1.22x | AU$7.34 Million |
| 2001 | -13.73% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$-7.06 Million |
| 2002 | -33.36% | 0.00% | -0.30x | 1.07x | AU$-8.98 Million |
| 2003 | -23.91% | 0.00% | -0.21x | 1.01x | AU$-5.67 Million |
| 2004 | 10.37% | 71.01% | 0.14x | 1.03x | AU$68.20K |
| 2005 | -4.08% | 0.00% | -0.04x | 1.01x | AU$-2.47 Million |
| 2006 | 10.76% | 74.58% | 0.14x | 1.01x | AU$147.60K |
| 2007 | 6.72% | 62.98% | 0.10x | 1.03x | AU$-659.02K |
| 2008 | -17.07% | 0.00% | -0.19x | 1.01x | AU$-4.60 Million |
| 2009 | -2.61% | -83.94% | 0.03x | 1.00x | AU$-3.50 Million |
| 2010 | 10.50% | 83.16% | 0.13x | 1.01x | AU$148.46K |
| 2011 | 1.99% | 34.68% | 0.06x | 1.00x | AU$-2.31 Million |
| 2012 | -10.09% | 0.00% | -0.04x | 1.02x | AU$-4.03 Million |
| 2013 | -1.84% | -51.10% | 0.04x | 1.02x | AU$-2.16 Million |
| 2014 | 4.51% | 44.18% | 0.10x | 1.03x | AU$-971.02K |
| 2015 | -1.63% | -22.86% | 0.07x | 1.04x | AU$-1.91 Million |
| 2016 | 3.23% | 18.39% | 0.17x | 1.02x | AU$-1.10 Million |
| 2017 | -30.78% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.02x | AU$-4.87 Million |
| 2018 | -19.73% | -480.49% | 0.04x | 1.04x | AU$-2.78 Million |
| 2019 | -38.70% | 0.00% | -0.52x | 1.06x | AU$-3.09 Million |
| 2020 | -21.95% | -290.62% | 0.07x | 1.10x | AU$-1.66 Million |
| 2021 | 66.70% | 87.06% | 0.71x | 1.08x | AU$8.87 Million |
| 2022 | -123.59% | -135626.48% | 0.00x | 1.17x | AU$-9.35 Million |
| 2023 | -104.91% | -145078.98% | 0.00x | 1.40x | AU$-3.92 Million |
| 2024 | -148.71% | -41620.46% | 0.00x | 1.86x | AU$-2.18 Million |
| 2025 | -178.38% | -32534.00% | 0.00x | 3.58x | AU$-927.66K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Bentley Capital Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $778,617,267
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bentley Capital Ltd (BEL) | AU$1.27 Million | 21.25% | 0.96x | $592.52K |
| Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd (ACQ) | $61.32 Million | 3.33% | 0.06x | $57.73 Million |
| Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (AEF) | $40.45 Million | 49.93% | 0.72x | $352.77 Million |
| Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (AFI) | $6.34 Billion | 4.40% | 0.18x | $5.61 Billion |
| Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) | $42.68 Million | 16.92% | 0.00x | $33.69 Million |
| Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Ltd (ALI) | $301.56 Million | 5.39% | 0.03x | $311.22 Million |
| Amcil Ltd (AMH) | $228.79 Million | 2.35% | 0.08x | $203.60 Million |
| Associate Global Partners Ltd (APL) | $18.18 Million | 6.43% | 3.39x | $11.51 Million |
| Ariadne Australia Ltd (ARA) | $67.74 Million | 8.32% | 0.06x | $66.00 Million |
| ARC Funds Ltd (ARC) | $3.82 Million | -18.78% | 0.01x | $3.60 Million |
| Argo Investments Ltd (ARG) | $682.38 Million | -0.95% | 0.09x | $4.68 Billion |
About Bentley Capital Ltd
Bentley Capital Limited is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm invests in the public equity markets of Australia. It focuses on technologies and services, especially in resources and mining, fast growing creative and information-based businesses, distressed / turnaround / pre or post insolvency situations, energy and metals. It was formerly known as BT Global Asset Management Limited an… Read more