Lachlan Star Ltd (LSA) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Lachlan Star Ltd (LSA) has net assets worth AU$12.56 Million AUD (≈ $8.89 Million USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (AU$13.53 Million ≈ $9.57 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$967.04K ≈ $684.25K 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 LSA goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$12.56 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 92.85% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -3.86% |
| 5-Year Change | 77.38% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 18828.6 |
Lachlan Star Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1989–2025)
This chart illustrates how Lachlan Star Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See LSA cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Lachlan Star Ltd (1989–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lachlan Star Ltd from 1989 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see LSA market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$12.56 Million ≈ $8.89 Million |
+8.24% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$11.60 Million ≈ $8.21 Million |
+77.81% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$6.53 Million ≈ $4.62 Million |
-5.43% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$6.90 Million ≈ $4.88 Million |
-2.55% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$7.08 Million ≈ $5.01 Million |
+295.54% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$1.79 Million ≈ $1.27 Million |
+106603.52% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$1.68K ≈ $1.19K |
-17.86% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$2.04K ≈ $1.45K |
+256.13% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$-1.31K ≈ $-925.55 |
-17.87% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$-1.11K ≈ $-785.25 |
-31.11% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$-846.46 ≈ $-598.92 |
-105.67% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$14.93K ≈ $10.57K |
-99.93% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$22.61 Million ≈ $16.00 Million |
-63.67% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$62.24 Million ≈ $44.04 Million |
+106.27% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$30.17 Million ≈ $21.35 Million |
+286.60% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$7.80 Million ≈ $5.52 Million |
-34.02% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$11.83 Million ≈ $8.37 Million |
-2.54% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$12.14 Million ≈ $8.59 Million |
+868.03% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$1.25 Million ≈ $887.21K |
-25.72% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$1.69 Million ≈ $1.19 Million |
-98.22% |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$95.09 Million ≈ $67.29 Million |
-6.61% |
| 2002-06-30 | AU$101.83 Million ≈ $72.05 Million |
+9.21% |
| 2001-06-30 | AU$93.24 Million ≈ $65.97 Million |
+18.97% |
| 2000-06-30 | AU$78.38 Million ≈ $55.46 Million |
+16.07% |
| 1999-06-30 | AU$67.53 Million ≈ $47.78 Million |
+9.61% |
| 1998-06-30 | AU$61.60 Million ≈ $43.59 Million |
+2.59% |
| 1997-06-30 | AU$60.05 Million ≈ $42.49 Million |
-15.52% |
| 1996-06-30 | AU$71.08 Million ≈ $50.29 Million |
+2.98% |
| 1995-06-30 | AU$69.02 Million ≈ $48.84 Million |
+7.29% |
| 1994-06-30 | AU$64.33 Million ≈ $45.52 Million |
-0.20% |
| 1993-06-30 | AU$64.46 Million ≈ $45.61 Million |
+0.38% |
| 1992-06-30 | AU$64.22 Million ≈ $45.44 Million |
+31.44% |
| 1991-06-30 | AU$48.86 Million ≈ $34.57 Million |
+5.08% |
| 1990-06-30 | AU$46.50 Million ≈ $32.90 Million |
-10.16% |
| 1989-06-30 | AU$51.76 Million ≈ $36.62 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lachlan Star 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 438719400.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$20.89 Million | 166.31% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$645.43K | 5.14% |
| Total Equity | AU$12.56 Million | 100.00% |
Lachlan Star Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lachlan Star Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
EXA E&C Inc
KQ:054940
|
$14.79 Million |
|
Volution Group plc
LSE:FAN
|
$14.80 Million |
|
Sapura Industrial Bhd
KLSE:7811
|
$14.80 Million |
|
Coast Copper Corp
V:COCO
|
$14.81 Million |
|
K Wave Media Ltd.
NASDAQ:KWM
|
$14.79 Million |
|
CONSENSUS AS.MGM.B SK 5-
F:5XI
|
$14.79 Million |
|
FBR Ltd
AU:FBR
|
$14.78 Million |
|
Jocil Limited
NSE:JOCIL
|
$14.78 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lachlan Star Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 11,603,373 to 12,559,521, a change of 956,148 (8.2%).
- Net loss of 3,410 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 4,500,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 287,361.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,746,919.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-3.41K | -0.03% |
| Share Repurchases | AU$4.50 Million | -35.83% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-287.36K | -2.29% |
| Other Changes | AU$5.75 Million | +45.76% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 8.24% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lachlan Star 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: 2.59x
- 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 1.97x to 2.59x 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$0.07 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1990-06-30 | AU$0.06 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1991-06-30 | AU$0.06 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1992-06-30 | AU$0.26 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1993-06-30 | AU$0.24 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1994-06-30 | AU$0.17 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1995-06-30 | AU$0.26 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1996-06-30 | AU$0.29 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1997-06-30 | AU$0.29 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1998-06-30 | AU$0.29 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 1999-06-30 | AU$0.32 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2000-06-30 | AU$0.34 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2001-06-30 | AU$0.37 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2002-06-30 | AU$0.37 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$0.32 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.13 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.68 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$4.10 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$2.71 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$5.27 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$5.77 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$1.59 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$0.00 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$0.02 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$0.06 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.14 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lachlan Star Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -0.03%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -4.24%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.01x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.08x
- Recent ROE (-0.03%) is above the historical average (-4689.25%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0.59% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.27x | AU$-5.89 Million |
| 1993 | 0.93% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.42x | AU$-5.25 Million |
| 1994 | 7.94% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.58x | AU$-1.20 Million |
| 1995 | 2.29% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.62x | AU$-4.81 Million |
| 1996 | 9.50% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.24x | AU$-324.70K |
| 1997 | 9.18% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$-494.90K |
| 1998 | 37.30% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.19x | AU$16.82 Million |
| 1999 | 87.71% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.23x | AU$52.48 Million |
| 2000 | 62.71% | 89.83% | 0.55x | 1.27x | AU$41.31 Million |
| 2001 | 6.92% | 13.39% | 0.36x | 1.45x | AU$-2.87 Million |
| 2002 | -2.45% | -2.93% | 0.42x | 1.99x | AU$-12.67 Million |
| 2003 | -24.04% | -23.78% | 0.43x | 2.38x | AU$-32.37 Million |
| 2006 | 3954.36% | 741661.07% | 0.01x | 1.02x | AU$66.58 Million |
| 2007 | -42.60% | -1369.50% | 0.03x | 1.02x | AU$-659.49K |
| 2008 | -48.41% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.03x | AU$-7.09 Million |
| 2009 | -3.44% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | AU$-1.59 Million |
| 2010 | -59.42% | -2548.22% | 0.02x | 1.02x | AU$-5.42 Million |
| 2011 | -14.31% | -16.47% | 0.43x | 2.03x | AU$-7.34 Million |
| 2012 | 1.60% | 1.38% | 0.76x | 1.53x | AU$-5.23 Million |
| 2013 | -238.09% | -69.36% | 0.97x | 3.55x | AU$-56.10 Million |
| 2014 | -110400.48% | -17.37% | 1552.86x | 4.09x | AU$-16.49 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | -19.35% | 465529.10x | 0.00x | AU$-10.74 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | -1316730.00% | 0.17x | 0.00x | AU$-263.24K |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | AU$-198.14K |
| 2018 | -18322.17% | -17008.64% | 1.05x | 1.03x | AU$-374.39K |
| 2019 | -25017.73% | -5380.77% | 4.56x | 1.02x | AU$-419.87K |
| 2020 | -24.99% | -13117.57% | 0.00x | 1.04x | AU$-626.32K |
| 2021 | -11.89% | -133619.68% | 0.00x | 1.01x | AU$-1.55 Million |
| 2022 | -6.06% | -45937.58% | 0.00x | 1.01x | AU$-1.11 Million |
| 2023 | -5.74% | -994.74% | 0.01x | 1.01x | AU$-1.03 Million |
| 2024 | -15.33% | -4900.83% | 0.00x | 1.04x | AU$-2.94 Million |
| 2025 | -0.03% | -4.24% | 0.01x | 1.08x | AU$-1.26 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lachlan Star 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: $25,883,237
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -37.82%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lachlan Star Ltd (LSA) | AU$12.56 Million | 0.59% | 0.08x | $14.79 Million |
| Morella Corporation Ltd (1MC) | $100.84 Million | -26.44% | 2.34x | $7.50 Million |
| Amaero Ltd (3DA) | $14.67 Million | -58.76% | 0.49x | $188.72 Million |
| 6K Additive Inc (6KA) | $62.92 Million | -28.47% | 0.10x | $132.38 Million |
| Atlantic Lithium Ltd (A11) | $34.78 Million | -99.62% | 0.13x | $172.97 Million |
| African Gold Ltd (A1G) | $10.30 Million | -17.56% | 0.09x | $419.02 Million |
| Albright Metals Ltd (ABR) | $11.82 Million | -15.47% | 0.06x | $3.15 Million |
| Audalia Resources Ltd (ACP) | $3.00 Million | -30.04% | 3.05x | $14.69 Million |
| Accent Resources NL (ACS) | $3.38 Million | -90.68% | 4.41x | $13.51 Million |
| Acdc Metals Ltd (ADC) | $10.58 Million | -4.74% | 0.03x | $3.35 Million |
| Andromeda Metals Ltd (ADN) | $6.53 Million | -6.39% | 0.01x | $22.90 Million |
About Lachlan Star Ltd
Lachlan Star Limited engages in the exploration of mineral properties in Australia. It explores for gold, silver, copper, nickel, cobalt, and PGE deposits. The company was incorporated in 1970 and is based in West Perth, Australia.