Queste Communications Ltd (QUE) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Queste Communications Ltd (QUE) has net assets worth AU$3.25 Million AUD (≈ $2.30 Million 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$6.51 Million ≈ $4.60 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$3.26 Million ≈ $2.31 Million 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 asset resilience ratio of Queste Communications Ltd to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$3.25 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 49.87% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.44% |
| 5-Year Change | -13.15% |
| 10-Year Change | -22.47% |
| Growth Volatility | 110.66 |
Queste Communications Ltd - Net Assets Trend (1999–2025)
This chart illustrates how Queste Communications Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Queste Communications Ltd total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Queste Communications Ltd (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Queste Communications Ltd from 1999 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Queste Communications Ltd.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$5.94 Million ≈ $4.20 Million |
+26.69% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$4.69 Million ≈ $3.32 Million |
+160.35% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$1.80 Million ≈ $1.27 Million |
-32.06% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$2.65 Million ≈ $1.88 Million |
-61.25% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$6.84 Million ≈ $4.84 Million |
+332.73% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$1.58 Million ≈ $1.12 Million |
-34.92% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$2.43 Million ≈ $1.72 Million |
-37.47% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$3.88 Million ≈ $2.75 Million |
-24.42% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$5.14 Million ≈ $3.64 Million |
-32.93% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$7.66 Million ≈ $5.42 Million |
-12.17% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$8.72 Million ≈ $6.17 Million |
-8.95% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$9.58 Million ≈ $6.78 Million |
-14.63% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$11.22 Million ≈ $7.94 Million |
-24.92% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$14.95 Million ≈ $10.58 Million |
-26.72% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$20.40 Million ≈ $14.43 Million |
-14.47% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$23.85 Million ≈ $16.88 Million |
+3.12% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$23.13 Million ≈ $16.37 Million |
-34.72% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$35.43 Million ≈ $25.07 Million |
-6.46% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$37.88 Million ≈ $26.80 Million |
+32.09% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$28.67 Million ≈ $20.29 Million |
+30.97% |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$21.89 Million ≈ $15.49 Million |
+1.55% |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$21.56 Million ≈ $15.25 Million |
+424.27% |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$4.11 Million ≈ $2.91 Million |
-4.44% |
| 2002-06-30 | AU$4.30 Million ≈ $3.04 Million |
-29.69% |
| 2001-06-30 | AU$6.12 Million ≈ $4.33 Million |
-5.22% |
| 2000-06-30 | AU$6.46 Million ≈ $4.57 Million |
-3.17% |
| 1999-06-30 | AU$6.67 Million ≈ $4.72 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Queste Communications 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 520929000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$6.24 Million | 189.18% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$884.75K | 26.83% |
| Other Components | AU$2.14 Million | 64.82% |
| Total Equity | AU$3.30 Million | 100.00% |
Queste Communications Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Queste Communications Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
X3 Holdings Co Ltd
NASDAQ:XTKG
|
$1.07 Million |
|
Bellevue Healthcare Trust PLC
LSE:BBH
|
$1.09 Million |
|
Speedy Hire PLC
LSE:SDY
|
$1.09 Million |
|
Tres Or Resources Ltd
V:TRS
|
$1.10 Million |
|
The Alumasc Group plc
LSE:ALU
|
$1.07 Million |
|
General Shopping e Outlets do Brasil S.A.
SA:GSHP3
|
$1.07 Million |
|
Aspire BioPharma, Inc.
NASDAQ:ASBP
|
$1.07 Million |
|
Story-I Ltd
AU:SRY
|
$1.07 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Queste Communications Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,012,902 to 3,298,134, a change of 1,285,232 (63.8%).
- Net income of 718,648 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 14,582,818.
- Other factors increased equity by 15,149,402.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$718.65K | +21.79% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-14.58 Million | -442.15% |
| Other Changes | AU$15.15 Million | +459.33% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 63.85% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Queste Communications 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: 0.46x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 0.20x to 0.46x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-06-30 | AU$0.28 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2000-06-30 | AU$0.23 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2001-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2002-06-30 | AU$0.14 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | AU$0.13 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$0.41 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$0.42 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.53 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.69 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.64 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.43 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$0.43 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.38 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.28 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.21 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.18 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$0.16 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$0.11 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$0.03 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$0.02 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.15 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$0.03 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$0.06 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$0.12 | AU$0.06 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Queste Communications Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 21.79%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 344.89%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.03x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.98x
- Recent ROE (21.79%) is above the historical average (-22.97%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | -11.32% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | AU$-1.42 Million |
| 2000 | -7.02% | -15.15% | 0.43x | 1.09x | AU$-1.10 Million |
| 2001 | -14.92% | -116.51% | 0.13x | 1.02x | AU$-1.53 Million |
| 2002 | -41.87% | -324.98% | 0.12x | 1.03x | AU$-2.23 Million |
| 2003 | 8.63% | 3494.54% | 0.00x | 1.09x | AU$-52.95K |
| 2004 | -76.70% | -49.10% | 0.82x | 1.91x | AU$-10.57 Million |
| 2005 | -4.17% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.85x | AU$-1.75 Million |
| 2006 | 22.80% | 12754.88% | 0.00x | 2.02x | AU$1.98 Million |
| 2007 | 27.29% | 4817.39% | 0.00x | 2.21x | AU$3.51 Million |
| 2008 | -5.29% | -95.30% | 0.03x | 2.14x | AU$-2.87 Million |
| 2009 | -47.46% | -1747.94% | 0.01x | 2.06x | AU$-7.32 Million |
| 2010 | 1.33% | 14.28% | 0.05x | 2.06x | AU$-1.12 Million |
| 2011 | -14.39% | -367.31% | 0.02x | 1.95x | AU$-2.80 Million |
| 2012 | -34.66% | -384.27% | 0.05x | 1.85x | AU$-3.80 Million |
| 2013 | -30.18% | -743.63% | 0.02x | 1.74x | AU$-2.68 Million |
| 2014 | -25.41% | -29067.57% | 0.00x | 1.64x | AU$-2.15 Million |
| 2015 | -13.75% | -879.02% | 0.01x | 1.70x | AU$-1.29 Million |
| 2016 | -15.01% | -1229.74% | 0.01x | 1.73x | AU$-1.16 Million |
| 2017 | -45.24% | -2834.84% | 0.01x | 1.86x | AU$-1.69 Million |
| 2018 | -35.43% | -2019.83% | 0.01x | 2.05x | AU$-1.05 Million |
| 2019 | -102.69% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 3.33x | AU$-998.61K |
| 2020 | -96.07% | -1301.99% | 0.02x | 3.95x | AU$-585.17K |
| 2021 | 78.33% | 1172.83% | 0.03x | 1.91x | AU$2.74 Million |
| 2022 | -186.41% | -6919.35% | 0.01x | 2.46x | AU$-2.75 Million |
| 2023 | -55.96% | -204.59% | 0.09x | 2.90x | AU$-591.93K |
| 2024 | 83.56% | 3936.99% | 0.01x | 3.34x | AU$1.48 Million |
| 2025 | 21.79% | 344.89% | 0.03x | 1.98x | AU$388.83K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Queste Communications Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $718,320,473
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -14.88%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queste Communications Ltd (QUE) | AU$3.25 Million | -11.32% | 1.01x | $1.07 Million |
| Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd (ACQ) | $61.32 Million | 3.33% | 0.06x | $57.22 Million |
| Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (AEF) | $4.32 Million | 8.17% | 0.21x | $314.92 Million |
| Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (AFI) | $838.34 Million | 5.86% | 0.13x | $5.89 Billion |
| Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) | $18.14 Million | 8.58% | 0.01x | $33.32 Million |
| Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Ltd (ALI) | $301.56 Million | 5.39% | 0.03x | $298.12 Million |
| Amcil Ltd (AMH) | $225.89 Million | 3.40% | 0.07x | $206.63 Million |
| Associate Global Partners Ltd (APL) | $7.55 Million | -115.52% | 0.29x | $11.51 Million |
| Ariadne Australia Ltd (ARA) | $76.70 Million | 6.78% | 0.13x | $66.00 Million |
| ARC Funds Ltd (ARC) | $4.95 Million | -77.91% | 0.59x | $3.65 Million |
| Argo Investments Ltd (ARG) | $5.64 Billion | 3.08% | 0.17x | $4.70 Billion |
About Queste Communications Ltd
Queste Communications Ltd, through its subsidiary, Orion Equities Limited, engages in investment business in Australia. The company invests in listed and unlisted securities. It also owns an investment property in Mandurah, Western Australia. Queste Communications Ltd was incorporated in 1998 and is based in West Perth, Australia.