Vital Metals Ltd (VML) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Vital Metals Ltd (VML) has net assets worth AU$55.92 Million AUD (≈ $39.57 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$59.40 Million ≈ $42.03 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$3.48 Million ≈ $2.46 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 financial resilience of Vital Metals Ltd to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$55.92 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 94.14% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 31.01% |
| 5-Year Change | -11.21% |
| 10-Year Change | 1149973.07% |
| Growth Volatility | 26923.45 |
Vital Metals Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how Vital Metals Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Vital Metals Ltd assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Vital Metals Ltd (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Vital Metals Ltd from 2005 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Vital Metals Ltd (VML) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$55.92 Million ≈ $39.57 Million |
-3.71% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$58.08 Million ≈ $41.10 Million |
+10.94% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$52.36 Million ≈ $37.04 Million |
-13.70% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$60.66 Million ≈ $42.92 Million |
-3.68% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$62.98 Million ≈ $44.57 Million |
+300.06% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$15.74 Million ≈ $11.14 Million |
+123696.31% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$12.72K ≈ $9.00K |
+33.49% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$9.53K ≈ $6.74K |
+32.18% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$7.21K ≈ $5.10K |
+48.22% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$4.86K ≈ $3.44K |
+17.03% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$4.16K ≈ $2.94K |
-52.33% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$8.72K ≈ $6.17K |
-99.91% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$9.88 Million ≈ $6.99 Million |
-4.54% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$10.35 Million ≈ $7.33 Million |
-10.46% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$11.56 Million ≈ $8.18 Million |
+16.43% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$9.93 Million ≈ $7.03 Million |
+11.10% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$8.94 Million ≈ $6.33 Million |
-64.23% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$25.00 Million ≈ $17.69 Million |
+91.73% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$13.04 Million ≈ $9.23 Million |
+27.12% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$10.26 Million ≈ $7.26 Million |
+3967.36% |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$252.17K ≈ $178.43K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Vital Metals 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 10977543200.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$154.66 Million | 276.56% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$11.28 Million | 20.17% |
| Total Equity | AU$55.92 Million | 100.00% |
Vital Metals Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Vital Metals Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Philippos Nakas S.A
AT:NAKAS
|
$23.46 Million |
|
Sareum Hldgs Plc
LSE:SAR
|
$23.47 Million |
|
Fiplasto SA
BA:FIPL
|
$23.47 Million |
|
Cubic Digital Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300344
|
$23.48 Million |
|
Siab Holdings Bhd
KLSE:0241
|
$23.44 Million |
|
Alcom Group Bhd
KLSE:2674
|
$23.44 Million |
|
Jameson Resources Ltd
AU:JAL
|
$23.43 Million |
|
Flagship Investments Ltd
AU:FSI
|
$23.42 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Vital Metals Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 58,080,520 to 55,923,568, a change of -2,156,952 (-3.7%).
- Net loss of 3,310,246 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,877,518.
- Other factors decreased equity by 724,224.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$-3.31 Million | -5.92% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$1.88 Million | +3.36% |
| Other Changes | AU$-724.22K | -1.3% |
| Total Change | AU$- | -3.71% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Vital Metals 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: 0.30x
- 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 decreased from 1.75x to 0.30x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-30 | AU$0.08 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.17 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.15 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.22 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.07 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$0.06 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.05 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.04 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.04 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.00 | 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$0.01 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$0.02 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$0.01 | AU$0.14 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$0.47 | AU$0.14 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Vital Metals Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -5.92%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -387.37%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.01x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.06x
- Recent ROE (-5.92%) is above the historical average (-16166.29%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -95.27% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.61x | AU$-265.46K |
| 2006 | -10.43% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$-2.09 Million |
| 2007 | -11.80% | -64121.26% | 0.00x | 1.08x | AU$-2.84 Million |
| 2008 | -11.10% | -277485.50% | 0.00x | 1.07x | AU$-5.27 Million |
| 2009 | -194.49% | -318593.53% | 0.00x | 1.02x | AU$-18.28 Million |
| 2010 | -23.08% | -20487.63% | 0.00x | 1.03x | AU$-3.29 Million |
| 2011 | -13.60% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.09x | AU$-2.73 Million |
| 2012 | -15.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | AU$-2.68 Million |
| 2013 | -13.66% | -1333.54% | 0.01x | 1.38x | AU$-2.34 Million |
| 2014 | -15780.63% | -3183362.65% | 0.00x | 1.42x | AU$-1.38 Million |
| 2015 | -167017.59% | -14895323.03% | 0.01x | 1.83x | AU$-6.94 Million |
| 2016 | -23774.15% | -6913.30% | 1.97x | 1.74x | AU$-1.16 Million |
| 2017 | -68834.22% | -181937.15% | 0.26x | 1.44x | AU$-4.96 Million |
| 2018 | -34371.08% | -69011.63% | 0.40x | 1.25x | AU$-3.28 Million |
| 2019 | -29180.00% | -85110573.39% | 0.00x | 1.01x | AU$-3.71 Million |
| 2020 | -29.08% | -11056.73% | 0.00x | 1.03x | AU$-6.15 Million |
| 2021 | -7.54% | -1534.35% | 0.00x | 1.04x | AU$-11.04 Million |
| 2022 | -7.86% | -5154.08% | 0.00x | 1.14x | AU$-10.84 Million |
| 2023 | -98.71% | -195097.00% | 0.00x | 1.20x | AU$-56.92 Million |
| 2024 | 3.99% | 87.40% | 0.04x | 1.04x | AU$-3.49 Million |
| 2025 | -5.92% | -387.37% | 0.01x | 1.06x | AU$-8.90 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Vital Metals 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: $5,711,623
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -27.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vital Metals Ltd (VML) | AU$55.92 Million | -95.27% | 0.06x | $23.45 Million |
| Morella Corporation Ltd (1MC) | $16.53 Million | -35.29% | 0.29x | $8.08 Million |
| Amaero Ltd (3DA) | $29.43 Million | -63.84% | 0.70x | $252.75 Million |
| 6K Additive Inc (6KA) | $-42.72 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $160.74 Million |
| Atlantic Lithium Ltd (A11) | $789.39K | -143.95% | 0.47x | $151.02 Million |
| African Gold Ltd (A1G) | $11.13 Million | -22.75% | 0.07x | $419.02 Million |
| Albright Metals Ltd (ABR) | $10.99 Million | -9.29% | 0.07x | $3.68 Million |
| Audalia Resources Ltd (ACP) | $4.75 Million | -16.80% | 1.00x | $14.72 Million |
| Accent Resources NL (ACS) | $4.38 Million | -14.12% | 0.03x | $16.28 Million |
| Acdc Metals Ltd (ADC) | $10.58 Million | -4.74% | 0.03x | $3.13 Million |
| Andromeda Metals Ltd (ADN) | $11.27 Million | 35.85% | 0.04x | $26.17 Million |
About Vital Metals Ltd
Vital Metals Limited engages in mineral exploration and development in Canada. The company explores for rare earth deposits. It owns 100% interest in the Nechalacho project located in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in Sydney, Australia.