Wam Research Ltd (WAX) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Wam Research Ltd (WAX) has net assets worth AU$226.21 Million AUD (≈ $160.06 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$243.28 Million ≈ $172.14 Million USD) and total liabilities (AU$17.07 Million ≈ $12.08 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 Wam Research Ltd (WAX) strategic asset index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | AU$226.21 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 92.98% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.66% |
| 5-Year Change | -4.0% |
| 10-Year Change | 8.35% |
| Growth Volatility | 12.55 |
Wam Research Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2004–2025)
This chart illustrates how Wam Research Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see WAX company net worth.
Annual Net Assets for Wam Research Ltd (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Wam Research Ltd from 2004 to 2025. Also explore Wam Research Ltd (WAX) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | AU$226.21 Million ≈ $160.06 Million |
+5.38% |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$214.66 Million ≈ $151.89 Million |
+7.80% |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$199.14 Million ≈ $140.90 Million |
+0.16% |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$198.83 Million ≈ $140.68 Million |
-15.62% |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$235.63 Million ≈ $166.72 Million |
+18.53% |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$198.80 Million ≈ $140.66 Million |
-10.45% |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$222.00 Million ≈ $157.08 Million |
-5.54% |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$235.02 Million ≈ $166.29 Million |
+4.63% |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$224.62 Million ≈ $158.93 Million |
+7.59% |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$208.77 Million ≈ $147.72 Million |
+12.14% |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$186.17 Million ≈ $131.73 Million |
+25.32% |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$148.56 Million ≈ $105.11 Million |
+22.02% |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$121.75 Million ≈ $86.15 Million |
+12.51% |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$108.22 Million ≈ $76.57 Million |
-2.89% |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$111.44 Million ≈ $78.85 Million |
+6.20% |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$104.94 Million ≈ $74.25 Million |
-2.33% |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$107.44 Million ≈ $76.02 Million |
-6.62% |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$115.06 Million ≈ $81.41 Million |
-26.79% |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$157.16 Million ≈ $111.20 Million |
+13.58% |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$138.37 Million ≈ $97.90 Million |
-4.51% |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$144.89 Million ≈ $102.52 Million |
-9.40% |
| 2004-06-30 | AU$159.93 Million ≈ $113.16 Million |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Wam Research 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 194.9% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | AU$228.96 Million | 101.22% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-7.49K | 0.00% |
| Total Equity | AU$226.21 Million | 100.00% |
Wam Research Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Wam Research Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Cheops Technology France SA
PA:MLCHE
|
$127.65 Million |
|
Ryder Capital Ltd
AU:RYD
|
$127.67 Million |
|
Garuda Maintenance Facility AeroAsia Tbk PT
JK:GMFI
|
$127.67 Million |
|
City Lodge Hotels Ltd
JSE:CLH
|
$127.68 Million |
|
Ikegps Group Ltd
AU:IKE
|
$127.57 Million |
|
FACT II Acquisition Corp. Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:FACT
|
$127.56 Million |
|
Electrotherm (India) Limited
NSE:ELECTHERM
|
$127.54 Million |
|
Paramita Bangun Sarana Tbk PT
JK:PBSA
|
$127.45 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Wam Research Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 214,664,486 to 226,209,496, a change of 11,545,010 (5.4%).
- Net income of 28,486,073 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 17,232,150 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 67,063,292.
- Other factors increased equity by 67,354,379.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | AU$28.49 Million | +12.59% |
| Dividends Paid | AU$17.23 Million | -7.62% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | AU$-67.06 Million | -29.65% |
| Other Changes | AU$67.35 Million | +29.78% |
| Total Change | AU$- | 5.38% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Wam Research 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: 0.79x
- 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 1.08x to 0.79x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-06-30 | AU$0.80 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | AU$0.73 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | AU$0.70 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | AU$0.79 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | AU$0.58 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | AU$0.54 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | AU$0.53 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | AU$0.56 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | AU$0.54 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | AU$0.61 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | AU$0.75 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | AU$0.94 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | AU$1.05 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | AU$1.13 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | AU$1.18 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | AU$1.12 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | AU$1.00 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | AU$1.18 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | AU$1.00 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | AU$1.00 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | AU$1.06 | AU$0.87 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | AU$1.10 | AU$0.87 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Wam Research Ltd utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): 12.59%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 61.56%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.19x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.08x
- Recent ROE (12.59%) is above the historical average (6.58%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2.82% | 56.60% | 0.05x | 1.03x | AU$-11.49 Million |
| 2005 | 3.32% | 59.69% | 0.05x | 1.03x | AU$-9.68 Million |
| 2006 | 4.01% | 65.89% | 0.06x | 1.04x | AU$-8.29 Million |
| 2007 | 4.77% | 70.39% | 0.06x | 1.09x | AU$-8.22 Million |
| 2008 | 5.60% | 60.14% | 0.09x | 1.00x | AU$-5.06 Million |
| 2009 | 1.93% | 34.83% | 0.06x | 1.00x | AU$-8.67 Million |
| 2010 | 3.81% | 74.56% | 0.05x | 1.01x | AU$-6.49 Million |
| 2011 | 8.45% | 17.99% | 0.46x | 1.02x | AU$-1.73 Million |
| 2012 | 1.81% | 2.64% | 0.67x | 1.02x | AU$-8.87 Million |
| 2013 | 13.70% | 16.90% | 0.79x | 1.03x | AU$4.51 Million |
| 2014 | 10.65% | 68.33% | 0.15x | 1.06x | AU$961.02K |
| 2015 | 10.45% | 67.87% | 0.14x | 1.07x | AU$846.29K |
| 2016 | 12.53% | 67.99% | 0.17x | 1.10x | AU$5.28 Million |
| 2017 | 6.94% | 67.46% | 0.10x | 1.02x | AU$-6.87 Million |
| 2018 | 9.19% | 68.10% | 0.13x | 1.06x | AU$-1.90 Million |
| 2019 | 0.73% | 52.72% | 0.01x | 1.04x | AU$-20.59 Million |
| 2020 | -3.94% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 1.04x | AU$-27.72 Million |
| 2021 | 22.19% | 63.51% | 0.31x | 1.12x | AU$28.72 Million |
| 2022 | -10.41% | 0.00% | -0.14x | 1.03x | AU$-40.58 Million |
| 2023 | 8.46% | 65.35% | 0.13x | 1.02x | AU$-3.06 Million |
| 2024 | 15.13% | 59.86% | 0.23x | 1.09x | AU$11.00 Million |
| 2025 | 12.59% | 61.56% | 0.19x | 1.08x | AU$5.87 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Wam Research Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $929,378,316
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.77%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wam Research Ltd (WAX) | AU$226.21 Million | 2.82% | 0.08x | $127.58 Million |
| Acorn Capital Investment Fund Ltd (ACQ) | $97.27 Million | 3.12% | 0.02x | $57.41 Million |
| Australian Ethical Investment Ltd (AEF) | $15.31 Million | 33.19% | 0.51x | $333.44 Million |
| Australian Foundation Investment Company Ltd (AFI) | $1.92 Billion | 4.89% | 0.10x | $5.73 Billion |
| Alternative Investment Trust (AIQ) | $0.00 | 0.00% | 0.00x | $33.44 Million |
| Argo Global Listed Infrastructure Ltd (ALI) | $417.88 Million | 2.30% | 0.04x | $329.25 Million |
| Amcil Ltd (AMH) | $3.45 Billion | -1.39% | 0.80x | $199.18 Million |
| Associate Global Partners Ltd (APL) | $864.08K | 9.22% | 0.04x | $10.38 Million |
| Ariadne Australia Ltd (ARA) | $179.97 Million | 43.89% | 0.05x | $64.62 Million |
| ARC Funds Ltd (ARC) | $7.44 Million | 17.23% | 0.01x | $3.50 Million |
| Argo Investments Ltd (ARG) | $3.21 Billion | 5.21% | 0.09x | $4.93 Billion |
About Wam Research Ltd
WAM Research Limited is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by MAM Pty Limited. The fund invests in public equity markets of Australia. It makes its investments in companies primarily engaged in the industrial sector. The fund invests in value and growth stocks of small to medium-cap companies. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the S&P/ASX All Ordinaries Ac… Read more