WPP PLC ADR Net Assets
WPP PLC ADR net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, WPP PLC ADR (0WPA) has net assets worth €3.41 Billion EUR (≈ $3.98 Billion USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€23.39 Billion ≈ $27.35 Billion USD) and total liabilities (€19.99 Billion ≈ $23.37 Billion 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. Also explore WPP PLC ADR (0WPA) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €3.41 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 14.57% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -11.33% |
| 5-Year Change | -27.73% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 13.21 |
Net Assets of WPP PLC ADR (2016–2024)
Net assets of WPP PLC ADR from 2016 to 2024. This chart illustrates how WPP PLC ADR's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See how leveraged is WPP PLC ADR's balance sheet to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for WPP PLC ADR (2016–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of WPP PLC ADR from 2016 to 2024. For live market cap and overall valuation, see 0WPA stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | €3.73 Billion ≈ $4.37 Billion |
-2.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | €3.83 Billion ≈ $4.48 Billion |
-7.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | €4.16 Billion ≈ $4.86 Billion |
+2.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | €4.07 Billion ≈ $4.76 Billion |
-21.24% |
| 2020-12-31 | €5.17 Billion ≈ $6.04 Billion |
-38.81% |
| 2019-12-31 | €8.44 Billion ≈ $9.87 Billion |
-13.90% |
| 2018-12-31 | €9.81 Billion ≈ $11.46 Billion |
-1.56% |
| 2017-12-31 | €9.96 Billion ≈ $11.65 Billion |
+1.99% |
| 2016-12-31 | €9.77 Billion ≈ $11.42 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to WPP PLC ADR'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 66.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
WPP PLC ADR Net Assets Breakdown (December 2024)
WPP PLC ADR net assets breakdown by equity component as of December 2024.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €2.83 Billion | 81.35% |
| Other Components | €648.00 Million | 18.65% |
| Total Equity | €3.48 Billion | 100.00% |
WPP PLC ADR Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of WPP PLC ADR ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Icahn Enterprises LP
NASDAQ:IEP
|
$3.69 Billion |
|
Dottikon Es Holding AG
SW:DESN
|
$3.69 Billion |
|
Diodes Incorporated
NASDAQ:DIOD
|
$3.69 Billion |
|
WesBanco, Inc.
NASDAQ:WSBC
|
$3.69 Billion |
|
Aneka Tambang Persero Tbk
JK:ANTM
|
$3.69 Billion |
|
Cathay General Bancorp
NASDAQ:CATY
|
$3.69 Billion |
|
BW LPG Ltd
OL:BWLPG
|
$3.69 Billion |
|
COFCO Tunhe Sugar Co Ltd
SHG:600737
|
$3.69 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in WPP PLC ADR's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,375,600,000 to 3,475,000,000, a change of 99,400,000 (2.9%).
- Net income of 542,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 425,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 82,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 2,000,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 62,400,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €542.00 Million | +15.6% |
| Dividends Paid | €425.00 Million | -12.23% |
| Share Repurchases | €82.00 Million | -2.36% |
| Share Issuances | €2.00 Million | +0.06% |
| Other Changes | €62.40 Million | +1.8% |
| Total Change | €- | 2.94% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares WPP PLC ADR'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: 4.72x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has increased from 2.03x to 4.72x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-12-31 | €7.48 | €15.20 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | €7.44 | €15.20 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | €6.42 | €15.20 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | €3.96 | €15.20 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | €3.13 | €15.20 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | €3.44 | €15.20 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | €3.14 | €15.20 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | €3.22 | €15.20 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently WPP PLC ADR 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): 15.60%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.68%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.58x
- • Equity Multiplier: 7.34x
- Recent ROE (15.60%) is above the historical average (5.23%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 15.02% | 9.73% | 0.42x | 3.71x | €467.65 Million |
| 2017 | 19.14% | 11.90% | 0.45x | 3.55x | €867.28 Million |
| 2018 | 11.33% | 6.81% | 0.46x | 3.61x | €124.68 Million |
| 2019 | 7.73% | 4.72% | 0.42x | 3.88x | €-183.11 Million |
| 2020 | -61.20% | -24.72% | 0.33x | 7.46x | €-3.45 Billion |
| 2021 | 17.63% | 4.98% | 0.46x | 7.71x | €276.06 Million |
| 2022 | 18.55% | 4.73% | 0.50x | 7.83x | €314.62 Million |
| 2023 | 3.26% | 0.74% | 0.56x | 7.89x | €-227.56 Million |
| 2024 | 15.60% | 3.68% | 0.58x | 7.34x | €194.50 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares WPP PLC ADR's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $416,962,785
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -21.27%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPP PLC ADR (0WPA) | €3.41 Billion | 15.02% | 5.86x | $3.69 Billion |
| ADTIGER CORP.LTD.DL-0005 (55U) | $193.76 Million | 4.64% | 2.20x | $13.82 Million |
| JOY SPREADER GROUP INC. (5YN) | $419.16 Million | -254.91% | 0.96x | $13.87 Million |
| MOBVISTA INC. DL-01 (6MO) | $259.11 Million | 8.41% | 1.67x | $1.94 Billion |
| ad pepper media International N.V (APM) | $20.09 Million | 12.76% | 1.31x | $65.05 Million |
| Criteo S.A (CI5A) | $1.15 Billion | 6.22% | 0.61x | $703.42 Million |
| DCI O.N. (DCIK) | $4.42 Million | 20.20% | 0.10x | $8.55 Million |
| JCDECAUX SE ADR 1/2/O.N. (DCS0) | $1.64 Billion | -0.88% | 4.78x | $4.04 Billion |
| AS Ekspress Grupp (DYC) | $55.42 Million | 7.30% | 0.80x | $36.68 Million |
| Infas Holding AG (IFS) | $4.42 Million | 4.83% | 3.70x | $60.30 Million |
About WPP PLC ADR
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers ma… Read more