Experian plc (J2B) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Experian plc (J2B) has net assets worth €5.44 Billion EUR as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€13.58 Billion) and total liabilities (€8.14 Billion). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | €5.44 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 40.04% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.6% |
| 5-Year Change | 63.19% |
| 10-Year Change | 108.78% |
| Growth Volatility | 15.5 |
Experian plc - Net Assets Trend (2014–2025)
This chart illustrates how Experian plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Experian plc (2014–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Experian plc from 2014 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | €5.09 Billion | +9.02% |
| 2024-03-31 | €4.67 Billion | +17.79% |
| 2023-03-31 | €3.96 Billion | -1.07% |
| 2022-03-31 | €4.01 Billion | +28.47% |
| 2021-03-31 | €3.12 Billion | +36.74% |
| 2020-03-31 | €2.28 Billion | -8.54% |
| 2019-03-31 | €2.49 Billion | -4.95% |
| 2018-03-31 | €2.62 Billion | -1.02% |
| 2017-03-31 | €2.65 Billion | +8.74% |
| 2016-03-31 | €2.44 Billion | -12.96% |
| 2015-03-31 | €2.80 Billion | -9.76% |
| 2014-03-31 | €3.10 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Experian plc'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 grown by 20.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €21.80 Billion | 431.28% |
| Total Equity | €5.05 Billion | 100.00% |
Experian plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Experian plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Carnival Corporation
NYSE:CCL
|
$33.84 Billion |
|
ORIX Corporation
SA:I1XC34
|
$33.85 Billion |
|
Coupang LLC
NYSE:CPNG
|
$33.89 Billion |
|
Orix Corp Ads
NYSE:IX
|
$34.00 Billion |
|
Koninklijke Ahold Delhaize NV
AS:AD
|
$33.71 Billion |
|
DAIMLER TRUCK SP.ADS/1/2
F:DTG1
|
$33.69 Billion |
|
Samsung C&T Corp
KO:028260
|
$33.63 Billion |
|
Chunghwa Telecom Co Ltd
NYSE:CHT
|
$33.61 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Experian plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,634,000,000 to 5,054,000,000, a change of 420,000,000 (9.1%).
- Net income of 1,166,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 548,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 199,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 15,000,000 increased equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €1.17 Billion | +23.07% |
| Dividends Paid | €548.00 Million | -10.84% |
| Share Repurchases | €199.00 Million | -3.94% |
| Share Issuances | €15.00 Million | +0.3% |
| Other Changes | €-14.00 Million | -0.28% |
| Total Change | €- | 9.06% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Experian plc'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: 5.71x
- 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 decreased from 11.29x to 5.71x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-03-31 | €2.80 | €31.60 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | €2.85 | €31.60 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | €2.73 | €31.60 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | €2.35 | €31.60 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | €3.37 | €31.60 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | €4.30 | €31.60 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | €4.27 | €31.60 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | €5.08 | €31.60 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | €5.53 | €31.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Experian plc 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): 23.07%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 15.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.58x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.55x
- Recent ROE (23.07%) is below the historical average (27.40%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 24.43% | 15.56% | 0.53x | 2.98x | €444.80 Million |
| 2015 | 27.71% | 16.05% | 0.60x | 2.86x | €493.40 Million |
| 2016 | 31.06% | 17.77% | 0.57x | 3.06x | €510.60 Million |
| 2017 | 32.82% | 19.98% | 0.56x | 2.91x | €602.10 Million |
| 2018 | 31.14% | 17.48% | 0.57x | 3.14x | €553.30 Million |
| 2019 | 28.02% | 14.30% | 0.60x | 3.26x | €447.00 Million |
| 2020 | 29.67% | 13.03% | 0.58x | 3.91x | €447.50 Million |
| 2021 | 26.06% | 14.95% | 0.53x | 3.27x | €494.90 Million |
| 2022 | 29.35% | 18.53% | 0.58x | 2.74x | €768.10 Million |
| 2023 | 19.60% | 11.63% | 0.61x | 2.77x | €377.10 Million |
| 2024 | 25.87% | 16.89% | 0.61x | 2.53x | €735.60 Million |
| 2025 | 23.07% | 15.50% | 0.58x | 2.55x | €660.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Experian plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Consulting Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Consulting Services
- Average net assets among peers: $586,915,933
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -73.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experian plc (J2B) | €5.44 Billion | 24.43% | 1.50x | $33.77 Billion |
| Rejlerkoncernen AB (3RE) | $1.80 Billion | 10.29% | 1.03x | $351.21 Million |
| RC Fornax Plc (8AD) | $175.00K | 164.00% | 2.15x | $5.99 Million |
| LLORENTE + CUENCA EO -01 (91P) | $35.31 Million | 19.70% | 1.06x | $61.11 Million |
| Avemio AG (AV2) | $161.06K | -862.69% | 0.03x | $2.44 Million |
| BEGBIES TRAYNOR LS -05 (BTA) | $78.40 Million | 1.91% | 1.01x | $222.14 Million |
| BTS GROUP AB B SK 1 (BX1B) | $1.45 Billion | 9.17% | 1.19x | $248.67 Million |
| CCID Consulting Company Limited (CCX) | $294.11 Million | 14.59% | 0.64x | $21.50 Million |
| ALS Limited (CP4) | $1.23 Billion | -14.21% | 0.96x | $7.19 Billion |
| Natus Medical Incorporated (NM4) | $398.44 Million | -5.76% | 0.60x | $8.49 Million |
About Experian plc
Experian plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a data and technology company in North America, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Business-to-Business and Consumer Services. The company collects, sorts, aggregates, and transforms data from various sources. It also owns, create, and develop… Read more