Photo-Me International plc
ME Group International plc operates, sells, and services a range of instant-service equipment in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Asia Pacific, Continental Europe, and United Kingdom and Ireland segments. It operates coin-operated automatic photobooths for identification and fun purposes, as well as vending equipment, including digital photo kiosks, laundry machines, business serv… Read more
Photo-Me International plc (PHQ) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of April 2025: €195.22 Million EUR
Based on the latest financial reports, Photo-Me International plc (PHQ) has net assets worth €195.22 Million EUR as of April 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (€322.64 Million) and total liabilities (€127.43 Million). 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 | €195.22 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 60.51% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.08% |
| 5-Year Change | 55.28% |
| 10-Year Change | 72.27% |
| Growth Volatility | 10.91 |
Photo-Me International plc - Net Assets Trend (2014–2025)
This chart illustrates how Photo-Me International 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 Photo-Me International plc (2014–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Photo-Me International plc from 2014 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | €179.87 Million | +13.13% |
| 2024-04-30 | €158.99 Million | +19.86% |
| 2023-04-30 | €132.65 Million | +2.28% |
| 2022-04-30 | €129.69 Million | +11.97% |
| 2020-04-30 | €115.83 Million | -19.47% |
| 2019-04-30 | €143.85 Million | -0.67% |
| 2018-04-30 | €144.81 Million | +11.99% |
| 2017-04-30 | €129.30 Million | +5.34% |
| 2016-04-30 | €122.75 Million | +17.56% |
| 2015-04-30 | €104.41 Million | +0.17% |
| 2014-04-30 | €104.23 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Photo-Me International 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 90.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | €158.48 Million | 88.11% |
| Other Components | €21.39 Million | 11.89% |
| Total Equity | €179.87 Million | 100.00% |
Photo-Me International plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Photo-Me International plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Genusplus Group Ltd
AU:GNP
|
$371.81 Million |
|
BGT Group Co. Ltd.
SHE:300774
|
$371.81 Million |
|
ZJAMP Group Co Ltd
SHE:002758
|
$371.86 Million |
|
Shanghai New Huang Pu Real Estate Co Ltd
SHG:600638
|
$372.02 Million |
|
Tianjin Lisheng Pharmaceutical Co Ltd
SHE:002393
|
$371.69 Million |
|
Ciputra Development Tbk
JK:CTRA
|
$371.65 Million |
|
Quality Houses Public Company Limited
BK:QH-R
|
$371.63 Million |
|
QingCloud Technologies Corp.
SHG:688316
|
$371.60 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Photo-Me International plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 158,988,000 to 179,871,000, a change of 20,883,000 (13.1%).
- Net income of 54,090,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 27,842,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,425,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 430,000 increased equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 4,370,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | €54.09 Million | +30.07% |
| Dividends Paid | €27.84 Million | -15.48% |
| Share Repurchases | €1.43 Million | -0.79% |
| Share Issuances | €430.00K | +0.24% |
| Other Changes | €-4.37 Million | -2.43% |
| Total Change | €- | 13.13% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Photo-Me International 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: 3.25x
- 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 4.56x to 3.25x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-30 | €0.34 | €1.55 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | €0.38 | €1.55 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | €0.38 | €1.55 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | €0.34 | €1.55 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | €0.35 | €1.55 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | €0.42 | €1.55 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | €0.48 | €1.55 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Photo-Me International 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): 30.07%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 17.57%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.98x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.74x
- Recent ROE (30.07%) is above the historical average (23.47%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20.78% | 11.48% | 1.17x | 1.54x | €11.11 Million |
| 2015 | 26.95% | 15.74% | 1.13x | 1.51x | €17.55 Million |
| 2016 | 23.89% | 15.80% | 0.97x | 1.56x | €16.90 Million |
| 2017 | 27.35% | 16.30% | 1.09x | 1.54x | €22.19 Million |
| 2018 | 28.02% | 17.46% | 0.96x | 1.67x | €25.81 Million |
| 2019 | 21.99% | 13.69% | 0.84x | 1.92x | €17.03 Million |
| 2020 | 0.99% | 0.52% | 0.83x | 2.28x | €-10.29 Million |
| 2022 | 16.97% | 10.13% | 0.79x | 2.13x | €8.92 Million |
| 2023 | 29.24% | 14.93% | 0.80x | 2.46x | €25.53 Million |
| 2024 | 31.87% | 17.02% | 0.90x | 2.09x | €34.77 Million |
| 2025 | 30.07% | 17.57% | 0.98x | 1.74x | €36.10 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Photo-Me International plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Business Equipment & Supplies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies
- Average net assets among peers: $9,390,105,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.01%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photo-Me International plc (PHQ) | €195.22 Million | 20.78% | 0.65x | $371.70 Million |
| F.I.L.A. - Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A (3S0) | $357.35 Million | 6.72% | 2.22x | $268.19 Million |
| Japan Cash Machine Co. Ltd (JCM) | $27.16 Billion | 11.58% | 0.43x | $104.14 Million |
| Takkt AG (TTK) | $649.57 Million | 5.73% | 0.55x | $56.27 Million |