Clicks
Clicks Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a health, wellness, and beauty retailer in South Africa and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Retail and Distribution. It provides retail, including Clicks, a specialist health, beauty and homeware retailer; Sorbet, a franchise of hair and beauty salons; 180 Degrees Marketing, a software development compan… Read more
Clicks (CLS) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of August 2025: ZAC6.86 Billion ZAC
Based on the latest financial reports, Clicks (CLS) has net assets worth ZAC6.86 Billion ZAC as of August 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC22.59 Billion) and total liabilities (ZAC15.73 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 | ZAC6.86 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 30.35% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.79% |
| 5-Year Change | 42.71% |
| 10-Year Change | 179.65% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.84 |
Clicks - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Clicks's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Clicks (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Clicks from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | ZAC6.86 Billion | +9.10% |
| 2024-08-31 | ZAC6.29 Billion | +5.38% |
| 2023-08-31 | ZAC5.96 Billion | +4.67% |
| 2022-08-31 | ZAC5.70 Billion | +18.60% |
| 2021-08-31 | ZAC4.81 Billion | -7.48% |
| 2020-08-31 | ZAC5.19 Billion | +5.72% |
| 2019-08-31 | ZAC4.91 Billion | +10.95% |
| 2018-08-31 | ZAC4.43 Billion | +34.16% |
| 2017-08-31 | ZAC3.30 Billion | +34.59% |
| 2016-08-31 | ZAC2.45 Billion | +21.83% |
| 2015-08-31 | ZAC2.01 Billion | +28.45% |
| 2014-08-31 | ZAC1.57 Billion | +13.81% |
| 2013-08-31 | ZAC1.38 Billion | +2.07% |
| 2012-08-31 | ZAC1.35 Billion | +39.76% |
| 2011-08-31 | ZAC965.19 Million | -15.43% |
| 2010-08-31 | ZAC1.14 Billion | +1.43% |
| 2009-08-31 | ZAC1.13 Billion | -1.68% |
| 2008-08-31 | ZAC1.14 Billion | -11.70% |
| 2007-08-31 | ZAC1.30 Billion | -18.68% |
| 2006-08-31 | ZAC1.59 Billion | +18.93% |
| 2005-08-31 | ZAC1.34 Billion | -2.37% |
| 2004-08-31 | ZAC1.37 Billion | -14.66% |
| 2003-08-31 | ZAC1.61 Billion | +31.66% |
| 2002-08-31 | ZAC1.22 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Clicks'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 581698500000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (August 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC5.82 Billion | 84.83% |
| Common Stock | ZAC2.36 Million | 0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-26.70 Million | -0.39% |
| Other Components | ZAC1.06 Billion | 15.53% |
| Total Equity | ZAC6.86 Billion | 100.00% |
Clicks Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Clicks ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Canacol Energy Ltd.
OTCQX:CNNEF
|
$36.17 Million |
|
Flexopack Société Anonyme Commercial and Industrial Plastics Company
AT:FLEXO
|
$36.17 Million |
|
iFamily Co. Ltd.
KQ:114840
|
$36.18 Million |
|
Sturgis Bancorp Inc
OTCQX:STBI
|
$36.19 Million |
|
DOREL INDS INC. A
F:DO4C
|
$36.14 Million |
|
EKINOPS S.A
F:E0J
|
$36.13 Million |
|
Tex Year Industries Inc
TW:4720
|
$36.13 Million |
|
Kredyt Inkaso SA
WAR:KRI
|
$36.11 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Clicks's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 6,285,539,000 to 6,857,593,000, a change of 572,054,000 (9.1%).
- Net income of 3,236,333,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,911,348,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 751,433,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 4,390,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC3.24 Billion | +47.19% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC1.91 Billion | -27.87% |
| Share Repurchases | ZAC751.43 Million | -10.96% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-4.39 Million | -0.06% |
| Other Changes | ZAC2.89 Million | +0.04% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 9.10% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Clicks'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: 1008.01x
- 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 7557.87x to 1008.01x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-31 | ZAC3.85 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2003-08-31 | ZAC4.69 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2004-08-31 | ZAC3.78 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2005-08-31 | ZAC3.84 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2006-08-31 | ZAC4.50 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2007-08-31 | ZAC3.74 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2008-08-31 | ZAC3.77 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2009-08-31 | ZAC3.89 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2010-08-31 | ZAC4.19 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2011-08-31 | ZAC3.67 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2012-08-31 | ZAC5.32 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2013-08-31 | ZAC5.43 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2014-08-31 | ZAC6.30 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2015-08-31 | ZAC8.04 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2016-08-31 | ZAC9.79 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2017-08-31 | ZAC13.06 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2018-08-31 | ZAC17.34 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2019-08-31 | ZAC19.38 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2020-08-31 | ZAC20.76 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2021-08-31 | ZAC19.45 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2022-08-31 | ZAC23.33 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2023-08-31 | ZAC24.50 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2024-08-31 | ZAC26.37 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
| 2025-08-31 | ZAC28.87 | ZAC29104.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Clicks 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): 47.19%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 6.31%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.27x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.29x
- Recent ROE (47.19%) is above the historical average (37.39%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 11.97% | 2.66% | 2.22x | 2.02x | ZAC24.02 Million |
| 2003 | 13.32% | 2.91% | 2.13x | 2.15x | ZAC53.42 Million |
| 2004 | -0.91% | -0.17% | 2.36x | 2.28x | ZAC-149.82 Million |
| 2005 | 15.27% | 2.35% | 2.73x | 2.38x | ZAC70.61 Million |
| 2006 | 15.43% | 2.46% | 2.71x | 2.31x | ZAC86.60 Million |
| 2007 | 29.36% | 3.79% | 2.51x | 3.09x | ZAC250.89 Million |
| 2008 | 38.66% | 3.92% | 3.15x | 3.13x | ZAC328.00 Million |
| 2009 | 42.07% | 3.88% | 2.91x | 3.72x | ZAC360.09 Million |
| 2010 | 49.57% | 4.26% | 3.23x | 3.60x | ZAC451.35 Million |
| 2011 | 67.49% | 4.62% | 3.31x | 4.41x | ZAC554.48 Million |
| 2012 | 51.07% | 4.46% | 3.23x | 3.54x | ZAC553.84 Million |
| 2013 | 54.59% | 4.28% | 3.22x | 3.96x | ZAC613.57 Million |
| 2014 | 55.18% | 4.52% | 3.09x | 3.95x | ZAC707.91 Million |
| 2015 | 47.43% | 4.33% | 2.92x | 3.75x | ZAC753.29 Million |
| 2016 | 44.61% | 4.53% | 2.89x | 3.42x | ZAC848.65 Million |
| 2017 | 38.71% | 4.77% | 2.76x | 2.95x | ZAC947.61 Million |
| 2018 | 33.32% | 5.05% | 2.53x | 2.61x | ZAC1.03 Billion |
| 2019 | 34.66% | 5.43% | 2.40x | 2.66x | ZAC1.21 Billion |
| 2020 | 36.20% | 5.47% | 2.25x | 2.94x | ZAC1.36 Billion |
| 2021 | 38.25% | 4.92% | 2.17x | 3.57x | ZAC1.36 Billion |
| 2022 | 46.30% | 6.67% | 2.22x | 3.13x | ZAC2.07 Billion |
| 2023 | 42.54% | 6.10% | 2.19x | 3.19x | ZAC1.94 Billion |
| 2024 | 45.14% | 6.24% | 2.18x | 3.31x | ZAC2.21 Billion |
| 2025 | 47.19% | 6.31% | 2.27x | 3.29x | ZAC2.55 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Clicks's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Pharmaceutical Retailers industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Pharmaceutical Retailers
- Average net assets among peers: $5,228,971,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 22.56%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clicks (CLS) | ZAC6.86 Billion | 11.97% | 2.29x | $36.15 Million |
| Dis-Chem Pharmacies (DCP) | $5.23 Billion | 22.56% | 2.68x | $16.57 Million |