Deneb Investments Ltd
Deneb Investments Limited, an investment company, distributes branded products in South Africa and internationally. The company operates through Property; Industrial Product Manufacturing; Branded Product Distribution; and Automotive Parts Manufacturing segments. It owns and manages a portfolio of industrial and commercial properties situated in KwaZulu-Natal, the Western Cape, Limpopo, and Easte… Read more
Deneb Investments Ltd (DNB) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ZAC1.94 Billion ZAC
Based on the latest financial reports, Deneb Investments Ltd (DNB) has net assets worth ZAC1.94 Billion ZAC as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC3.72 Billion) and total liabilities (ZAC1.77 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 | ZAC1.94 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 52.32% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.83% |
| 5-Year Change | 21.86% |
| 10-Year Change | -1.49% |
| Growth Volatility | 8.72 |
Deneb Investments Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2012–2025)
This chart illustrates how Deneb Investments Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Deneb Investments Ltd (2012–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Deneb Investments Ltd from 2012 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC1.92 Billion | +3.58% |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC1.85 Billion | +4.14% |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC1.78 Billion | +6.09% |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC1.68 Billion | +6.49% |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC1.58 Billion | +7.75% |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC1.46 Billion | -9.77% |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC1.62 Billion | -3.17% |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC1.67 Billion | -5.84% |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC1.78 Billion | -8.81% |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC1.95 Billion | +4.37% |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC1.87 Billion | +25.57% |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC1.49 Billion | +5.48% |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC1.41 Billion | +5.58% |
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC1.34 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Deneb Investments 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 70.2% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC222.27 Million | 11.58% |
| Common Stock | ZAC1.38 Billion | 72.10% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC313.50 Million | 16.33% |
| Total Equity | ZAC1.92 Billion | 100.00% |
Deneb Investments Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Deneb Investments Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Lincoln Ventures Ltd
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$565.87K |
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Kulthorn Kirby Public Company Limited
BK:KKC
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$565.96K |
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Nuvve Holding Corp
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$565.97K |
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BYND Cannasoft Enterprises Inc.
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$566.35K |
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Greenshift Corp
PINK:GERS
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$565.40K |
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Marksmen Energy Inc
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$564.75K |
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Spacefy Inc
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$564.20K |
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Cheer Holding Inc.
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$564.13K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Deneb Investments Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,855,788,000 to 1,920,045,000, a change of 64,257,000 (3.5%).
- Net income of 118,323,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 43,794,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 3,539,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 5,303,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC118.32 Million | +6.16% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC43.79 Million | -2.28% |
| Share Repurchases | ZAC3.54 Million | -0.18% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC5.30 Million | +0.28% |
| Other Changes | ZAC-12.04 Million | -0.63% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 3.46% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Deneb Investments 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: 55.03x
- 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 98.94x to 55.03x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC2.40 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC2.61 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC2.76 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC3.38 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC3.47 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC3.59 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC3.88 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC3.67 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC3.37 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC3.63 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC3.77 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC3.98 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC4.12 | ZAC237.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC4.31 | ZAC237.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Deneb Investments 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): 6.16%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.16%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.06x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.85x
- Recent ROE (6.16%) is above the historical average (4.47%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 15.50% | 11.62% | 0.81x | 1.66x | ZAC73.50 Million |
| 2013 | 4.71% | 3.48% | 0.81x | 1.67x | ZAC-74.60 Million |
| 2014 | 0.85% | 0.59% | 0.80x | 1.79x | ZAC-136.14 Million |
| 2015 | 11.16% | 7.83% | 0.88x | 1.62x | ZAC21.65 Million |
| 2016 | 2.91% | 2.09% | 0.86x | 1.61x | ZAC-138.25 Million |
| 2017 | 4.11% | 2.51% | 0.90x | 1.82x | ZAC-104.70 Million |
| 2018 | 0.49% | 0.27% | 0.85x | 2.13x | ZAC-159.19 Million |
| 2019 | -2.80% | -1.54% | 0.81x | 2.26x | ZAC-207.75 Million |
| 2020 | -8.83% | -4.50% | 0.87x | 2.26x | ZAC-275.74 Million |
| 2021 | 7.90% | 4.79% | 0.82x | 2.01x | ZAC-33.16 Million |
| 2022 | 7.41% | 4.32% | 0.86x | 1.98x | ZAC-43.50 Million |
| 2023 | 7.61% | 4.12% | 0.91x | 2.03x | ZAC-42.65 Million |
| 2024 | 5.45% | 2.87% | 0.99x | 1.92x | ZAC-84.44 Million |
| 2025 | 6.16% | 3.16% | 1.06x | 1.85x | ZAC-73.68 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Deneb Investments Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $12,893,056,333
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.29%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deneb Investments Ltd (DNB) | ZAC1.94 Billion | 15.50% | 0.91x | $565.81K |
| Hosken Consolidated Investments Ltd (HCI) | $28.19 Billion | 2.31% | 0.82x | $6.48 Million |
| Kap Industrial Holdings Ltd (KAP) | $9.77 Billion | -21.74% | 1.49x | $2.41 Million |
| Omnia Holdings Limited (OMN) | $715.53 Million | 23.29% | 1.94x | $7.23 Million |