Labat Africa Ltd
Labat Africa Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the technology, logistics, and healthcare activities in South Africa. The company operates through Technology, Logistics, and Healthcare segments. It engages in the manufacture and distribution of integrated circuits, including micro electronic systems; transportation of coals and minerals for mines; and sale of medical cannabis, as … Read more
Labat Africa Ltd (LAB) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of November 2025: ZAC313.79 Million ZAC
Based on the latest financial reports, Labat Africa Ltd (LAB) has net assets worth ZAC313.79 Million ZAC as of November 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC769.82 Million) and total liabilities (ZAC456.03 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 | ZAC313.79 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 40.76% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.03% |
| 5-Year Change | 144.22% |
| 10-Year Change | 3633.93% |
| Growth Volatility | 228.3 |
Labat Africa Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Labat Africa 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 Labat Africa Ltd (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Labat Africa Ltd from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | ZAC247.41 Million | +1371.81% |
| 2024-08-31 | ZAC-19.45 Million | -298.72% |
| 2023-08-31 | ZAC9.79 Million | -88.68% |
| 2022-08-31 | ZAC86.45 Million | -14.66% |
| 2021-08-31 | ZAC101.31 Million | +33.36% |
| 2020-08-31 | ZAC75.96 Million | +320.60% |
| 2019-08-31 | ZAC-34.43 Million | -238.67% |
| 2018-08-31 | ZAC24.83 Million | +102.76% |
| 2017-08-31 | ZAC12.25 Million | +84.82% |
| 2016-08-31 | ZAC6.63 Million | +413.72% |
| 2015-08-31 | ZAC-2.11 Million | -569.51% |
| 2014-08-31 | ZAC449.83K | +105.24% |
| 2013-08-31 | ZAC-8.58 Million | -722.69% |
| 2012-08-31 | ZAC1.38 Million | -36.73% |
| 2011-08-31 | ZAC2.18 Million | +108.68% |
| 2010-08-31 | ZAC-25.09 Million | +31.38% |
| 2009-08-31 | ZAC-36.57 Million | -197.19% |
| 2006-08-31 | ZAC37.62 Million | -42.73% |
| 2005-08-31 | ZAC65.70 Million | -16.27% |
| 2004-08-31 | ZAC78.46 Million | -45.41% |
| 2003-08-31 | ZAC143.72 Million | -7.85% |
| 2002-08-31 | ZAC155.95 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Labat Africa 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 15384700000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (August 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | ZAC220.78 Million | 151.39% |
| Other Components | ZAC78.90 Million | 54.10% |
| Total Equity | ZAC145.84 Million | 100.00% |
Labat Africa Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Labat Africa Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
AXGate Co. Ltd.
KO:356680
|
$44.26K |
|
AECI MINING EXPLOSIVES PLC
LUSE:AECI
|
$44.27K |
|
Pensionbee Group PLC
LSE:PBEE
|
$44.29K |
|
EASYJET (EJT1.SG)
STU:EJT1
|
$44.31K |
|
Imprimerie Chirat Société Anonyme
PA:MLIMP
|
$44.19K |
|
232530
KO:232530
|
$44.17K |
|
Tearlach Resources Limited
PINK:TELHF
|
$44.15K |
|
ROKISKIO SURIS (YTV.SG)
STU:YTV
|
$44.14K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Labat Africa Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from -23,800,000 to 145,840,000, a change of 169,640,000.
- Net income of 117,867,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other factors increased equity by 51,773,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC117.87 Million | +80.82% |
| Other Changes | ZAC51.77 Million | +35.5% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Labat Africa 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: 38.16x
- 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 6.10x to 38.16x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-08-31 | ZAC0.82 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2003-08-31 | ZAC0.75 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2004-08-31 | ZAC0.38 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2005-08-31 | ZAC0.27 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2006-08-31 | ZAC0.13 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2009-08-31 | ZAC-0.19 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2010-08-31 | ZAC-0.13 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2011-08-31 | ZAC0.01 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2012-08-31 | ZAC0.01 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2013-08-31 | ZAC-0.04 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2014-08-31 | ZAC0.00 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2016-08-31 | ZAC0.03 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2017-08-31 | ZAC0.05 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2018-08-31 | ZAC0.10 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2019-08-31 | ZAC-0.12 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2020-08-31 | ZAC0.21 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2021-08-31 | ZAC0.23 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2022-08-31 | ZAC0.15 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2023-08-31 | ZAC0.00 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2024-08-31 | ZAC-0.04 | ZAC5.00 | x |
| 2025-08-31 | ZAC0.13 | ZAC5.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Labat Africa 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): 80.82%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 59.11%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.30x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.63x
- Recent ROE (80.82%) is above the historical average (-890.21%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 20.05% | 12.41% | 0.88x | 1.84x | ZAC15.24 Million |
| 2003 | -9.85% | -7.77% | 0.65x | 1.96x | ZAC-27.50 Million |
| 2004 | -90.08% | -32.47% | 0.85x | 3.27x | ZAC-69.93 Million |
| 2005 | -39.17% | -12.34% | 0.90x | 3.54x | ZAC-24.17 Million |
| 2006 | -264.88% | -39.77% | 0.78x | 8.59x | ZAC-67.38 Million |
| 2009 | 0.00% | -123.73% | 0.49x | 0.00x | ZAC-31.12 Million |
| 2010 | 0.00% | 38.36% | 0.63x | 0.00x | ZAC13.98 Million |
| 2011 | 1177.04% | 164.93% | 0.31x | 23.35x | ZAC25.42 Million |
| 2012 | -65.17% | -6.78% | 0.38x | 25.13x | ZAC-1.04 Million |
| 2013 | 0.00% | -36.29% | 0.37x | 0.00x | ZAC-2.75 Million |
| 2014 | 316.70% | 11.75% | 0.55x | 48.87x | ZAC1.38 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | -34.34% | 0.69x | 0.00x | ZAC-4.91 Million |
| 2016 | 126.72% | 58.67% | 0.61x | 3.55x | ZAC7.73 Million |
| 2017 | 37.90% | 8.92% | 1.13x | 3.74x | ZAC3.42 Million |
| 2018 | 50.68% | 17.16% | 1.17x | 2.53x | ZAC10.10 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -11.83% | 3.14x | 0.00x | ZAC-69.50 Million |
| 2020 | 1.36% | 2.35% | 0.21x | 2.72x | ZAC-6.03 Million |
| 2021 | -24.84% | -77.74% | 0.13x | 2.43x | ZAC-31.91 Million |
| 2022 | -62.28% | -156.59% | 0.15x | 2.69x | ZAC-55.84 Million |
| 2023 | -20839.57% | -175.44% | 0.37x | 318.79x | ZAC-86.94 Million |
| 2024 | 0.00% | -53.16% | 0.39x | 0.00x | ZAC-23.42 Million |
| 2025 | 80.82% | 59.11% | 0.30x | 4.63x | ZAC103.28 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Labat Africa Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Drug Manufacturers - Specialty & Generic
- Average net assets among peers: $14,464,090,236
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.11%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labat Africa Ltd (LAB) | ZAC313.79 Million | 20.05% | 1.45x | $44.25K |
| Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd (APN) | $28.88 Billion | 17.34% | 1.86x | $27.13 Million |
| CCC (CCC) | $52.08 Million | 0.87% | 0.21x | $24.72 Million |