Lewis Group Limited
Lewis Group Limited, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the retail of household furniture, home appliances, electronic goods, and homewares in South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Eswatini, and Namibia. It operates through Traditional and Speciality segments. The company retails electrical appliances; sound and vision equipment; beds and mattresses; and various furniture products through its … Read more
Lewis Group Limited (LEW) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ZAC5.11 Billion ZAC
Based on the latest financial reports, Lewis Group Limited (LEW) has net assets worth ZAC5.11 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 (ZAC9.24 Billion) and total liabilities (ZAC4.13 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 | ZAC5.11 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 55.3% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.67% |
| 5-Year Change | 4.22% |
| 10-Year Change | -6.81% |
| Growth Volatility | 13.19 |
Lewis Group Limited - Net Assets Trend (2004–2025)
This chart illustrates how Lewis Group Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Lewis Group Limited (2004–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lewis Group Limited from 2004 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC5.08 Billion | +7.99% |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC4.70 Billion | +2.02% |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC4.61 Billion | -2.27% |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC4.72 Billion | -3.20% |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC4.87 Billion | +3.47% |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC4.71 Billion | -3.42% |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC4.88 Billion | -10.51% |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC5.45 Billion | +0.06% |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC5.45 Billion | -0.08% |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC5.45 Billion | -6.43% |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC5.82 Billion | +9.03% |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC5.34 Billion | +10.49% |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC4.83 Billion | +13.10% |
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC4.27 Billion | +14.66% |
| 2011-03-31 | ZAC3.73 Billion | +13.88% |
| 2010-03-31 | ZAC3.27 Billion | +11.35% |
| 2009-03-31 | ZAC2.94 Billion | +7.69% |
| 2008-03-31 | ZAC2.73 Billion | +8.02% |
| 2007-03-31 | ZAC2.53 Billion | +9.62% |
| 2006-03-31 | ZAC2.31 Billion | +11.95% |
| 2005-03-31 | ZAC2.06 Billion | +57.21% |
| 2004-03-31 | ZAC1.31 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lewis Group Limited'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 504650000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC5.05 Billion | 99.37% |
| Common Stock | ZAC900.00K | 0.02% |
| Other Components | ZAC31.00 Million | 0.61% |
| Total Equity | ZAC5.08 Billion | 100.00% |
Lewis Group Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lewis Group Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Star Gold Corp
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$2.47 Million |
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Cibox Inter@ctive S.A.
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$2.47 Million |
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World Copper Ltd
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$2.47 Million |
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Caxton
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$2.47 Million |
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West Cobar Metals Ltd
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$2.46 Million |
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XORTX Therapeutics Inc
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$2.46 Million |
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NORFOLK SOUTHERN (NFS.SG)
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$2.46 Million |
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Vessel Co. Ltd
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$2.46 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lewis Group Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,702,800,000 to 5,078,400,000, a change of 375,600,000 (8.0%).
- Net income of 754,900,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 310,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 120,100,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,047,599,999.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,098,599,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC754.90 Million | +14.86% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC310.20 Million | -6.11% |
| Share Repurchases | ZAC120.10 Million | -2.36% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-1.05 Billion | -20.63% |
| Other Changes | ZAC1.10 Billion | +21.63% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 7.99% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lewis Group Limited'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: 93.23x
- 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 671.76x to 93.23x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-03-31 | ZAC13.10 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | ZAC20.59 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | ZAC23.64 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ZAC27.33 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ZAC30.40 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ZAC33.17 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ZAC37.06 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ZAC41.80 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC47.79 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC53.95 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC59.61 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC65.01 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC60.87 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC60.71 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC62.15 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC58.08 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC58.19 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC63.63 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC69.31 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC75.43 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC84.19 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC94.39 | ZAC8800.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lewis Group Limited 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): 14.86%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.13%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.10x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.66x
- Recent ROE (14.86%) is above the historical average (14.73%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 21.93% | 12.63% | 0.81x | 2.15x | ZAC156.30 Million |
| 2005 | 19.86% | 16.28% | 0.95x | 1.28x | ZAC202.96 Million |
| 2006 | 19.46% | 15.61% | 0.96x | 1.29x | ZAC218.16 Million |
| 2007 | 23.67% | 18.00% | 0.98x | 1.35x | ZAC345.58 Million |
| 2008 | 23.53% | 17.86% | 0.94x | 1.39x | ZAC369.30 Million |
| 2009 | 19.29% | 14.89% | 0.91x | 1.43x | ZAC273.01 Million |
| 2010 | 18.07% | 14.39% | 0.85x | 1.48x | ZAC264.03 Million |
| 2011 | 19.10% | 15.55% | 0.82x | 1.49x | ZAC339.09 Million |
| 2012 | 18.73% | 16.48% | 0.79x | 1.43x | ZAC373.14 Million |
| 2013 | 18.77% | 22.10% | 0.57x | 1.50x | ZAC423.94 Million |
| 2014 | 15.77% | 20.68% | 0.51x | 1.50x | ZAC308.02 Million |
| 2015 | 14.41% | 19.18% | 0.52x | 1.44x | ZAC257.00 Million |
| 2016 | 17.64% | 22.06% | 0.46x | 1.73x | ZAC416.56 Million |
| 2017 | 6.57% | 8.65% | 0.55x | 1.37x | ZAC-186.53 Million |
| 2018 | 4.85% | 6.30% | 0.62x | 1.25x | ZAC-280.75 Million |
| 2019 | 6.35% | 6.33% | 0.84x | 1.19x | ZAC-178.11 Million |
| 2020 | 3.87% | 3.55% | 0.70x | 1.57x | ZAC-288.55 Million |
| 2021 | 8.88% | 7.94% | 0.80x | 1.40x | ZAC-54.37 Million |
| 2022 | 10.24% | 8.08% | 0.87x | 1.46x | ZAC11.40 Million |
| 2023 | 8.92% | 6.68% | 0.87x | 1.53x | ZAC-49.99 Million |
| 2024 | 9.28% | 5.33% | 1.09x | 1.60x | ZAC-33.88 Million |
| 2025 | 14.86% | 8.13% | 1.10x | 1.66x | ZAC247.06 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lewis Group Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $2,059,465,667
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 12.41%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis Group Limited (LEW) | ZAC5.11 Billion | 21.93% | 0.81x | $2.46 Million |
| HomeChoice Investments Ltd (HIL) | $2.68 Billion | 19.67% | 0.46x | $2.06 Million |
| Kaap Agri Bedryf Employee and Farm Worker Bee Trust (KAL) | $3.38 Billion | 11.69% | 1.43x | $1.66 Million |
| Nictus (NCS) | $112.58 Million | 5.85% | 6.73x | $67.88K |