Nictus Net Assets
Nictus net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Nictus (NCS) has net assets worth ZAC165.34 Million ZAC (≈ $87.87K USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC1.09 Billion ≈ $581.52K USD) and total liabilities (ZAC928.87 Million ≈ $493.65K USD). 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. Also explore NCS shareholders equity momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ZAC165.34 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 15.11% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.45% |
| 5-Year Change | 56.04% |
| 10-Year Change | 66.51% |
| Growth Volatility | 19.92 |
Net Assets of Nictus (2009–2026)
Net assets of Nictus from 2009 to 2026. This chart illustrates how Nictus's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See NCS net asset quality index to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for Nictus (2009–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Nictus from 2009 to 2026. For live market cap and overall valuation, see NCS market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | ZAC165.34 Million ≈ $87.87K |
+22.76% |
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC134.69 Million ≈ $71.58K |
+14.49% |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC117.65 Million ≈ $62.53K |
+4.50% |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC112.58 Million ≈ $59.83K |
+6.25% |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC105.97 Million ≈ $56.31K |
+2.29% |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC103.59 Million ≈ $55.06K |
+8.41% |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC95.56 Million ≈ $50.78K |
-3.58% |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC99.10 Million ≈ $52.67K |
-3.53% |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC102.73 Million ≈ $54.59K |
+3.45% |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC99.30 Million ≈ $52.77K |
+5.19% |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC94.40 Million ≈ $50.17K |
+6.77% |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC88.42 Million ≈ $46.99K |
+8.36% |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC81.59 Million ≈ $43.36K |
+7.29% |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC76.05 Million ≈ $40.42K |
-54.89% |
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC168.57 Million ≈ $89.58K |
+51.27% |
| 2011-03-31 | ZAC111.43 Million ≈ $59.22K |
+12.38% |
| 2010-03-31 | ZAC99.16 Million ≈ $52.70K |
+25.75% |
| 2009-03-31 | ZAC78.86 Million ≈ $41.91K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Nictus'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 657.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Nictus Net Assets Breakdown (March 2026)
Nictus net assets breakdown by equity component as of March 2026.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC139.38 Million | 84.29% |
| Common Stock | ZAC25.97 Million | 15.71% |
| Total Equity | ZAC165.34 Million | 100.00% |
Nictus Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Nictus ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
T.Krungthai Industries Public Company Limited
BK:TKT
|
$7.11 Million |
|
Deutsche Grundstücksauktionen AG
XETRA:DGR
|
$7.11 Million |
|
Triboron International AB (publ)
ST:TRIBO-B
|
$7.11 Million |
|
Oxbridge Re Holdings Ltd
NASDAQ:OXBR
|
$7.11 Million |
|
ENDRA Life Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:NDRA
|
$7.09 Million |
|
Lien Hoe Corporation Bhd
KLSE:3573
|
$7.09 Million |
|
Terrain Minerals Ltd
AU:TMX
|
$7.08 Million |
|
Mahaka Radio Integra Tbk PT
JK:MARI
|
$7.08 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Nictus's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 134,695,000 to 165,345,000, a change of 30,650,000 (22.8%).
- Net income of 37,063,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 6,413,000 reduced retained earnings.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC37.06 Million | +22.42% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC6.41 Million | -3.88% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 22.76% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Nictus'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: 80.81x
- 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 169.43x to 80.81x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-03-31 | ZAC1.48 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ZAC1.86 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ZAC2.09 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ZAC3.15 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ZAC1.15 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ZAC1.23 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ZAC1.33 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ZAC1.42 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ZAC1.50 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ZAC1.55 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ZAC1.61 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ZAC1.79 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ZAC1.94 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ZAC1.98 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ZAC2.11 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ZAC2.20 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ZAC2.52 | ZAC250.00 | x |
| 2026-03-31 | ZAC3.09 | ZAC250.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Nictus 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): 22.42%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 30.90%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 6.62x
- Recent ROE (22.42%) is above the historical average (7.76%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12.74% | 2.72% | 0.59x | 7.96x | ZAC2.16 Million |
| 2010 | 10.17% | 2.62% | 0.48x | 8.15x | ZAC164.20K |
| 2011 | 13.89% | 3.13% | 0.53x | 8.40x | ZAC4.34 Million |
| 2012 | 13.66% | 4.05% | 0.52x | 6.50x | ZAC6.17 Million |
| 2013 | -19.89% | -37.88% | 0.12x | 4.39x | ZAC-22.73 Million |
| 2014 | 3.69% | 6.18% | 0.11x | 5.32x | ZAC-5.15 Million |
| 2015 | 7.72% | 12.21% | 0.11x | 5.67x | ZAC-2.02 Million |
| 2016 | 8.46% | 15.65% | 0.10x | 5.47x | ZAC-1.45 Million |
| 2017 | 6.94% | 15.43% | 0.08x | 5.99x | ZAC-3.04 Million |
| 2018 | 5.27% | 11.44% | 0.07x | 6.23x | ZAC-4.86 Million |
| 2019 | 6.60% | 12.90% | 0.08x | 6.69x | ZAC-3.37 Million |
| 2020 | 3.81% | 7.15% | 0.07x | 7.84x | ZAC-5.92 Million |
| 2021 | 9.29% | 17.21% | 0.08x | 6.48x | ZAC-737.50K |
| 2022 | 4.76% | 11.30% | 0.06x | 6.70x | ZAC-5.55 Million |
| 2023 | 5.85% | 14.18% | 0.05x | 7.73x | ZAC-4.67 Million |
| 2024 | 9.30% | 31.12% | 0.06x | 5.28x | ZAC-826.20K |
| 2025 | 15.03% | 34.38% | 0.07x | 6.20x | ZAC6.78 Million |
| 2026 | 22.42% | 30.90% | 0.11x | 6.62x | ZAC20.53 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Nictus's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $2,964,298,333
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 16.66%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nictus (NCS) | ZAC165.34 Million | 12.74% | 5.62x | $7.10 Million |
| HomeChoice Investments Ltd (HIL) | $2.39 Billion | 21.78% | 0.51x | $205.79 Million |
| Kaap Agri Bedryf Employee and Farm Worker Bee Trust (KAL) | $1.02 Billion | 12.64% | 1.08x | $167.70 Million |
| Lewis Group Limited (LEW) | $5.49 Billion | 15.56% | 0.67x | $247.60 Million |
About Nictus
Nictus Limited, an investment holding company, operates as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics under the Nictus brand in South Africa. It operates through the Insurance and Furniture Retail segments. The company also owns a non-life insurer through the Corporate guarantee brand. Nictus Limited was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Steyn, South Afri… Read more