Universal Partners Ltd (UPL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Universal Partners Ltd (UPL) has net assets worth ZAC84.88 Million ZAC (≈ $45.11K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC92.49 Million ≈ $49.15K USD) and total liabilities (ZAC7.61 Million ≈ $4.04K 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. Check UPL asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ZAC84.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 91.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.35% |
| 5-Year Change | -18.4% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 12.87 |
Universal Partners Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2017–2025)
This chart illustrates how Universal Partners Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore UPL asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Universal Partners Ltd (2017–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Universal Partners Ltd from 2017 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Universal Partners Ltd.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | ZAC85.75 Million ≈ $45.57K |
-8.94% |
| 2024-06-30 | ZAC94.17 Million ≈ $50.04K |
-0.30% |
| 2023-06-30 | ZAC94.44 Million ≈ $50.19K |
-9.74% |
| 2022-06-30 | ZAC104.64 Million ≈ $55.61K |
-0.43% |
| 2021-06-30 | ZAC105.09 Million ≈ $55.85K |
+32.70% |
| 2020-06-30 | ZAC79.19 Million ≈ $42.09K |
-4.21% |
| 2019-06-30 | ZAC82.67 Million ≈ $43.94K |
+10.76% |
| 2018-06-30 | ZAC74.64 Million ≈ $39.67K |
+4.86% |
| 2017-06-30 | ZAC71.18 Million ≈ $37.83K |
-- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Universal Partners 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 grown by 1377522300.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC13.11 Million | 15.29% |
| Other Components | ZAC72.64 Million | 84.71% |
| Total Equity | ZAC85.75 Million | 100.00% |
Universal Partners Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Universal Partners Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Storage Drop Storage Technologies Ltd
TA:STRG
|
$593.69K |
|
Town Centre Securities PLC
LSE:TOWN
|
$595.40K |
|
ORUM
KQ:475830
|
$595.51K |
|
International Parkside Products Inc
V:IPD
|
$597.08K |
|
Naked Wines plc
LSE:WINE
|
$588.97K |
|
Hitech & Development Wireless Sweden Holding AB (publ)
ST:HDW-B
|
$588.92K |
|
Lakshmi Precision Screws Limited
NSE:LAKPRE
|
$586.92K |
|
African Dawn Capital Ltd
JSE:ADW
|
$586.01K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Universal Partners Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 94,165,780 to 85,750,242, a change of -8,415,538 (-8.9%).
- Net loss of 8,415,538 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC-8.42 Million | -9.81% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | -8.94% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Universal Partners 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: 12.96x
- 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 15.50x to 12.96x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-30 | ZAC0.98 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | ZAC1.03 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | ZAC1.14 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | ZAC1.09 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | ZAC1.45 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | ZAC1.44 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | ZAC1.30 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | ZAC1.29 | ZAC15.25 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | ZAC1.18 | ZAC15.25 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Universal Partners 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): -9.81%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -2931.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.11x
- Recent ROE (-9.81%) is below the historical average (3.74%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | -0.94% | -171.62% | 0.01x | 1.00x | ZAC-7.78 Million |
| 2018 | 4.63% | 663.13% | 0.01x | 1.01x | ZAC-4.01 Million |
| 2019 | 9.72% | 2778.89% | 0.00x | 1.03x | ZAC-233.21K |
| 2020 | -4.39% | -967.18% | 0.00x | 1.12x | ZAC-11.40 Million |
| 2021 | 24.64% | 3784.62% | 0.01x | 1.20x | ZAC15.39 Million |
| 2022 | 13.36% | 1458.01% | 0.01x | 1.13x | ZAC3.51 Million |
| 2023 | -3.24% | -151.95% | 0.02x | 1.15x | ZAC-12.51 Million |
| 2024 | -0.30% | -20.52% | 0.01x | 1.04x | ZAC-9.70 Million |
| 2025 | -9.81% | -2931.50% | 0.00x | 1.11x | ZAC-16.99 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Universal Partners Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $2,238,994,323
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.21%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Partners Ltd (UPL) | ZAC84.88 Million | -0.94% | 0.09x | $591.34K |
| African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd (AIL) | $9.88 Billion | 1.25% | 0.00x | $782.54 Million |
| Astoria Investments Ltd (ARA) | $122.83 Million | -1.36% | 0.00x | $29.62 Million |
| Brait SE (BAT) | $1.18 Billion | -7.29% | 1.30x | $451.62 Million |
| Coronation Fund Managers Ltd (CML) | $2.07 Billion | 30.87% | 30.52x | $915.61 Million |
| EPE Capital Partners Ltd (EPE) | $1.72 Billion | 0.27% | 0.10x | $92.24 Million |
| Huge Group Ltd (HUG) | $1.55 Billion | 33.35% | 0.10x | $13.20 Million |
| PSG Konsult Ltd (KST) | $4.73 Billion | 20.09% | 17.66x | $1.87 Billion |
| Mahube Infrastructure Ltd (MHB) | $592.21 Million | 6.67% | 0.01x | $17.59 Million |
| Ninety One PLC (N91) | $195.64 Million | 71.46% | 43.99x | $1.63 Billion |
| Ninety One Ltd (NY1) | $349.90 Million | 46.81% | 29.90x | $812.58 Million |
About Universal Partners Ltd
Universal Partners Limited operates as an investment holding company in the United Kingdom and Europe. The company provides workforce management solutions; provides recruitment services in the data, software, cloud infrastructure, and cyber security markets under the Xcede brand; and global energy recruitment services under the EarthStream brand. It also engages in the operation of a dental care … Read more