We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd (WBC) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd (WBC) has net assets worth ZAC3.05 Billion ZAC (≈ $1.62 Million USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC5.35 Billion ≈ $2.84 Million USD) and total liabilities (ZAC2.30 Billion ≈ $1.22 Million 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. Read debt load of We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | ZAC3.05 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 57.05% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 28.51% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 72.24 |
We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2020–2025)
This chart illustrates how We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore WBC total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd (2020–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd from 2020 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see WBC market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | ZAC3.05 Billion ≈ $1.62 Million |
+32.45% |
| 2024-09-30 | ZAC2.31 Billion ≈ $1.23 Million |
-0.67% |
| 2023-09-30 | ZAC2.32 Billion ≈ $1.23 Million |
+166.42% |
| 2020-09-30 | ZAC871.17 Million ≈ $462.98K |
-- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to We Buy Cars Hlds 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 648545822300.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | ZAC9.86 Billion | 322.97% |
| Total Equity | ZAC3.05 Billion | 100.00% |
We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Neo Performance Materials Inc
TO:NEO
|
$857.32 Million |
|
SEC Electric Mach Co Ltd
SHG:603988
|
$857.33 Million |
|
Scandinavian Tobacco Group A/S
CO:STG
|
$857.37 Million |
|
Weihai Guangtai Airport Equipment Co Ltd
SHE:002111
|
$857.91 Million |
|
Yuhuan CNC Machine Tool Co Ltd
SHE:002903
|
$856.89 Million |
|
Petrovietnam Camau Fertilizer
VN:DCM
|
$856.86 Million |
|
Guangdong Wencan Die Casting Co Ltd
SHG:603348
|
$856.85 Million |
|
Bangkok Life Assurance Public Company Limited
F:XBLA
|
$856.58 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,305,397,000 to 3,053,448,000, a change of 748,051,000 (32.4%).
- Net income of 935,392,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 229,489,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 24,192,000 increased equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC935.39 Million | +30.63% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC229.49 Million | -7.52% |
| Share Issuances | ZAC24.19 Million | +0.79% |
| Other Changes | ZAC17.96 Million | +0.59% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 32.45% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares We Buy Cars Hlds 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: 528.00x
- 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 4785.11x to 528.00x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-30 | ZAC0.81 | ZAC3860.00 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | ZAC5.56 | ZAC3860.00 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | ZAC5.53 | ZAC3860.00 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | ZAC7.31 | ZAC3860.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently We Buy Cars Hlds 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): 30.63%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.51%
- • Asset Turnover: 4.98x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.75x
- Recent ROE (30.63%) is above the historical average (26.97%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.39% | 4.07% | 4.74x | 1.84x | ZAC589.13 Million |
| 2024 | 14.88% | 1.46% | 5.62x | 1.82x | ZAC112.55 Million |
| 2025 | 30.63% | 3.51% | 4.98x | 1.75x | ZAC630.05 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
- Average net assets among peers: $10,148,218,500
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 17.01%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd (WBC) | ZAC3.05 Billion | 35.39% | 0.75x | $857.24 Million |
| Combined Motor Holdings Limited (CMH) | $189.44 Million | 21.84% | 1.87x | $149.43 Million |
| Motus Holdings Ltd (MTH) | $20.11 Billion | 12.19% | 2.09x | $1.02 Billion |
About We Buy Cars Hlds Ltd
We Buy Cars Holdings Limited engages in buying, distributing, and retailing pre-owned motor vehicles in South Africa. It is involved in the sales of car finance, insurance, and other ancillary products, such as tracking devices, value added insurance products, and comprehensive motor insurance. The company also engages in the operation of car supermarket; and owns and rents warehouses. It sells i… Read more