Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd
Wilson Bayly Holmes-Ovcon Limited operates as a construction company in South Africa, rest of Africa, and the United Kingdom. It undertakes construction of buildings, including retail, commercial offices, residential, healthcare, hotels and entertainment, warehousing and industrial, and data centres; civil engineering and infrastructure for mining, industrial, and water and energy infrastructure;… Read more
Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd (WBO) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2025: ZAC5.77 Billion ZAC
Based on the latest financial reports, Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd (WBO) has net assets worth ZAC5.77 Billion ZAC as of December 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (ZAC15.28 Billion) and total liabilities (ZAC9.51 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 | ZAC5.77 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 37.75% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.0% |
| 5-Year Change | -1.0% |
| 10-Year Change | -2.07% |
| Growth Volatility | 22.5 |
Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon 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 Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-30 | ZAC5.57 Billion | +19.05% |
| 2024-06-30 | ZAC4.68 Billion | +16.92% |
| 2023-06-30 | ZAC4.00 Billion | +36.26% |
| 2022-06-30 | ZAC2.94 Billion | -47.80% |
| 2021-06-30 | ZAC5.63 Billion | -4.36% |
| 2020-06-30 | ZAC5.88 Billion | -4.01% |
| 2019-06-30 | ZAC6.13 Billion | +1.80% |
| 2018-06-30 | ZAC6.02 Billion | +10.64% |
| 2017-06-30 | ZAC5.44 Billion | -4.33% |
| 2016-06-30 | ZAC5.69 Billion | +16.65% |
| 2015-06-30 | ZAC4.88 Billion | +0.21% |
| 2014-06-30 | ZAC4.87 Billion | +6.33% |
| 2013-06-30 | ZAC4.58 Billion | +8.21% |
| 2012-06-30 | ZAC4.23 Billion | +16.47% |
| 2011-06-30 | ZAC3.63 Billion | +12.45% |
| 2010-06-30 | ZAC3.23 Billion | +25.13% |
| 2009-06-30 | ZAC2.58 Billion | +42.12% |
| 2008-06-30 | ZAC1.82 Billion | +67.87% |
| 2007-06-30 | ZAC1.08 Billion | +41.77% |
| 2006-06-30 | ZAC762.78 Million | +35.54% |
| 2005-06-30 | ZAC562.77 Million | +41.88% |
| 2004-06-30 | ZAC396.64 Million | +10.06% |
| 2003-06-30 | ZAC360.38 Million | +7.54% |
| 2002-06-30 | ZAC335.10 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon 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 2339.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ZAC5.46 Billion | 102.46% |
| Common Stock | ZAC27.70 Million | 0.52% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-158.71 Million | -2.98% |
| Total Equity | ZAC5.33 Billion | 100.00% |
Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Jerusalem
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,532,821,000 to 5,328,171,000, a change of 795,350,000 (17.5%).
- Net income of 1,241,667,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 296,225,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 528,171,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 156,982,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,063,232,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ZAC1.24 Billion | +23.3% |
| Dividends Paid | ZAC296.23 Million | -5.56% |
| Share Repurchases | ZAC528.17 Million | -9.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ZAC-156.98 Million | -2.95% |
| Other Changes | ZAC1.06 Billion | +19.95% |
| Total Change | ZAC- | 17.55% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon 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: 159.56x
- 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 2650.16x to 159.56x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-06-30 | ZAC6.04 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | ZAC6.49 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | ZAC7.15 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | ZAC9.56 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | ZAC11.64 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | ZAC19.59 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | ZAC32.94 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | ZAC43.38 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | ZAC55.14 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | ZAC61.04 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | ZAC71.80 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | ZAC79.05 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | ZAC82.82 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | ZAC83.51 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | ZAC98.93 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | ZAC98.74 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | ZAC109.26 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | ZAC110.43 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | ZAC106.78 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | ZAC103.93 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | ZAC53.69 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | ZAC72.85 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | ZAC86.26 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
| 2025-06-30 | ZAC100.30 | ZAC16004.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon 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): 23.30%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.36%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.77x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.02x
- Recent ROE (23.30%) is above the historical average (16.10%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 19.85% | 2.91% | 1.75x | 3.90x | ZAC33.01 Million |
| 2003 | 22.80% | 3.41% | 1.79x | 3.73x | ZAC46.13 Million |
| 2004 | 24.87% | 3.93% | 1.71x | 3.70x | ZAC58.96 Million |
| 2005 | 26.31% | 2.88% | 2.08x | 4.39x | ZAC85.16 Million |
| 2006 | 35.70% | 3.96% | 1.93x | 4.68x | ZAC165.06 Million |
| 2007 | 29.43% | 3.92% | 1.91x | 3.93x | ZAC210.16 Million |
| 2008 | 42.00% | 7.07% | 1.37x | 4.35x | ZAC580.99 Million |
| 2009 | 40.38% | 6.52% | 1.54x | 4.03x | ZAC724.35 Million |
| 2010 | 33.89% | 6.76% | 1.62x | 3.09x | ZAC724.32 Million |
| 2011 | 23.39% | 5.34% | 1.56x | 2.81x | ZAC451.58 Million |
| 2012 | 16.40% | 3.63% | 1.59x | 2.84x | ZAC253.18 Million |
| 2013 | 13.83% | 2.57% | 1.93x | 2.79x | ZAC169.42 Million |
| 2014 | 9.21% | 1.64% | 1.92x | 2.92x | ZAC-36.38 Million |
| 2015 | 12.33% | 1.93% | 2.05x | 3.12x | ZAC107.41 Million |
| 2016 | 13.37% | 2.37% | 1.99x | 2.84x | ZAC182.69 Million |
| 2017 | 13.62% | 2.26% | 1.97x | 3.06x | ZAC192.01 Million |
| 2018 | 14.04% | 2.33% | 1.88x | 3.20x | ZAC234.71 Million |
| 2019 | 8.50% | 1.23% | 2.05x | 3.37x | ZAC-88.07 Million |
| 2020 | -8.77% | -1.16% | 2.06x | 3.68x | ZAC-1.07 Billion |
| 2021 | 5.72% | 1.62% | 1.05x | 3.34x | ZAC-236.88 Million |
| 2022 | -75.67% | -12.53% | 1.45x | 4.16x | ZAC-2.45 Billion |
| 2023 | 20.45% | 3.32% | 1.62x | 3.79x | ZAC403.74 Million |
| 2024 | 21.36% | 3.52% | 1.79x | 3.39x | ZAC514.88 Million |
| 2025 | 23.30% | 4.36% | 1.77x | 3.02x | ZAC708.85 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Engineering & Construction industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Engineering & Construction
- Average net assets among peers: $5,272,991,707
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 3.39%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Bayly Holmes Ovcon Ltd (WBO) | ZAC5.77 Billion | 19.85% | 1.65x | $4.58 Million |
| Aveng Ltd (AEG) | $13.40 Billion | -2.84% | 1.31x | $362.08K |
| Master Drilling Group Ltd (MDI) | $161.32 Million | 10.66% | 0.47x | $1.36 Million |
| Raubex (RBX) | $5.80 Billion | 12.14% | 0.95x | $4.60 Million |
| Stefstock (SSK) | $1.73 Billion | -6.40% | 2.72x | $466.63K |