ADVFN Plc (AFN) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, ADVFN Plc (AFN) has net assets worth GBX3.18 Million GBX (≈ $386.55 USD) as of December 2024. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX4.53 Million ≈ $550.93 USD) and total liabilities (GBX1.35 Million ≈ $164.38 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 ADVFN Plc tangible equity quality to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX3.18 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 70.16% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.61% |
| 5-Year Change | 145.27% |
| 10-Year Change | 124.6% |
| Growth Volatility | 73.37 |
ADVFN Plc - Net Assets Trend (2000–2024)
This chart illustrates how ADVFN Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See operational self-sufficiency of ADVFN Plc to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for ADVFN Plc (2000–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of ADVFN Plc from 2000 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see ADVFN Plc market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 | GBX3.68 Million ≈ $447.63 |
-30.30% |
| 2023-06-30 | GBX5.28 Million ≈ $642.18 |
+299.24% |
| 2022-06-30 | GBX1.32 Million ≈ $160.85 |
-57.67% |
| 2021-06-30 | GBX3.12 Million ≈ $379.98 |
+108.20% |
| 2020-06-30 | GBX1.50 Million ≈ $182.51 |
-11.87% |
| 2019-06-30 | GBX1.70 Million ≈ $207.08 |
-18.29% |
| 2018-06-30 | GBX2.08 Million ≈ $253.44 |
+22.39% |
| 2017-06-30 | GBX1.70 Million ≈ $207.08 |
+5.00% |
| 2016-06-30 | GBX1.62 Million ≈ $197.23 |
-1.04% |
| 2015-06-30 | GBX1.64 Million ≈ $199.30 |
-42.43% |
| 2014-06-30 | GBX2.85 Million ≈ $346.15 |
-15.13% |
| 2013-06-30 | GBX3.35 Million ≈ $407.84 |
-10.09% |
| 2012-06-30 | GBX3.73 Million ≈ $453.59 |
-27.16% |
| 2011-06-30 | GBX5.12 Million ≈ $622.71 |
-9.21% |
| 2010-06-30 | GBX5.64 Million ≈ $685.86 |
-2.54% |
| 2009-06-30 | GBX5.78 Million ≈ $703.75 |
-7.94% |
| 2008-06-30 | GBX6.28 Million ≈ $764.46 |
-8.86% |
| 2007-06-30 | GBX6.89 Million ≈ $838.80 |
+29.08% |
| 2006-06-30 | GBX5.34 Million ≈ $649.85 |
+4.38% |
| 2005-06-30 | GBX5.12 Million ≈ $622.59 |
+145.18% |
| 2004-06-30 | GBX2.09 Million ≈ $253.93 |
-13.80% |
| 2003-06-30 | GBX2.42 Million ≈ $294.57 |
+0.41% |
| 2002-06-30 | GBX2.41 Million ≈ $293.35 |
-9.80% |
| 2001-06-30 | GBX2.67 Million ≈ $325.23 |
-37.31% |
| 2000-06-30 | GBX4.26 Million ≈ $518.81 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to ADVFN Plc'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 295400000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX93.00K | 2.53% |
| Other Components | GBX7.12 Million | 193.45% |
| Total Equity | GBX3.68 Million | 100.00% |
ADVFN Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of ADVFN Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Thruvision Group PLC
LSE:THRU
|
$39.42K |
|
HYDROTEC GES.F.WASSERT
HM:HYW
|
$39.53K |
|
4by4 Inc
KQ:389140
|
$39.80K |
|
Anglesey Mining
LSE:AYM
|
$39.82K |
|
Catenai PLC
LSE:CTAI
|
$39.25K |
|
Getech Group
LSE:GTC
|
$38.96K |
|
PTT Exploration and Production Public Company Limited
F:PTTG
|
$38.77K |
|
Cykel AI PLC
LSE:CYK
|
$38.67K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in ADVFN Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 5,278,000 to 3,679,000, a change of -1,599,000 (-30.3%).
- Net loss of 918,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 338,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 343,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-918.00K | -24.95% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-338.00K | -9.19% |
| Other Changes | GBX-343.00K | -9.32% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -30.30% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares ADVFN Plc'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: 87.60x
- 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 increased from 14.72x to 87.60x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-06-30 | GBX0.48 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2001-06-30 | GBX0.23 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2002-06-30 | GBX0.18 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | GBX0.15 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | GBX0.11 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | GBX0.24 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | GBX0.25 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | GBX0.26 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | GBX0.23 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | GBX0.21 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | GBX0.20 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | GBX0.18 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | GBX0.13 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | GBX0.12 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | GBX0.11 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | GBX0.06 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | GBX0.06 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | GBX0.07 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | GBX0.08 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | GBX0.06 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | GBX0.05 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | GBX0.10 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | GBX0.04 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | GBX0.15 | GBX7.00 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | GBX0.08 | GBX7.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently ADVFN Plc 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): -24.95%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -20.67%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.87x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.39x
- Recent ROE (-24.95%) is below the historical average (-23.81%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | -0.73% | -2.50% | 0.26x | 1.12x | GBX-457.40K |
| 2001 | -59.52% | -199.87% | 0.23x | 1.28x | GBX-1.86 Million |
| 2002 | -102.82% | -151.16% | 0.53x | 1.28x | GBX-2.72 Million |
| 2003 | -37.75% | -40.37% | 0.74x | 1.26x | GBX-1.16 Million |
| 2004 | -12.17% | -8.61% | 1.07x | 1.32x | GBX-462.70K |
| 2005 | 19.78% | 30.64% | 0.54x | 1.19x | GBX500.30K |
| 2006 | -19.12% | -22.88% | 0.65x | 1.29x | GBX-1.56 Million |
| 2007 | -20.05% | -22.95% | 0.66x | 1.31x | GBX-2.07 Million |
| 2008 | -14.04% | -12.73% | 0.81x | 1.36x | GBX-1.51 Million |
| 2009 | -9.25% | -7.61% | 0.92x | 1.33x | GBX-1.11 Million |
| 2010 | 2.59% | 1.70% | 1.07x | 1.43x | GBX-417.70K |
| 2011 | -16.84% | -9.40% | 1.13x | 1.59x | GBX-1.37 Million |
| 2012 | -44.96% | -19.75% | 1.30x | 1.75x | GBX-2.05 Million |
| 2013 | -16.08% | -6.67% | 1.45x | 1.66x | GBX-874.20K |
| 2014 | -15.96% | -4.68% | 1.84x | 1.86x | GBX-738.50K |
| 2015 | -95.24% | -16.78% | 2.08x | 2.73x | GBX-1.72 Million |
| 2016 | -29.49% | -5.76% | 1.86x | 2.76x | GBX-640.10K |
| 2017 | 14.34% | 2.98% | 1.96x | 2.45x | GBX73.80K |
| 2018 | 18.87% | 4.27% | 2.08x | 2.12x | GBX184.70K |
| 2019 | -24.15% | -4.72% | 2.05x | 2.50x | GBX-581.20K |
| 2020 | -15.00% | -3.18% | 1.65x | 2.86x | GBX-375.00K |
| 2021 | 51.81% | 17.86% | 1.72x | 1.69x | GBX1.31 Million |
| 2022 | -103.48% | -17.43% | 2.17x | 2.73x | GBX-1.50 Million |
| 2023 | -41.10% | -39.83% | 0.76x | 1.37x | GBX-2.70 Million |
| 2024 | -24.95% | -20.67% | 0.87x | 1.39x | GBX-1.29 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares ADVFN Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Capital Markets
- Average net assets among peers: $626,021,047
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 19.42%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADVFN Plc (AFN) | GBX3.18 Million | -0.73% | 0.43x | $39.42K |
| Argentex Group PLC (AGFX) | $6.66 Million | 81.38% | 3.06x | $39.86K |
| Alpha Group International plc (ALPH) | $57.57 Million | 17.82% | 1.34x | $21.92 Million |
| Argo Blockchain PLC (ARB) | $33.15 Million | 5.93% | 0.34x | $70.15K |
| finnCap Group PLC (CAV) | $20.32 Million | 3.80% | 0.42x | $377.85K |
| CMC Markets PLC (CMCX) | $403.49 Million | 11.62% | 0.78x | $15.32 Million |
| Fiske PLC (FKE) | $4.82 Million | 12.28% | 4.89x | $93.56K |
| Frp Advisory Group Plc (FRP) | $-855.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.72 Million |
| IG Group Holdings PLC (IGG) | $506.99 Million | 27.95% | 0.19x | $78.99 Million |
| Investec plc (INVR) | $4.60 Billion | 14.03% | 9.99x | $75.83 Million |
About ADVFN Plc
ADVFN Plc, together with subsidiaries, develops and provides financial information through the internet and research services in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers forex, crypto, futures, stock, and commodity market services; and market data services. It provides financial broking, financial conference event, and other internet services. ADVFN Plc was incorporated in 1989 … Read more