Aurora Investment Trust plc
Aurora Investment Trust plc is an open-ended equity mutual fund launched by Mars Asset Management Limited. The fund is managed by Phoenix Asset Management Partners Limited. It invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. The fund makes its investments across diversified sectors. The fund primarily invests in equity securities, but with some exposure to fixed interest also. It focus… Read more
Aurora Investment Trust plc (ARR) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX324.66 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Aurora Investment Trust plc (ARR) has net assets worth GBX324.66 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX325.10 Million) and total liabilities (GBX442.00K). 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 | GBX324.66 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 99.86% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 11.85% |
| 5-Year Change | 80.15% |
| 10-Year Change | 1491.65% |
| Growth Volatility | 47.43 |
Aurora Investment Trust plc - Net Assets Trend (2004–2024)
This chart illustrates how Aurora Investment Trust plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Aurora Investment Trust plc (2004–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Aurora Investment Trust plc from 2004 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX293.50 Million | +40.62% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX208.71 Million | +34.85% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX154.78 Million | -20.30% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX194.19 Million | +19.19% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX162.92 Million | +5.55% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX154.36 Million | +52.84% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX101.00 Million | +15.59% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX87.37 Million | +69.86% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX51.44 Million | +178.95% |
| 2016-02-29 | GBX18.44 Million | +3.50% |
| 2015-02-28 | GBX17.82 Million | -10.64% |
| 2014-02-28 | GBX19.94 Million | +3.03% |
| 2013-02-28 | GBX19.35 Million | -22.03% |
| 2012-02-29 | GBX24.82 Million | -28.83% |
| 2011-02-28 | GBX34.87 Million | +40.58% |
| 2010-02-28 | GBX24.81 Million | +71.22% |
| 2009-02-28 | GBX14.49 Million | -47.54% |
| 2008-02-29 | GBX27.62 Million | -25.95% |
| 2007-02-28 | GBX37.30 Million | +0.78% |
| 2006-02-28 | GBX37.01 Million | +6.53% |
| 2005-02-28 | GBX34.74 Million | +22.00% |
| 2004-02-29 | GBX28.48 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Aurora Investment Trust 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 grown by 90600000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX906.00K | 0.31% |
| Common Stock | GBX28.66 Million | 9.77% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX61.29 Million | 20.88% |
| Other Components | GBX202.64 Million | 69.04% |
| Total Equity | GBX293.50 Million | 100.00% |
Aurora Investment Trust plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Aurora Investment Trust plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ANGLOGOLD ASHANTI GHANIAN DEPOSITORY SHARES
GSE:AADS
|
$284.26 |
|
ECO ORO MIN
MU:GQQ
|
$284.28 |
|
TRUSCOTT MINING
BE:T2M
|
$284.91 |
|
NILTF
OTCQB:NILTF
|
$285.06 |
|
MINERGY LIMITED
XBOT:MIN-EQO
|
$283.74 |
|
DOWELL PROPERTY
BE:HK9
|
$283.21 |
|
Tristar Acquisition Group
PINK:TAGP
|
$283.20 |
|
Sadovaya Group S.A.
WAR:SGR
|
$283.08 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Aurora Investment Trust plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 208,714,000 to 293,501,000, a change of 84,787,000 (40.6%).
- Net loss of 10,710,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 4,921,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 13,971,001.
- Other factors increased equity by 114,389,001.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-10.71 Million | -3.65% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX4.92 Million | -1.68% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-13.97 Million | -4.76% |
| Other Changes | GBX114.39 Million | +38.97% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 40.62% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Aurora Investment Trust 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: 65.66x
- 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 130.35x to 65.66x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-02-29 | GBX1.86 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2005-02-28 | GBX2.30 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2006-02-28 | GBX2.45 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2007-02-28 | GBX2.47 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2008-02-29 | GBX1.88 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2009-02-28 | GBX1.11 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2010-02-28 | GBX1.92 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2011-02-28 | GBX2.69 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2012-02-29 | GBX2.12 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2013-02-28 | GBX1.72 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2014-02-28 | GBX1.92 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2015-02-28 | GBX1.71 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2016-02-29 | GBX1.77 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX2.43 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX2.46 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX2.01 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX2.54 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX2.25 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.55 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX2.02 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX2.74 | GBX242.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX3.69 | GBX242.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Aurora Investment Trust 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): -3.65%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: -0.03x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.01x
- Recent ROE (-3.65%) is below the historical average (1.42%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 36.79% | 90.42% | 0.32x | 1.27x | GBX7.51 Million |
| 2005 | 20.15% | 85.01% | 0.19x | 1.23x | GBX3.52 Million |
| 2006 | 7.31% | 73.11% | 0.08x | 1.23x | GBX-996.00K |
| 2007 | 1.97% | 40.68% | 0.04x | 1.21x | GBX-3.00 Million |
| 2008 | -23.10% | 0.00% | -0.18x | 1.06x | GBX-9.14 Million |
| 2009 | -80.23% | 0.00% | -0.74x | 1.06x | GBX-13.07 Million |
| 2010 | 44.21% | 95.94% | 0.38x | 1.20x | GBX8.49 Million |
| 2011 | 30.15% | 93.97% | 0.27x | 1.19x | GBX7.03 Million |
| 2012 | -24.51% | 0.00% | -0.18x | 1.19x | GBX-8.56 Million |
| 2013 | -16.57% | 0.00% | -0.12x | 1.22x | GBX-5.14 Million |
| 2014 | 4.90% | 74.98% | 0.05x | 1.23x | GBX-1.02 Million |
| 2015 | -9.69% | 0.00% | -0.06x | 1.23x | GBX-3.51 Million |
| 2016 | -2.66% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.01x | GBX-2.33 Million |
| 2016 | 5.65% | 90.41% | 0.06x | 1.00x | GBX-2.24 Million |
| 2017 | 13.65% | 96.94% | 0.14x | 1.00x | GBX3.19 Million |
| 2018 | -11.96% | 0.00% | -0.12x | 1.00x | GBX-22.18 Million |
| 2019 | 21.76% | 94.62% | 0.23x | 1.01x | GBX18.15 Million |
| 2020 | -1.36% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.00x | GBX-18.50 Million |
| 2021 | 15.82% | 96.96% | 0.16x | 1.00x | GBX11.31 Million |
| 2022 | -22.88% | 0.00% | -0.22x | 1.00x | GBX-50.90 Million |
| 2023 | 25.57% | 93.64% | 0.27x | 1.00x | GBX32.50 Million |
| 2024 | -3.65% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.01x | GBX-40.06 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Aurora Investment Trust plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $395,694,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -81.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Investment Trust plc (ARR) | GBX324.66 Million | 36.79% | 0.00x | $283.81 |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.09 Billion | 8.57% | 0.18x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $1.30 Million | -791.13% | 5.03x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.48 Million | 11.10% | 0.09x | $315.37 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $464.40 Million | -2.37% | 0.15x | $434.78 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $34.46 Million | 4.41% | 0.01x | $78.71 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $492.42 Million | 0.00% | 0.32x | $16.61 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $320.23 Million | -9.29% | 0.00x | $2.45K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $84.35 Million | -40.52% | 0.02x | $401.26 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $938.94 Million | 2.59% | 0.12x | $2.83 Million |