Ascent Resources plc (AST) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Ascent Resources plc (AST) has net assets worth GBX-299.00K GBX (≈ $-36.38 USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX2.21 Million ≈ $269.26 USD) and total liabilities (GBX2.51 Million ≈ $305.64 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 Ascent Resources plc asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX-299.00K |
| % of Total Assets | -13.51% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -101.14% |
| 10-Year Change | -102.26% |
| Growth Volatility | 69.6 |
Ascent Resources plc - Net Assets Trend (2005–2024)
This chart illustrates how Ascent Resources plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Ascent Resources plc asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Ascent Resources plc (2005–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Ascent Resources plc from 2005 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Ascent Resources plc.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX-468.00K ≈ $-56.94 |
-23.81% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX-378.00K ≈ $-45.99 |
+75.13% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX-1.52 Million ≈ $-184.94 |
-103.94% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX38.56 Million ≈ $4.69K |
-5.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX40.99 Million ≈ $4.99K |
+2.20% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX40.11 Million ≈ $4.88K |
-6.89% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX43.08 Million ≈ $5.24K |
-1.49% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX43.73 Million ≈ $5.32K |
+29.13% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX33.87 Million ≈ $4.12K |
+63.81% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX20.67 Million ≈ $2.52K |
+1.11% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX20.45 Million ≈ $2.49K |
-18.58% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX25.11 Million ≈ $3.06K |
-5.41% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX26.55 Million ≈ $3.23K |
-25.07% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX35.43 Million ≈ $4.31K |
+255.25% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX9.97 Million ≈ $1.21K |
+13.15% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX8.81 Million ≈ $1.07K |
-17.24% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX10.65 Million ≈ $1.30K |
+8.23% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX9.84 Million ≈ $1.20K |
+59.46% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX6.17 Million ≈ $750.83 |
+27.81% |
| 2005-06-30 | GBX4.83 Million ≈ $587.44 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ascent Resources 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 8994500000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX8.99 Million | % |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX1.19 Million | % |
| Other Components | GBX79.70 Million | % |
| Total Equity | GBX-468.00K | 100.00% |
Ascent Resources plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Ascent Resources plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Touchstar plc
LSE:TST
|
$61.68K |
|
Dekeloil Public Ltd
LSE:DKL
|
$62.20K |
|
Deltic Energy PLC
LSE:DELT
|
$62.30K |
|
Digitalbox PLC
LSE:DBOX
|
$62.41K |
|
Novo Integrated Sciences Inc
NASDAQ:NVOS
|
$61.16K |
|
Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC
LSE:LST
|
$61.12K |
|
Firering Strategic Minerals Plc
LSE:FRG
|
$60.36K |
|
Serinus Energy
LSE:SENX
|
$59.54K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Ascent Resources plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from -378,000 to -468,000, a change of -90,000.
- Net loss of 2,726,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 1,259,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 300,001.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,076,999.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-2.73 Million | -582.48% |
| Share Issuances | GBX1.26 Million | +269.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX300.00K | +64.1% |
| Other Changes | GBX1.08 Million | +230.13% |
| Total Change | GBX- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Ascent Resources 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
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-06-30 | GBX7.55 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX5.38 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX6.49 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX6.96 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX5.06 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX3.85 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX7.68 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX5.18 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX4.43 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX56.22 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX23.45 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX6.22 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX2.33 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.90 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.51 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.68 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.36 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX-0.01 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.63 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX0.63 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Ascent Resources 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): 0.00%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is above the historical average (-17.71%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -8.31% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-883.80K |
| 2006 | -34.91% | -560.94% | 0.04x | 1.58x | GBX-2.77 Million |
| 2007 | -21.65% | -841.90% | 0.02x | 1.64x | GBX-3.11 Million |
| 2008 | -26.96% | -193.90% | 0.07x | 1.91x | GBX-3.92 Million |
| 2009 | -124.49% | -1197.77% | 0.04x | 2.32x | GBX-11.62 Million |
| 2010 | -1.29% | -7.08% | 0.12x | 1.57x | GBX-1.13 Million |
| 2011 | -17.77% | -299.05% | 0.05x | 1.10x | GBX-9.84 Million |
| 2012 | -22.73% | -7635.44% | 0.00x | 1.39x | GBX-8.69 Million |
| 2013 | -14.28% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.35x | GBX-6.10 Million |
| 2014 | -27.50% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.65x | GBX-7.67 Million |
| 2015 | -17.63% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.59x | GBX-5.71 Million |
| 2016 | -7.90% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.20x | GBX-6.06 Million |
| 2017 | -4.50% | -241.52% | 0.02x | 1.02x | GBX-6.34 Million |
| 2018 | -3.17% | -70.29% | 0.04x | 1.02x | GBX-5.67 Million |
| 2019 | -9.12% | -1228.19% | 0.01x | 1.03x | GBX-7.67 Million |
| 2020 | -6.91% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | GBX-6.93 Million |
| 2021 | -5.11% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | GBX-5.83 Million |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -7210.15% | 0.91x | 0.00x | GBX-41.74 Million |
| 2023 | 0.00% | -60.27% | 1.33x | 0.00x | GBX-813.20K |
| 2024 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | GBX-2.68 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Ascent Resources plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
- Average net assets among peers: $96,452,191
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.35%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ascent Resources plc (AST) | GBX-299.00K | -8.31% | N/A | $61.66K |
| Afentra PLC (AET) | $98.63 Million | 53.08% | 1.30x | $2.14 Million |
| Aminex PLC (AEX) | $92.44 Million | -5.77% | 0.16x | $1.30 Million |
| Angus Energy PLC (ANGS) | $1.92 Million | 100.49% | 0.65x | $129.12K |
| Block Energy PLC (BLOE) | $-60.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $135.95K |
| Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (BOR) | $295.56 Million | -0.47% | 0.00x | $1.11 Million |
| Cadogan Petroleum plc (CAD) | $177.30 Million | -8.27% | 0.03x | $129.86K |
| Challenger Energy Group PLC (CEG) | $51.16 Million | -1.92% | 0.01x | $331.01K |
| Chariot Oil & Gas Limited (CHAR) | $148.25 Million | -10.05% | 0.01x | $575.39K |
| Clontarf Energy Plc (CLON) | $2.87 Million | -6.95% | 0.33x | $20.44K |
About Ascent Resources plc
Ascent Resources Plc engages in the onshore oil and gas and helium production and development operations in the United States and Slovenia. The company was incorporated in 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.