Blue Star Capital plc
Blue Star Capital plc is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in investments in seed, early stage, and late-stage companies, including buyouts. The firm provides funding for shell companies at the founder stage, upon IPO and operating businesses prior to IPO or alternative exit. It invests by way of equity, debt or convertible or hybrid securities. It typically invests in electr… Read more
Blue Star Capital plc (BLU) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2025: GBX1.04 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Blue Star Capital plc (BLU) has net assets worth GBX1.04 Million GBX as of March 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX1.08 Million) and total liabilities (GBX34.40K). 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 | GBX1.04 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 96.81% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -8.38% |
| 5-Year Change | -89.95% |
| 10-Year Change | -50.06% |
| Growth Volatility | 71.3 |
Blue Star Capital plc - Net Assets Trend (2005–2024)
This chart illustrates how Blue Star Capital 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 Blue Star Capital plc (2005–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Blue Star Capital plc from 2005 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | GBX937.38K | -82.41% |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX5.33 Million | -53.31% |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX11.41 Million | -10.23% |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX12.72 Million | +36.34% |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX9.33 Million | +79.03% |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX5.21 Million | -4.58% |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX5.46 Million | +55.40% |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX3.51 Million | +99.94% |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX1.76 Million | -6.39% |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX1.88 Million | +5.99% |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX1.77 Million | +241.10% |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX519.24K | -55.05% |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX1.16 Million | -48.73% |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX2.25 Million | -14.33% |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX2.63 Million | -44.61% |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX4.75 Million | +23.72% |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX3.84 Million | -28.67% |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX5.38 Million | +31.44% |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX4.09 Million | -17.21% |
| 2005-09-30 | GBX4.95 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Blue Star Capital 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 1368071300.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX4.99 Million | 532.63% |
| Other Components | GBX9.82 Million | 1047.42% |
| Total Equity | GBX937.38K | 100.00% |
Blue Star Capital plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Blue Star Capital plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Starlight Energy Corp
PINK:SAEC
|
$483.80 |
|
CORPFIN C.P.R.II S.EO-67
F:F95
|
$483.91 |
|
China Auto Logistics Inc
NASDAQ:CALI
|
$484.00 |
|
STANDARD GROUP LTD
XNAI:STANGROUP
|
$484.21 |
|
S.G. Power Limited
KAR:SGPL
|
$483.22 |
|
Invesco Asia Dragon Trust plc
LSE:IAD
|
$482.85 |
|
Joh. Friedrich Behrens AG
STU:JFB
|
$481.66 |
|
CMO Group PLC
LSE:CMO
|
$481.61 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Blue Star Capital plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 5,329,347 to 937,381, a change of -4,391,966 (-82.4%).
- Net loss of 4,492,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 100,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 243,248.
- Other factors increased equity by 243,282.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-4.49 Million | -479.21% |
| Share Issuances | GBX100.00K | +10.67% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-243.25K | -25.95% |
| Other Changes | GBX243.28K | +25.95% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -82.41% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Blue Star Capital 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: 243.06x
- 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 0.94x to 243.06x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-30 | GBX9.57 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX7.76 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX10.20 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX7.28 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX8.53 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX3.50 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX3.00 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX1.44 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX0.59 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX0.88 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX0.80 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX0.71 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX0.65 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX0.55 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX0.52 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX0.48 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX0.55 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX0.46 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX0.21 | GBX9.00 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX0.04 | GBX9.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Blue Star Capital 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): -479.21%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: -0.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.04x
- Recent ROE (-479.21%) is below the historical average (-47.65%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -3.90% | -257.33% | 0.01x | 1.03x | GBX-687.50K |
| 2006 | -20.81% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.03x | GBX-1.26 Million |
| 2007 | -13.55% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | GBX-1.27 Million |
| 2008 | -40.20% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | GBX-1.93 Million |
| 2009 | -11.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.03x | GBX-1.04 Million |
| 2010 | -82.63% | 0.00% | -0.10x | 1.05x | GBX-2.44 Million |
| 2011 | -21.53% | -300.54% | 0.05x | 1.33x | GBX-710.30K |
| 2012 | -124.58% | 0.00% | -0.35x | 1.55x | GBX-1.55 Million |
| 2013 | -135.46% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 2.47x | GBX-755.27K |
| 2014 | 15.60% | 1228.15% | 0.01x | 1.03x | GBX99.22K |
| 2015 | -5.65% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | GBX-293.72K |
| 2016 | -9.39% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.02x | GBX-340.72K |
| 2017 | -5.38% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-540.33K |
| 2018 | 93.65% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.03x | GBX4.57 Million |
| 2019 | -13.11% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX-1.20 Million |
| 2020 | 18.38% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX781.34K |
| 2021 | 16.74% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX857.45K |
| 2022 | -11.40% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.01x | GBX-2.44 Million |
| 2023 | -118.74% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-6.86 Million |
| 2024 | -479.21% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 1.04x | GBX-4.59 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Blue Star Capital 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Star Capital plc (BLU) | GBX1.04 Million | -3.90% | 0.03x | $483.61 |
| 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 |