Literacy Capital PLC
Literacy Capital plc is a venture capital and private equity firm specializing in early stage investments, direct private equity investments, buyout, growth capital, MBIs, M&A, mature, family owned, fund investments and co investments with private equity managers. It also invest in private equity fund of fund investments. The firm is sector agnostic. It prefers to invest in communication services… Read more
Literacy Capital PLC (BOOK) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX313.03 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Literacy Capital PLC (BOOK) has net assets worth GBX313.03 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 (GBX356.53 Million) and total liabilities (GBX43.50 Million). 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 | GBX313.03 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 87.8% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 31.37% |
| 5-Year Change | 249.17% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 30.73 |
Literacy Capital PLC - Net Assets Trend (2018–2024)
This chart illustrates how Literacy 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 Literacy Capital PLC (2018–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Literacy Capital PLC from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX296.97 Million | -1.37% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX301.09 Million | +19.15% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX252.69 Million | +54.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX163.98 Million | +92.81% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX85.05 Million | +24.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX68.40 Million | +18.41% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX57.76 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Literacy 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 grown by 6439.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX242.51 Million | 81.66% |
| Common Stock | GBX60.17K | 0.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX175.06K | 0.06% |
| Other Components | GBX54.23 Million | 18.26% |
| Total Equity | GBX296.97 Million | 100.00% |
Literacy Capital PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Literacy Capital PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CITIC SECURITIES-H-
MU:CI9
|
$26.95K |
|
EBFI
PINK:EBFI
|
$26.95K |
|
EIFELHOEHEN-KLINIK
BE:EIF
|
$26.96K |
|
WOOLWORTHS H. NEW O.N.
F:WN3
|
$26.98K |
|
Rigsave S.P.A.
XETRA:H68
|
$26.94K |
|
KINGSOFT (3K1.SG)
STU:3K1
|
$26.92K |
|
B3SA3F
SA:B3SA3F
|
$26.92K |
|
LEGAL & GENERAL (LGI.SG)
STU:LGI
|
$26.86K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Literacy Capital PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 301,086,680 to 296,971,716, a change of -4,114,964 (-1.4%).
- Net loss of 4,235,020 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 159,944.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-4.24 Million | -1.43% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-159.94K | -0.05% |
| Other Changes | GBX280.00K | +0.09% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -1.37% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Literacy 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: 74.28x
- 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 340.28x to 74.28x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.07 | GBX364.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.27 | GBX364.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX1.58 | GBX364.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.72 | GBX364.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX4.18 | GBX364.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX4.97 | GBX364.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX4.90 | GBX364.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Literacy 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): -1.43%
- 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: 1.12x
- Recent ROE (-1.43%) is below the historical average (18.43%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6.42% | 1200.16% | 0.01x | 1.02x | GBX-2.07 Million |
| 2019 | 15.54% | 2129.88% | 0.01x | 1.02x | GBX3.79 Million |
| 2020 | 19.58% | 89.71% | 0.21x | 1.02x | GBX8.15 Million |
| 2021 | 48.13% | 92.24% | 0.50x | 1.03x | GBX62.53 Million |
| 2022 | 24.73% | 88958.91% | 0.00x | 1.08x | GBX37.21 Million |
| 2023 | 16.01% | 221.90% | 0.07x | 1.05x | GBX18.10 Million |
| 2024 | -1.43% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.12x | GBX-33.93 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Literacy Capital PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $381,578,830
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.08%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy Capital PLC (BOOK) | GBX313.03 Million | 6.42% | 0.14x | $26.94K |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.25 Billion | 6.43% | 0.14x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $5.16 Million | -13.53% | 0.02x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $398.87 Million | 2.19% | 0.09x | $340.47 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $109.83 Million | -14.86% | 0.05x | $438.52 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $72.65 Million | 5.77% | 0.01x | $73.82 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $343.29 Million | -4.87% | 0.24x | $16.84 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $316.90 Million | -0.37% | 0.13x | $2.47K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $111.28 Million | 27.82% | 0.00x | $409.33 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $1.11 Billion | 12.82% | 0.15x | $2.81 Million |