Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc (BVT) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc (BVT) has net assets worth GBX216.71 Million GBX (≈ $26.37K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX217.89 Million ≈ $26.51K USD) and total liabilities (GBX1.18 Million ≈ $143.33 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. Read Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc (BVT) total liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX216.71 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 99.46% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 12.53% |
| 5-Year Change | -2.76% |
| 10-Year Change | 43.94% |
| Growth Volatility | 46.11 |
Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc - Net Assets Trend (1999–2025)
This chart illustrates how Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc asset portfolio for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc from 1999 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | GBX216.71 Million ≈ $26.37K |
+2.13% |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX212.18 Million ≈ $25.82K |
+8.87% |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX194.89 Million ≈ $23.71K |
+0.55% |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX193.82 Million ≈ $23.58K |
-13.03% |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX222.86 Million ≈ $27.12K |
+35.20% |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX164.83 Million ≈ $20.06K |
+9.11% |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX151.07 Million ≈ $18.38K |
-13.97% |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX175.60 Million ≈ $21.37K |
+10.44% |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX159.00 Million ≈ $19.35K |
+5.61% |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX150.56 Million ≈ $18.32K |
+76.85% |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX85.13 Million ≈ $10.36K |
+2.40% |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX83.14 Million ≈ $10.12K |
+9.70% |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX75.79 Million ≈ $9.22K |
+4.63% |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX72.43 Million ≈ $8.81K |
+11.44% |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX65.00 Million ≈ $7.91K |
+2.08% |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX63.67 Million ≈ $7.75K |
+4.02% |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX61.22 Million ≈ $7.45K |
+11.66% |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX54.82 Million ≈ $6.67K |
-20.25% |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX68.75 Million ≈ $8.36K |
-1.43% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX69.75 Million ≈ $8.49K |
+52.41% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX45.76 Million ≈ $5.57K |
-5.59% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX48.47 Million ≈ $5.90K |
+17.28% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX41.33 Million ≈ $5.03K |
+14.05% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX36.23 Million ≈ $4.41K |
-12.04% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX41.19 Million ≈ $5.01K |
-8.49% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX45.02 Million ≈ $5.48K |
+45.01% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX31.05 Million ≈ $3.78K |
+227.24% |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX9.49 Million ≈ $1.15K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Baronsmead Venture 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 decreased by 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX47.13 Million | 21.75% |
| Other Components | GBX169.58 Million | 78.25% |
| Total Equity | GBX216.71 Million | 100.00% |
Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Ceylon Graphite Corp
V:CYL
|
$2.23 Million |
|
Crown LNG Holdings Limited Warrants
NASDAQ:CGBSW
|
$2.23 Million |
|
Dragon Mountain Gold Ltd
AU:DMG
|
$2.23 Million |
|
CLARITY METALS CORP.
F:27G0
|
$2.24 Million |
|
Webac Holding AG
F:RKB
|
$2.23 Million |
|
Can B Corp
NASDAQ:CANB
|
$2.23 Million |
|
Augmentum Fintech PLC
LSE:AUGM
|
$2.23 Million |
|
Astron Paper & Board Mill Limited
NSE:ASTRON
|
$2.23 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 212,183,000 to 216,708,000, a change of 4,525,000 (2.1%).
- Net income of 3,217,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 15,045,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 25,000,000 increased equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 8,647,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX3.22 Million | +1.48% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX15.04 Million | -6.94% |
| Share Issuances | GBX25.00 Million | +11.54% |
| Other Changes | GBX-8.65 Million | -3.99% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 2.13% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Baronsmead Venture 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: 75.04x
- 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 30.63x to 75.04x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-31 | GBX1.37 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX1.32 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX1.01 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX1.02 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX1.14 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX1.13 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX0.35 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX0.90 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX0.93 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX0.94 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX0.95 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX1.03 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX1.02 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX1.03 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX1.02 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX1.08 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX0.92 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX0.92 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX0.76 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX0.74 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX0.85 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX0.87 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX0.58 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX0.57 | GBX42.00 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | GBX0.56 | GBX42.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Baronsmead Venture 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): 1.48%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 81.96%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.01x
- Recent ROE (1.48%) is below the historical average (2.85%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2.31% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.03x | GBX-729.70K |
| 2000 | 2.55% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | GBX-2.31 Million |
| 2002 | 2.81% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.06x | GBX-2.96 Million |
| 2003 | 2.65% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX-2.69 Million |
| 2004 | 1.55% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX-3.52 Million |
| 2006 | 2.35% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX-3.59 Million |
| 2007 | 1.78% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.00x | GBX-5.74 Million |
| 2008 | 3.04% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX-3.81 Million |
| 2009 | 0.90% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-5.57 Million |
| 2010 | 1.88% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-5.17 Million |
| 2011 | 2.08% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-5.14 Million |
| 2012 | 0.51% | 33.33% | 0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-6.88 Million |
| 2013 | 13.62% | 95.96% | 0.14x | 1.03x | GBX2.75 Million |
| 2014 | 9.73% | 94.58% | 0.10x | 1.02x | GBX-223.90K |
| 2015 | 10.09% | 94.82% | 0.11x | 1.01x | GBX77.80K |
| 2016 | 3.09% | 82.44% | 0.04x | 1.01x | GBX-10.41 Million |
| 2017 | 8.56% | 96.45% | 0.09x | 1.01x | GBX-2.30 Million |
| 2018 | 6.59% | 95.14% | 0.07x | 1.01x | GBX-5.99 Million |
| 2019 | -11.29% | 0.00% | -0.11x | 1.01x | GBX-32.16 Million |
| 2020 | 3.61% | 90.85% | 0.04x | 1.01x | GBX-10.54 Million |
| 2021 | 20.66% | 98.68% | 0.21x | 1.02x | GBX23.77 Million |
| 2022 | -22.80% | 0.00% | -0.22x | 1.01x | GBX-63.58 Million |
| 2023 | -2.64% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-24.63 Million |
| 2024 | 6.27% | 305.07% | 0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-7.92 Million |
| 2025 | 1.48% | 81.96% | 0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-18.45 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $745,852,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.99%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc (BVT) | GBX216.71 Million | 2.31% | 0.01x | $2.23 Million |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.20 Billion | 4.98% | 0.15x | $42.14 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $61.87 Million | 11.55% | 0.03x | $3.29 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.87 Million | 14.17% | 0.08x | $5.17 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $98.67 Million | 9.82% | 0.09x | $7.49 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $64.83 Million | 5.63% | 0.01x | $3.22 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $4.56 Billion | 10.22% | 39.48x | $45.21 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $426.87 Million | 6.29% | 0.20x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $69.67 Million | -2.91% | 0.02x | $261.59K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $372.54 Million | -8.03% | 0.00x | $79.35 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $174.91 Million | -21.80% | 0.02x | $415.29 |
About Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc
Baronsmead Venture Trust Plc is a venture capital trust managed by ISIS Equity Partners LLP. It invests in a portfolio of unquoted companies in the United Kingdom, which raise expansion capital or are the subject of a management buy-out or buy-in. The trust primarily invests in the media, business services, consumer, information technology support services, and healthcare sectors. It also invests… Read more