N Brown Group PLC
N Brown Group plc operates as a clothing and footwear digital retailer in the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of apparel, footwear, and home goods for men and women under the JD Williams, Simply Be, Ambrose Wilson, Jacamo, Home Essentials, Fashion World, Marisota, Oxendales, and Premier Man brands. It also provides financial services. The company was founded in 1859 and is headquartere… Read more
N Brown Group PLC (BWNG) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of August 2024: GBX377.70 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, N Brown Group PLC (BWNG) has net assets worth GBX377.70 Million GBX as of August 2024.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX744.90 Million) and total liabilities (GBX367.20 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 | GBX377.70 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 50.7% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.09% |
| 5-Year Change | 19.4% |
| 10-Year Change | -23.66% |
| Growth Volatility | 16.62 |
N Brown Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2024)
This chart illustrates how N Brown Group 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 N Brown Group PLC (1986–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of N Brown Group PLC from 1986 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-29 | GBX379.10 Million | -2.97% |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX390.70 Million | -11.67% |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX442.30 Million | +6.25% |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX416.30 Million | +31.12% |
| 2020-02-29 | GBX317.50 Million | +1.96% |
| 2019-02-28 | GBX311.40 Million | -32.25% |
| 2018-02-28 | GBX459.60 Million | -3.89% |
| 2017-02-28 | GBX478.20 Million | +0.46% |
| 2016-02-29 | GBX476.00 Million | -4.15% |
| 2015-02-28 | GBX496.60 Million | +2.33% |
| 2014-02-28 | GBX485.30 Million | +8.81% |
| 2013-02-28 | GBX446.00 Million | +10.86% |
| 2012-02-29 | GBX402.30 Million | +11.63% |
| 2011-02-28 | GBX360.40 Million | +12.98% |
| 2010-02-28 | GBX319.00 Million | +12.72% |
| 2009-02-28 | GBX283.00 Million | +13.88% |
| 2008-02-29 | GBX248.50 Million | +22.72% |
| 2007-02-28 | GBX202.50 Million | -17.68% |
| 2006-02-28 | GBX246.00 Million | +6.91% |
| 2005-02-28 | GBX230.10 Million | -5.81% |
| 2004-02-29 | GBX244.30 Million | -0.46% |
| 2003-02-28 | GBX245.43 Million | +11.31% |
| 2002-02-28 | GBX220.48 Million | +13.02% |
| 2001-02-28 | GBX195.08 Million | +13.07% |
| 2000-02-29 | GBX172.53 Million | +16.18% |
| 1999-02-28 | GBX148.50 Million | +15.83% |
| 1998-02-28 | GBX128.21 Million | +14.83% |
| 1997-02-28 | GBX111.65 Million | +7.51% |
| 1996-02-29 | GBX103.85 Million | +13.49% |
| 1995-02-28 | GBX91.50 Million | +11.89% |
| 1994-02-28 | GBX81.78 Million | +13.49% |
| 1993-02-28 | GBX72.06 Million | +12.54% |
| 1992-02-29 | GBX64.03 Million | +59.52% |
| 1991-02-28 | GBX40.14 Million | +49.61% |
| 1990-02-28 | GBX26.83 Million | +33.69% |
| 1989-02-28 | GBX20.07 Million | +4.20% |
| 1988-02-29 | GBX19.26 Million | +0.20% |
| 1987-02-28 | GBX19.22 Million | +38.41% |
| 1986-02-28 | GBX13.89 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to N Brown Group 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 2713.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX235.70 Million | 62.17% |
| Common Stock | GBX51.20 Million | 13.51% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX6.60 Million | 1.74% |
| Other Components | GBX85.60 Million | 22.58% |
| Total Equity | GBX379.10 Million | 100.00% |
N Brown Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of N Brown Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Monitorapp Co. Ltd.
KO:434480
|
$22.57K |
|
PIONEERING TECHNOL.CORP.
F:2PX
|
$22.57K |
|
PACIFIC ETHANOL
BE:FPRP
|
$22.58K |
|
HPN Holdings Inc
PINK:KICK
|
$22.60K |
|
Esentia Energy Development SA
MX:ESENTIAII
|
$22.54K |
|
Motivating the Masses Inc
PINK:MNMT
|
$22.52K |
|
EALT4F
SA:EALT4F
|
$22.51K |
|
WESTERN COPPER
BE:31WN
|
$22.50K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in N Brown Group PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 390,700,000 to 379,100,000, a change of -11,600,000 (-3.0%).
- Net income of 800,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 300,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 10,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX800.00K | +0.21% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX300.00K | -0.08% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-10.90 Million | -2.88% |
| Other Changes | GBX-1.20 Million | -0.32% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -2.97% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares N Brown Group 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: 49.26x
- 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 1048.16x to 49.26x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-02-28 | GBX0.04 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1987-02-28 | GBX0.07 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1988-02-29 | GBX0.10 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1989-02-28 | GBX0.10 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1990-02-28 | GBX0.12 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1991-02-28 | GBX0.16 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1992-02-29 | GBX0.25 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1993-02-28 | GBX0.27 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1994-02-28 | GBX0.31 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1995-02-28 | GBX0.34 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1996-02-29 | GBX0.39 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1997-02-28 | GBX0.42 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1998-02-28 | GBX0.48 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 1999-02-28 | GBX0.55 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2000-02-29 | GBX0.64 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2001-02-28 | GBX0.73 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2002-02-28 | GBX0.83 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2003-02-28 | GBX0.91 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2004-02-29 | GBX0.91 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2005-02-28 | GBX0.85 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2006-02-28 | GBX0.91 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2007-02-28 | GBX0.67 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2008-02-29 | GBX0.91 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2009-02-28 | GBX1.03 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2010-02-28 | GBX1.15 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2011-02-28 | GBX1.29 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2012-02-29 | GBX1.43 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2013-02-28 | GBX1.58 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2014-02-28 | GBX1.70 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2015-02-28 | GBX1.74 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2016-02-29 | GBX1.66 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2017-02-28 | GBX1.67 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2018-02-28 | GBX1.60 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2019-02-28 | GBX1.08 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | GBX1.10 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX1.32 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX0.96 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX0.85 | GBX39.70 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | GBX0.81 | GBX39.70 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently N Brown Group 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): 0.21%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.13%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.79x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.02x
- Recent ROE (0.21%) is below the historical average (15.42%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 26.03% | 6.30% | 1.30x | 3.17x | GBX2.23 Million |
| 1987 | 30.46% | 7.98% | 1.29x | 2.95x | GBX3.93 Million |
| 1988 | 43.99% | 8.43% | 1.36x | 3.85x | GBX6.55 Million |
| 1989 | 19.61% | 3.65% | 1.27x | 4.23x | GBX1.93 Million |
| 1990 | 30.80% | 6.53% | 1.37x | 3.44x | GBX5.58 Million |
| 1991 | 23.92% | 6.85% | 1.15x | 3.05x | GBX5.59 Million |
| 1992 | 16.66% | 6.99% | 1.18x | 2.01x | GBX4.26 Million |
| 1993 | 17.97% | 7.58% | 1.25x | 1.89x | GBX5.75 Million |
| 1994 | 18.81% | 8.23% | 1.14x | 2.01x | GBX7.21 Million |
| 1995 | 19.66% | 8.64% | 1.14x | 2.00x | GBX8.84 Million |
| 1996 | 20.28% | 9.13% | 1.16x | 1.91x | GBX10.68 Million |
| 1997 | 22.27% | 8.86% | 1.25x | 2.01x | GBX13.70 Million |
| 1998 | 21.81% | 8.80% | 1.18x | 2.11x | GBX15.15 Million |
| 1999 | 9.96% | 4.51% | 1.15x | 1.91x | GBX-54.20K |
| 2000 | 21.46% | 10.46% | 1.14x | 1.81x | GBX19.82 Million |
| 2001 | 19.50% | 9.53% | 1.08x | 1.89x | GBX18.59 Million |
| 2002 | 19.08% | 9.41% | 1.07x | 1.89x | GBX20.11 Million |
| 2003 | 15.69% | 8.42% | 0.94x | 1.97x | GBX13.96 Million |
| 2004 | 7.33% | 3.80% | 0.92x | 2.09x | GBX-6.53 Million |
| 2005 | 5.17% | 2.66% | 0.89x | 2.19x | GBX-11.11 Million |
| 2006 | 14.67% | 7.70% | 0.89x | 2.13x | GBX11.50 Million |
| 2007 | 22.57% | 8.72% | 0.93x | 2.79x | GBX25.45 Million |
| 2008 | 22.90% | 9.31% | 0.96x | 2.55x | GBX32.05 Million |
| 2009 | 21.94% | 9.37% | 0.95x | 2.46x | GBX33.80 Million |
| 2010 | 19.59% | 9.06% | 0.99x | 2.18x | GBX30.60 Million |
| 2011 | 19.89% | 9.97% | 0.96x | 2.07x | GBX35.66 Million |
| 2012 | 20.13% | 10.75% | 0.95x | 1.97x | GBX40.77 Million |
| 2013 | 17.80% | 10.12% | 0.94x | 1.88x | GBX34.80 Million |
| 2014 | 15.64% | 9.09% | 0.95x | 1.80x | GBX27.37 Million |
| 2015 | 9.95% | 6.04% | 0.89x | 1.85x | GBX-260.00K |
| 2016 | 11.41% | 6.27% | 0.94x | 1.94x | GBX6.70 Million |
| 2017 | 9.26% | 4.92% | 0.93x | 2.04x | GBX-3.52 Million |
| 2018 | 2.72% | 1.36% | 0.86x | 2.32x | GBX-33.46 Million |
| 2019 | -18.72% | -6.38% | 0.90x | 3.25x | GBX-89.44 Million |
| 2020 | 8.63% | 3.19% | 0.84x | 3.22x | GBX-4.35 Million |
| 2021 | 1.90% | 1.08% | 0.76x | 2.30x | GBX-33.73 Million |
| 2022 | 3.66% | 2.26% | 0.80x | 2.02x | GBX-28.03 Million |
| 2023 | -13.16% | -7.59% | 0.83x | 2.10x | GBX-90.47 Million |
| 2024 | 0.21% | 0.13% | 0.79x | 2.02x | GBX-37.11 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares N Brown Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Internet Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Internet Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $1,543,173,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -25.09%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N Brown Group PLC (BWNG) | GBX377.70 Million | 26.03% | 0.97x | $22.54K |
| Boohoo.com PLC (BOO) | $270.40 Million | 13.97% | 0.63x | $44.78K |
| BOOHOO GROUP PLC (DEBS) | $400.00 Million | -18.90% | 2.06x | $21.46 |
| Gear4music (Holdings) Plc (G4M) | $397.00K | -78.09% | 20.03x | $7.53K |
| Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V (JET) | $7.89 Billion | -71.78% | 0.57x | $286.07K |
| Sosandar Plc (SOS) | $18.37 Million | 10.24% | 0.49x | $1.93K |
| THG Holdings PLC (THG) | $1.30 Billion | -41.48% | 1.37x | $58.98K |
| Unbound Group plc (UBG) | $916.30 Million | 10.39% | 0.36x | $0.82 |