Big Yellow Group PLC (BYG) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Big Yellow Group PLC (BYG) has net assets worth GBX2.59 Billion GBX (≈ $315.72K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX3.11 Billion ≈ $378.97K USD) and total liabilities (GBX519.91 Million ≈ $63.26K 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 Big Yellow Group PLC liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX2.59 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 83.31% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 26.77% |
| 5-Year Change | 76.46% |
| 10-Year Change | 209.33% |
| Growth Volatility | 80.5 |
Big Yellow Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (1999–2025)
This chart illustrates how Big Yellow Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore total assets of Big Yellow Group PLC for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Big Yellow Group PLC (1999–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Big Yellow Group PLC from 1999 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see BYG market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX2.57 Billion ≈ $312.15K |
+4.79% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX2.45 Billion ≈ $297.90K |
+12.18% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX2.18 Billion ≈ $265.54K |
-0.09% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX2.18 Billion ≈ $265.78K |
+50.24% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.45 Billion ≈ $176.90K |
+24.92% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.16 Billion ≈ $141.61K |
+3.56% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX1.12 Billion ≈ $136.75K |
+14.55% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX981.15 Million ≈ $119.38K |
+10.20% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX890.35 Million ≈ $108.33K |
+7.35% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX829.39 Million ≈ $100.91K |
+10.45% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX750.91 Million ≈ $91.36K |
+26.40% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX594.06 Million ≈ $72.28K |
+7.50% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX552.63 Million ≈ $67.24K |
+11.75% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX494.50 Million ≈ $60.17K |
-9.26% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX544.95 Million ≈ $66.30K |
-0.43% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX547.28 Million ≈ $66.59K |
+8.95% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX502.32 Million ≈ $61.12K |
-13.53% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX580.89 Million ≈ $70.68K |
+19.04% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX487.98 Million ≈ $59.37K |
+99.73% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX244.32 Million ≈ $29.73K |
+53.50% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX159.17 Million ≈ $19.37K |
+172.59% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX58.39 Million ≈ $7.10K |
-0.95% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX58.95 Million ≈ $7.17K |
-20.36% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX74.03 Million ≈ $9.01K |
+39.08% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX53.23 Million ≈ $6.48K |
+384.39% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX10.99 Million ≈ $1.34K |
+104.24% |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX5.38 Million ≈ $654.59 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Big Yellow 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 207150500000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX2.07 Billion | 80.74% |
| Common Stock | GBX19.67 Million | 0.77% |
| Other Components | GBX474.39 Million | 18.49% |
| Total Equity | GBX2.57 Billion | 100.00% |
Big Yellow Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Big Yellow Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Shenzhen Tellus Holding Co Ltd
SHE:200025
|
$21.50 Million |
|
Plastofil -L
TA:PPIL
|
$21.50 Million |
|
Star Combo Pharma Ltd
AU:S66
|
$21.51 Million |
|
EV Resources Ltd
AU:EVR
|
$21.51 Million |
|
NBT Inc.
KQ:236810
|
$21.48 Million |
|
Boat Rocker Media Inc
TO:BRMI
|
$21.45 Million |
|
Painchek Ltd
AU:PCK
|
$21.44 Million |
|
Sun Summit Minerals Corp
V:SMN
|
$21.44 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Big Yellow Group PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,448,370,000 to 2,565,546,000, a change of 117,176,000 (4.8%).
- Net income of 201,891,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 88,542,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 809,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 76,745,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 79,763,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX201.89 Million | +7.87% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX88.54 Million | -3.45% |
| Share Issuances | GBX809.00K | +0.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-76.75 Million | -2.99% |
| Other Changes | GBX79.76 Million | +3.11% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 4.79% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Big Yellow 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: 68.97x
- 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 16158.71x to 68.97x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-03-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX0.11 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX0.66 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX0.53 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX1.57 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX2.36 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX4.36 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX5.01 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX4.31 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX4.30 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX4.18 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX3.78 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX4.18 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX4.21 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX5.11 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX5.30 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX5.65 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX6.21 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX6.93 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX6.99 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX8.32 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX12.04 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX11.85 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX12.90 | GBX901.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX13.06 | GBX901.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Big Yellow 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): 7.87%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 98.73%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.07x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.18x
- Recent ROE (7.87%) is below the historical average (8.47%), 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 | -0.37% | -11.05% | 0.02x | 1.53x | GBX-558.00K |
| 2000 | -19.50% | -158.08% | 0.05x | 2.28x | GBX-3.21 Million |
| 2001 | -0.67% | -8.60% | 0.07x | 1.12x | GBX-5.68 Million |
| 2002 | -2.59% | -22.81% | 0.08x | 1.35x | GBX-9.32 Million |
| 2003 | -4.02% | -15.19% | 0.14x | 1.88x | GBX-8.26 Million |
| 2004 | 1.11% | 2.73% | 0.17x | 2.38x | GBX-5.19 Million |
| 2005 | 18.94% | 90.31% | 0.09x | 2.25x | GBX14.22 Million |
| 2006 | 34.15% | 199.18% | 0.08x | 2.15x | GBX59.00 Million |
| 2007 | 43.70% | 416.07% | 0.07x | 1.53x | GBX164.43 Million |
| 2008 | 17.80% | 181.80% | 0.06x | 1.57x | GBX45.30 Million |
| 2009 | -14.46% | -124.20% | 0.07x | 1.71x | GBX-122.87 Million |
| 2010 | 1.87% | 17.60% | 0.06x | 1.64x | GBX-44.52 Million |
| 2011 | 1.27% | 11.15% | 0.07x | 1.60x | GBX-47.59 Million |
| 2012 | -7.19% | -54.14% | 0.08x | 1.70x | GBX-85.00 Million |
| 2013 | 5.77% | 45.75% | 0.08x | 1.52x | GBX-23.39 Million |
| 2014 | 10.02% | 81.53% | 0.08x | 1.47x | GBX141.60K |
| 2015 | 14.06% | 120.27% | 0.08x | 1.45x | GBX30.50 Million |
| 2016 | 13.50% | 110.03% | 0.08x | 1.44x | GBX29.06 Million |
| 2017 | 11.18% | 90.70% | 0.09x | 1.41x | GBX10.48 Million |
| 2018 | 13.61% | 113.82% | 0.09x | 1.40x | GBX35.43 Million |
| 2019 | 11.26% | 100.55% | 0.08x | 1.35x | GBX14.11 Million |
| 2020 | 7.95% | 71.59% | 0.08x | 1.39x | GBX-23.81 Million |
| 2021 | 18.24% | 196.08% | 0.07x | 1.27x | GBX119.80 Million |
| 2022 | 31.92% | 407.01% | 0.06x | 1.22x | GBX478.84 Million |
| 2023 | 3.36% | 38.84% | 0.07x | 1.26x | GBX-144.91 Million |
| 2024 | 9.80% | 120.15% | 0.07x | 1.19x | GBX-5.00 Million |
| 2025 | 7.87% | 98.73% | 0.07x | 1.18x | GBX-54.66 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Big Yellow Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the REIT - Industrial industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: REIT - Industrial
- Average net assets among peers: $1,736,795,600
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 27.71%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Yellow Group PLC (BYG) | GBX2.59 Billion | -0.37% | 0.20x | $21.48 Million |
| Tritax Big Box REIT plc (BBOX) | $841.10 Million | 15.93% | 0.49x | $49.51 Million |
| LondonMetric Property Plc (LMP) | $1.01 Billion | 6.26% | 0.53x | $54.03 Million |
| Safestore Holdings Plc (SAFE) | $89.63 Million | 87.67% | 4.38x | $17.98 Million |
| Segro Plc (SGRO) | $6.56 Billion | 16.19% | 0.40x | $114.78 Million |
| Warehouse REIT plc (WHR) | $182.33 Million | 12.49% | 0.76x | $5.84 Million |
About Big Yellow Group PLC
Big Yellow Group Plc is the UK's brand leader in self-storage and operates from a platform of 111 stores. We have a pipeline of 0.9 million sq ft comprising 13 proposed self-storage facilities. The current maximum lettable area of the existing platform is 6.6 million sq ft. When fully built out the portfolio will provide approximately 7.5 million sq ft of flexible storage space. 99% of our stores… Read more