Card Factory PLC (CARD) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Card Factory PLC (CARD) has net assets worth GBX339.20 Million GBX (≈ $41.27K USD) as of July 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX639.30 Million ≈ $77.78K USD) and total liabilities (GBX300.10 Million ≈ $36.51K 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 Card Factory PLC liquid asset ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX339.20 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 53.06% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 68.26% |
| 5-Year Change | 67.99% |
| 10-Year Change | 30.56% |
| Growth Volatility | 877.75 |
Card Factory PLC - Net Assets Trend (2012–2025)
This chart illustrates how Card Factory PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Card Factory PLC balance sheet assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Card Factory PLC (2012–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Card Factory PLC from 2012 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Card Factory PLC (CARD) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | GBX346.90 Million ≈ $42.21K |
+9.85% |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX315.80 Million ≈ $38.42K |
+17.75% |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX268.20 Million ≈ $32.63K |
+22.13% |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX219.60 Million ≈ $26.72K |
+6.34% |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX206.50 Million ≈ $25.13K |
-6.77% |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX221.50 Million ≈ $26.95K |
+0.64% |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX220.10 Million ≈ $26.78K |
+0.78% |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX218.40 Million ≈ $26.57K |
-12.46% |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX249.50 Million ≈ $30.36K |
-6.10% |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX265.70 Million ≈ $32.33K |
-6.08% |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX282.90 Million ≈ $34.42K |
+809.65% |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX31.10 Million ≈ $3.78K |
+130.37% |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX13.50 Million ≈ $1.64K |
+3275.00% |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX400.00K ≈ $48.67 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Card Factory 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 14200000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX137.70 Million | 39.69% |
| Common Stock | GBX3.50 Million | 1.01% |
| Other Components | GBX205.70 Million | 59.30% |
| Total Equity | GBX346.90 Million | 100.00% |
Card Factory PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Card Factory PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SKONEC Entertainment Co. Ltd.
KQ:276040
|
$2.84 Million |
|
Shamaym Improve Ltd
TA:SHMM
|
$2.84 Million |
|
Surefire Resources NL
AU:SRN
|
$2.85 Million |
|
Earthworks Industries Inc
V:EWK
|
$2.85 Million |
|
Freedom Care Group Holdings Ltd
AU:FCG
|
$2.84 Million |
|
Revelation Biosciences Inc
NASDAQ:REVB
|
$2.83 Million |
|
Essentra PLC
LSE:ESNT
|
$2.83 Million |
|
Sriwahana
JK:SWAT
|
$2.83 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Card Factory PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 315,800,000 to 346,900,000, a change of 31,100,000 (9.8%).
- Net income of 47,800,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 19,800,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 500,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 600,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX47.80 Million | +13.78% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX19.80 Million | -5.71% |
| Share Issuances | GBX500.00K | +0.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX600.00K | +0.17% |
| Other Changes | GBX2.00 Million | +0.58% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 9.85% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Card Factory 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: 67.85x
- 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 57407.32x to 67.85x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-01-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX0.05 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX0.78 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX0.64 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX0.64 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX0.65 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX0.60 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX0.64 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX0.78 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX67.40 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | GBX0.99 | GBX67.40 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Card Factory 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): 13.78%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.81%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.88x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.77x
- Recent ROE (13.78%) is below the historical average (173.97%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2100.00% | 3.16% | 0.59x | 1131.75x | GBX8.36 Million |
| 2013 | 97.04% | 4.37% | 0.62x | 35.90x | GBX11.75 Million |
| 2014 | 59.16% | 5.63% | 0.70x | 15.06x | GBX15.29 Million |
| 2015 | 11.74% | 9.40% | 0.70x | 1.78x | GBX4.91 Million |
| 2016 | 24.99% | 17.40% | 0.84x | 1.72x | GBX39.83 Million |
| 2017 | 26.33% | 16.50% | 0.89x | 1.79x | GBX40.75 Million |
| 2018 | 26.69% | 13.81% | 0.95x | 2.04x | GBX36.46 Million |
| 2019 | 23.35% | 11.79% | 0.75x | 2.65x | GBX29.39 Million |
| 2020 | 23.30% | 11.43% | 0.79x | 2.57x | GBX29.45 Million |
| 2021 | -6.59% | -4.77% | 0.54x | 2.58x | GBX-34.25 Million |
| 2022 | 3.69% | 2.22% | 0.68x | 2.44x | GBX-13.86 Million |
| 2023 | 16.48% | 9.54% | 0.86x | 2.00x | GBX17.38 Million |
| 2024 | 15.67% | 9.69% | 0.93x | 1.75x | GBX17.92 Million |
| 2025 | 13.78% | 8.81% | 0.88x | 1.77x | GBX13.11 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Card Factory PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $458,872,360
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 53.53%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Card Factory PLC (CARD) | GBX339.20 Million | 2100.00% | 0.88x | $2.84 Million |
| Angling Direct PLC (ANG) | $37.29 Million | 1.45% | 0.56x | $435.30K |
| Ao World (AO) | $40.50 Million | -16.30% | 4.01x | $5.99 Million |
| Currys PLC (CURY) | $2.07 Billion | 7.96% | 1.56x | $16.12 Million |
| DFS Furniture PLC (DFS) | $229.00 Million | -1.92% | 3.57x | $3.50 Million |
| Dunelm Group PLC (DNLM) | $99.60 Million | 102.71% | 2.48x | $18.52 Million |
| Frasers Group PLC (FRAS) | $1.21 Billion | -6.85% | 2.13x | $34.20 Million |
| Halfords Group PLC (HFD) | $409.30 Million | 10.24% | 0.78x | $3.95 Million |
| IG Design Group plc (IGR) | $28.74 Million | 30.38% | 1.85x | $805.94K |
| musicMagpie PLC (MMAG) | $2.42 Million | 354.13% | 10.73x | $8.10K |
About Card Factory PLC
Card Factory plc operates as a specialist retailer of cards, gifts, and celebration essentials in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Republic of Ireland, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Cardfactory Stores, Cardfactory Online, Partnerships, and Printcraft. The company offers greeting cards, celebration accessories, and gifts through cardfactory stores, car… Read more