Caffyns PLC

LSE:CFYN UK Auto & Truck Dealerships
Market Cap
$132.71K
GBX1.09 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#47817 Global
#1103 in UK
Share Price
GBX400.00
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
GBX400.00 - GBX500.00
All Time High
GBX568.48
Categories
Companies in UK Auto & Truck Dealerships
About

Caffyns plc operates as a motor vehicle retailer in the south-east of the United Kingdom. The company offers a range of new and used cars; and sells tires, oil, parts, and accessories, as well as provides aftersales, maintenance, and other services. It provides products of various brands, such as Audi, MG, CUPRA, Lotus, SEAT, Skoda, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo. Caffyns plc was founded in 1865 … Read more

Caffyns PLC (CFYN) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX30.01 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Caffyns PLC (CFYN) has net assets worth GBX30.01 Million GBX as of September 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX96.14 Million) and total liabilities (GBX66.13 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 GBX30.01 Million
% of Total Assets 31.21%
Annual Growth Rate 2.23%
5-Year Change 8.46%
10-Year Change 12.08%
Growth Volatility 11.75

Caffyns PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Caffyns 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 Caffyns PLC (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Caffyns PLC from 1986 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX29.92 Million +4.12%
2024-03-31 GBX28.74 Million -9.24%
2023-03-31 GBX31.66 Million -8.84%
2022-03-31 GBX34.73 Million +25.90%
2021-03-31 GBX27.59 Million +4.57%
2020-03-31 GBX26.38 Million -5.70%
2019-03-31 GBX27.98 Million +0.22%
2018-03-31 GBX27.91 Million +1.37%
2017-03-31 GBX27.54 Million +3.15%
2016-03-31 GBX26.70 Million +8.99%
2015-03-31 GBX24.49 Million +36.74%
2014-03-31 GBX17.91 Million +16.96%
2013-03-31 GBX15.31 Million -24.82%
2012-03-31 GBX20.37 Million +0.49%
2011-03-31 GBX20.27 Million -0.02%
2010-03-31 GBX20.27 Million -4.83%
2009-03-31 GBX21.30 Million -29.32%
2008-03-31 GBX30.14 Million +7.48%
2007-03-31 GBX28.05 Million +10.50%
2006-03-31 GBX25.38 Million -3.71%
2005-03-31 GBX26.36 Million -10.37%
2004-03-31 GBX29.41 Million +6.86%
2003-03-31 GBX27.52 Million +14.12%
2002-03-31 GBX24.11 Million -2.73%
2001-03-31 GBX24.79 Million +2.53%
2000-03-31 GBX24.18 Million +5.28%
1999-03-31 GBX22.97 Million +4.90%
1998-03-31 GBX21.89 Million +5.19%
1997-03-31 GBX20.81 Million +2.82%
1996-03-31 GBX20.24 Million +0.18%
1995-03-31 GBX20.21 Million +24.91%
1994-03-31 GBX16.18 Million +0.66%
1993-03-31 GBX16.07 Million -2.17%
1992-03-31 GBX16.43 Million -3.34%
1991-03-31 GBX17.00 Million +0.47%
1990-03-31 GBX16.92 Million +0.35%
1989-03-31 GBX16.86 Million +9.33%
1988-03-31 GBX15.42 Million +12.45%
1987-03-31 GBX13.71 Million +8.33%
1986-03-31 GBX12.66 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Caffyns 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 493.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX25.97 Million 86.80%
Common Stock GBX1.44 Million 4.81%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX2.24 Million 7.48%
Other Components GBX272.00K 0.91%
Total Equity GBX29.92 Million 100.00%

Caffyns PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Caffyns PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
HANIC
VN:SHN
 		$1.33K
Block Energy PLC
LSE:BLOE
 		$1.33K
Teejay Lanka PLC
CM:TJLN0000
 		$1.33K
Sterling Consolidated Corp
PINK:STCC
 		$1.33K
Mont Royal Resources Limited.
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 		$1.33K
Amaya Leisure PLC
CM:CONNN0000
 		$1.33K
ZAHIDJEE Textile Mills Ltd
KAR:ZAHID
 		$1.32K
Safestay PLC
LSE:SSTY
 		$1.32K

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Caffyns PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 28,736,000 to 29,921,000, a change of 1,185,000 (4.1%).
  • Net income of 176,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 273,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • New share issuances of 2,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 193,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 1,473,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX176.00K +0.59%
Dividends Paid GBX273.00K -0.91%
Share Issuances GBX2.00K +0.01%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-193.00K -0.65%
Other Changes GBX1.47 Million +4.92%
Total Change GBX- 4.12%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Caffyns 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: 36.46x
  • 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 113.48x to 36.46x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-03-31 GBX3.53 GBX400.00 x
1987-03-31 GBX3.85 GBX400.00 x
1988-03-31 GBX4.37 GBX400.00 x
1989-03-31 GBX4.78 GBX400.00 x
1990-03-31 GBX4.73 GBX400.00 x
1991-03-31 GBX4.75 GBX400.00 x
1992-03-31 GBX4.58 GBX400.00 x
1993-03-31 GBX4.47 GBX400.00 x
1994-03-31 GBX4.50 GBX400.00 x
1995-03-31 GBX5.72 GBX400.00 x
1996-03-31 GBX5.73 GBX400.00 x
1997-03-31 GBX5.90 GBX400.00 x
1998-03-31 GBX6.14 GBX400.00 x
1999-03-31 GBX6.47 GBX400.00 x
2000-03-31 GBX6.83 GBX400.00 x
2001-03-31 GBX7.02 GBX400.00 x
2002-03-31 GBX6.70 GBX400.00 x
2003-03-31 GBX9.51 GBX400.00 x
2004-03-31 GBX10.21 GBX400.00 x
2005-03-31 GBX9.13 GBX400.00 x
2006-03-31 GBX8.81 GBX400.00 x
2007-03-31 GBX9.74 GBX400.00 x
2008-03-31 GBX10.47 GBX400.00 x
2009-03-31 GBX7.40 GBX400.00 x
2010-03-31 GBX7.07 GBX400.00 x
2011-03-31 GBX6.92 GBX400.00 x
2012-03-31 GBX7.06 GBX400.00 x
2013-03-31 GBX5.37 GBX400.00 x
2014-03-31 GBX6.39 GBX400.00 x
2015-03-31 GBX8.75 GBX400.00 x
2016-03-31 GBX9.52 GBX400.00 x
2017-03-31 GBX10.01 GBX400.00 x
2018-03-31 GBX10.33 GBX400.00 x
2019-03-31 GBX10.38 GBX400.00 x
2020-03-31 GBX9.79 GBX400.00 x
2021-03-31 GBX10.19 GBX400.00 x
2022-03-31 GBX12.69 GBX400.00 x
2023-03-31 GBX11.60 GBX400.00 x
2024-03-31 GBX10.57 GBX400.00 x
2025-03-31 GBX10.97 GBX400.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Caffyns 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): 0.59%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 0.06%
  • • Asset Turnover: 2.71x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 3.40x
  • Recent ROE (0.59%) is below the historical average (5.75%), 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 4.60% 0.49% 4.14x 2.28x GBX-617.10K
1987 12.06% 1.36% 4.27x 2.08x GBX256.50K
1988 14.77% 1.80% 4.66x 1.76x GBX675.80K
1989 11.83% 1.40% 4.33x 1.95x GBX286.00K
1990 3.23% 0.39% 4.24x 1.97x GBX-1.06 Million
1991 3.51% 0.41% 4.02x 2.12x GBX-1.02 Million
1992 -0.63% -0.07% 3.91x 2.15x GBX-1.61 Million
1993 0.78% 0.09% 3.56x 2.35x GBX-1.37 Million
1994 3.88% 0.38% 3.27x 3.09x GBX-915.00K
1995 2.94% 0.36% 3.06x 2.70x GBX-1.34 Million
1996 2.68% 0.32% 3.02x 2.79x GBX-1.39 Million
1997 5.50% 0.65% 3.05x 2.77x GBX-880.70K
1998 7.92% 1.01% 2.98x 2.64x GBX-429.70K
1999 7.56% 1.08% 2.78x 2.51x GBX-530.00K
2000 7.87% 1.23% 2.85x 2.25x GBX-488.20K
2001 5.09% 0.84% 2.69x 2.27x GBX-1.16 Million
2002 10.33% 1.47% 2.75x 2.55x GBX74.50K
2003 15.89% 2.94% 2.85x 1.90x GBX1.62 Million
2004 9.32% 1.79% 2.50x 2.09x GBX-200.60K
2005 7.49% 1.27% 2.35x 2.52x GBX-659.90K
2006 2.98% 0.47% 2.44x 2.58x GBX-1.78 Million
2007 4.15% 0.66% 2.65x 2.37x GBX-1.64 Million
2008 7.40% 1.23% 2.54x 2.37x GBX-784.30K
2009 -18.15% -2.44% 2.73x 2.73x GBX-6.00 Million
2010 5.96% 0.64% 3.00x 3.12x GBX-818.50K
2011 1.58% 0.16% 3.17x 3.14x GBX-1.71 Million
2012 7.45% 0.89% 2.69x 3.11x GBX-519.00K
2013 8.42% 0.78% 2.46x 4.38x GBX-242.50K
2014 7.88% 0.73% 2.64x 4.08x GBX-380.30K
2015 37.78% 4.40% 2.63x 3.27x GBX6.81 Million
2016 4.39% 0.63% 2.29x 3.04x GBX-1.50 Million
2017 4.66% 0.60% 2.56x 3.01x GBX-1.47 Million
2018 3.69% 0.48% 2.36x 3.27x GBX-1.76 Million
2019 -2.02% -0.27% 2.21x 3.39x GBX-3.36 Million
2020 -0.96% -0.13% 2.03x 3.65x GBX-2.89 Million
2021 5.11% 0.85% 1.74x 3.44x GBX-1.35 Million
2022 8.63% 1.34% 2.65x 2.43x GBX-474.10K
2023 7.97% 1.00% 2.51x 3.16x GBX-642.20K
2024 -4.19% -0.46% 2.63x 3.46x GBX-4.08 Million
2025 0.59% 0.06% 2.71x 3.40x GBX-2.82 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Caffyns PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto & Truck Dealerships industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Auto & Truck Dealerships
  • Average net assets among peers: $357,551,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.06%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Caffyns PLC (CFYN) GBX30.01 Million 4.60% 2.20x $1.33K
Vertu Motors Plc (VTU) $357.55 Million 5.06% 3.42x $23.33K