Castings PLC

LSE:CGS UK Specialty Industrial Machinery
Market Cap
$1.37 Million
GBX11.24 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#44427 Global
#797 in UK
Share Price
GBX258.50
Change (1 day)
+1.57%
52-Week Range
GBX234.00 - GBX319.00
All Time High
GBX379.51
Categories
Companies in UK Specialty Industrial Machinery
About

Castings P.L.C. engages in the iron casting and machining activities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Sweden, the Netherlands, rest of Europe, North and South America, and internationally. It operates through Foundry Operations and Machining Operations segments. The company offers ductile iron, spheroidal graphite iron, austempered ductile iron, SiMo, and Ni-resist castings. It also provides ferti… Read more

Castings PLC (CGS) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX125.05 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Castings PLC (CGS) has net assets worth GBX125.05 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 (GBX165.81 Million) and total liabilities (GBX40.76 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 GBX125.05 Million
% of Total Assets 75.42%
Annual Growth Rate 9.16%
5-Year Change -1.57%
10-Year Change -1.92%
Growth Volatility 9.12

Castings PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

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

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

Year Net Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX127.44 Million -4.89%
2024-03-31 GBX133.99 Million +1.77%
2023-03-31 GBX131.66 Million +0.12%
2022-03-31 GBX131.50 Million +1.57%
2021-03-31 GBX129.46 Million -1.67%
2020-03-31 GBX131.66 Million -2.03%
2019-03-31 GBX134.39 Million +4.88%
2018-03-31 GBX128.14 Million +3.22%
2017-03-31 GBX124.14 Million -4.46%
2016-03-31 GBX129.93 Million +8.89%
2015-03-31 GBX119.33 Million +7.59%
2014-03-31 GBX110.91 Million +8.63%
2013-03-31 GBX102.10 Million +10.25%
2012-03-31 GBX92.60 Million +15.59%
2011-03-31 GBX80.11 Million +9.39%
2010-03-31 GBX73.23 Million -0.60%
2009-03-31 GBX73.68 Million -5.37%
2008-03-31 GBX77.86 Million +10.22%
2007-03-31 GBX70.64 Million +5.23%
2006-03-31 GBX67.12 Million +10.53%
2005-03-31 GBX60.73 Million +2.70%
2004-03-31 GBX59.13 Million +4.23%
2003-03-31 GBX56.73 Million +1.10%
2002-03-31 GBX56.12 Million +6.77%
2001-03-31 GBX52.56 Million +6.19%
2000-03-31 GBX49.49 Million +9.13%
1999-03-31 GBX45.36 Million +13.02%
1998-03-31 GBX40.13 Million +23.30%
1997-03-31 GBX32.55 Million +17.89%
1996-03-31 GBX27.61 Million +20.39%
1995-03-31 GBX22.93 Million +20.13%
1994-03-31 GBX19.09 Million +14.41%
1993-03-31 GBX16.68 Million +14.64%
1992-03-31 GBX14.55 Million +19.71%
1991-03-31 GBX12.16 Million +19.09%
1990-03-31 GBX10.21 Million +23.24%
1989-03-31 GBX8.28 Million +30.31%
1988-03-31 GBX6.36 Million +24.92%
1987-03-31 GBX5.09 Million +22.01%
1986-03-31 GBX4.17 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Castings 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 15309.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX122.81 Million 96.37%
Common Stock GBX4.36 Million 3.42%
Other Components GBX260.00K 0.20%
Total Equity GBX127.44 Million 100.00%

Castings PLC Competitors by Market Cap

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

Company Market Cap
0004Y0
KQ:0004Y0
 		$13.96K
Micronet Ltd
TA:MCRNL
 		$13.97K
Atrato Onsite Energy PLC
LSE:ROOF
 		$13.98K
Modern Shorouk Printing & Packaging
EGX:SMPP
 		$13.99K
496070
KQ:496070
 		$13.93K
Apex Material Technology Corp.
TWO:6899
 		$13.92K
ARGO GLOBAL LISTED INFR.
F:495
 		$13.91K
Sangsangin SPAC III
KQ:415580
 		$13.91K

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 133,990,000 to 127,435,000, a change of -6,555,000 (-4.9%).
  • Net income of 4,173,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 11,038,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 13,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX4.17 Million +3.27%
Dividends Paid GBX11.04 Million -8.66%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-13.00K -0.01%
Other Changes GBX323.00K +0.25%
Total Change GBX- -4.89%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Castings 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: 88.59x
  • 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 2550.91x to 88.59x 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 GBX0.10 GBX258.50 x
1987-03-31 GBX0.12 GBX258.50 x
1988-03-31 GBX0.15 GBX258.50 x
1989-03-31 GBX0.20 GBX258.50 x
1990-03-31 GBX0.25 GBX258.50 x
1991-03-31 GBX0.29 GBX258.50 x
1992-03-31 GBX0.35 GBX258.50 x
1993-03-31 GBX0.40 GBX258.50 x
1994-03-31 GBX0.45 GBX258.50 x
1995-03-31 GBX0.54 GBX258.50 x
1996-03-31 GBX0.65 GBX258.50 x
1997-03-31 GBX0.76 GBX258.50 x
1998-03-31 GBX0.92 GBX258.50 x
1999-03-31 GBX1.04 GBX258.50 x
2000-03-31 GBX1.13 GBX258.50 x
2001-03-31 GBX1.20 GBX258.50 x
2002-03-31 GBX1.29 GBX258.50 x
2003-03-31 GBX1.30 GBX258.50 x
2004-03-31 GBX1.36 GBX258.50 x
2005-03-31 GBX1.39 GBX258.50 x
2006-03-31 GBX1.54 GBX258.50 x
2007-03-31 GBX1.62 GBX258.50 x
2008-03-31 GBX1.78 GBX258.50 x
2009-03-31 GBX1.69 GBX258.50 x
2010-03-31 GBX1.68 GBX258.50 x
2011-03-31 GBX1.84 GBX258.50 x
2012-03-31 GBX2.12 GBX258.50 x
2013-03-31 GBX2.34 GBX258.50 x
2014-03-31 GBX2.54 GBX258.50 x
2015-03-31 GBX2.73 GBX258.50 x
2016-03-31 GBX2.98 GBX258.50 x
2017-03-31 GBX2.85 GBX258.50 x
2018-03-31 GBX2.94 GBX258.50 x
2019-03-31 GBX3.08 GBX258.50 x
2020-03-31 GBX3.02 GBX258.50 x
2021-03-31 GBX2.96 GBX258.50 x
2022-03-31 GBX3.01 GBX258.50 x
2023-03-31 GBX3.01 GBX258.50 x
2024-03-31 GBX3.07 GBX258.50 x
2025-03-31 GBX2.92 GBX258.50 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Castings 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): 3.27%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 2.36%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.05x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.32x
  • Recent ROE (3.27%) is below the historical average (15.06%), 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 26.37% 8.32% 1.47x 2.16x GBX682.90K
1987 25.62% 8.94% 1.43x 2.00x GBX795.10K
1988 28.05% 10.12% 1.40x 1.99x GBX1.15 Million
1989 30.53% 12.05% 1.39x 1.82x GBX1.70 Million
1990 25.80% 11.54% 1.26x 1.77x GBX1.61 Million
1991 22.69% 11.64% 1.17x 1.67x GBX1.54 Million
1992 20.99% 8.71% 1.37x 1.76x GBX1.60 Million
1993 18.07% 8.93% 1.24x 1.63x GBX1.35 Million
1994 18.06% 8.77% 1.24x 1.66x GBX1.54 Million
1995 22.91% 10.47% 1.31x 1.67x GBX2.96 Million
1996 23.18% 10.97% 1.30x 1.63x GBX3.64 Million
1997 21.66% 11.32% 1.23x 1.56x GBX3.79 Million
1998 19.68% 11.83% 1.13x 1.47x GBX3.88 Million
1999 17.92% 13.01% 1.00x 1.38x GBX3.59 Million
2000 14.59% 12.91% 0.87x 1.30x GBX2.27 Million
2001 14.33% 13.58% 0.81x 1.31x GBX2.28 Million
2002 12.46% 12.46% 0.77x 1.29x GBX1.38 Million
2003 7.31% 6.92% 0.79x 1.33x GBX-1.53 Million
2004 10.28% 9.94% 0.81x 1.27x GBX165.50K
2005 11.18% 9.84% 0.83x 1.37x GBX718.90K
2006 13.04% 11.42% 0.87x 1.31x GBX2.04 Million
2007 13.32% 10.91% 0.96x 1.27x GBX2.35 Million
2008 15.41% 12.32% 0.97x 1.29x GBX4.21 Million
2009 0.84% 0.73% 0.93x 1.23x GBX-6.75 Million
2010 10.43% 12.59% 0.65x 1.28x GBX314.50K
2011 14.54% 11.06% 0.94x 1.40x GBX3.64 Million
2012 19.00% 13.93% 1.05x 1.30x GBX8.33 Million
2013 14.48% 12.10% 0.94x 1.27x GBX4.58 Million
2014 15.56% 12.55% 0.99x 1.25x GBX6.17 Million
2015 11.63% 10.57% 0.91x 1.21x GBX1.94 Million
2016 12.46% 12.22% 0.87x 1.18x GBX3.19 Million
2017 10.47% 10.94% 0.79x 1.21x GBX589.60K
2018 7.65% 7.35% 0.86x 1.21x GBX-3.02 Million
2019 8.19% 7.33% 0.92x 1.22x GBX-2.43 Million
2020 7.65% 7.26% 0.89x 1.18x GBX-3.10 Million
2021 3.20% 3.62% 0.73x 1.22x GBX-8.80 Million
2022 6.50% 5.76% 0.90x 1.26x GBX-4.60 Million
2023 10.47% 6.86% 1.15x 1.32x GBX624.00K
2024 12.48% 7.45% 1.29x 1.30x GBX3.32 Million
2025 3.27% 2.36% 1.05x 1.32x GBX-8.57 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Castings PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Industrial Machinery industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Specialty Industrial Machinery
  • Average net assets among peers: $18,968,718
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -0.11%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Castings PLC (CGS) GBX125.05 Million 26.37% 0.33x $13.94K
Avingtrans Plc (AVG) $69.29 Million 3.62% 0.76x $23.48K
Clean Power Hydrogen PLC (CPH2) $-37.00K 0.00% 0.00x $2.75K
EQTEC plc (EQT) $1.36 Million 0.00% 6.90x $3.91 Million
Goodwin PLC (GDWN) $29.49 Million 29.77% 1.79x $179.22K
Graft Polymer UK PLC (GPL) $1.54 Million -17.79% 0.79x $460.92
ITM Power (ITM) $347.00K -171.47% 0.56x $47.95K
MPAC Group PLC (MPAC) $61.83 Million 9.19% 0.85x $13.26K
PowerHouse Energy Group Plc (PHE) $-100.60K 0.00% 0.00x $2.45K
Renold (RNO) $7.00 Million 145.71% 27.23x $19.97K