Caledonia Investments
Caledonia Investments plc is a self-managed investment trust company. It invests in private and public equity markets across the globe. The firm benchmarks the performance of its portfolios against the FTSE All-Share Total Return Index. Caledonia Investments plc was founded in 1928 and is based in London, United Kingdom.
Caledonia Investments (CLDN) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX3.01 Billion GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Caledonia Investments (CLDN) has net assets worth GBX3.01 Billion GBX as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX3.02 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX13.20 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 | GBX3.01 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 99.56% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.66% |
| 5-Year Change | 31.74% |
| 10-Year Change | 78.29% |
| Growth Volatility | 15.56 |
Caledonia Investments - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Caledonia Investments's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Caledonia Investments (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Caledonia Investments from 2000 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX2.93 Billion | -1.14% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX2.97 Billion | +5.98% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX2.80 Billion | +0.55% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX2.78 Billion | +25.05% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX2.23 Billion | +24.08% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.79 Billion | -10.42% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX2.00 Billion | +9.01% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX1.84 Billion | -3.28% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX1.90 Billion | +15.48% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX1.64 Billion | +1.07% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX1.63 Billion | +12.54% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX1.45 Billion | +13.31% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX1.28 Billion | +14.10% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX1.12 Billion | -10.49% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX1.25 Billion | +4.89% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX1.19 Billion | +27.79% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX932.00 Million | -25.52% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX1.25 Billion | -4.91% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX1.32 Billion | -0.72% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX1.33 Billion | +33.50% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX992.80 Million | +9.02% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX910.70 Million | +38.74% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX656.40 Million | -11.15% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX738.80 Million | -13.71% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX856.20 Million | -8.84% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX939.20 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Caledonia Investments'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 decreased by 63.9% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX240.40 Million | 8.20% |
| Common Stock | GBX2.60 Million | 0.09% |
| Other Components | GBX2.69 Billion | 91.71% |
| Total Equity | GBX2.93 Billion | 100.00% |
Caledonia Investments Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Caledonia Investments ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
PPLUS Trust Series GSC 2 Pref
NYSE:PYT
|
$221.23K |
|
Aberdeen Standard Global Infrastructure Income Fund
NYSE:ASGI
|
$221.33K |
|
BAVARIAN NORDIC (BV3.SG)
STU:BV3
|
$221.35K |
|
INVESCO
BE:3IW
|
$221.54K |
|
Strax AB
ST:STRAX
|
$221.13K |
|
AT&T (SOBA.SG)
STU:SOBA
|
$221.09K |
|
KCOPX
NMFQS:KCOPX
|
$220.92K |
|
SCCG
NYSE MKT:SCCG
|
$220.89K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Caledonia Investments's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,965,300,000 to 2,931,600,000, a change of -33,700,000 (-1.1%).
- Net income of 66,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 38,400,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 67,700,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,718,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,724,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX66.10 Million | +2.25% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX38.40 Million | -1.31% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX67.70 Million | -2.31% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-2.72 Billion | -92.71% |
| Other Changes | GBX2.72 Billion | +92.93% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -1.14% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Caledonia Investments'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: 62.39x
- 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 259.69x to 62.39x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-03-31 | GBX1.29 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX1.26 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX1.51 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX2.09 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX2.20 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX2.16 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX1.61 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX2.06 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX2.16 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX1.93 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX2.23 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX2.58 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX2.91 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX2.93 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX3.39 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX3.29 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX3.58 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX3.23 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX4.00 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX5.01 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX5.07 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX5.37 | GBX335.50 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX5.38 | GBX335.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Caledonia Investments 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): 2.25%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 61.43%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.04x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.01x
- Recent ROE (2.25%) is below the historical average (10.07%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 29.19% | 95.47% | 0.28x | 1.11x | GBX179.99 Million |
| 2004 | 30.06% | 94.09% | 0.31x | 1.04x | GBX182.73 Million |
| 2005 | 33.32% | 69.89% | 0.43x | 1.10x | GBX231.31 Million |
| 2006 | 26.69% | 72.54% | 0.34x | 1.09x | GBX221.05 Million |
| 2007 | 8.09% | 44.25% | 0.17x | 1.10x | GBX-25.00 Million |
| 2008 | -3.05% | -43.49% | 0.06x | 1.11x | GBX-162.89 Million |
| 2009 | -32.35% | 0.00% | -0.26x | 1.15x | GBX-393.53 Million |
| 2010 | 25.16% | 70.26% | 0.32x | 1.11x | GBX180.34 Million |
| 2011 | 5.51% | 32.36% | 0.15x | 1.10x | GBX-56.16 Million |
| 2012 | -8.84% | -383.66% | 0.02x | 1.14x | GBX-210.11 Million |
| 2013 | 15.82% | 65.25% | 0.22x | 1.08x | GBX74.08 Million |
| 2014 | 12.67% | 102.81% | 0.12x | 1.05x | GBX38.54 Million |
| 2015 | 12.77% | 99.95% | 0.12x | 1.03x | GBX45.01 Million |
| 2016 | 2.50% | 104.85% | 0.02x | 1.02x | GBX-123.33 Million |
| 2017 | 15.28% | 92.59% | 0.16x | 1.03x | GBX100.22 Million |
| 2018 | 1.44% | 56.26% | 0.03x | 1.02x | GBX-157.16 Million |
| 2019 | 9.90% | 88.29% | 0.11x | 1.02x | GBX-2.00 Million |
| 2020 | -9.67% | 0.00% | -0.08x | 1.02x | GBX-351.63 Million |
| 2021 | 20.94% | 95.94% | 0.21x | 1.02x | GBX243.47 Million |
| 2022 | 21.96% | 98.12% | 0.22x | 1.01x | GBX332.93 Million |
| 2023 | 5.11% | 80.15% | 0.06x | 1.11x | GBX-136.90 Million |
| 2024 | 6.87% | 86.28% | 0.08x | 1.01x | GBX-92.73 Million |
| 2025 | 2.25% | 61.43% | 0.04x | 1.01x | GBX-227.06 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Caledonia Investments's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $395,694,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -81.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia Investments (CLDN) | GBX3.01 Billion | 29.19% | 0.00x | $221.17K |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.09 Billion | 8.57% | 0.18x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $1.30 Million | -791.13% | 5.03x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.48 Million | 11.10% | 0.09x | $315.37 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $464.40 Million | -2.37% | 0.15x | $434.78 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $34.46 Million | 4.41% | 0.01x | $78.71 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $492.42 Million | 0.00% | 0.32x | $16.61 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $320.23 Million | -9.29% | 0.00x | $2.45K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $84.35 Million | -40.52% | 0.02x | $401.26 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $938.94 Million | 2.59% | 0.12x | $2.83 Million |