Costain Group PLC (COST) - Net Assets

Latest as of June 2025: GBX243.50 Million GBX ≈ $29.63K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Costain Group PLC (COST) has net assets worth GBX243.50 Million GBX (≈ $29.63K USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX535.30 Million ≈ $65.13K USD) and total liabilities (GBX291.80 Million ≈ $35.50K 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 asset resilience ratio of Costain Group PLC to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX243.50 Million
% of Total Assets 45.49%
Annual Growth Rate -0.26%
5-Year Change 50.61%
10-Year Change 95.44%
Growth Volatility 121.98

Costain Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Costain Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore COST total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Costain Group PLC (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Costain Group PLC from 1985 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Costain Group PLC (COST) total market value.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 GBX235.70 Million
≈ $28.68K		 +7.43%
2023-12-31 GBX219.40 Million
≈ $26.69K		 +3.88%
2022-12-31 GBX211.20 Million
≈ $25.70K		 +6.13%
2021-12-31 GBX199.00 Million
≈ $24.21K		 +27.16%
2020-12-31 GBX156.50 Million
≈ $19.04K		 -0.76%
2019-12-31 GBX157.70 Million
≈ $19.19K		 -13.49%
2018-12-31 GBX182.30 Million
≈ $22.18K		 +18.38%
2017-12-31 GBX154.00 Million
≈ $18.74K		 +54.62%
2016-12-31 GBX99.60 Million
≈ $12.12K		 -17.41%
2015-12-31 GBX120.60 Million
≈ $14.67K		 +8.84%
2014-12-31 GBX110.80 Million
≈ $13.48K		 +155.89%
2013-12-31 GBX43.30 Million
≈ $5.27K		 +36.16%
2012-12-31 GBX31.80 Million
≈ $3.87K		 +3.25%
2011-12-31 GBX30.80 Million
≈ $3.75K		 -18.09%
2010-12-31 GBX37.60 Million
≈ $4.57K		 +1089.47%
2009-12-31 GBX-3.80 Million
≈ $-462.35		 -111.31%
2008-12-31 GBX33.60 Million
≈ $4.09K		 +22.63%
2007-12-31 GBX27.40 Million
≈ $3.33K		 +149.64%
2006-12-31 GBX-55.20 Million
≈ $-6.72K		 -145.33%
2005-12-31 GBX-22.50 Million
≈ $-2.74K		 +49.44%
2004-12-31 GBX-44.50 Million
≈ $-5.41K		 -348.60%
2003-12-31 GBX17.90 Million
≈ $2.18K		 +496.67%
2002-12-31 GBX3.00 Million
≈ $365.01		 -30.23%
2001-12-31 GBX4.30 Million
≈ $523.19		 -83.33%
2000-12-31 GBX25.80 Million
≈ $3.14K		 -11.34%
1999-12-31 GBX29.10 Million
≈ $3.54K		 +53.97%
1998-12-31 GBX18.90 Million
≈ $2.30K		 -4.06%
1997-12-31 GBX19.70 Million
≈ $2.40K		 +223.13%
1996-12-31 GBX-16.00 Million
≈ $-1.95K		 +48.05%
1995-12-31 GBX-30.80 Million
≈ $-3.75K		 -130.29%
1994-12-31 GBX101.70 Million
≈ $12.37K		 -55.38%
1993-12-31 GBX227.90 Million
≈ $27.73K		 +203.87%
1992-12-31 GBX75.00 Million
≈ $9.13K		 -72.86%
1991-12-31 GBX276.30 Million
≈ $33.62K		 -24.34%
1990-12-31 GBX365.20 Million
≈ $44.43K		 -20.04%
1989-12-31 GBX456.70 Million
≈ $55.57K		 -2.14%
1988-12-31 GBX466.70 Million
≈ $56.78K		 +30.36%
1987-12-31 GBX358.00 Million
≈ $43.56K		 +5.36%
1986-12-31 GBX339.80 Million
≈ $41.34K		 +30.14%
1985-12-31 GBX261.10 Million
≈ $31.77K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Costain 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 decreased by 57.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX80.10 Million 33.98%
Common Stock GBX2.70 Million 1.15%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX137.10 Million 58.17%
Other Components GBX15.80 Million 6.70%
Total Equity GBX235.70 Million 100.00%

Costain Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap

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

Company Market Cap
SC Estate Builder Bhd
KLSE:0109
 $6.07 Million
Datametrex AI Ltd
V:DM
 $6.07 Million
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
LSE:BMY
 $6.07 Million
JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Investment Trust PLC
LSE:JEMI
 $6.08 Million
CXApp Inc.
NASDAQ:CXAI
 $6.06 Million
Amatheon Agri Holding NV
PA:MLAAH
 $6.06 Million
Nandani Creation Limited
NSE:JAIPURKURT
 $6.06 Million
Everland Public Company Limited
BK:EVER
 $6.05 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 219,400,000 to 235,700,000, a change of 16,300,000 (7.4%).
  • Net income of 30,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 3,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 11,100,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 136,500,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 136,500,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX30.60 Million +12.98%
Dividends Paid GBX3.20 Million -1.36%
Share Repurchases GBX11.10 Million -4.71%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX136.50 Million +57.91%
Other Changes GBX-136.50 Million -57.91%
Total Change GBX- 7.43%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Costain 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: 217.63x
  • 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 increased from 1.74x to 217.63x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-12-31 GBX107.35 GBX186.80 x
1986-12-31 GBX132.10 GBX186.80 x
1987-12-31 GBX169.67 GBX186.80 x
1988-12-31 GBX151.13 GBX186.80 x
1989-12-31 GBX141.92 GBX186.80 x
1990-12-31 GBX110.86 GBX186.80 x
1991-12-31 GBX84.29 GBX186.80 x
1992-12-31 GBX20.95 GBX186.80 x
1993-12-31 GBX56.44 GBX186.80 x
1994-12-31 GBX14.08 GBX186.80 x
1995-12-31 GBX-4.20 GBX186.80 x
1996-12-31 GBX-1.03 GBX186.80 x
1997-12-31 GBX0.69 GBX186.80 x
1998-12-31 GBX0.45 GBX186.80 x
1999-12-31 GBX0.70 GBX186.80 x
2000-12-31 GBX0.62 GBX186.80 x
2001-12-31 GBX0.10 GBX186.80 x
2002-12-31 GBX-0.52 GBX186.80 x
2003-12-31 GBX-0.85 GBX186.80 x
2004-12-31 GBX-1.04 GBX186.80 x
2005-12-31 GBX-0.51 GBX186.80 x
2006-12-31 GBX-1.09 GBX186.80 x
2007-12-31 GBX0.57 GBX186.80 x
2008-12-31 GBX0.50 GBX186.80 x
2009-12-31 GBX-0.06 GBX186.80 x
2010-12-31 GBX0.54 GBX186.80 x
2011-12-31 GBX0.44 GBX186.80 x
2012-12-31 GBX0.44 GBX186.80 x
2013-12-31 GBX0.58 GBX186.80 x
2014-12-31 GBX1.15 GBX186.80 x
2015-12-31 GBX1.15 GBX186.80 x
2016-12-31 GBX0.94 GBX186.80 x
2017-12-31 GBX1.44 GBX186.80 x
2018-12-31 GBX1.68 GBX186.80 x
2019-12-31 GBX1.38 GBX186.80 x
2020-12-31 GBX0.74 GBX186.80 x
2021-12-31 GBX0.72 GBX186.80 x
2022-12-31 GBX0.76 GBX186.80 x
2023-12-31 GBX0.78 GBX186.80 x
2024-12-31 GBX0.86 GBX186.80 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Costain 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): 12.98%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 2.45%
  • • Asset Turnover: 2.29x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.32x
  • Recent ROE (12.98%) is above the historical average (4.73%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1985 15.89% 4.04% 1.50x 2.62x GBX14.08 Million
1986 12.72% 4.75% 1.26x 2.12x GBX8.79 Million
1987 10.84% 3.79% 1.19x 2.39x GBX2.85 Million
1988 11.34% 4.10% 1.17x 2.35x GBX5.59 Million
1989 8.00% 2.43% 0.98x 3.36x GBX-8.05 Million
1990 -3.38% -0.72% 1.28x 3.67x GBX-42.32 Million
1991 -38.16% -7.93% 1.21x 3.98x GBX-131.76 Million
1992 -288.08% -16.52% 1.27x 13.70x GBX-217.60 Million
1993 24.25% 4.78% 1.48x 3.43x GBX32.08 Million
1994 -185.93% -19.12% 1.46x 6.67x GBX-196.32 Million
1995 0.00% -17.02% 1.77x 0.00x GBX-140.41 Million
1996 0.00% -8.54% 1.95x 0.00x GBX-61.97 Million
1997 -41.88% -1.40% 1.98x 15.08x GBX-9.91 Million
1998 0.54% 0.03% 1.74x 11.83x GBX-1.75 Million
1999 17.07% 1.31% 1.89x 6.87x GBX2.03 Million
2000 20.08% 1.34% 1.95x 7.71x GBX2.56 Million
2001 202.44% 1.82% 2.58x 43.27x GBX7.89 Million
2002 0.00% 1.82% 2.56x 0.00x GBX11.62 Million
2003 0.00% 2.12% 2.81x 0.00x GBX16.87 Million
2004 0.00% 1.31% 2.42x 0.00x GBX13.26 Million
2005 0.00% 3.48% 2.06x 0.00x GBX25.85 Million
2006 0.00% -7.22% 2.46x 0.00x GBX-48.48 Million
2007 58.39% 2.14% 2.08x 13.14x GBX13.26 Million
2008 54.17% 2.02% 2.22x 12.09x GBX14.84 Million
2009 0.00% 1.47% 2.32x 0.00x GBX14.98 Million
2010 61.44% 2.50% 2.33x 10.54x GBX19.34 Million
2011 60.71% 2.15% 1.97x 14.30x GBX15.62 Million
2012 76.10% 2.85% 2.15x 12.38x GBX21.02 Million
2013 28.87% 1.41% 2.32x 8.81x GBX8.17 Million
2014 18.95% 1.96% 2.35x 4.12x GBX9.92 Million
2015 18.41% 1.76% 2.37x 4.41x GBX10.14 Million
2016 26.51% 1.68% 2.44x 6.49x GBX16.44 Million
2017 21.17% 1.94% 2.54x 4.31x GBX17.20 Million
2018 17.99% 2.24% 2.55x 3.15x GBX14.57 Million
2019 -1.84% -0.25% 2.09x 3.50x GBX-18.67 Million
2020 -49.84% -7.97% 2.00x 3.13x GBX-93.65 Million
2021 -2.91% -0.51% 2.13x 2.68x GBX-25.70 Million
2022 12.26% 1.82% 2.95x 2.28x GBX4.78 Million
2023 10.07% 1.66% 2.84x 2.14x GBX160.00K
2024 12.98% 2.45% 2.29x 2.32x GBX7.03 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Costain Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Engineering & Construction industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Engineering & Construction
  • Average net assets among peers: $155,796,111
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.29%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Costain Group PLC (COST) GBX243.50 Million 15.89% 1.20x $6.06 Million
Babcock International Group PLC (BAB) $621.80 Million 39.74% 4.93x $66.67 Million
Balfour Beatty plc (BBY) $457.00 Million -14.44% 3.78x $48.20 Million
Billington Holdings PLC (BILN) $15.13 Million 18.46% 2.87x $619.89K
Ceps PLC (CEPS) $5.06 Million -5.43% 1.62x $109.87K
Galliford Try PLC (GFRD) $24.45 Million 17.05% 3.53x $6.23 Million
Hill & Smith Holdings PLC (HILS) $198.50 Million 12.14% 1.14x $24.25 Million
Kier Group PLC (KIE) $33.50 Million 29.55% 10.26x $10.72 Million
Kinovo PLC (KINO) $10.86 Million -2.32% 1.92x $9.21 Million
Keller Group PLC (KLR) $35.86 Million 24.89% 2.19x $18.77 Million

About Costain Group PLC

LSE:COST UK Engineering & Construction
Market Cap
$6.06 Million
GBX49.82 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#27980 Global
#432 in UK
Share Price
GBX186.80
Change (1 day)
+0.11%
52-Week Range
GBX118.00 - GBX202.00
All Time High
GBX447.15
Categories
Companies in UK Engineering & Construction
About

Costain Group PLC provides infrastructure solutions for the transportation, energy, water, and defense sectors in the United Kingdom. The company operates in two segments, Transportation and Natural Resources. It operates in the road, rail, and integrated transport markets, as well as in the water, energy, defense, and nuclear energy markets. The company also provides engineering, construction an… Read more