Cranswick PLC (CWK) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Cranswick PLC (CWK) has net assets worth GBX1.02 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 (GBX1.72 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX693.00 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 | GBX1.02 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 59.63% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.75% |
| 5-Year Change | 43.82% |
| 10-Year Change | 168.45% |
| Growth Volatility | 17.66 |
Cranswick PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Cranswick 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 Cranswick PLC (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Cranswick PLC from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX987.90 Million | +8.38% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX911.50 Million | +8.09% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX843.30 Million | +9.59% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX769.50 Million | +12.03% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX686.90 Million | +11.64% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX615.30 Million | +15.03% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX534.90 Million | +11.46% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX479.90 Million | +13.88% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX421.40 Million | +14.51% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX368.00 Million | +10.72% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX332.37 Million | +9.80% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX302.71 Million | +10.61% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX273.66 Million | +11.28% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX245.93 Million | +11.32% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX220.93 Million | +14.13% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX193.59 Million | +16.28% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX166.48 Million | +7.23% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX155.25 Million | +14.30% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX135.84 Million | +20.83% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX112.42 Million | +21.09% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX92.84 Million | +34.86% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX68.85 Million | +12.42% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX61.24 Million | +17.72% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX52.02 Million | +31.74% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX39.49 Million | +10.94% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX35.60 Million | +91.15% |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX18.62 Million | +24.11% |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX15.00 Million | +16.94% |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX12.83 Million | +6.35% |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX12.06 Million | -5.72% |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX12.80 Million | +2.27% |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX12.51 Million | +36.66% |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX9.16 Million | +14.44% |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX8.00 Million | +76.51% |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX4.53 Million | +11.82% |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX4.05 Million | +5.63% |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX3.84 Million | +6.49% |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX3.60 Million | +1.92% |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX3.54 Million | +7.51% |
| 1986-03-31 | GBX3.29 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Cranswick 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 61023.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX870.40 Million | 88.11% |
| Common Stock | GBX5.40 Million | 0.55% |
| Other Components | GBX112.10 Million | 11.35% |
| Total Equity | GBX987.90 Million | 100.00% |
Cranswick PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Cranswick PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Mao Bao Inc
TW:1732
|
$34.90 Million |
|
AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.
NYSE MKT:ATCH
|
$34.90 Million |
|
Pan Global Resources Inc
V:PGZ
|
$34.91 Million |
|
Angus Ventures Inc
V:GUS
|
$34.91 Million |
|
KESM Industries Bhd
KLSE:9334
|
$34.88 Million |
|
Eastwood Bio-Medical Canada Inc
V:EBM
|
$34.88 Million |
|
G11 Resources Ltd
AU:G11
|
$34.88 Million |
|
Denge Yatirim Holding AS
IS:DENGE
|
$34.88 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Cranswick PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 911,500,000 to 987,900,000, a change of 76,400,000 (8.4%).
- Net income of 134,300,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 49,500,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 25,300,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 4,700,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 11,700,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 23,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX134.30 Million | +13.59% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX49.50 Million | -5.01% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX25.30 Million | -2.56% |
| Share Issuances | GBX4.70 Million | +0.48% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-11.70 Million | -1.18% |
| Other Changes | GBX23.90 Million | +2.42% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 8.38% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Cranswick 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: 295.89x
- 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 19346.72x to 295.89x 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 | GBX0.28 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX0.30 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX0.30 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX0.29 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX0.28 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX0.31 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX0.42 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX0.47 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX0.46 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX0.42 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX0.61 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX1.05 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX1.01 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX1.30 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX1.49 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX1.65 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX2.19 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX2.51 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX3.00 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX3.37 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX3.60 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX4.15 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX4.64 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX5.14 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX5.65 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX6.19 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX6.75 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX7.39 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX8.36 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX9.41 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX10.36 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX11.79 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX13.02 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX14.46 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX15.73 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX16.89 | GBX5360.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX18.11 | GBX5360.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Cranswick 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): 13.59%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 4.93%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.55x
- Recent ROE (13.59%) is below the historical average (16.02%), 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 | 15.51% | 1.43% | 5.46x | 1.98x | GBX181.10K |
| 1987 | 16.23% | 1.36% | 6.41x | 1.86x | GBX220.40K |
| 1988 | 11.74% | 0.80% | 7.03x | 2.10x | GBX62.60K |
| 1989 | 11.39% | 0.74% | 6.89x | 2.23x | GBX53.20K |
| 1990 | 14.69% | 0.92% | 7.20x | 2.21x | GBX190.30K |
| 1991 | 20.16% | 1.22% | 6.51x | 2.55x | GBX460.20K |
| 1992 | 14.38% | 1.22% | 5.98x | 1.96x | GBX350.30K |
| 1993 | 15.67% | 1.31% | 5.40x | 2.22x | GBX518.70K |
| 1994 | 12.61% | 1.42% | 4.55x | 1.95x | GBX313.30K |
| 1995 | 15.68% | 1.73% | 4.62x | 1.96x | GBX726.60K |
| 1996 | 18.25% | 1.55% | 4.16x | 2.83x | GBX994.50K |
| 1997 | 21.79% | 1.76% | 4.52x | 2.73x | GBX1.50 Million |
| 1998 | 23.74% | 2.38% | 3.76x | 2.66x | GBX2.04 Million |
| 1999 | 26.82% | 3.62% | 3.12x | 2.37x | GBX3.08 Million |
| 2000 | 17.07% | 3.83% | 2.30x | 1.94x | GBX2.49 Million |
| 2001 | 18.97% | 3.86% | 2.64x | 1.86x | GBX3.52 Million |
| 2002 | 21.66% | 5.00% | 2.16x | 2.01x | GBX6.07 Million |
| 2003 | 20.38% | 5.25% | 2.30x | 1.69x | GBX6.36 Million |
| 2004 | 18.25% | 4.65% | 2.12x | 1.85x | GBX5.68 Million |
| 2005 | 17.48% | 5.10% | 1.28x | 2.68x | GBX6.95 Million |
| 2006 | 20.27% | 5.16% | 1.71x | 2.30x | GBX11.55 Million |
| 2007 | 16.63% | 4.42% | 1.75x | 2.15x | GBX9.00 Million |
| 2008 | 16.49% | 4.58% | 1.73x | 2.08x | GBX10.08 Million |
| 2009 | 11.41% | 3.13% | 1.80x | 2.02x | GBX2.34 Million |
| 2010 | 16.83% | 4.40% | 2.04x | 1.87x | GBX13.22 Million |
| 2011 | 15.99% | 4.66% | 2.01x | 1.71x | GBX13.23 Million |
| 2012 | 15.24% | 4.57% | 2.05x | 1.63x | GBX12.89 Million |
| 2013 | 13.24% | 4.14% | 2.05x | 1.56x | GBX8.87 Million |
| 2014 | 14.27% | 4.34% | 2.17x | 1.52x | GBX12.94 Million |
| 2015 | 12.41% | 4.11% | 2.03x | 1.48x | GBX8.01 Million |
| 2016 | 12.34% | 4.47% | 1.99x | 1.39x | GBX8.59 Million |
| 2017 | 15.94% | 5.40% | 2.04x | 1.45x | GBX25.04 Million |
| 2018 | 14.59% | 4.78% | 2.25x | 1.36x | GBX22.01 Million |
| 2019 | 13.01% | 4.84% | 2.00x | 1.34x | GBX16.11 Million |
| 2020 | 13.46% | 4.96% | 1.67x | 1.62x | GBX21.25 Million |
| 2021 | 13.48% | 4.87% | 1.82x | 1.52x | GBX23.89 Million |
| 2022 | 13.46% | 5.15% | 1.76x | 1.49x | GBX26.61 Million |
| 2023 | 13.22% | 4.80% | 1.84x | 1.50x | GBX27.11 Million |
| 2024 | 12.41% | 4.35% | 1.88x | 1.52x | GBX21.95 Million |
| 2025 | 13.59% | 4.93% | 1.78x | 1.55x | GBX35.51 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Cranswick PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Packaged Foods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Packaged Foods
- Average net assets among peers: $334,704,778
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 12.61%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cranswick PLC (CWK) | GBX1.02 Billion | 15.51% | 0.68x | $34.89 Million |
| Associated British Foods PLC (ABF) | $1.49 Billion | 30.24% | 0.31x | $161.11 Million |
| Anpario Plc (ANP) | $36.29 Million | 11.33% | 0.30x | $1.06 Million |
| Applied Nutrition Plc (APN) | $14.87 Million | 55.18% | 0.49x | $6.62 Million |
| Bakkavor Group PLC (BAKK) | $640.70 Million | 8.87% | 1.35x | $18.25 Million |
| Benchmark Holdings Plc (BMK) | $310.47 Million | -23.61% | 0.62x | $135.69 Million |
| Carr's Group plc (CARR) | $17.08 Million | 13.83% | 1.49x | $840.50K |
| Fevara plc (FVA) | $13.69 Million | -15.48% | 1.46x | $1.59 |
| Greencore Group (GNC) | $323.00 Million | 17.96% | 2.49x | $13.54 Million |
| Hilton Food Group Plc (HFG) | $163.74 Million | 15.20% | 1.65x | $5.88 Million |
About Cranswick PLC
Cranswick plc engages in the production and supply of food products to grocery retailers, food service sector, and other food producers in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. The company offers fresh pork, gourmet sausages, gourmet bacon and gammon, fresh and coated chicken, ready to eat chicken, gourmet pastries, charcuterie, houmous and dips, cooked meats, and olives an… Read more