Discoverie Group PLC

LSE:DSCV UK Electronic Components
Market Cap
$6.85 Million
GBX56.33 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#41540 Global
#605 in UK
Share Price
GBX580.00
Change (1 day)
+1.05%
52-Week Range
GBX486.00 - GBX738.00
All Time High
GBX1205.29
Categories
Companies in UK Electronic Components Technology AI & Machine Learning
About

discoverIE Group plc designs, manufactures, and supplies specialist electronic components for industrial applications in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, Asia, and internationally. It operates in two segments: Magnetics & Controls; and Sensing & Connectivity. The company offers magnetic and power components, embedded computing and interface controls, and sensing and connectivity compone… Read more

Discoverie Group PLC (DSCV) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX313.30 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Discoverie Group PLC (DSCV) has net assets worth GBX313.30 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 (GBX691.40 Million) and total liabilities (GBX378.10 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 GBX313.30 Million
% of Total Assets 45.31%
Annual Growth Rate 16.76%
5-Year Change 47.79%
10-Year Change 202.26%
Growth Volatility 44.99

Discoverie Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (1987–2025)

This chart illustrates how Discoverie Group 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 Discoverie Group PLC (1987–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Discoverie Group PLC from 1987 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX308.00 Million +2.12%
2024-03-31 GBX301.60 Million -0.66%
2023-03-31 GBX303.60 Million +4.55%
2022-03-31 GBX290.40 Million +39.35%
2021-03-31 GBX208.40 Million +3.94%
2020-03-31 GBX200.50 Million +48.85%
2019-03-31 GBX134.70 Million +6.23%
2018-03-31 GBX126.80 Million +2.42%
2017-03-31 GBX123.80 Million +21.49%
2016-03-31 GBX101.90 Million +9.92%
2015-03-31 GBX92.70 Million +91.13%
2014-03-31 GBX48.50 Million -5.83%
2013-03-31 GBX51.50 Million +4.89%
2012-03-31 GBX49.10 Million -4.29%
2011-03-31 GBX51.30 Million -1.16%
2010-03-31 GBX51.90 Million -11.43%
2009-03-31 GBX58.60 Million -41.81%
2008-03-31 GBX100.70 Million +32.85%
2007-03-31 GBX75.80 Million +5.72%
2006-03-31 GBX71.70 Million -1.10%
2005-03-31 GBX72.50 Million +0.14%
2004-03-31 GBX72.40 Million +6.53%
2003-03-31 GBX67.96 Million -8.03%
2002-03-31 GBX73.89 Million +16.21%
2001-03-31 GBX63.59 Million +17.58%
2000-03-31 GBX54.08 Million +78.41%
1999-03-31 GBX30.31 Million +24.85%
1998-03-31 GBX24.28 Million +14.05%
1997-03-31 GBX21.29 Million +16.90%
1996-03-31 GBX18.21 Million +3.99%
1995-03-31 GBX17.51 Million +115.89%
1994-03-31 GBX8.11 Million +5.72%
1993-03-31 GBX7.67 Million +4.99%
1992-03-31 GBX7.31 Million -4.66%
1991-03-31 GBX7.67 Million +27.45%
1990-03-31 GBX6.01 Million +6.07%
1989-03-31 GBX5.67 Million +111.33%
1988-03-31 GBX2.68 Million +213.80%
1987-03-31 GBX855.00K --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Discoverie 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 grown by 32222.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX114.10 Million 37.05%
Common Stock GBX4.80 Million 1.56%
Other Components GBX189.10 Million 61.40%
Total Equity GBX308.00 Million 100.00%

Discoverie Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap

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

Company Market Cap
PETR3F
SA:PETR3F
 		$78.71K
Vicinity Motor Corp
NASDAQ:VEV
 		$78.72K
CRDAX
NMFQS:CRDAX
 		$78.79K
VIDAVO S.A.
AT:VIDAVO
 		$78.80K
Darwin AG
XETRA:7V0
 		$78.60K
Hyflux Ltd
PINK:HYFXF
 		$78.52K
Veritas Pharma Inc
PINK:VRTHF
 		$78.48K
BURFORD CAP -NPV-
BE:9BF
 		$78.27K

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 301,600,000 to 308,000,000, a change of 6,400,000 (2.1%).
  • Net income of 24,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 11,700,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 800,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 5,700,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX24.60 Million +7.99%
Dividends Paid GBX11.70 Million -3.8%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-800.00K -0.26%
Other Changes GBX-5.70 Million -1.85%
Total Change GBX- 2.12%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Discoverie 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: 185.35x
  • 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 355.39x to 185.35x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1987-03-31 GBX1.63 GBX580.00 x
1988-03-31 GBX1.59 GBX580.00 x
1989-03-31 GBX0.30 GBX580.00 x
1990-03-31 GBX0.31 GBX580.00 x
1991-03-31 GBX0.39 GBX580.00 x
1992-03-31 GBX0.38 GBX580.00 x
1993-03-31 GBX0.38 GBX580.00 x
1994-03-31 GBX0.41 GBX580.00 x
1995-03-31 GBX0.62 GBX580.00 x
1996-03-31 GBX0.62 GBX580.00 x
1997-03-31 GBX0.72 GBX580.00 x
1998-03-31 GBX0.82 GBX580.00 x
1999-03-31 GBX1.03 GBX580.00 x
2000-03-31 GBX1.57 GBX580.00 x
2001-03-31 GBX1.76 GBX580.00 x
2002-03-31 GBX1.88 GBX580.00 x
2003-03-31 GBX1.88 GBX580.00 x
2004-03-31 GBX1.84 GBX580.00 x
2005-03-31 GBX1.96 GBX580.00 x
2006-03-31 GBX1.92 GBX580.00 x
2007-03-31 GBX2.09 GBX580.00 x
2008-03-31 GBX2.77 GBX580.00 x
2009-03-31 GBX1.60 GBX580.00 x
2010-03-31 GBX1.37 GBX580.00 x
2011-03-31 GBX1.26 GBX580.00 x
2012-03-31 GBX1.20 GBX580.00 x
2013-03-31 GBX1.31 GBX580.00 x
2014-03-31 GBX1.06 GBX580.00 x
2015-03-31 GBX1.52 GBX580.00 x
2016-03-31 GBX1.54 GBX580.00 x
2017-03-31 GBX1.81 GBX580.00 x
2018-03-31 GBX1.70 GBX580.00 x
2019-03-31 GBX1.79 GBX580.00 x
2020-03-31 GBX2.31 GBX580.00 x
2021-03-31 GBX2.26 GBX580.00 x
2022-03-31 GBX3.03 GBX580.00 x
2023-03-31 GBX3.09 GBX580.00 x
2024-03-31 GBX3.07 GBX580.00 x
2025-03-31 GBX3.13 GBX580.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Discoverie 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): 7.99%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 5.82%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.61x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.26x
  • Recent ROE (7.99%) is below the historical average (16.08%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1987 89.59% 2.25% 2.37x 16.81x GBX680.50K
1988 53.67% 4.00% 2.42x 5.53x GBX1.17 Million
1989 37.04% 4.81% 2.38x 3.23x GBX1.53 Million
1990 43.38% 4.77% 1.81x 5.02x GBX2.01 Million
1991 34.94% 4.49% 2.29x 3.40x GBX1.91 Million
1992 26.38% 3.29% 2.18x 3.67x GBX1.20 Million
1993 27.19% 3.03% 2.09x 4.29x GBX1.32 Million
1994 28.50% 2.95% 2.31x 4.19x GBX1.50 Million
1995 29.14% 4.38% 2.14x 3.12x GBX3.13 Million
1996 35.52% 4.29% 1.98x 4.17x GBX4.22 Million
1997 31.02% 4.13% 2.10x 3.58x GBX4.17 Million
1998 28.77% 4.14% 2.18x 3.18x GBX4.31 Million
1999 27.30% 4.54% 2.31x 2.60x GBX4.92 Million
2000 15.22% 3.36% 1.68x 2.71x GBX2.82 Million
2001 19.27% 3.77% 1.85x 2.76x GBX5.89 Million
2002 11.81% 2.95% 1.66x 2.41x GBX1.23 Million
2003 11.81% 2.95% 1.66x 2.41x GBX1.23 Million
2004 6.90% 1.71% 1.72x 2.34x GBX-2.07 Million
2005 9.82% 2.87% 1.46x 2.35x GBX-130.00K
2006 8.58% 2.33% 1.48x 2.48x GBX-990.00K
2007 15.44% 7.11% 0.98x 2.21x GBX4.12 Million
2008 27.71% 17.49% 1.00x 1.59x GBX17.83 Million
2009 -63.75% -22.43% 1.38x 2.06x GBX-42.92 Million
2010 -12.72% -3.63% 1.55x 2.26x GBX-11.79 Million
2011 3.31% 0.64% 2.10x 2.46x GBX-3.43 Million
2012 4.28% 0.81% 2.15x 2.44x GBX-2.81 Million
2013 -3.50% -0.82% 1.94x 2.19x GBX-6.95 Million
2014 7.63% 1.75% 1.68x 2.59x GBX-1.15 Million
2015 3.13% 1.07% 1.26x 2.33x GBX-6.37 Million
2016 7.07% 2.50% 1.22x 2.32x GBX-2.99 Million
2017 2.83% 1.03% 1.25x 2.19x GBX-8.88 Million
2018 9.31% 3.04% 1.28x 2.38x GBX-880.00K
2019 10.84% 3.33% 1.34x 2.44x GBX1.13 Million
2020 7.13% 3.07% 1.08x 2.16x GBX-5.75 Million
2021 5.76% 3.96% 0.71x 2.05x GBX-8.84 Million
2022 6.54% 5.01% 0.64x 2.04x GBX-10.04 Million
2023 7.02% 4.74% 0.77x 1.93x GBX-9.06 Million
2024 5.14% 3.55% 0.65x 2.22x GBX-14.66 Million
2025 7.99% 5.82% 0.61x 2.26x GBX-6.20 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Discoverie Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electronic Components industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Electronic Components
  • Average net assets among peers: $3,360,722,502
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -16.29%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Discoverie Group PLC (DSCV) GBX313.30 Million 89.59% 1.21x $78.70K
CAP-XX Limited (CPX) $6.84 Million -72.17% 0.78x $1.59K
Strix Group Plc (KETL) $23.41 Billion 1.50% 0.05x $9.95K
Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (LST) $3.92 Million -55.28% 1.18x $1.85K
Raspberry Pi Holdings PLC (RPI) $89.08 Million 15.55% 0.38x $72.70K
Solid State Plc (SOLI) $2.06 Million 4.07% 0.43x $11.04K
Windar Photonics Plc (WPHO) $1.50 Million -24.79% 0.57x $5.98K
Zytronic (ZYT) $10.00 Million 17.07% 0.69x $546.48