Dowlais Group Plc (DWL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Dowlais Group Plc (DWL) has net assets worth £2.17 Billion GBP (≈ $2.91 Billion USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (£5.54 Billion ≈ $7.44 Billion USD) and total liabilities (£3.37 Billion ≈ $4.53 Billion 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 DWL asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | £2.17 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 39.13% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -16.77% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 20.91 |
Dowlais Group Plc - Net Assets Trend (2020–2024)
This chart illustrates how Dowlais Group Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Dowlais Group Plc assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Dowlais Group Plc (2020–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Dowlais Group Plc from 2020 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Dowlais Group Plc (DWL) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | £2.31 Billion ≈ $3.10 Billion |
-10.17% |
| 2023-12-31 | £2.57 Billion ≈ $3.45 Billion |
-48.78% |
| 2022-12-31 | £5.01 Billion ≈ $6.73 Billion |
+3.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | £4.83 Billion ≈ $6.49 Billion |
+0.65% |
| 2020-12-31 | £4.80 Billion ≈ $6.45 Billion |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Dowlais 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 239200000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | £2.39 Billion | 105.56% |
| Common Stock | £14.00 Million | 0.62% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | £-133.00 Million | -5.87% |
| Total Equity | £2.27 Billion | 100.00% |
Dowlais Group Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Dowlais Group Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Refrigeration Electrical Engineering Corp
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|
$1.24 Billion |
|
Betsson AB
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|
$1.24 Billion |
|
Alimak Hek Group AB
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|
$1.24 Billion |
|
Kontron AG
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|
$1.24 Billion |
|
Tilaknagar Industries Limited
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|
$1.24 Billion |
|
Godrej Agrovet Limited
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|
$1.24 Billion |
|
Vimeo Inc
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|
$1.24 Billion |
|
Tuya Inc ADR
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|
$1.24 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Dowlais Group Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 2,530,000,000 to 2,266,000,000, a change of -264,000,000 (-10.4%).
- Net loss of 173,000,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 58,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 26,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 53,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 46,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | £-173.00 Million | -7.63% |
| Dividends Paid | £58.00 Million | -2.56% |
| Share Repurchases | £26.00 Million | -1.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | £-53.00 Million | -2.34% |
| Other Changes | £46.00 Million | +2.03% |
| Total Change | £- | -10.43% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Dowlais 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: 56.20x
- 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 27.38x to 56.20x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-31 | £3.43 | £93.85 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | £3.45 | £93.85 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | £3.54 | £93.85 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | £1.82 | £93.85 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | £1.67 | £93.85 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Dowlais 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): -7.63%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -3.99%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.76x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.52x
- Recent ROE (-7.63%) is above the historical average (-7.91%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -4.17% | -4.82% | 0.40x | 2.18x | £-676.50 Million |
| 2021 | -6.29% | -7.32% | 0.41x | 2.09x | £-782.20 Million |
| 2022 | -1.66% | -1.78% | 0.47x | 1.99x | £-574.60 Million |
| 2023 | -19.80% | -10.30% | 0.78x | 2.46x | £-754.00 Million |
| 2024 | -7.63% | -3.99% | 0.76x | 2.52x | £-399.60 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Dowlais Group Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Auto Parts industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Auto Parts
- Average net assets among peers: $21,232,146
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -24.12%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dowlais Group Plc (DWL) | £2.17 Billion | -4.17% | 1.56x | $1.24 Billion |
| Ab Dynamics (ABDP) | $38.04 Million | 18.44% | 0.28x | $2.73 Million |
| Autins Group plc (AUTG) | $13.85 Million | -12.44% | 1.02x | $56.47K |
| Carclo plc (CAR) | $49.71 Million | -36.76% | 1.95x | $331.41K |
| Surface Transforms Plc (SCE) | $969.00K | -59.86% | 0.86x | $18.22K |
| Transense Technologies PLC (TRT) | $3.59 Million | -29.98% | 0.03x | $108.33K |
About Dowlais Group Plc
Dowlais Group plc manufactures and sells automotive parts in the United Kingdom, Rest of Europe, North America, South America, Asia, and Africa. It operates through: Automotive and Power Metallurgy segments. The company engages designs, develops, manufactures, and integrates electric vehicle components. It also manufactures sideshafts, propshafts, and constant velocity joints for passenger vehicl… Read more