EPE Special Opportunities Limited
EPE Special Opportunities plc specializes in middle market, growth capital, distressed, pre-IPO, special situations, turnaround, PIPES, and buyouts. It also does secondary direct and secondary indirect investing. The fund typically invests in consumer and retail, financial services, manufacturing, media and support services sectors including education, healthcare and social housing. It prefers to… Read more
EPE Special Opportunities Limited (ESO) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of July 2025: GBX84.95 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, EPE Special Opportunities Limited (ESO) has net assets worth GBX84.95 Million GBX as of July 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX100.92 Million) and total liabilities (GBX15.97 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 | GBX84.95 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 84.18% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.05% |
| 5-Year Change | -31.79% |
| 10-Year Change | 120.81% |
| Growth Volatility | 38.44 |
EPE Special Opportunities Limited - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how EPE Special Opportunities Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for EPE Special Opportunities Limited (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of EPE Special Opportunities Limited from 2005 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | GBX95.97 Million | -0.94% |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX96.88 Million | -0.56% |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX97.42 Million | -32.17% |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX143.62 Million | +2.08% |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX140.69 Million | +34.95% |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX104.26 Million | +74.31% |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX59.81 Million | -9.84% |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX66.34 Million | -35.67% |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX103.13 Million | +137.29% |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX43.46 Million | +11.15% |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX39.10 Million | +4.99% |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX37.24 Million | +28.22% |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX29.04 Million | +6.94% |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX27.16 Million | +11.32% |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX24.40 Million | +26.13% |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX19.34 Million | +29.50% |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX14.94 Million | -10.30% |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX16.65 Million | -14.62% |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX19.50 Million | -34.05% |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX29.57 Million | -0.25% |
| 2005-01-31 | GBX29.65 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to EPE Special Opportunities Limited'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 2334885100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX1.73 Million | 1.80% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX103.97 Million | 108.33% |
| Other Components | GBX13.62 Million | 14.19% |
| Total Equity | GBX95.97 Million | 100.00% |
EPE Special Opportunities Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of EPE Special Opportunities Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
El Kahera Housing
EGX:ELKA
|
$206.31 |
|
MedApp S.A
WAR:MDA
|
$206.39 |
|
Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corp
PSE:SPNEC
|
$207.05 |
|
CRAFTPORT CANNABIS CORP.
F:BBW0
|
$207.26 |
|
AFRICAN DISTILLERS LIMITED
XZIM:AFDS
|
$205.98 |
|
Roquefort Investments PLC
LSE:ROQ
|
$204.19 |
|
UK Oil & Gas PLC
LSE:UKOG
|
$203.83 |
|
D. S Industries Ltd
KAR:DSIL
|
$203.66 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in EPE Special Opportunities Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 96,879,976 to 95,968,629, a change of -911,347 (-0.9%).
- Net income of 81,624 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 872,064 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 44,736 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 3,443,032.
- Other factors decreased equity by 3,608,675.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX81.62K | +0.09% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX872.06K | -0.91% |
| Share Issuances | GBX44.74K | +0.05% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX3.44 Million | +3.59% |
| Other Changes | GBX-3.61 Million | -3.76% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -0.94% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares EPE Special Opportunities Limited'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: 54.38x
- 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 35.51x to 54.38x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-31 | GBX4.94 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX4.93 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX3.25 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX2.78 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX2.47 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX0.99 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX0.86 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX0.88 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX0.98 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX1.29 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX1.36 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX1.52 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX3.58 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX2.35 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX2.10 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX3.25 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX4.29 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX4.48 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX3.15 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX3.25 | GBX175.50 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | GBX3.23 | GBX175.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently EPE Special Opportunities Limited 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): 0.09%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 11.50%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.01x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.16x
- Recent ROE (0.09%) is below the historical average (4.91%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 6.75% | 87.11% | 0.08x | 1.02x | GBX-965.00K |
| 2006 | 5.70% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | GBX-1.27 Million |
| 2007 | 6.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.28x | GBX-600.40K |
| 2008 | 6.26% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.13x | GBX-623.30K |
| 2009 | 2.94% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.12x | GBX-1.05 Million |
| 2010 | 2.35% | 34.21% | 0.07x | 1.04x | GBX-1.48 Million |
| 2011 | 0.13% | 2.96% | 0.03x | 1.46x | GBX-2.41 Million |
| 2012 | 10.69% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.36x | GBX187.90K |
| 2013 | 10.07% | 95.31% | 0.09x | 1.21x | GBX21.54K |
| 2014 | 22.94% | 91.11% | 0.22x | 1.16x | GBX4.82 Million |
| 2015 | 4.22% | 68.42% | 0.05x | 1.16x | GBX-2.26 Million |
| 2016 | 10.09% | 78.20% | 0.10x | 1.24x | GBX37.87K |
| 2017 | 59.14% | 98.31% | 0.55x | 1.09x | GBX50.68 Million |
| 2018 | -54.57% | -108151.87% | 0.00x | 1.13x | GBX-42.84 Million |
| 2019 | -11.15% | 0.00% | -0.08x | 1.07x | GBX-12.65 Million |
| 2020 | 34.75% | 96.22% | 0.34x | 1.05x | GBX25.80 Million |
| 2021 | 27.19% | 96.36% | 0.27x | 1.03x | GBX24.18 Million |
| 2022 | 3.99% | 73.49% | 0.05x | 1.17x | GBX-8.64 Million |
| 2023 | -45.00% | 0.00% | -0.34x | 1.26x | GBX-53.58 Million |
| 2024 | -0.41% | -108.00% | 0.00x | 1.19x | GBX-10.08 Million |
| 2025 | 0.09% | 11.50% | 0.01x | 1.16x | GBX-9.52 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares EPE Special Opportunities Limited'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPE Special Opportunities Limited (ESO) | GBX84.95 Million | 6.75% | 0.19x | $206.21 |
| 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 |