EPE Special Opportunities Limited (ESO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, EPE Special Opportunities Limited (ESO) has net assets worth GBX100.01 Million GBX (≈ $12.17K USD) as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX114.55 Million ≈ $13.94K USD) and total liabilities (GBX14.54 Million ≈ $1.77K 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 EPE Special Opportunities Limited PP&E and investment ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX100.01 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 87.3% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.96% |
| 5-Year Change | -30.37% |
| 10-Year Change | -3.02% |
| Growth Volatility | 37.54 |
EPE Special Opportunities Limited - Net Assets Trend (2005–2026)
This chart illustrates how EPE Special Opportunities Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see ESO stock market capitalisation.
Annual Net Assets for EPE Special Opportunities Limited (2005–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of EPE Special Opportunities Limited from 2005 to 2026. Also explore ESO net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | GBX100.01 Million ≈ $12.17K |
+4.21% |
| 2025-01-31 | GBX95.97 Million ≈ $11.68K |
-0.94% |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX96.88 Million ≈ $11.79K |
-0.56% |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX97.42 Million ≈ $11.85K |
-32.17% |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX143.62 Million ≈ $17.48K |
+2.08% |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX140.69 Million ≈ $17.12K |
+34.95% |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX104.26 Million ≈ $12.69K |
+74.31% |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX59.81 Million ≈ $7.28K |
-9.84% |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX66.34 Million ≈ $8.07K |
-35.67% |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX103.13 Million ≈ $12.55K |
+137.29% |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX43.46 Million ≈ $5.29K |
+11.15% |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX39.10 Million ≈ $4.76K |
+4.99% |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX37.24 Million ≈ $4.53K |
+28.22% |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX29.04 Million ≈ $3.53K |
+6.94% |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX27.16 Million ≈ $3.30K |
+11.32% |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX24.40 Million ≈ $2.97K |
+26.13% |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX19.34 Million ≈ $2.35K |
+29.50% |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX14.94 Million ≈ $1.82K |
-10.30% |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX16.65 Million ≈ $2.03K |
-14.62% |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX19.50 Million ≈ $2.37K |
-34.05% |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX29.57 Million ≈ $3.60K |
-0.25% |
| 2005-01-31 | GBX29.65 Million ≈ $3.61K |
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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 2963991300.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX1.75 Million | 1.75% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX113.85 Million | 113.84% |
| Other Components | GBX14.05 Million | 14.05% |
| Total Equity | GBX100.01 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 |
|---|---|
|
Newtopia Inc
V:NEWU
|
$626.69K |
|
Ortel Communications Limited
NSE:ORTEL
|
$627.67K |
|
Taylor Maritime Investments Limited
LSE:TMIP
|
$627.82K |
|
Agronomics Ltd
LSE:ANIC
|
$629.92K |
|
Town Centre Securities PLC
LSE:TOWN
|
$626.07K |
|
Guess? Inc.
NYSE:GES
|
$625.82K |
|
Centurion Minerals Ltd
V:CTN
|
$622.31K |
|
Tinybuild Inc
LSE:TBLD
|
$622.06K |
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 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 95,968,629 to 100,010,990, a change of 4,042,361 (4.2%).
- Net income of 6,433,931 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 4,955,134 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 9,883,423.
- Other factors decreased equity by 7,319,859.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX6.43 Million | +6.43% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX4.96 Million | -4.95% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX9.88 Million | +9.88% |
| Other Changes | GBX-7.32 Million | -7.32% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 4.21% |
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: 59.31x
- 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 42.29x to 59.31x 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 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX4.93 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX3.25 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX2.78 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX2.47 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX0.99 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX0.86 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX0.88 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX0.98 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX1.29 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX1.36 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX1.52 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX3.58 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX2.35 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX2.10 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX3.25 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX4.29 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX4.48 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX3.15 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX3.25 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | GBX3.23 | GBX209.00 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | GBX3.52 | GBX209.00 | 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): 6.43%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1795.09%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.15x
- Recent ROE (6.43%) is above the historical average (4.98%), indicating improving 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 |
| 2026 | 6.43% | 1795.09% | 0.00x | 1.15x | GBX-3.57 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: $941,116,400
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.85%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPE Special Opportunities Limited (ESO) | GBX100.01 Million | 6.75% | 0.15x | $626.67K |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.11 Billion | 6.37% | 0.00x | $44.10 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $26.93 Million | 2.38% | 0.01x | $3.20 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $403.40 Million | 9.84% | 0.09x | $5.48 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $441.01 Million | 6.12% | 0.13x | $7.43 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $10.72 Million | 4.28% | 0.02x | $3.15 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $6.67 Billion | 3.99% | 0.71x | $52.83 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $151.71 Million | -30.13% | 0.03x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $247.72K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $372.54 Million | -8.03% | 0.00x | $64.28 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $127.67 Million | 24.33% | 0.02x | $446.78 |
About 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