Ferguson Plc (FERG) - Net Assets

Latest as of March 2026: GBX5.83 Billion GBX ≈ $709.18K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Ferguson Plc (FERG) has net assets worth GBX5.83 Billion GBX (≈ $709.18K USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX17.74 Billion ≈ $2.16 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX11.91 Billion ≈ $1.45 Million 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. Also explore FERG total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX5.83 Billion
% of Total Assets 32.85%
Annual Growth Rate 7.87%
5-Year Change 21.25%
10-Year Change 52.14%
Growth Volatility 13.42

Ferguson Plc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Ferguson Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check FERG goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Annual Net Assets for Ferguson Plc (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Ferguson Plc from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Ferguson Plc market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-07-31 GBX5.83 Billion
≈ $709.59K		 +3.85%
2024-07-31 GBX5.62 Billion
≈ $683.30K		 +11.49%
2023-07-31 GBX5.04 Billion
≈ $612.86K		 +7.97%
2022-07-31 GBX4.67 Billion
≈ $567.60K		 -3.01%
2021-07-31 GBX4.81 Billion
≈ $585.24K		 +10.04%
2020-07-31 GBX4.37 Billion
≈ $531.82K		 +0.48%
2019-07-31 GBX4.35 Billion
≈ $529.27K		 +7.22%
2018-07-31 GBX4.06 Billion
≈ $493.62K		 -10.17%
2017-07-31 GBX4.52 Billion
≈ $549.47K		 +17.81%
2016-07-31 GBX3.83 Billion
≈ $466.39K		 -5.76%
2015-07-31 GBX4.07 Billion
≈ $494.89K		 -16.64%
2014-07-31 GBX4.88 Billion
≈ $593.68K		 +4.88%
2013-07-31 GBX4.65 Billion
≈ $566.07K		 -5.47%
2012-07-31 GBX4.92 Billion
≈ $598.86K		 -11.16%
2011-07-31 GBX5.54 Billion
≈ $674.10K		 +15.37%
2010-07-31 GBX4.80 Billion
≈ $584.27K		 -14.86%
2009-07-31 GBX5.64 Billion
≈ $686.26K		 -15.32%
2008-07-31 GBX6.66 Billion
≈ $810.42K		 -5.16%
2007-07-31 GBX7.02 Billion
≈ $854.47K		 +45.01%
2006-07-31 GBX4.84 Billion
≈ $589.24K		 +19.97%
2005-07-31 GBX4.04 Billion
≈ $491.17K		 +16.49%
2004-07-31 GBX3.47 Billion
≈ $421.64K		 +21.26%
2003-07-31 GBX2.86 Billion
≈ $347.71K		 +14.19%
2002-07-31 GBX2.50 Billion
≈ $304.49K		 +17.43%
2001-07-31 GBX2.13 Billion
≈ $259.30K		 +7.27%
2000-07-31 GBX1.99 Billion
≈ $241.72K		 +11.67%
1999-07-31 GBX1.78 Billion
≈ $216.45K		 +13.31%
1998-07-31 GBX1.57 Billion
≈ $191.03K		 +13.30%
1997-07-31 GBX1.39 Billion
≈ $168.60K		 +13.54%
1996-07-31 GBX1.22 Billion
≈ $148.49K		 +19.28%
1995-07-31 GBX1.02 Billion
≈ $124.49K		 +19.56%
1994-07-31 GBX855.79 Million
≈ $104.12K		 +36.12%
1993-07-31 GBX628.68 Million
≈ $76.49K		 -4.93%
1992-07-31 GBX661.27 Million
≈ $80.46K		 +12.00%
1991-07-31 GBX590.42 Million
≈ $71.84K		 +0.56%
1990-07-31 GBX587.15 Million
≈ $71.44K		 +16.90%
1989-07-31 GBX502.28 Million
≈ $61.11K		 +12.21%
1988-07-31 GBX447.63 Million
≈ $54.46K		 +24.88%
1987-07-31 GBX358.46 Million
≈ $43.61K		 +17.93%
1986-07-31 GBX303.96 Million
≈ $36.98K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Ferguson 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 5201.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (July 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX6.78 Billion 116.19%
Common Stock GBX5.83 Billion 100.00%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-971.00 Million -16.65%
Total Equity GBX5.83 Billion 100.00%

Ferguson Plc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Ferguson Plc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
5E ADVANCED MATERIALS CDI
F:J9I0
 $5.40 Million
Proodeftiki S.A.
AT:PRD
 $5.40 Million
Mesa Royalty Trust
NYSE:MTR
 $5.40 Million
Axiom Properties Ltd
AU:AXI
 $5.40 Million
GoHealth Inc.
NASDAQ:GOCO
 $5.39 Million
Advance Information Marketing Bhd
KLSE:0122
 $5.39 Million
Boutique Newcity Public Company Limited
BK:BTNC
 $5.39 Million
Hidili Industry International Development Limited
F:3H3
 $5.38 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 5,616,000,000 to 5,832,000,000, a change of 216,000,000 (3.8%).
  • Net income of 1,856,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 489,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 948,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 40,000,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 163,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX1.86 Billion +31.82%
Dividends Paid GBX489.00 Million -8.38%
Share Repurchases GBX948.00 Million -16.26%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-40.00 Million -0.69%
Other Changes GBX-163.00 Million -2.79%
Total Change GBX- 3.85%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Ferguson 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: 7.81x
  • 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 63.48x to 7.81x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-07-31 GBX3.60 GBX228.67 x
1987-07-31 GBX4.29 GBX228.67 x
1988-07-31 GBX3.31 GBX228.67 x
1989-07-31 GBX2.70 GBX228.67 x
1990-07-31 GBX3.15 GBX228.67 x
1991-07-31 GBX3.15 GBX228.67 x
1992-07-31 GBX3.34 GBX228.67 x
1993-07-31 GBX2.97 GBX228.67 x
1994-07-31 GBX3.65 GBX228.67 x
1995-07-31 GBX2.11 GBX228.67 x
1996-07-31 GBX2.49 GBX228.67 x
1997-07-31 GBX2.77 GBX228.67 x
1998-07-31 GBX3.13 GBX228.67 x
1999-07-31 GBX3.52 GBX228.67 x
2000-07-31 GBX3.94 GBX228.67 x
2001-07-31 GBX4.22 GBX228.67 x
2002-07-31 GBX4.94 GBX228.67 x
2003-07-31 GBX5.58 GBX228.67 x
2004-07-31 GBX6.70 GBX228.67 x
2005-07-31 GBX7.76 GBX228.67 x
2006-07-31 GBX9.25 GBX228.67 x
2007-07-31 GBX12.38 GBX228.67 x
2008-07-31 GBX11.58 GBX228.67 x
2009-07-31 GBX30.63 GBX228.67 x
2010-07-31 GBX19.42 GBX228.67 x
2011-07-31 GBX22.17 GBX228.67 x
2012-07-31 GBX18.76 GBX228.67 x
2013-07-31 GBX17.65 GBX228.67 x
2014-07-31 GBX19.29 GBX228.67 x
2015-07-31 GBX16.46 GBX228.67 x
2016-07-31 GBX15.87 GBX228.67 x
2017-07-31 GBX18.85 GBX228.67 x
2018-07-31 GBX16.40 GBX228.67 x
2019-07-31 GBX18.76 GBX228.67 x
2020-07-31 GBX19.26 GBX228.67 x
2021-07-31 GBX21.40 GBX228.67 x
2022-07-31 GBX21.31 GBX228.67 x
2023-07-31 GBX24.31 GBX228.67 x
2024-07-31 GBX27.60 GBX228.67 x
2025-07-31 GBX29.28 GBX228.67 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Ferguson 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): 31.82%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 6.03%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.74x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 3.04x
  • Recent ROE (31.82%) is above the historical average (18.25%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 15.62% 4.23% 1.65x 2.23x GBX16.77 Million
1987 20.78% 4.77% 2.09x 2.09x GBX38.47 Million
1988 24.32% 4.94% 1.98x 2.49x GBX63.84 Million
1989 25.87% 4.74% 2.16x 2.52x GBX79.51 Million
1990 24.72% 4.24% 2.41x 2.42x GBX86.21 Million
1991 14.21% 2.86% 2.29x 2.17x GBX24.77 Million
1992 17.23% 3.03% 1.89x 3.01x GBX47.63 Million
1993 19.11% 3.24% 1.91x 3.09x GBX57.03 Million
1994 24.23% 4.15% 1.90x 3.08x GBX121.17 Million
1995 25.75% 4.32% 2.02x 2.95x GBX160.25 Million
1996 20.77% 3.76% 2.07x 2.67x GBX130.98 Million
1997 20.97% 3.84% 2.12x 2.58x GBX151.51 Million
1998 18.37% 3.70% 1.98x 2.50x GBX130.98 Million
1999 18.17% 3.61% 1.96x 2.57x GBX144.98 Million
2000 14.42% 2.98% 1.97x 2.46x GBX87.70 Million
2001 12.37% 2.57% 1.80x 2.67x GBX50.50 Million
2002 18.01% 3.62% 2.05x 2.43x GBX200.55 Million
2003 16.82% 3.63% 1.68x 2.75x GBX194.87 Million
2004 20.87% 3.92% 1.90x 2.81x GBX376.83 Million
2005 20.82% 4.26% 1.73x 2.82x GBX436.67 Million
2006 20.72% 3.79% 1.75x 3.12x GBX519.04 Million
2007 13.74% 2.92% 1.63x 2.89x GBX262.31 Million
2008 2.20% 0.50% 1.44x 3.07x GBX-519.33 Million
2009 -34.75% -8.12% 1.59x 2.68x GBX-2.52 Billion
2010 -11.11% -2.58% 1.63x 2.64x GBX-1.01 Billion
2011 8.03% 2.00% 1.72x 2.33x GBX-109.30 Million
2012 1.82% 0.42% 1.88x 2.28x GBX-402.65 Million
2013 9.99% 2.32% 1.87x 2.31x GBX-457.17K
2014 17.46% 3.84% 1.95x 2.34x GBX364.18 Million
2015 8.19% 1.60% 1.78x 2.88x GBX-73.33 Million
2016 22.70% 4.57% 1.77x 2.81x GBX487.18 Million
2017 22.77% 5.14% 1.60x 2.76x GBX577.26 Million
2018 31.22% 6.11% 2.04x 2.50x GBX861.20 Million
2019 25.47% 5.03% 1.93x 2.62x GBX673.00 Million
2020 21.99% 4.40% 1.62x 3.08x GBX523.90 Million
2021 30.60% 6.46% 1.69x 2.80x GBX991.00 Million
2022 45.49% 7.43% 1.82x 3.36x GBX1.66 Billion
2023 37.50% 6.35% 1.86x 3.18x GBX1.39 Billion
2024 30.89% 5.85% 1.79x 2.95x GBX1.17 Billion
2025 31.82% 6.03% 1.74x 3.04x GBX1.27 Billion

Industry Comparison

This section compares Ferguson Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Industrial Distribution
  • Average net assets among peers: $67,977,376
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.32%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Ferguson Plc (FERG) GBX5.83 Billion 15.62% 2.04x $5.40 Million
Braime Group PLC (BMT) $4.09 Million 10.48% 0.52x $146.01K
Brickability Group Plc (BRCK) $191.88 Million 8.01% 1.35x $2.01 Million
Diploma PLC (DPLM) $151.90 Million 17.77% 0.37x $119.43 Million
Flowtech Fluidpower plc (FLO) $-11.42 Million 0.00% 0.00x $663.87K
Grafton Group plc (GFTU) $12.53 Million 1.42% 0.53x $22.69 Million
Lords Grp Trading Plc (LORD) $50.75 Million 9.37% 2.40x $262.93K
RS GROUP PLC (RS1) $171.10 Million 28.11% 0.69x $39.99 Million
SIG plc (SHI) $37.50 Million 35.13% 2.21x $1.24 Million
H C Slingsby PLC (SLNG) $3.46 Million 9.61% 0.74x $524.50

About Ferguson Plc

LSE:FERG UK Industrial Distribution
Market Cap
$5.40 Million
GBX44.35 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#28388 Global
#459 in UK
Share Price
GBX228.67
Change (1 day)
-98.68%
52-Week Range
GBX228.67 - GBX19620.00
All Time High
GBX19620.00
Categories
Companies in UK Industrial Distribution
About

Ferguson Enterprises Inc. distributes essential water and air solutions to specialized professional in the United States and Canada. The company provides various products and services, including plumbing; pipe, valves, and fittings; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning; appliances; lighting; and water and wastewater solutions to residential and non-residential customers. It also supplies sp… Read more