Franchise Brands PLC (FRAN) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Franchise Brands PLC (FRAN) has net assets worth GBX220.47 Million GBX (≈ $26.82K USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX367.32 Million ≈ $44.69K USD) and total liabilities (GBX146.85 Million ≈ $17.87K 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. Read debt load of Franchise Brands PLC for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX220.47 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 60.02% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 398.54% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 154.93 |
Franchise Brands PLC - Net Assets Trend (2013–2024)
This chart illustrates how Franchise Brands PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Franchise Brands PLC (FRAN) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Franchise Brands PLC (2013–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Franchise Brands PLC from 2013 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Franchise Brands PLC stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX218.56 Million ≈ $26.59K |
+1.95% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX214.39 Million ≈ $26.09K |
+108.07% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX103.04 Million ≈ $12.54K |
+117.73% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX47.33 Million ≈ $5.76K |
+7.95% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX43.84 Million ≈ $5.33K |
+57.37% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX27.86 Million ≈ $3.39K |
+13.98% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX24.44 Million ≈ $2.97K |
+5.39% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX23.19 Million ≈ $2.82K |
+494.21% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX3.90 Million ≈ $474.88 |
+1127.08% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX-380.01K ≈ $-46.24 |
+70.03% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX-1.27 Million ≈ $-154.29 |
+36.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX-1.98 Million ≈ $-241.08 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Franchise Brands 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 1799244500.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX15.89 Million | 7.27% |
| Common Stock | GBX969.00K | 0.44% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX73.33 Million | 33.55% |
| Other Components | GBX128.38 Million | 58.74% |
| Total Equity | GBX218.56 Million | 100.00% |
Franchise Brands PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Franchise Brands PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ASOS Plc
LSE:ASC
|
$3.33 Million |
|
Weaccess Group SA
PA:MLWEA
|
$3.33 Million |
|
PreveCeutical Medical Inc
F:18H
|
$3.34 Million |
|
Anglo Asian Mining Plc
LSE:AAZ
|
$3.34 Million |
|
Genesis Resources Ltd
AU:GES
|
$3.32 Million |
|
Odyssean Investment Trust PLC
LSE:OIT
|
$3.32 Million |
|
Vertical Explorations Inc
V:VERT
|
$3.32 Million |
|
Marna Beteiligungen AG
F:M5S
|
$3.32 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Franchise Brands PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 214,393,000 to 218,563,000, a change of 4,170,000 (1.9%).
- Net income of 7,284,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 4,429,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 71,367,999.
- Other factors decreased equity by 69,975,999.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX7.28 Million | +3.33% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX4.43 Million | -2.03% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX71.37 Million | +32.65% |
| Other Changes | GBX-69.98 Million | -32.02% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 1.95% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Franchise Brands 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: 126.40x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-12-31 | GBX-0.04 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX-0.03 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX-0.01 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.10 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.33 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.31 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.35 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.48 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.48 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.82 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.22 | GBX142.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX1.12 | GBX142.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Franchise Brands 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): 3.33%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.23%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.37x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.71x
- Recent ROE (3.33%) is below the historical average (5.02%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 0.00% | 11.57% | 2.04x | 0.00x | GBX741.39K |
| 2014 | 0.00% | 16.40% | 1.50x | 0.00x | GBX840.19K |
| 2015 | 0.00% | 20.28% | 1.79x | 0.00x | GBX926.05K |
| 2016 | 13.43% | 10.76% | 0.83x | 1.50x | GBX133.70K |
| 2017 | -0.48% | -0.46% | 0.60x | 1.74x | GBX-2.43 Million |
| 2018 | 9.54% | 6.57% | 0.85x | 1.71x | GBX-112.20K |
| 2019 | 9.73% | 6.16% | 0.75x | 2.12x | GBX-75.90K |
| 2020 | 6.37% | 5.67% | 0.72x | 1.56x | GBX-1.59 Million |
| 2021 | 8.94% | 7.34% | 0.86x | 1.42x | GBX-499.50K |
| 2022 | 7.94% | 8.76% | 0.70x | 1.29x | GBX-2.11 Million |
| 2023 | 1.42% | 2.50% | 0.32x | 1.78x | GBX-18.40 Million |
| 2024 | 3.33% | 5.23% | 0.37x | 1.71x | GBX-14.57 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Franchise Brands PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Business Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Business Services
- Average net assets among peers: $132,622,236
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -1.58%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Brands PLC (FRAN) | GBX220.47 Million | 0.00% | 0.67x | $3.32 Million |
| Capita PLC (CPI) | $352.70 Million | 21.21% | 6.24x | $4.50 Million |
| CPPGroup Plc (CPP) | $15.73 Million | -10.15% | 2.63x | $67.59K |
| Christie Group plc (CTG) | $-3.32 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $467.74K |
| De La Rue PLC (DLAR) | $-66.60 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $3.18 Million |
| DSW Capital PLC (DSW) | $7.59 Million | 1.11% | 0.13x | $137.60K |
| GenIP PLC (GNIP) | $1.27 Million | -69.71% | 0.28x | $14.60K |
| Inspired Plc (INSE) | $24.62 Million | 10.29% | 1.29x | $134.49K |
| Intertek Group PLC (ITRK) | $756.70 Million | 26.50% | 1.55x | $89.74 Million |
| Johnson Service Group Plc (JSG) | $104.90 Million | 6.58% | 1.29x | $6.02 Million |
About Franchise Brands PLC
Franchise Brands plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in franchising and related activities in the United Kingdom, Ireland, North America, and Continental Europe. The company operates through six segments: Pirtek Europe, Water & Waste Services, Filta International, B2C, Azura, and Others. It offers on-site hydraulic hose replacement and related services under the Pirtek name; drainage solutions… Read more