Gooch & Housego Plc (GHH) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Gooch & Housego Plc (GHH) has net assets worth GBX117.44 Million GBX (≈ $14.29K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX206.86 Million ≈ $25.17K USD) and total liabilities (GBX89.42 Million ≈ $10.88K 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 GHH asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX117.44 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 56.77% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 13.69% |
| 5-Year Change | 2.77% |
| 10-Year Change | 30.24% |
| Growth Volatility | 21.88 |
Gooch & Housego Plc - Net Assets Trend (1995–2025)
This chart illustrates how Gooch & Housego Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore GHH asset base for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Gooch & Housego Plc (1995–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Gooch & Housego Plc from 1995 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of Gooch & Housego Plc.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | GBX117.44 Million ≈ $14.29K |
+8.35% |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX108.39 Million ≈ $13.19K |
-9.48% |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX119.73 Million ≈ $14.57K |
+1.01% |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX118.54 Million ≈ $14.42K |
+3.73% |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX114.28 Million ≈ $13.90K |
+0.81% |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX113.35 Million ≈ $13.79K |
+0.45% |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX112.84 Million ≈ $13.73K |
+4.63% |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX107.85 Million ≈ $13.12K |
+9.90% |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX98.14 Million ≈ $11.94K |
+8.83% |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX90.17 Million ≈ $10.97K |
+15.06% |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX78.37 Million ≈ $9.53K |
+12.05% |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX69.94 Million ≈ $8.51K |
+7.70% |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX64.94 Million ≈ $7.90K |
+10.88% |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX58.57 Million ≈ $7.13K |
+8.26% |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX54.10 Million ≈ $6.58K |
+50.06% |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX36.05 Million ≈ $4.39K |
+17.06% |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX30.80 Million ≈ $3.75K |
+6.05% |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX29.04 Million ≈ $3.53K |
+11.71% |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX26.00 Million ≈ $3.16K |
+36.46% |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX19.05 Million ≈ $2.32K |
+15.72% |
| 2005-09-30 | GBX16.46 Million ≈ $2.00K |
+21.37% |
| 2004-09-30 | GBX13.56 Million ≈ $1.65K |
+6.49% |
| 2003-09-30 | GBX12.74 Million ≈ $1.55K |
+4.89% |
| 2002-09-30 | GBX12.14 Million ≈ $1.48K |
+3.05% |
| 2001-09-30 | GBX11.78 Million ≈ $1.43K |
+17.55% |
| 2000-09-30 | GBX10.02 Million ≈ $1.22K |
+65.47% |
| 1999-09-30 | GBX6.06 Million ≈ $737.08 |
+15.00% |
| 1998-09-30 | GBX5.27 Million ≈ $640.96 |
+83.30% |
| 1997-09-30 | GBX2.87 Million ≈ $349.68 |
+55.52% |
| 1996-09-30 | GBX1.85 Million ≈ $224.85 |
-26.17% |
| 1995-09-30 | GBX2.50 Million ≈ $304.54 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Gooch & Housego 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 4035.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX90.58 Million | 77.13% |
| Common Stock | GBX5.42 Million | 4.62% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX5.39 Million | 4.59% |
| Other Components | GBX16.05 Million | 13.67% |
| Total Equity | GBX117.44 Million | 100.00% |
Gooch & Housego Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Gooch & Housego Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Metalex Ventures Ltd.
V:MTX
|
$3.00 Million |
|
Automax Motors Ltd
TA:AMX
|
$3.00 Million |
|
James Fisher and Sons PLC
LSE:FSJ
|
$3.00 Million |
|
Molinos Rio de la Plata SA
BA:MOLI5
|
$3.00 Million |
|
Kitwave Group PLC
LSE:KITW
|
$3.00 Million |
|
BP Prudhoe Bay Royalty Trust
NYSE:BPT
|
$2.99 Million |
|
Century Global Commodities Corp
TO:CNT
|
$2.99 Million |
|
MQ Technology Bhd
KLSE:0070
|
$2.99 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Gooch & Housego Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 108,388,000 to 117,437,000, a change of 9,049,000 (8.3%).
- Net income of 3,536,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,469,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 145,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 8,837,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX3.54 Million | +3.01% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX3.47 Million | -2.95% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX145.00K | +0.12% |
| Other Changes | GBX8.84 Million | +7.52% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 8.35% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Gooch & Housego 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: 203.13x
- 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 6078.15x to 203.13x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-09-30 | GBX0.15 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 1996-09-30 | GBX0.11 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 1997-09-30 | GBX0.17 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 1998-09-30 | GBX0.31 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 1999-09-30 | GBX0.36 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2000-09-30 | GBX0.59 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2001-09-30 | GBX0.65 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2002-09-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2003-09-30 | GBX0.71 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2004-09-30 | GBX0.75 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2005-09-30 | GBX0.90 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX1.03 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX1.35 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX1.46 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX1.60 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX1.83 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX2.42 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX2.50 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX2.77 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX2.89 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX3.20 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX3.65 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX3.95 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX4.33 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX4.50 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX4.50 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX4.52 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX4.73 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX4.72 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX4.14 | GBX900.00 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | GBX4.43 | GBX900.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Gooch & Housego 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): 3.01%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.35%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.73x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.76x
- Recent ROE (3.01%) is below the historical average (11.88%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 15.50% | 15.28% | 0.86x | 1.19x | GBX137.70K |
| 1996 | 38.10% | 11.83% | 1.61x | 2.00x | GBX519.20K |
| 1997 | 38.66% | 16.54% | 1.36x | 1.72x | GBX823.60K |
| 1998 | 23.60% | 17.37% | 1.00x | 1.36x | GBX716.20K |
| 1999 | 18.08% | 10.55% | 0.88x | 1.94x | GBX489.20K |
| 2000 | 16.59% | 13.29% | 0.70x | 1.78x | GBX660.60K |
| 2001 | 20.31% | 12.50% | 1.01x | 1.61x | GBX1.21 Million |
| 2002 | 10.38% | 8.08% | 0.85x | 1.50x | GBX45.80K |
| 2003 | 10.29% | 8.24% | 0.90x | 1.39x | GBX37.40K |
| 2004 | 15.21% | 10.97% | 0.96x | 1.44x | GBX706.70K |
| 2005 | 17.61% | 12.99% | 1.05x | 1.29x | GBX1.25 Million |
| 2006 | 17.70% | 13.29% | 1.05x | 1.27x | GBX1.47 Million |
| 2007 | 15.95% | 13.52% | 0.78x | 1.52x | GBX1.55 Million |
| 2008 | 12.32% | 10.72% | 0.77x | 1.49x | GBX673.00K |
| 2009 | 3.12% | 2.64% | 0.66x | 1.78x | GBX-2.12 Million |
| 2010 | 13.01% | 10.50% | 0.78x | 1.59x | GBX1.09 Million |
| 2011 | 13.91% | 12.33% | 0.72x | 1.56x | GBX2.11 Million |
| 2012 | 9.09% | 8.75% | 0.74x | 1.40x | GBX-533.60K |
| 2013 | 9.54% | 9.79% | 0.73x | 1.33x | GBX-301.90K |
| 2014 | 7.72% | 7.71% | 0.75x | 1.33x | GBX-1.59 Million |
| 2015 | 9.52% | 9.48% | 0.78x | 1.29x | GBX-377.70K |
| 2016 | 7.82% | 8.19% | 0.66x | 1.44x | GBX-1.97 Million |
| 2017 | 9.06% | 7.94% | 0.75x | 1.52x | GBX-921.60K |
| 2018 | 6.69% | 5.78% | 0.68x | 1.71x | GBX-3.56 Million |
| 2019 | 3.33% | 2.91% | 0.70x | 1.63x | GBX-7.52 Million |
| 2020 | 3.34% | 3.10% | 0.69x | 1.57x | GBX-7.55 Million |
| 2021 | 2.98% | 2.74% | 0.77x | 1.41x | GBX-8.02 Million |
| 2022 | -1.70% | -1.61% | 0.71x | 1.49x | GBX-13.86 Million |
| 2023 | 3.38% | 2.73% | 0.77x | 1.61x | GBX-7.93 Million |
| 2024 | -5.88% | -4.69% | 0.82x | 1.53x | GBX-17.22 Million |
| 2025 | 3.01% | 2.35% | 0.73x | 1.76x | GBX-8.21 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Gooch & Housego Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electronic Components industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Electronic Components
- Average net assets among peers: $38,482,440
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.36%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gooch & Housego Plc (GHH) | GBX117.44 Million | 15.50% | 0.76x | $3.00 Million |
| CAP-XX Limited (CPX) | $6.84 Million | -72.17% | 0.78x | $151.65K |
| Discoverie Group PLC (DSCV) | $855.00K | 89.59% | 15.81x | $7.73 Million |
| Strix Group Plc (KETL) | $26.00 Million | 79.21% | 4.33x | $1.12 Million |
| Light Science Technologies Holdings PLC (LST) | $818.95K | 13.42% | 4.66x | $61.12K |
| Raspberry Pi Holdings PLC (RPI) | $210.40 Million | 4.35% | 0.58x | $15.35 Million |
| Solid State Plc (SOLI) | $61.50 Million | 0.83% | 0.70x | $1.17 Million |
| TT Electronics Plc (TTG) | $2.20 Million | -8.32% | 1.69x | $2.49 Million |
| Windar Photonics Plc (WPHO) | $-757.38K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $351.76K |
About Gooch & Housego Plc
Gooch & Housego PLC engages in the manufacture and sale of acousto-optics, electro-optics, fiber optics, and precision optics and systems in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through A&D, Life Sciences, and Industrial segments. It offers acousto-optic products, such as acoustic-optic modulators, deflectors, frequency shifters, m… Read more