Draper Esprit PLC (GROW) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Draper Esprit PLC (GROW) has net assets worth GBX1.32 Billion GBX (≈ $161.07K USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX1.48 Billion ≈ $180.19K USD) and total liabilities (GBX157.20 Million ≈ $19.13K 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 asset allocation strategy of Draper Esprit PLC to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX1.32 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 89.39% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 36.03% |
| 5-Year Change | -7.67% |
| 10-Year Change | 846.44% |
| Growth Volatility | 63346.06 |
Draper Esprit PLC - Net Assets Trend (2000–2026)
This chart illustrates how Draper Esprit PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Draper Esprit PLC market capitalisation.
Annual Net Assets for Draper Esprit PLC (2000–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Draper Esprit PLC from 2000 to 2026. Also explore Draper Esprit PLC equity growth rate to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | GBX1.32 Billion ≈ $161.07K |
+7.12% |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX1.24 Billion ≈ $150.36K |
-1.19% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX1.25 Billion ≈ $152.17K |
+4.74% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX1.19 Billion ≈ $145.29K |
-16.72% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX1.43 Billion ≈ $174.45K |
+38.78% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.03 Billion ≈ $125.70K |
+56.63% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX659.62 Million ≈ $80.26K |
+6.64% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX618.57 Million ≈ $75.26K |
+105.84% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX300.51 Million ≈ $36.56K |
+114.85% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX139.87 Million ≈ $17.02K |
+297497.87% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX47.00K ≈ $5.72 |
-98.30% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX2.77 Million ≈ $336.54 |
-23.38% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX3.61 Million ≈ $439.23 |
-17.18% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX4.36 Million ≈ $530.36 |
+25.26% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX3.48 Million ≈ $423.42 |
+581.02% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX511.00K ≈ $62.17 |
+4.29% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX490.00K ≈ $59.62 |
+39.60% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX351.00K ≈ $42.71 |
-27.18% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX482.00K ≈ $58.65 |
+21.41% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX397.00K ≈ $48.30 |
+53.88% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX258.00K ≈ $31.39 |
-41.89% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX444.00K ≈ $54.02 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Draper Esprit 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 63610000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX636.10 Million | 48.05% |
| Common Stock | GBX1.90 Million | 0.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX77.30 Million | 5.84% |
| Other Components | GBX608.50 Million | 45.97% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.32 Billion | 100.00% |
Draper Esprit PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Draper Esprit PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
California Nanotechnologies Corp
V:CNO
|
$14.03 Million |
|
Les Hôtels de Paris SA
PA:HDP
|
$14.04 Million |
|
Churchill Capital Corp IX Warrant
NASDAQ:CCIXW
|
$14.04 Million |
|
Nextedia
PA:ALNXT
|
$14.04 Million |
|
Nanalysis Scientific Corp
V:NSCI
|
$14.02 Million |
|
Jocil Limited
NSE:JOCIL
|
$14.02 Million |
|
Garovaglio y Zorraquin S.A.
BA:GARO
|
$14.01 Million |
|
Lakes Oil NL
AU:LKO
|
$14.01 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Draper Esprit PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 1,235,800,000 to 1,323,800,000, a change of 88,000,000 (7.1%).
- Net income of 120,300,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 38,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 3,100,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,300,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX120.30 Million | +9.09% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX38.00 Million | -2.87% |
| Share Issuances | GBX3.10 Million | +0.23% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-2.30 Million | -0.17% |
| Other Changes | GBX4.90 Million | +0.37% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 7.12% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Draper Esprit 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: 88.92x
- 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 6265.79x to 88.92x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-03-31 | GBX0.11 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX0.09 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX4.27 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX4.54 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX6.18 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX5.45 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX7.96 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX9.44 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX7.80 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX6.60 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX6.69 | GBX671.50 | x |
| 2026-03-31 | GBX7.55 | GBX671.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Draper Esprit 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): 9.09%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 75.09%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.12x
- Recent ROE (9.09%) is above the historical average (6.37%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 8.63% | 9.55% | 0.70x | 1.28x | GBX-59.90K |
| 2014 | -2.88% | -3.32% | 0.67x | 1.30x | GBX-465.00K |
| 2015 | -6.07% | -6.01% | 0.76x | 1.33x | GBX-444.60K |
| 2016 | -6.38% | -0.25% | 23.62x | 1.06x | GBX-7.70K |
| 2017 | 20.38% | 1702.75% | 0.01x | 1.02x | GBX14.51 Million |
| 2018 | 19.40% | 79.84% | 0.24x | 1.02x | GBX27.99 Million |
| 2019 | 17.88% | 91.53% | 0.19x | 1.01x | GBX48.75 Million |
| 2020 | 6.02% | 352.79% | 0.02x | 1.08x | GBX-26.25 Million |
| 2021 | 25.88% | 2138.00% | 0.01x | 1.01x | GBX164.09 Million |
| 2022 | 20.97% | 85.69% | 0.23x | 1.05x | GBX157.32 Million |
| 2023 | -20.38% | -534.95% | 0.03x | 1.10x | GBX-362.81 Million |
| 2024 | -3.25% | 0.00% | -0.04x | 1.09x | GBX-165.67 Million |
| 2025 | -0.06% | -1.80% | 0.03x | 1.12x | GBX-124.38 Million |
| 2026 | 9.09% | 75.09% | 0.11x | 1.12x | GBX-12.08 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Draper Esprit PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $971,344,300
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.31%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draper Esprit PLC (GROW) | GBX1.32 Billion | 8.63% | 0.12x | $14.02 Million |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.25 Billion | 6.43% | 0.14x | $44.16 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $278.53 Million | 5.11% | 0.01x | $3.20 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $329.43 Million | -11.14% | 0.12x | $5.50 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $46.34 Million | 0.00% | 0.14x | $7.56 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $78.03 Million | -0.40% | 0.01x | $3.15 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $6.67 Billion | 3.99% | 0.71x | $52.13 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $413.68 Million | 2.10% | 0.15x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $95.23 Million | 0.14% | 0.02x | $247.72K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $316.90 Million | -0.37% | 0.13x | $64.28 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $241.60 Million | 17.22% | 0.01x | $439.05 |
About Draper Esprit PLC
Molten Ventures Plc, formerly known as Draper Esprit plc, is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in directly investing as well as investing in other funds. In direct investments, the firm invests in any stage in the lifecycle of a business from seed, early stage, later stage, later venture, and series A stage, mature, growth capital, pre-IPO investments, IPO or acquisition, l… Read more