Hercules Site Services PLC
Hercules Plc engages in general construction and civil engineering businesses in the United Kingdom and Scotland. It operates through three segments: Labour Supply, Civil Projects, and Other Activities. It offers labor supply services through its Personnel Management System and Hercules Recruitment applications; civil engineering solutions for utility companies; and site operations and management… Read more
Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2025: GBX13.30 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC) has net assets worth GBX13.30 Million GBX as of March 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX42.00 Million) and total liabilities (GBX28.70 Million). 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX13.30 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 31.67% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.5% |
| 5-Year Change | 85.29% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 46.19 |
Hercules Site Services PLC - Net Assets Trend (2017–2024)
This chart illustrates how Hercules Site Services PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Hercules Site Services PLC (2017–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Hercules Site Services PLC from 2017 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | GBX11.71 Million | +35.24% |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX8.66 Million | +26.60% |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX6.84 Million | +98.96% |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX3.44 Million | -45.61% |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX6.32 Million | +13.27% |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX5.58 Million | +50.31% |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX3.71 Million | -36.21% |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX5.82 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Hercules Site Services 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 decreased by 86.8% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX769.00K | 6.57% |
| Common Stock | GBX75.00K | 0.64% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX107.00K | 0.91% |
| Other Components | GBX10.76 Million | 91.88% |
| Total Equity | GBX11.71 Million | 100.00% |
Hercules Site Services PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Hercules Site Services PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
WI-LAN
BE:WJL
|
$5.54K |
|
R.E.A. Holdings plc
LSE:RE
|
$5.55K |
|
Sunworks Inc
NASDAQ:SUNWQ
|
$5.55K |
|
Taiwan Environment Scientific Co., Ltd.
TW:8476
|
$5.55K |
|
Growlife Inc
PINK:PHOT
|
$5.54K |
|
Wam Alternative Assets Ltd
AU:WMA
|
$5.53K |
|
SASFIN HOLD
BE:47S
|
$5.53K |
|
PEC Ltd
MU:QPE
|
$5.52K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Hercules Site Services PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 8,657,202 to 11,708,000, a change of 3,050,798 (35.2%).
- Net loss of 1,671,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 1,091,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 5,773,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 38,431.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-1.67 Million | -14.27% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX1.09 Million | -9.32% |
| Share Issuances | GBX5.77 Million | +49.31% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX38.43K | +0.33% |
| Other Changes | GBX1.37K | +0.01% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 35.24% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Hercules Site Services 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: 257.17x
- 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 742.73x to 257.17x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-09-30 | GBX0.06 | GBX47.00 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX0.10 | GBX47.00 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX0.11 | GBX47.00 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX0.06 | GBX47.00 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX0.12 | GBX47.00 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX0.14 | GBX47.00 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX0.18 | GBX47.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Hercules Site Services 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): -14.27%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -1.64%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.15x
- • Equity Multiplier: 4.06x
- Recent ROE (-14.27%) is below the historical average (9.15%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 21.21% | 3.96% | 2.26x | 2.37x | GBX415.93K |
| 2019 | 33.26% | 6.04% | 2.70x | 2.04x | GBX1.30 Million |
| 2020 | 11.90% | 3.28% | 1.29x | 2.80x | GBX120.30K |
| 2021 | -1.64% | -0.17% | 1.69x | 5.63x | GBX-399.90K |
| 2022 | 4.69% | 0.65% | 1.46x | 4.96x | GBX-362.96K |
| 2023 | 8.89% | 0.91% | 1.78x | 5.51x | GBX-95.72K |
| 2024 | -14.27% | -1.64% | 2.15x | 4.06x | GBX-2.84 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Hercules Site Services PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
- Average net assets among peers: $80,416,875
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -8.99%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC) | GBX13.30 Million | 21.21% | 2.16x | $5.54K |
| Empresaria Group plc (EMR) | $48.00 Million | 1.04% | 1.86x | $1.37K |
| GATTACA Plc (GATC) | $76.54 Million | 10.86% | 1.06x | $3.60K |
| Hays plc (HAS) | $196.40 Million | 40.78% | 3.47x | $90.26K |
| Norman Broadbent Plc (NBB) | $639.00K | -30.05% | 2.52x | $531.83 |
| RTC Group plc (RTC) | $1.81 Million | -129.20% | 1.30x | $1.58K |
| Robert Walters (RWA) | $62.21 Million | 13.84% | 1.47x | $9.68K |
| Staffline Group Plc (STAF) | $22.64 Million | 13.26% | 0.89x | $7.16K |
| SThree plc (STEM) | $235.10 Million | 7.52% | 1.06x | $26.75K |