Helical Bar Plc

LSE:HLCL UK Real Estate Services
Market Cap
$2.93 Million
GBX24.05 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#43240 Global
#708 in UK
Share Price
GBX196.80
Change (1 day)
+0.41%
52-Week Range
GBX174.00 - GBX240.00
All Time High
GBX460.76
Categories
Companies in UK Real Estate Services
About

Helical plc engages in the development, investment, and rental of real estate properties in the United Kingdom. It operates through two segments: Investment and Development. The company's property portfolio includes multi-let offices, office refurbishments and developments, restaurant, retail, residential, and warehouse spaces. The company was formerly known as Helical Bar plc and changed its nam… Read more

Helical Bar Plc (HLCL) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX422.78 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Helical Bar Plc (HLCL) has net assets worth GBX422.78 Million GBX as of September 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX593.89 Million) and total liabilities (GBX171.10 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 GBX422.78 Million
% of Total Assets 71.19%
Annual Growth Rate 16.52%
5-Year Change -29.94%
10-Year Change -12.36%
Growth Volatility 90.19

Helical Bar Plc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how Helical Bar 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 Helical Bar Plc (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Helical Bar Plc from 1986 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX426.09 Million +6.24%
2024-03-31 GBX401.07 Million -34.11%
2023-03-31 GBX608.67 Million -11.41%
2022-03-31 GBX687.04 Million +12.97%
2021-03-31 GBX608.16 Million +1.58%
2020-03-31 GBX598.69 Million +5.51%
2019-03-31 GBX567.42 Million +6.28%
2018-03-31 GBX533.89 Million +3.29%
2017-03-31 GBX516.90 Million +6.32%
2016-03-31 GBX486.19 Million +20.24%
2015-03-31 GBX404.36 Million +18.75%
2014-03-31 GBX340.53 Million +34.19%
2013-03-31 GBX253.77 Million +0.01%
2012-03-31 GBX253.73 Million -0.65%
2011-03-31 GBX255.40 Million +5.27%
2010-03-31 GBX242.61 Million +2.34%
2009-03-31 GBX237.07 Million -11.76%
2008-03-31 GBX268.66 Million -4.79%
2007-03-31 GBX282.19 Million +22.64%
2006-03-31 GBX230.10 Million +23.60%
2005-03-31 GBX186.16 Million -21.98%
2004-03-31 GBX238.62 Million +0.05%
2003-03-31 GBX238.50 Million -0.26%
2002-03-31 GBX239.11 Million +1.82%
2001-03-31 GBX234.83 Million +27.04%
2000-03-31 GBX184.85 Million +30.08%
1999-03-31 GBX142.11 Million +1.24%
1998-03-31 GBX140.37 Million +32.44%
1997-03-31 GBX105.99 Million +13.98%
1996-01-31 GBX92.99 Million +1.64%
1995-01-31 GBX91.48 Million +9.24%
1994-01-31 GBX83.75 Million +81.35%
1993-01-31 GBX46.18 Million +1.20%
1992-01-31 GBX45.63 Million -15.09%
1991-01-31 GBX53.74 Million -24.36%
1990-01-31 GBX71.06 Million +36.89%
1989-01-31 GBX51.91 Million +94.19%
1988-01-31 GBX26.73 Million +444.73%
1987-01-31 GBX4.91 Million +359.46%
1986-01-31 GBX1.07 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Helical Bar 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 35038600000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX350.18 Million 82.18%
Common Stock GBX1.23 Million 0.29%
Other Components GBX74.68 Million 17.53%
Total Equity GBX426.09 Million 100.00%

Helical Bar Plc Competitors by Market Cap

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

Company Market Cap
Carson Cumberbatch PLC
CM:CARSN0000
 		$28.59K
B3SA3F
SA:B3SA3F
 		$28.59K
MNDL3F
SA:MNDL3F
 		$28.61K
JDW Sugar Mills Ltd
KAR:JDWS
 		$28.61K
Shield Corp Ltd
KAR:SCL
 		$28.56K
ZTE -H-
MU:FZM
 		$28.52K
SLCE3F
SA:SLCE3F
 		$28.51K
Esr Kendall Square Reit Co Ltd
KO:365550
 		$28.48K

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 401,075,000 to 426,094,000, a change of 25,019,000 (6.2%).
  • Net income of 27,949,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 4,026,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 126,763,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 125,667,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX27.95 Million +6.56%
Dividends Paid GBX4.03 Million -0.94%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX126.76 Million +29.75%
Other Changes GBX-125.67 Million -29.49%
Total Change GBX- 6.24%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Helical Bar 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: 56.82x
  • 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 53207.12x to 56.82x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-01-31 GBX0.00 GBX196.80 x
1987-01-31 GBX0.02 GBX196.80 x
1988-01-31 GBX0.13 GBX196.80 x
1989-01-31 GBX0.57 GBX196.80 x
1990-01-31 GBX0.96 GBX196.80 x
1991-01-31 GBX0.52 GBX196.80 x
1992-01-31 GBX0.42 GBX196.80 x
1993-01-31 GBX0.42 GBX196.80 x
1994-01-31 GBX0.65 GBX196.80 x
1995-01-31 GBX0.64 GBX196.80 x
1996-01-31 GBX0.65 GBX196.80 x
1997-03-31 GBX0.62 GBX196.80 x
1998-03-31 GBX1.20 GBX196.80 x
1999-03-31 GBX1.53 GBX196.80 x
2000-03-31 GBX1.98 GBX196.80 x
2001-03-31 GBX2.50 GBX196.80 x
2002-03-31 GBX2.57 GBX196.80 x
2003-03-31 GBX2.52 GBX196.80 x
2004-03-31 GBX2.65 GBX196.80 x
2005-03-31 GBX2.02 GBX196.80 x
2006-03-31 GBX2.58 GBX196.80 x
2007-03-31 GBX2.93 GBX196.80 x
2008-03-31 GBX2.94 GBX196.80 x
2009-03-31 GBX2.50 GBX196.80 x
2010-03-31 GBX2.28 GBX196.80 x
2011-03-31 GBX2.33 GBX196.80 x
2012-03-31 GBX2.17 GBX196.80 x
2013-03-31 GBX2.15 GBX196.80 x
2014-03-31 GBX2.84 GBX196.80 x
2015-03-31 GBX3.30 GBX196.80 x
2016-03-31 GBX4.08 GBX196.80 x
2017-03-31 GBX4.38 GBX196.80 x
2018-03-31 GBX4.49 GBX196.80 x
2019-03-31 GBX4.70 GBX196.80 x
2020-03-31 GBX4.90 GBX196.80 x
2021-03-31 GBX4.94 GBX196.80 x
2022-03-31 GBX5.52 GBX196.80 x
2023-03-31 GBX4.97 GBX196.80 x
2024-03-31 GBX3.27 GBX196.80 x
2025-03-31 GBX3.46 GBX196.80 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Helical Bar 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): 6.56%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 87.44%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.05x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.47x
  • Recent ROE (6.56%) is below the historical average (10.11%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 3.13% 0.40% 1.26x 6.28x GBX-63.70K
1987 75.91% 11.10% 2.45x 2.79x GBX3.05 Million
1988 49.51% 8.73% 0.50x 11.23x GBX3.05 Million
1989 28.87% 8.74% 0.64x 5.19x GBX6.29 Million
1990 20.30% 9.08% 0.44x 5.13x GBX5.41 Million
1991 8.27% 4.04% 0.33x 6.14x GBX-632.60K
1992 -21.61% -19.83% 0.19x 5.88x GBX-9.02 Million
1993 19.37% 22.70% 0.18x 4.80x GBX2.72 Million
1994 11.72% 24.21% 0.14x 3.52x GBX887.10K
1995 12.78% 15.01% 0.21x 4.10x GBX1.65 Million
1996 12.59% 11.56% 0.24x 4.60x GBX1.57 Million
1998 11.34% 5.73% 0.55x 3.58x GBX1.45 Million
1999 10.58% 12.35% 0.26x 3.24x GBX819.00K
2000 8.67% 10.61% 0.29x 2.86x GBX-2.44 Million
2001 8.68% 12.24% 0.30x 2.38x GBX-3.09 Million
2002 7.19% 12.48% 0.24x 2.41x GBX-6.67 Million
2003 7.38% 12.88% 0.31x 1.86x GBX-6.18 Million
2004 4.78% 20.57% 0.12x 1.92x GBX-12.27 Million
2005 35.90% 46.69% 0.32x 2.41x GBX47.27 Million
2006 20.05% 39.88% 0.28x 1.79x GBX23.84 Million
2007 18.35% 42.04% 0.24x 1.80x GBX23.57 Million
2008 -4.58% -18.75% 0.12x 2.13x GBX-39.16 Million
2009 -22.64% -65.60% 0.14x 2.53x GBX-77.33 Million
2010 3.97% 14.28% 0.12x 2.22x GBX-14.63 Million
2011 -1.52% -3.26% 0.22x 2.14x GBX-29.41 Million
2012 2.99% 14.30% 0.10x 2.15x GBX-17.79 Million
2013 2.31% 8.59% 0.12x 2.18x GBX-19.50 Million
2014 25.73% 63.88% 0.18x 2.28x GBX53.55 Million
2015 18.42% 55.74% 0.12x 2.67x GBX34.06 Million
2016 22.71% 66.17% 0.13x 2.70x GBX61.79 Million
2017 7.57% 42.39% 0.07x 2.46x GBX-12.57 Million
2018 4.92% 15.56% 0.16x 1.92x GBX-27.10 Million
2019 7.51% 129.00% 0.03x 1.88x GBX-14.12 Million
2020 6.47% 83.25% 0.05x 1.71x GBX-21.15 Million
2021 2.94% 58.11% 0.03x 1.68x GBX-42.94 Million
2022 12.94% 91.82% 0.09x 1.65x GBX20.19 Million
2023 -8.50% -95.12% 0.06x 1.43x GBX-112.62 Million
2024 -47.33% -501.60% 0.06x 1.64x GBX-229.92 Million
2025 6.56% 87.44% 0.05x 1.47x GBX-14.66 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Helical Bar Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Real Estate Services industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Real Estate Services
  • Average net assets among peers: $265,973,778
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.22%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Helical Bar Plc (HLCL) GBX422.78 Million 3.13% 0.40x $28.58K
Alina Holdings PLC (ALNA) $151.77 Million -5.31% 0.73x $372.82
Cardiff Property PLC (CDFF) $22.11 Million 11.50% 0.01x $3.36K
Caledonian Trust PLC (CNN) $18.73 Million -4.94% 0.25x $931.92
Fletcher King Plc (FLK) $3.37 Million 16.34% 0.58x $467.77
First Property Group plc (FPO) $7.73 Million 12.40% 0.23x $3.01K
GRIT Real Estate Income Group (GR1T) $344.38 Million -18.07% 2.14x $4.27K
Globalworth REIT (GWI) $1.66 Billion -1.02% 1.03x $69.85 Million
London & Associated Properties (LAS) $88.99 Million -14.05% 2.57x $467.18
LSL Property Services Plc (LSL) $99.32 Million 14.10% 1.39x $33.06K