Helical Bar Plc (HLCL) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Helical Bar Plc (HLCL) has net assets worth GBX422.78 Million GBX (≈ $51.44K USD) 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 ≈ $72.26K USD) and total liabilities (GBX171.10 Million ≈ $20.82K 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 HLCL asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
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. Also explore Helical Bar Plc (HLCL) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
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. For live valuation and market cap data, see HLCL market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX426.09 Million ≈ $51.84K |
+6.24% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX401.07 Million ≈ $48.80K |
-34.11% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX608.67 Million ≈ $74.06K |
-11.41% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX687.04 Million ≈ $83.59K |
+12.97% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX608.16 Million ≈ $74.00K |
+1.58% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX598.69 Million ≈ $72.84K |
+5.51% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX567.42 Million ≈ $69.04K |
+6.28% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX533.89 Million ≈ $64.96K |
+3.29% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX516.90 Million ≈ $62.89K |
+6.32% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX486.19 Million ≈ $59.16K |
+20.24% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX404.36 Million ≈ $49.20K |
+18.75% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX340.53 Million ≈ $41.43K |
+34.19% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX253.77 Million ≈ $30.88K |
+0.01% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX253.73 Million ≈ $30.87K |
-0.65% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX255.40 Million ≈ $31.07K |
+5.27% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX242.61 Million ≈ $29.52K |
+2.34% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX237.07 Million ≈ $28.84K |
-11.76% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX268.66 Million ≈ $32.69K |
-4.79% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX282.19 Million ≈ $34.33K |
+22.64% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX230.10 Million ≈ $28.00K |
+23.60% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX186.16 Million ≈ $22.65K |
-21.98% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX238.62 Million ≈ $29.03K |
+0.05% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX238.50 Million ≈ $29.02K |
-0.26% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX239.11 Million ≈ $29.09K |
+1.82% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX234.83 Million ≈ $28.57K |
+27.04% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX184.85 Million ≈ $22.49K |
+30.08% |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX142.11 Million ≈ $17.29K |
+1.24% |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX140.37 Million ≈ $17.08K |
+32.44% |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX105.99 Million ≈ $12.90K |
+13.98% |
| 1996-01-31 | GBX92.99 Million ≈ $11.31K |
+1.64% |
| 1995-01-31 | GBX91.48 Million ≈ $11.13K |
+9.24% |
| 1994-01-31 | GBX83.75 Million ≈ $10.19K |
+81.35% |
| 1993-01-31 | GBX46.18 Million ≈ $5.62K |
+1.20% |
| 1992-01-31 | GBX45.63 Million ≈ $5.55K |
-15.09% |
| 1991-01-31 | GBX53.74 Million ≈ $6.54K |
-24.36% |
| 1990-01-31 | GBX71.06 Million ≈ $8.65K |
+36.89% |
| 1989-01-31 | GBX51.91 Million ≈ $6.32K |
+94.19% |
| 1988-01-31 | GBX26.73 Million ≈ $3.25K |
+444.73% |
| 1987-01-31 | GBX4.91 Million ≈ $597.04 |
+359.46% |
| 1986-01-31 | GBX1.07 Million ≈ $129.94 |
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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 |
|---|---|
|
Star Pacific Tbk
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$2.74 Million |
|
Nevada Sunrise Gold Corp
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$2.74 Million |
|
DIRECTA PLUS PLC LS-0025
F:88K
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$2.75 Million |
|
Knosys Ltd
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|
$2.75 Million |
|
Ab Dynamics
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|
$2.73 Million |
|
VS Media Holdings Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
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$2.73 Million |
|
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$2.73 Million |
|
Gulf Marine Services PLC
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$2.72 Million |
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: 53.12x
- 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 49746.49x to 53.12x 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 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | GBX0.57 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | GBX0.96 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | GBX0.52 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | GBX0.42 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | GBX0.42 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1994-01-31 | GBX0.65 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1995-01-31 | GBX0.64 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1996-01-31 | GBX0.65 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX0.62 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX1.20 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX1.53 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX1.98 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX2.50 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX2.57 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX2.52 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX2.65 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX2.02 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX2.58 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX2.93 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX2.94 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX2.50 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX2.28 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX2.33 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX2.17 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX2.15 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX2.84 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX3.30 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX4.08 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX4.38 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX4.49 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX4.70 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX4.90 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX4.94 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX5.52 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX4.97 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX3.27 | GBX184.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX3.46 | GBX184.00 | 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: $113,943,775
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -157.70%
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 | $2.74 Million |
| Alina Holdings PLC (ALNA) | $41.33 Million | -22.21% | 3.68x | $34.52K |
| Cardiff Property PLC (CDFF) | $28.96 Million | 5.30% | 0.00x | $331.99K |
| Fletcher King Plc (FLK) | $2.56 Million | 15.65% | 0.71x | $46.15K |
| Foxtons Group Plc (FOXT) | $160.91 Million | 9.77% | 0.06x | $1.57 Million |
| First Property Group plc (FPO) | $2.10 Million | -4.66% | 0.67x | $256.33K |
| GRIT Real Estate Income Group (GR1T) | $344.38 Million | -18.07% | 2.14x | $388.80K |
| Grainger PLC (GRI) | $323.10 Million | 18.88% | 5.17x | $14.26 Million |
| Globalworth REIT (GWI) | $120.28 Million | 11.51% | 0.38x | $588.83 Million |
| IWG PLC (IWG) | $1.88 Million | -1435.48% | 118.05x | $21.66 Million |
About Helical Bar Plc
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