Herald Investment Trust (HRI) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Herald Investment Trust (HRI) has net assets worth GBX1.29 Billion GBX (≈ $157.25K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX1.29 Billion ≈ $157.43K USD) and total liabilities (GBX1.51 Million ≈ $184.33 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. Also explore HRI total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX1.29 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 99.88% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 5.07% |
| 5-Year Change | -26.6% |
| 10-Year Change | 63.3% |
| Growth Volatility | 26.98 |
Herald Investment Trust - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Herald Investment Trust's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Check HRI goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Annual Net Assets for Herald Investment Trust (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Herald Investment Trust from 2000 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Herald Investment Trust (HRI) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX1.29 Billion ≈ $157.25K |
+3.18% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX1.25 Billion ≈ $152.41K |
+0.55% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.25 Billion ≈ $151.57K |
-4.54% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.31 Billion ≈ $158.79K |
-25.89% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX1.76 Billion ≈ $214.25K |
+17.13% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX1.50 Billion ≈ $182.92K |
+33.89% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.12 Billion ≈ $136.62K |
+24.60% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX901.15 Million ≈ $109.64K |
-6.87% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX967.62 Million ≈ $117.73K |
+22.26% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX791.41 Million ≈ $96.29K |
+17.92% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX671.14 Million ≈ $81.66K |
+6.71% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX628.92 Million ≈ $76.52K |
+0.85% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX623.60 Million ≈ $75.87K |
+24.24% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX501.95 Million ≈ $61.07K |
+11.72% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX449.30 Million ≈ $54.67K |
-5.32% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX474.56 Million ≈ $57.74K |
+39.21% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX340.90 Million ≈ $41.48K |
+61.78% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX210.71 Million ≈ $25.64K |
-38.66% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX343.50 Million ≈ $41.79K |
-9.90% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX381.23 Million ≈ $46.38K |
+6.40% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX358.29 Million ≈ $43.59K |
+7.85% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX332.21 Million ≈ $40.42K |
+3.53% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX320.88 Million ≈ $39.04K |
+80.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX177.59 Million ≈ $21.61K |
-34.88% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX272.73 Million ≈ $33.18K |
-27.34% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX375.37 Million ≈ $45.67K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Herald Investment Trust'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 157.3% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX11.96 Million | 0.93% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX1.21 Billion | 93.44% |
| Other Components | GBX73.74 Million | 5.71% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.29 Billion | 100.00% |
Herald Investment Trust Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Herald Investment Trust ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Wicaksana Overseas International
JK:WICO
|
$17.25 Million |
|
Pixelplus. Co. Ltd
KQ:087600
|
$17.27 Million |
|
Rathbone Brothers PLC
LSE:RAT
|
$17.28 Million |
|
Han Kook Steel
KO:025890
|
$17.30 Million |
|
Ba Ria Thermal Power JSC
VN:BTP
|
$17.24 Million |
|
Trimegah Karya Pratama Tbk PT
JK:UVCR
|
$17.23 Million |
|
CCID Consulting Company Limited
F:CCX
|
$17.23 Million |
|
Primega Group Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:PGHL
|
$17.22 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Herald Investment Trust's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,252,602,000 to 1,292,413,000, a change of 39,811,000 (3.2%).
- Net income of 98,470,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 58,659,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 438,407,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 438,407,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX98.47 Million | +7.62% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX58.66 Million | -4.54% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX438.41 Million | +33.92% |
| Other Changes | GBX-438.41 Million | -33.92% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 3.18% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Herald Investment Trust'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: 112.50x
- 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 1407.88x to 112.50x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-12-31 | GBX2.10 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.70 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX3.79 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX4.09 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX4.35 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX3.94 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX2.48 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX4.14 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX5.90 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX5.63 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX6.32 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX7.97 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX8.10 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX8.70 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX10.58 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX13.54 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX12.97 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX16.49 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX22.56 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX27.08 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX19.58 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX21.00 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX23.29 | GBX2960.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX26.31 | GBX2960.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Herald Investment Trust 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): 7.62%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 86.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.09x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.00x
- Recent ROE (7.62%) is below the historical average (8.25%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 43.70% | 97.49% | 0.41x | 1.09x | GBX108.14 Million |
| 2004 | 5.04% | 78.90% | 0.06x | 1.08x | GBX-16.49 Million |
| 2005 | 7.35% | 84.56% | 0.09x | 1.00x | GBX-9.48 Million |
| 2006 | 6.15% | 83.70% | 0.07x | 1.05x | GBX-14.66 Million |
| 2007 | -9.99% | 0.00% | -0.08x | 1.00x | GBX-68.67 Million |
| 2008 | -57.80% | 0.00% | -0.43x | 1.31x | GBX-142.87 Million |
| 2009 | 41.17% | 96.06% | 0.36x | 1.18x | GBX106.26 Million |
| 2010 | 29.15% | 95.03% | 0.27x | 1.13x | GBX90.89 Million |
| 2011 | -5.37% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.16x | GBX-69.06 Million |
| 2012 | 11.03% | 99.17% | 0.10x | 1.14x | GBX5.19 Million |
| 2013 | 21.09% | 99.58% | 0.20x | 1.06x | GBX69.19 Million |
| 2014 | 1.20% | 92.12% | 0.01x | 1.06x | GBX-55.36 Million |
| 2015 | 7.63% | 98.67% | 0.07x | 1.06x | GBX-15.93 Million |
| 2016 | 18.17% | 99.45% | 0.18x | 1.03x | GBX64.67 Million |
| 2017 | 20.98% | 99.58% | 0.21x | 1.00x | GBX106.15 Million |
| 2018 | -5.36% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 1.00x | GBX-138.45 Million |
| 2019 | 21.56% | 99.56% | 0.22x | 1.00x | GBX129.75 Million |
| 2020 | 26.96% | 99.70% | 0.27x | 1.00x | GBX255.03 Million |
| 2021 | 15.92% | 99.44% | 0.16x | 1.00x | GBX104.31 Million |
| 2022 | -31.07% | 0.00% | -0.31x | 1.00x | GBX-536.03 Million |
| 2023 | 3.86% | 75.97% | 0.05x | 1.00x | GBX-76.45 Million |
| 2024 | 10.72% | 97.65% | 0.11x | 1.00x | GBX9.04 Million |
| 2025 | 7.62% | 86.00% | 0.09x | 1.00x | GBX-30.77 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Herald Investment Trust's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $755,344,100
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.04%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herald Investment Trust (HRI) | GBX1.29 Billion | 43.70% | 0.00x | $17.24 Million |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.71 Billion | 28.04% | 0.08x | $43.15 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $18.85 Million | 0.00% | 0.01x | $3.29 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $384.87 Million | 7.14% | 0.08x | $5.31 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $260.99 Million | 9.18% | 0.13x | $7.20 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $11.90 Million | 2.76% | 0.01x | $3.15 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $4.24 Billion | 10.19% | 35.37x | $53.35 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $418.35 Million | 13.37% | 0.26x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $94.28 Million | 0.32% | 0.01x | $237.81K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $316.90 Million | -0.37% | 0.13x | $62.41 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $99.10 Million | 19.77% | 0.03x | $438.80 |
About Herald Investment Trust
Herald Investment Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Herald Investment Management Limited. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the technology, telecommunications, and multi-media sectors. It primarily invests in stocks of small-cap companies having market capitalizations lower than £… Read more