Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP) has net assets worth GBX194.20 Million GBX (≈ $23.63K USD) as of May 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX316.10 Million ≈ $38.46K USD) and total liabilities (GBX121.90 Million ≈ $14.83K 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 resilience ratio of Hargreaves Services Plc to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX194.20 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 61.44% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 20.85% |
| 5-Year Change | 34.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 47.84% |
| Growth Volatility | 107.28 |
Hargreaves Services Plc - Net Assets Trend (2005–2025)
This chart illustrates how Hargreaves Services Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore HSP current and non-current assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Hargreaves Services Plc (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Hargreaves Services Plc from 2005 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see HSP market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-31 | GBX194.20 Million ≈ $23.63K |
+1.09% |
| 2024-05-31 | GBX192.10 Million ≈ $23.37K |
-4.43% |
| 2023-05-31 | GBX200.99 Million ≈ $24.45K |
+11.76% |
| 2022-05-31 | GBX179.85 Million ≈ $21.88K |
+24.64% |
| 2021-05-31 | GBX144.30 Million ≈ $17.56K |
+10.95% |
| 2020-05-31 | GBX130.06 Million ≈ $15.82K |
+2.02% |
| 2019-05-31 | GBX127.48 Million ≈ $15.51K |
-6.33% |
| 2018-05-31 | GBX136.09 Million ≈ $16.56K |
-1.33% |
| 2017-05-31 | GBX137.93 Million ≈ $16.78K |
+5.00% |
| 2016-05-31 | GBX131.35 Million ≈ $15.98K |
-11.55% |
| 2015-05-31 | GBX148.50 Million ≈ $18.07K |
-1.08% |
| 2014-05-31 | GBX150.12 Million ≈ $18.27K |
+26.87% |
| 2013-05-31 | GBX118.33 Million ≈ $14.40K |
-13.22% |
| 2012-05-31 | GBX136.36 Million ≈ $16.59K |
+18.94% |
| 2011-05-31 | GBX114.65 Million ≈ $13.95K |
+27.70% |
| 2010-05-31 | GBX89.78 Million ≈ $10.92K |
+25.28% |
| 2009-05-31 | GBX71.67 Million ≈ $8.72K |
+49.12% |
| 2008-05-31 | GBX48.06 Million ≈ $5.85K |
+17.12% |
| 2007-05-31 | GBX41.03 Million ≈ $4.99K |
+56.03% |
| 2006-05-31 | GBX26.30 Million ≈ $3.20K |
+497.68% |
| 2005-05-31 | GBX4.40 Million ≈ $535.35 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Hargreaves 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 grown by 8164.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (May 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX114.05 Million | 58.64% |
| Common Stock | GBX3.31 Million | 1.70% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX1.89 Million | 0.97% |
| Other Components | GBX75.24 Million | 38.69% |
| Total Equity | GBX194.48 Million | 100.00% |
Hargreaves Services Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Hargreaves Services Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Aurora Investment Trust plc
LSE:ARR
|
$3.19 Million |
|
Elong Power Holding Limited Class A Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:ELPW
|
$3.19 Million |
|
Australasian Metals Ltd
AU:A8G
|
$3.19 Million |
|
EQTEC plc
LSE:EQT
|
$3.20 Million |
|
FiscalNote Holdings Inc.
NYSE:NOTE
|
$3.18 Million |
|
De La Rue PLC
LSE:DLAR
|
$3.18 Million |
|
Next Mediaworks Limited
NSE:NEXTMEDIA
|
$3.18 Million |
|
Vision Lithium Inc
V:VLI
|
$3.18 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Hargreaves Services Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 192,367,000 to 194,484,000, a change of 2,117,000 (1.1%).
- Net income of 14,754,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 12,024,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,645,001.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX14.75 Million | +7.59% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX12.02 Million | -6.18% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-1.65 Million | -0.85% |
| Other Changes | GBX1.03 Million | +0.53% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 1.10% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Hargreaves 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: 136.19x
- 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 2178.90x to 136.19x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-05-31 | GBX0.36 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2006-05-31 | GBX1.46 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2007-05-31 | GBX1.67 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2008-05-31 | GBX1.77 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2009-05-31 | GBX2.59 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2010-05-31 | GBX3.20 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2011-05-31 | GBX4.04 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2012-05-31 | GBX4.85 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2013-05-31 | GBX4.25 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2014-05-31 | GBX4.50 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2015-05-31 | GBX4.48 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2016-05-31 | GBX4.11 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2017-05-31 | GBX4.27 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2018-05-31 | GBX4.23 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2019-05-31 | GBX3.96 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2020-05-31 | GBX3.95 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2021-05-31 | GBX4.34 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2022-05-31 | GBX5.40 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2023-05-31 | GBX6.06 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2024-05-31 | GBX5.83 | GBX792.00 | x |
| 2025-05-31 | GBX5.82 | GBX792.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Hargreaves 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): 7.59%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.58%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.84x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.63x
- Recent ROE (7.59%) is below the historical average (11.25%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 33.45% | 1.86% | 2.25x | 8.02x | GBX1.03 Million |
| 2006 | 13.88% | 2.48% | 1.86x | 3.01x | GBX1.02 Million |
| 2007 | 15.69% | 2.67% | 1.44x | 4.08x | GBX2.33 Million |
| 2008 | 25.87% | 3.03% | 2.04x | 4.20x | GBX7.52 Million |
| 2009 | 25.93% | 3.58% | 2.22x | 3.26x | GBX11.07 Million |
| 2010 | 23.65% | 4.47% | 1.63x | 3.24x | GBX11.87 Million |
| 2011 | 22.39% | 4.45% | 1.79x | 2.81x | GBX13.61 Million |
| 2012 | 22.90% | 4.48% | 1.69x | 3.03x | GBX17.35 Million |
| 2013 | -38.71% | -5.51% | 2.05x | 3.43x | GBX-58.43 Million |
| 2014 | 24.68% | 4.26% | 2.26x | 2.57x | GBX22.01 Million |
| 2015 | 13.81% | 3.09% | 2.23x | 2.00x | GBX5.64 Million |
| 2016 | -7.30% | -2.81% | 1.22x | 2.14x | GBX-22.66 Million |
| 2017 | 3.73% | 1.50% | 1.22x | 2.04x | GBX-8.65 Million |
| 2018 | 0.90% | 0.41% | 1.06x | 2.07x | GBX-12.38 Million |
| 2019 | -6.49% | -2.73% | 1.21x | 1.96x | GBX-21.01 Million |
| 2020 | 3.32% | 1.93% | 0.94x | 1.83x | GBX-8.69 Million |
| 2021 | 11.38% | 8.02% | 0.93x | 1.52x | GBX2.00 Million |
| 2022 | 19.28% | 19.52% | 0.67x | 1.47x | GBX16.71 Million |
| 2023 | 13.87% | 13.20% | 0.69x | 1.52x | GBX7.79 Million |
| 2024 | 6.38% | 5.81% | 0.71x | 1.55x | GBX-6.96 Million |
| 2025 | 7.59% | 5.58% | 0.84x | 1.63x | GBX-4.69 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Hargreaves Services Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Conglomerates industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Conglomerates
- Average net assets among peers: $182,309,400
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 21.77%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hargreaves Services Plc (HSP) | GBX194.20 Million | 33.45% | 0.63x | $3.19 Million |
| FIH Group PLC (FIH) | $43.97 Million | 7.10% | 0.92x | $365.59K |
| Halma PLC (HLMA) | $828.40 Million | 18.61% | 0.75x | $208.04 Million |
| MS INTERNATIONAL plc (MSI) | $28.30 Million | 4.78% | 0.96x | $3.23 Million |
| PHSC PLC (PHSC) | $804.00K | 34.95% | 0.24x | $10.01K |
| Supreme PLC (SUP) | $10.07 Million | 43.42% | 2.73x | $2.28 Million |
About Hargreaves Services Plc
Hargreaves Services Plc provides environmental and industrial services in the United Kingdom, Europe, Hong Kong, and internationally. It operates through Services, Hargreaves Land, and Hargreaves Raw Materials Services segments. The company offers environmental services, such as carbon sequestration and forestry creation, land remediation, land restoration and aftercare, geotechnical assessment, … Read more