HSS Hire Group PLC
HSS Hire Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides tool and equipment hire, and related services in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. It operates through HSS ProService, and HSS The Hire Service Company divisions. The company also offers Brenda, a platform that support ProService's future marketplace business growth. In addition, it provides training services through vario… Read more
HSS Hire Group PLC (HSS) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2024: GBX178.05 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, HSS Hire Group PLC (HSS) has net assets worth GBX178.05 Million GBX as of June 2024.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX401.86 Million) and total liabilities (GBX223.81 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 | GBX178.05 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 44.31% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -53.9% |
| 10-Year Change | -68.66% |
| Growth Volatility | 34.84 |
HSS Hire Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (2011–2025)
This chart illustrates how HSS Hire Group 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 HSS Hire Group PLC (2011–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of HSS Hire Group PLC from 2011 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX49.60 Million | -72.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX183.19 Million | +0.40% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX182.46 Million | +12.70% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX161.90 Million | +50.48% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX107.59 Million | +36.26% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX78.96 Million | +10.49% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX71.46 Million | -2.87% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX73.57 Million | -52.03% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX153.39 Million | -3.09% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX158.27 Million | 0.00% |
| 2015-12-26 | GBX158.27 Million | +1475.65% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX-11.51 Million | 0.00% |
| 2014-12-27 | GBX-11.51 Million | -109.95% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX-5.48 Million | 0.00% |
| 2013-12-28 | GBX-5.48 Million | +8.53% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX-5.99 Million | +96.58% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX-174.92 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to HSS Hire Group 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 9964500000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX7.11 Million | 14.33% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX96.58 Million | 194.73% |
| Other Components | GBX45.55 Million | 91.84% |
| Total Equity | GBX49.60 Million | 100.00% |
HSS Hire Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of HSS Hire Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Konsortium AG
MU:KUB1
|
$8.79K |
|
Arfin India Limited
NSE:ARFIN
|
$8.79K |
|
NanoFocus AG
MU:N2F0
|
$8.81K |
|
Richa Info Systems Ltd
NSE:RICHA-SM
|
$8.81K |
|
PSI GROUP
BE:PGT
|
$8.77K |
|
Braemar Plc
LSE:BMS
|
$8.77K |
|
Yangtze River Port and Logistics Ltd
PINK:YRIV
|
$8.77K |
|
Ptt PCL
STU:PTOG
|
$8.76K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in HSS Hire Group PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2025, total equity changed from 183,185,000 to 49,600,000, a change of -133,585,000 (-72.9%).
- Net loss of 103,770,400 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 3,166,400 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 542,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 26,106,200.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-103.77 Million | -209.21% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX3.17 Million | -6.38% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-542.00K | -1.09% |
| Other Changes | GBX-26.11 Million | -52.63% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -72.92% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares HSS Hire Group 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: 1.06x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-12-31 | GBX-0.78 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX-0.03 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX-0.02 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX-0.05 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX1.02 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.43 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.29 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.32 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.55 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.23 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX7.39 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX7.00 | GBX7.39 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently HSS Hire Group 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): -209.21%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -34.23%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.53x
- Recent ROE (-209.21%) is below the historical average (-23.39%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 0.00% | -7.67% | 0.73x | 0.00x | GBX3.92 Million |
| 2012 | 0.00% | -5.55% | 0.64x | 0.00x | GBX-9.49 Million |
| 2013 | 0.00% | 0.18% | 0.66x | 0.00x | GBX961.00K |
| 2014 | 0.00% | -1.94% | 0.68x | 0.00x | GBX-4.37 Million |
| 2015 | -9.00% | -4.56% | 0.66x | 2.99x | GBX-30.07 Million |
| 2016 | -11.29% | -5.06% | 0.71x | 3.16x | GBX-32.65 Million |
| 2017 | -108.63% | -26.29% | 0.71x | 5.84x | GBX-87.28 Million |
| 2018 | -6.19% | -1.37% | 0.74x | 6.14x | GBX-11.57 Million |
| 2019 | -7.88% | -1.90% | 0.87x | 4.77x | GBX-14.12 Million |
| 2020 | -21.92% | -9.43% | 0.51x | 4.53x | GBX-34.34 Million |
| 2021 | 33.18% | 17.72% | 0.74x | 2.53x | GBX37.54 Million |
| 2022 | 11.22% | 6.15% | 0.77x | 2.37x | GBX2.23 Million |
| 2023 | 2.31% | 1.21% | 0.81x | 2.34x | GBX-14.08 Million |
| 2025 | -209.21% | -34.23% | 1.11x | 5.53x | GBX-108.73 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares HSS Hire Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Rental & Leasing Services
- Average net assets among peers: $950,212,482
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.20%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS Hire Group PLC (HSS) | GBX178.05 Million | 0.00% | 1.26x | $8.78K |
| Amedeo Air Four Plus Limited (AA4) | $311.69 Million | -55.20% | 3.61x | $76.61 |
| Anexo Group Plc (ANX) | $46.76 Million | 23.97% | 0.48x | $3.93K |
| Andrews Sykes Group plc (ASY) | $11.21 Million | 70.90% | 2.47x | $26.23K |
| Avation PLC (AVAP) | $228.18 Million | 8.76% | 4.05x | $10.62K |
| Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited (DNA2) | $300.14 Million | -6.94% | 2.17x | $21.92K |
| Doric Nimrod Air Three Ltd (DNA3) | $175.23 Million | 37.55% | 2.01x | $17.27K |
| DP Aircraft I Limited (DPA) | $215.70 Million | 10.74% | 1.08x | $38.90 Million |
| Speedy Hire PLC (SDY) | $178.40 Million | -29.54% | 1.08x | $14.86K |
| SUNBELT RENTALS HOLDINGS CDI (SUNB) | $7.08 Billion | 22.56% | 2.06x | $279.36 Million |