Kropz Plc
Kropz plc engages in the exploration, processing, and mining of phosphate mines in South Africa and the Republic of Congo. Its flagship project includes the Elandsfontein, a phosphate project located in the Western Cape, South Africa. The company produces plant nutrient fertilizer for the sub-Saharan African. In addition, it manufactures and sell phosphoric acid, as well as sells sand. It also of… Read more
Kropz Plc (KRPZ) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of December 2023: GBX10.50 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Kropz Plc (KRPZ) has net assets worth GBX10.50 Million GBX as of December 2023.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX100.01 Million) and total liabilities (GBX89.51 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 | GBX10.50 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 10.5% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -76.62% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 37.07 |
Kropz Plc - Net Assets Trend (2015–2022)
This chart illustrates how Kropz 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 Kropz Plc (2015–2022)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Kropz Plc from 2015 to 2022.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-31 | GBX27.00 Million | -78.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX127.74 Million | -5.26% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX134.83 Million | +19.18% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX113.14 Million | -2.04% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX115.50 Million | +1230.15% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX-10.22 Million | -138.69% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX-4.28 Million | +49.52% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX-8.48 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Kropz 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 10780002500.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2022)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX1.21 Million | 2.59% |
| Other Components | GBX162.62 Million | 347.05% |
| Total Equity | GBX46.86 Million | 100.00% |
Kropz Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Kropz Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Leather Up Ltd
KAR:LEUL
|
$972.98 |
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Northamber PLC
LSE:NAR
|
$973.18 |
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JPMorgan Claverhouse Investment Trust Plc
LSE:JCH
|
$973.70 |
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One Media iP Group Plc
LSE:OMIP
|
$974.35 |
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Israel Opportunity - Energy Resources LP
TA:ISOP-L
|
$971.83 |
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Comptoir Group PLC
LSE:COM
|
$970.12 |
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Hatton Plantations Ltd
CM:HPLN0000
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$970.11 |
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Holde Agri Invest Sa
RO:HAI
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$969.88 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Kropz Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2021 to 2022, total equity changed from 121,959,000 to 46,856,000, a change of -75,103,000 (-61.6%).
- Net loss of 66,639,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 557,000 increased equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 9,021,000.
Equity Change Factors (2021 to 2022)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-66.64 Million | -142.22% |
| Share Issuances | GBX557.00K | +1.19% |
| Other Changes | GBX-9.02 Million | -19.25% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -61.58% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Kropz 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: 23.61x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-31 | GBX-0.03 | GBX1.20 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX-0.02 | GBX1.20 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX-0.03 | GBX1.20 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.43 | GBX1.20 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.41 | GBX1.20 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.35 | GBX1.20 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.16 | GBX1.20 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.05 | GBX1.20 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Kropz 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): -142.22%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.55x
- Recent ROE (-142.22%) is below the historical average (-21.76%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0.00% | -58304.18% | 0.00x | 0.00x | GBX-4.96 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | GBX3.90 Million |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 0.00x | GBX-2.59 Million |
| 2018 | -5.47% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.54x | GBX-17.69 Million |
| 2019 | -7.63% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.43x | GBX-20.25 Million |
| 2020 | -1.38% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.36x | GBX-15.94 Million |
| 2021 | -17.42% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.57x | GBX-33.44 Million |
| 2022 | -142.22% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 2.55x | GBX-71.32 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Kropz Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Agricultural Inputs industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Agricultural Inputs
- Average net assets among peers: $85,392,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.38%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kropz Plc (KRPZ) | GBX10.50 Million | 0.00% | 8.53x | $972.73 |
| Wynnstay Group Plc (WYN) | $85.39 Million | 7.38% | 0.68x | $10.95K |