London Finance and Investment Group PLC (LFI) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, London Finance and Investment Group PLC (LFI) has net assets worth GBX22.34 Million GBX (≈ $2.72K USD) as of December 2024. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX22.60 Million ≈ $2.75K USD) and total liabilities (GBX257.00K ≈ $31.27 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 how tangible is London Finance and Investment Group PLC's equity to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX22.34 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 98.86% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.48% |
| 5-Year Change | 40.51% |
| 10-Year Change | 42.34% |
| Growth Volatility | 28.26 |
London Finance and Investment Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)
This chart illustrates how London Finance and Investment Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See LFI cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for London Finance and Investment Group PLC (1985–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of London Finance and Investment Group PLC from 1985 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see London Finance and Investment Group PLC market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-30 | GBX22.34 Million ≈ $2.72K |
+19.87% |
| 2023-06-30 | GBX18.64 Million ≈ $2.27K |
+8.15% |
| 2022-06-30 | GBX17.23 Million ≈ $2.10K |
-9.39% |
| 2021-06-30 | GBX19.02 Million ≈ $2.31K |
+19.63% |
| 2020-06-30 | GBX15.90 Million ≈ $1.93K |
-13.48% |
| 2019-06-30 | GBX18.38 Million ≈ $2.24K |
-10.36% |
| 2018-06-30 | GBX20.50 Million ≈ $2.49K |
-0.38% |
| 2017-06-30 | GBX20.58 Million ≈ $2.50K |
+6.86% |
| 2016-06-30 | GBX19.26 Million ≈ $2.34K |
+22.69% |
| 2015-06-30 | GBX15.70 Million ≈ $1.91K |
+12.00% |
| 2014-06-30 | GBX14.02 Million ≈ $1.71K |
-2.26% |
| 2013-06-30 | GBX14.34 Million ≈ $1.74K |
+46.12% |
| 2012-06-30 | GBX9.81 Million ≈ $1.19K |
+5.73% |
| 2011-06-30 | GBX9.28 Million ≈ $1.13K |
+26.44% |
| 2010-06-30 | GBX7.34 Million ≈ $893.07 |
+8.81% |
| 2009-06-30 | GBX6.75 Million ≈ $820.79 |
-44.53% |
| 2008-06-30 | GBX12.16 Million ≈ $1.48K |
-41.01% |
| 2007-06-30 | GBX20.61 Million ≈ $2.51K |
+31.35% |
| 2006-06-30 | GBX15.70 Million ≈ $1.91K |
+34.20% |
| 2005-06-30 | GBX11.70 Million ≈ $1.42K |
+22.45% |
| 2004-06-30 | GBX9.55 Million ≈ $1.16K |
+0.40% |
| 2003-06-30 | GBX9.51 Million ≈ $1.16K |
-1.19% |
| 2002-06-30 | GBX9.63 Million ≈ $1.17K |
-1.40% |
| 2001-06-30 | GBX9.77 Million ≈ $1.19K |
+8.28% |
| 2000-06-30 | GBX9.02 Million ≈ $1.10K |
+3.94% |
| 1999-06-30 | GBX8.68 Million ≈ $1.06K |
+1.90% |
| 1998-06-30 | GBX8.51 Million ≈ $1.04K |
+1.32% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX8.40 Million ≈ $1.02K |
-19.50% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX10.44 Million ≈ $1.27K |
+34.95% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX7.74 Million ≈ $941.13 |
-5.83% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX8.21 Million ≈ $999.41 |
+66.21% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX4.94 Million ≈ $601.30 |
+0.47% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX4.92 Million ≈ $598.50 |
-12.40% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX5.62 Million ≈ $683.18 |
-38.11% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX9.07 Million ≈ $1.10K |
-48.43% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX17.59 Million ≈ $2.14K |
+49.99% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX11.73 Million ≈ $1.43K |
+90.62% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX6.15 Million ≈ $748.76 |
+42.42% |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX4.32 Million ≈ $525.74 |
+4.62% |
| 1985-12-31 | GBX4.13 Million ≈ $502.50 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to London Finance and Investment 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 grown by 1049.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (June 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX16.45 Million | 73.64% |
| Common Stock | GBX1.56 Million | 6.98% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX1.85 Million | 8.28% |
| Other Components | GBX2.48 Million | 11.10% |
| Total Equity | GBX22.34 Million | 100.00% |
London Finance and Investment Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of London Finance and Investment Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
M Winkworth PLC
LSE:WINK
|
$267.01K |
|
KINGMAN MINERALS LTD.
F:47A
|
$267.57K |
|
EGR EXPL LTD
F:Z0R
|
$268.13K |
|
Alchimie Sa
PA:ALCHI
|
$268.27K |
|
Robinson plc
LSE:RBN
|
$264.99K |
|
iomart Group plc
LSE:IOM
|
$262.59K |
|
Alliance Laundry Holdings Inc.
NYSE:ALH
|
$262.10K |
|
VEGANO FOODS INC.
F:P0D0
|
$261.07K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in London Finance and Investment Group PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 18,483,000 to 22,343,000, a change of 3,860,000 (20.9%).
- Net income of 4,234,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 374,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 3,281,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 3,281,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX4.23 Million | +18.95% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX374.00K | -1.67% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-3.28 Million | -14.68% |
| Other Changes | GBX3.28 Million | +14.68% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 20.88% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares London Finance and Investment 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: 97.77x
- 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 423.05x to 97.77x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | GBX0.17 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX0.17 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX0.47 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX0.70 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX0.36 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX0.22 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX0.19 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX0.19 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX0.32 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX0.31 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX0.32 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1998-06-30 | GBX0.33 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1999-06-30 | GBX0.33 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2000-06-30 | GBX0.34 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2001-06-30 | GBX0.37 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2002-06-30 | GBX0.37 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2003-06-30 | GBX0.37 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2004-06-30 | GBX0.36 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2005-06-30 | GBX0.44 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2006-06-30 | GBX0.55 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2007-06-30 | GBX0.67 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2008-06-30 | GBX0.39 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2009-06-30 | GBX0.21 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2010-06-30 | GBX0.23 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2011-06-30 | GBX0.29 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2012-06-30 | GBX0.31 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2013-06-30 | GBX0.46 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2014-06-30 | GBX0.45 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2015-06-30 | GBX0.50 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2016-06-30 | GBX0.61 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2017-06-30 | GBX0.66 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2018-06-30 | GBX0.65 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2019-06-30 | GBX0.59 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2020-06-30 | GBX0.51 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2021-06-30 | GBX0.61 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2022-06-30 | GBX0.55 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2023-06-30 | GBX0.59 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2024-06-30 | GBX0.72 | GBX70.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently London Finance and Investment 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): 18.95%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 90.10%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.20x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.06x
- Recent ROE (18.95%) is above the historical average (1.87%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 22.59% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.14x | GBX520.00K |
| 1986 | 24.97% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.22x | GBX646.90K |
| 1987 | 8.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.15x | GBX-66.40K |
| 1988 | 2.93% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.16x | GBX-829.10K |
| 1989 | 10.94% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.06x | GBX165.50K |
| 1990 | -77.46% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | GBX-7.94 Million |
| 1991 | -67.04% | -509.25% | 0.12x | 1.11x | GBX-4.24 Million |
| 1992 | 3.50% | 28.05% | 0.10x | 1.20x | GBX-312.50K |
| 1993 | 2.80% | 97.83% | 0.02x | 1.19x | GBX-347.60K |
| 1994 | 42.10% | 2111.80% | 0.02x | 1.24x | GBX2.59 Million |
| 1995 | -3.12% | -114.35% | 0.03x | 1.07x | GBX-1.01 Million |
| 1996 | 8.59% | 563.93% | 0.01x | 1.39x | GBX-113.30K |
| 1998 | 2.17% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.20x | GBX-662.20K |
| 1999 | 4.95% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.21x | GBX-435.40K |
| 2000 | 6.93% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.22x | GBX-275.50K |
| 2001 | 10.76% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.21x | GBX74.10K |
| 2002 | -1.83% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.17x | GBX-1.13 Million |
| 2003 | 0.99% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.13x | GBX-851.00K |
| 2004 | 2.01% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.18x | GBX-756.90K |
| 2005 | 1.82% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.18x | GBX-951.40K |
| 2006 | 1.94% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.21x | GBX-1.26 Million |
| 2007 | 2.38% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.25x | GBX-1.56 Million |
| 2008 | -8.32% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.27x | GBX-2.21 Million |
| 2009 | -75.42% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 1.44x | GBX-5.69 Million |
| 2010 | 9.55% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.32x | GBX-32.60K |
| 2011 | 23.05% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.22x | GBX1.20 Million |
| 2012 | 8.94% | 144.35% | 0.05x | 1.25x | GBX-102.50K |
| 2013 | 32.52% | 569.66% | 0.05x | 1.08x | GBX3.21 Million |
| 2014 | -0.31% | -4.86% | 0.06x | 1.10x | GBX-1.44 Million |
| 2015 | 12.60% | 201.43% | 0.05x | 1.14x | GBX405.80K |
| 2016 | 20.13% | 165.44% | 0.11x | 1.07x | GBX1.94 Million |
| 2017 | 5.38% | 108.56% | 0.05x | 1.07x | GBX-945.30K |
| 2018 | 0.92% | 17.30% | 0.05x | 1.07x | GBX-1.85 Million |
| 2019 | 5.02% | 62.30% | 0.08x | 1.06x | GBX-910.80K |
| 2020 | -5.04% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.09x | GBX-2.38 Million |
| 2021 | 7.99% | 67.74% | 0.11x | 1.11x | GBX-379.30K |
| 2022 | -2.52% | -716.67% | 0.00x | 1.09x | GBX-2.14 Million |
| 2023 | 7.48% | 62.69% | 0.11x | 1.08x | GBX-465.30K |
| 2024 | 18.95% | 90.10% | 0.20x | 1.06x | GBX2.00 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares London Finance and Investment Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $657,704,100
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.71%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Finance and Investment Group PLC (LFI) | GBX22.34 Million | 22.59% | 0.01x | $266.47K |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.25 Billion | 6.43% | 0.14x | $41.69 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $140.65 Million | 2.37% | 0.01x | $3.29 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $154.40 Million | 26.46% | 0.07x | $5.95 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $121.96 Million | 12.34% | 0.07x | $7.74 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $121.25 Million | -5.20% | 0.01x | $3.15 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $3.74 Billion | 2.67% | 35.62x | $50.56 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $428.13 Million | 2.15% | 0.15x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $247.72K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $372.54 Million | -8.03% | 0.00x | $56.72 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $152.03 Million | 18.55% | 0.02x | $404.11 |
About London Finance and Investment Group PLC
London Finance & Investment Group P.L.C., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an investment finance and management company. It primarily invests in smaller U.K. quoted companies, which are balanced by a general portfolio that consists of investments in U.S., U.K. and European equities. The general portfolio includes interest in food and beverage, oil, natural resources, chemicals, and tob… Read more