Legal & General Group PLC (LGEN) - Net Assets

Latest as of December 2025: GBX2.31 Billion GBX ≈ $281.30K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Legal & General Group PLC (LGEN) has net assets worth GBX2.31 Billion GBX (≈ $281.30K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX582.27 Billion ≈ $70.85 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX579.96 Billion ≈ $70.56 Million 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 Legal & General Group PLC liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX2.31 Billion
% of Total Assets 0.4%
Annual Growth Rate 5.89%
5-Year Change -78.87%
10-Year Change -68.25%
Growth Volatility 62.39

Legal & General Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)

This chart illustrates how Legal & General Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore LGEN total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Legal & General Group PLC (1985–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Legal & General Group PLC from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Legal & General Group PLC worth.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-12-31 GBX2.31 Billion
≈ $281.30K		 -34.15%
2024-12-31 GBX3.51 Billion
≈ $427.19K		 -26.61%
2023-12-31 GBX4.78 Billion
≈ $582.07K		 -60.59%
2022-12-31 GBX12.14 Billion
≈ $1.48 Million		 +10.93%
2021-12-31 GBX10.94 Billion
≈ $1.33 Million		 +9.80%
2020-12-31 GBX9.97 Billion
≈ $1.21 Million		 +9.60%
2019-12-31 GBX9.09 Billion
≈ $1.11 Million		 +5.10%
2018-12-31 GBX8.65 Billion
≈ $1.05 Million		 +13.96%
2017-12-31 GBX7.59 Billion
≈ $923.73K		 +4.24%
2016-12-31 GBX7.28 Billion
≈ $886.13K		 +8.82%
2015-12-31 GBX6.69 Billion
≈ $814.34K		 +6.19%
2014-12-31 GBX6.30 Billion
≈ $766.89K		 +10.58%
2013-12-31 GBX5.70 Billion
≈ $693.53K		 +4.01%
2012-12-31 GBX5.48 Billion
≈ $666.76K		 +4.06%
2011-12-31 GBX5.27 Billion
≈ $640.72K		 +8.04%
2010-12-31 GBX4.87 Billion
≈ $593.02K		 +16.10%
2009-12-31 GBX4.20 Billion
≈ $510.78K		 +12.49%
2008-12-31 GBX3.73 Billion
≈ $454.08K		 -33.64%
2007-12-31 GBX5.62 Billion
≈ $684.28K		 -3.68%
2006-12-31 GBX5.84 Billion
≈ $710.44K		 +18.29%
2005-12-31 GBX4.94 Billion
≈ $600.57K		 +26.92%
2004-12-31 GBX3.89 Billion
≈ $473.18K		 +19.74%
2003-12-31 GBX3.25 Billion
≈ $395.19K		 +2.01%
2002-12-31 GBX3.18 Billion
≈ $387.40K		 +10.67%
2001-12-31 GBX2.88 Billion
≈ $350.05K		 -9.73%
2000-12-31 GBX3.19 Billion
≈ $387.77K		 +3.31%
1999-12-31 GBX3.08 Billion
≈ $375.36K		 +14.26%
1998-12-31 GBX2.70 Billion
≈ $328.51K		 +10.75%
1997-12-31 GBX2.44 Billion
≈ $296.63K		 +17.55%
1996-12-31 GBX2.07 Billion
≈ $252.35K		 +386.85%
1995-12-31 GBX426.00 Million
≈ $51.83K		 +28.31%
1994-12-31 GBX332.00 Million
≈ $40.39K		 +2.47%
1993-12-31 GBX324.00 Million
≈ $39.42K		 +23.57%
1992-12-31 GBX262.20 Million
≈ $31.90K		 +9.02%
1991-12-31 GBX240.50 Million
≈ $29.26K		 -16.23%
1990-12-31 GBX287.10 Million
≈ $34.93K		 -21.36%
1989-12-31 GBX365.10 Million
≈ $44.42K		 +20.02%
1988-12-31 GBX304.20 Million
≈ $37.01K		 +9.94%
1987-12-31 GBX276.70 Million
≈ $33.67K		 -1.71%
1986-12-31 GBX281.50 Million
≈ $34.25K		 +20.35%
1985-12-31 GBX233.90 Million
≈ $28.46K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Legal & General 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 51700000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX517.00 Million 22.65%
Common Stock GBX142.00 Million 6.22%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX240.00 Million 10.51%
Other Components GBX1.38 Billion 60.62%
Total Equity GBX2.28 Billion 100.00%

Legal & General Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Legal & General Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Kyeryong Const
KO:013580
 $174.08 Million
Korea Information Certificate Authority Inc
KQ:053300
 $174.10 Million
Adi Sarana Armada Tbk
JK:ASSA
 $174.11 Million
Onward Medical N.V.
BR:ONWD
 $174.18 Million
Slam Corp.
NASDAQ:SLAMF
 $173.87 Million
PACT GROUP HLDGS
F:27P
 $173.87 Million
FENIX Resources Ltd
AU:FEX
 $173.83 Million
Tucows Inc.
TO:TC
 $173.82 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Legal & General Group PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,548,000,000 to 2,283,000,000, a change of -1,265,000,000 (-35.7%).
  • Net income of 498,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 1,247,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 20,000,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 79,000,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 417,000,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX498.00 Million +21.81%
Dividends Paid GBX1.25 Billion -54.62%
Share Repurchases GBX20.00 Million -0.88%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-79.00 Million -3.46%
Other Changes GBX-417.00 Million -18.27%
Total Change GBX- -35.65%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Legal & General 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: 678.39x
  • 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 5189.58x to 678.39x 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 GBX0.05 GBX254.90 x
1986-12-31 GBX0.06 GBX254.90 x
1987-12-31 GBX0.06 GBX254.90 x
1988-12-31 GBX0.06 GBX254.90 x
1989-12-31 GBX0.08 GBX254.90 x
1990-12-31 GBX0.06 GBX254.90 x
1991-12-31 GBX0.05 GBX254.90 x
1992-12-31 GBX0.05 GBX254.90 x
1993-12-31 GBX0.07 GBX254.90 x
1994-12-31 GBX0.07 GBX254.90 x
1995-12-31 GBX0.09 GBX254.90 x
1996-12-31 GBX0.42 GBX254.90 x
1997-12-31 GBX0.47 GBX254.90 x
1998-12-31 GBX0.53 GBX254.90 x
1999-12-31 GBX0.60 GBX254.90 x
2000-12-31 GBX0.62 GBX254.90 x
2001-12-31 GBX0.56 GBX254.90 x
2002-12-31 GBX0.54 GBX254.90 x
2003-12-31 GBX0.64 GBX254.90 x
2004-12-31 GBX0.54 GBX254.90 x
2005-12-31 GBX0.68 GBX254.90 x
2006-12-31 GBX0.83 GBX254.90 x
2007-12-31 GBX0.84 GBX254.90 x
2008-12-31 GBX0.60 GBX254.90 x
2009-12-31 GBX0.72 GBX254.90 x
2010-12-31 GBX0.82 GBX254.90 x
2011-12-31 GBX0.85 GBX254.90 x
2012-12-31 GBX0.91 GBX254.90 x
2013-12-31 GBX0.95 GBX254.90 x
2014-12-31 GBX1.01 GBX254.90 x
2015-12-31 GBX1.07 GBX254.90 x
2016-12-31 GBX1.17 GBX254.90 x
2017-12-31 GBX1.26 GBX254.90 x
2018-12-31 GBX1.44 GBX254.90 x
2019-12-31 GBX1.52 GBX254.90 x
2020-12-31 GBX1.59 GBX254.90 x
2021-12-31 GBX1.74 GBX254.90 x
2022-12-31 GBX0.89 GBX254.90 x
2023-12-31 GBX0.77 GBX254.90 x
2024-12-31 GBX0.60 GBX254.90 x
2025-12-31 GBX0.38 GBX254.90 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Legal & General 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): 21.81%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 0.91%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.09x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 255.05x
  • Recent ROE (21.81%) is above the historical average (19.58%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1989 38.98% 0.00% 0.00x 47.83x GBX105.79 Million
1990 23.89% 0.00% 0.00x 57.00x GBX39.89 Million
1991 18.00% 0.00% 0.00x 80.61x GBX19.25 Million
1992 34.21% 0.00% 0.00x 86.41x GBX63.48 Million
1993 45.93% 0.00% 0.00x 93.83x GBX116.40 Million
1994 33.43% 0.00% 0.00x 94.38x GBX77.80 Million
1995 45.82% 0.00% 0.00x 89.33x GBX152.60 Million
1996 86.81% 0.00% 0.00x 22.12x GBX1.59 Billion
1997 20.18% 0.00% 0.00x 24.23x GBX248.20 Million
1998 15.07% 0.00% 0.00x 29.11x GBX137.00 Million
1999 19.03% 0.00% 0.00x 33.13x GBX278.50 Million
2000 9.95% 1.84% 0.16x 33.94x GBX-1.70 Million
2001 -5.01% -3600.00% 0.00x 37.63x GBX-431.70 Million
2002 -5.65% -4500.00% 0.00x 33.51x GBX-498.40 Million
2003 12.44% 553.42% 0.00x 38.46x GBX79.20 Million
2004 12.60% 2.69% 0.11x 41.80x GBX95.50 Million
2005 20.30% 3.05% 0.16x 41.25x GBX478.90 Million
2006 28.83% 7.46% 0.10x 40.16x GBX1.02 Billion
2007 13.29% 3.98% 0.06x 51.65x GBX179.40 Million
2008 -29.74% 0.00% -0.12x 71.55x GBX-1.43 Billion
2009 20.57% 1.97% 0.15x 70.79x GBX443.40 Million
2010 16.99% 2.13% 0.12x 67.10x GBX337.30 Million
2011 14.32% 8.25% 0.03x 64.62x GBX218.40 Million
2012 14.89% 8.66% 0.03x 63.65x GBX265.90 Million
2013 15.83% 9.46% 0.03x 64.37x GBX328.80 Million
2014 16.34% 10.78% 0.02x 66.28x GBX382.20 Million
2015 16.79% 11.72% 0.02x 61.96x GBX434.60 Million
2016 18.11% 13.54% 0.02x 67.37x GBX563.50 Million
2017 25.16% 19.21% 0.02x 67.10x GBX1.14 Billion
2018 21.29% 18.09% 0.02x 57.40x GBX969.00 Million
2019 20.29% 17.26% 0.02x 61.38x GBX930.20 Million
2020 16.07% 17.31% 0.02x 56.38x GBX607.30 Million
2021 18.67% 22.08% 0.02x 52.40x GBX951.90 Million
2022 14.08% 7.68% 0.02x 91.03x GBX226.80 Million
2023 9.47% 4.13% 0.02x 108.18x GBX-25.60 Million
2024 5.38% 1.47% 0.02x 153.37x GBX-163.80 Million
2025 21.81% 0.91% 0.09x 255.05x GBX269.70 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Legal & General Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Asset Management
  • Average net assets among peers: $745,852,800
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.99%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Legal & General Group PLC (LGEN) GBX2.31 Billion 38.98% 250.85x $173.88 Million
3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) $1.20 Billion 4.98% 0.15x $42.14 Million
Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) $61.87 Million 11.55% 0.03x $3.29 Million
abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) $431.87 Million 14.17% 0.08x $5.17 Million
Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) $98.67 Million 9.82% 0.09x $7.49 Million
Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) $64.83 Million 5.63% 0.01x $3.22 Million
Abrdn PLC (ABDN) $4.56 Billion 10.22% 39.48x $45.21 Million
Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) $426.87 Million 6.29% 0.20x $450.86K
Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) $69.67 Million -2.91% 0.02x $261.59K
Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) $372.54 Million -8.03% 0.00x $79.35 Million
Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) $174.91 Million -21.80% 0.02x $415.29

About Legal & General Group PLC

LSE:LGEN UK Asset Management
Market Cap
$173.88 Million
GBX1.43 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#17054 Global
#90 in UK
Share Price
GBX254.90
Change (1 day)
+1.27%
52-Week Range
GBX233.60 - GBX275.30
All Time High
GBX275.30
Categories
Companies in UK Asset Management Banking & Financial
About

Legal & General Group Plc provides various insurance products and services in the United Kingdom, the United States, and internationally. It operates through Institutional Retirement, Asset Management, Insurance, and Retail Retirement segments. The Institutional Retirement segment offers annuity contracts with guaranteed income for a specified time; longevity insurance products; and writes assure… Read more