Lords Grp Trading Plc
Lords Group Trading plc distributes building materials, plumbing, heating, and DIY goods to local tradesmen, developers, small and medium construction companies, and retail customers. The company operates in two segments, Merchanting, and Plumbing and Heating. It distributes heating and plumbing products to a network of independent merchants, installers, and public. The company also sells its pro… Read more
Lords Grp Trading Plc (LORD) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX48.89 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Lords Grp Trading Plc (LORD) has net assets worth GBX48.89 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX243.91 Million) and total liabilities (GBX195.03 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 | GBX48.89 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 20.04% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 19.53% |
| 5-Year Change | 177.95% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 73.67 |
Lords Grp Trading Plc - Net Assets Trend (2018–2024)
This chart illustrates how Lords Grp Trading 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 Lords Grp Trading Plc (2018–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lords Grp Trading Plc from 2018 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX47.62 Million | -6.94% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX51.16 Million | -1.96% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX52.19 Million | +2.84% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX50.75 Million | +196.23% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX17.13 Million | +18.68% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX14.44 Million | -11.57% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX16.32 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lords Grp Trading 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 165.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX25.08 Million | 54.76% |
| Common Stock | GBX829.00K | 1.81% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-8.52 Million | -18.61% |
| Other Components | GBX28.41 Million | 62.04% |
| Total Equity | GBX45.80 Million | 100.00% |
Lords Grp Trading Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lords Grp Trading Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
MICROVISION (MVIN.SG)
STU:MVIN
|
$4.65K |
|
Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
STU:CPOF
|
$4.65K |
|
27N0
XETRA:27N0
|
$4.66K |
|
Juhayna Food Industries
EGX:JUFO
|
$4.66K |
|
BorrowMoney.com Inc
PINK:BWMY
|
$4.65K |
|
BHIA3F
SA:BHIA3F
|
$4.65K |
|
Emmerson PLC
LSE:EML
|
$4.64K |
|
NEXP3F
SA:NEXP3F
|
$4.64K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lords Grp Trading Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 49,536,000 to 45,798,000, a change of -3,738,000 (-7.5%).
- Net loss of 1,970,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 2,733,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 450,001.
- Other factors increased equity by 514,999.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-1.97 Million | -4.3% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX2.73 Million | -5.97% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX450.00K | +0.98% |
| Other Changes | GBX515.00K | +1.12% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -7.55% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lords Grp Trading 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: 75.65x
- 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 234.22x to 75.65x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.09 | GBX20.80 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX20.80 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.29 | GBX20.80 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX20.80 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.30 | GBX20.80 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.29 | GBX20.80 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.27 | GBX20.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lords Grp Trading 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): -4.30%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.45%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.77x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.40x
- Recent ROE (-4.30%) is below the historical average (1.57%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3.32% | 0.59% | 1.05x | 5.33x | GBX-934.70K |
| 2019 | -26.01% | -2.98% | 0.65x | 13.35x | GBX-4.03 Million |
| 2020 | 5.31% | 0.85% | 1.76x | 3.57x | GBX-2.15 Million |
| 2021 | 11.98% | 1.31% | 2.11x | 4.34x | GBX784.60K |
| 2022 | 17.93% | 2.03% | 1.88x | 4.72x | GBX4.03 Million |
| 2023 | 2.79% | 0.30% | 1.75x | 5.34x | GBX-3.57 Million |
| 2024 | -4.30% | -0.45% | 1.77x | 5.40x | GBX-6.55 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lords Grp Trading Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Industrial Distribution
- Average net assets among peers: $109,737,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.49%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lords Grp Trading Plc (LORD) | GBX48.89 Million | 3.32% | 3.99x | $4.65K |
| Braime Group PLC (BMT) | $2.14 Million | 15.66% | 0.38x | $1.62K |
| Brickability Group Plc (BRCK) | $191.88 Million | 8.01% | 1.35x | $19.83K |
| Flowtech Fluidpower plc (FLO) | $55.91 Million | 51.39% | 0.31x | $5.20K |
| RS GROUP PLC (RS1) | $379.60 Million | 16.57% | 1.26x | $376.08K |
| SIG plc (SHI) | $94.93 Million | 24.37% | 1.75x | $12.37K |
| H C Slingsby PLC (SLNG) | $7.38 Million | 9.99% | 1.04x | $49.27 |
| Travis Perkins PLC (TPK) | $36.33 Million | 17.47% | 0.74x | $179.98K |