LPA Group

LSE:LPA UK Electrical Equipment & Parts
Market Cap
$84.40K
GBX693.69 Million GBX
Market Cap Rank
#48628 Global
#1218 in UK
Share Price
GBX52.50
Change (1 day)
-4.55%
52-Week Range
GBX36.50 - GBX66.00
All Time High
GBX171.86
Categories
Companies in UK Electrical Equipment & Parts
About

LPA Group Plc engages in the design, manufacture, and marketing of industrial electrical and electronic products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers electro-mechanical systems and components, such as hybrid/battery control boxes and systems; control panels and boxes; enclosures fabrications, laser cut, form, and weld solutions; rail, aircraft, ship, and … Read more

LPA Group (LPA) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of March 2025: GBX15.79 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, LPA Group (LPA) has net assets worth GBX15.79 Million GBX as of March 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX25.57 Million) and total liabilities (GBX9.78 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 GBX15.79 Million
% of Total Assets 61.75%
Annual Growth Rate 3.91%
5-Year Change 29.3%
10-Year Change 103.19%
Growth Volatility 12.94

LPA Group - Net Assets Trend (1986–2024)

This chart illustrates how LPA Group's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.

Annual Net Assets for LPA Group (1986–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of LPA Group from 1986 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-09-30 GBX16.23 Million +3.28%
2023-09-30 GBX15.71 Million +6.49%
2022-09-30 GBX14.76 Million +4.56%
2021-09-30 GBX14.11 Million +12.45%
2020-09-30 GBX12.55 Million +1.84%
2019-09-30 GBX12.32 Million -3.04%
2018-09-30 GBX12.71 Million +18.56%
2017-09-30 GBX10.72 Million +23.39%
2016-09-30 GBX8.69 Million +8.79%
2015-09-30 GBX7.99 Million +12.73%
2014-09-30 GBX7.08 Million -2.09%
2013-09-30 GBX7.24 Million +28.21%
2012-09-30 GBX5.64 Million +31.50%
2011-09-30 GBX4.29 Million +8.27%
2010-09-30 GBX3.96 Million -11.28%
2009-09-30 GBX4.47 Million -8.07%
2008-09-30 GBX4.86 Million -11.78%
2007-09-30 GBX5.51 Million -3.74%
2006-09-30 GBX5.72 Million -1.57%
2005-09-30 GBX5.81 Million +42.92%
2004-09-30 GBX4.07 Million +2.26%
2003-09-30 GBX3.98 Million -3.66%
2002-09-30 GBX4.13 Million -8.26%
2001-09-30 GBX4.50 Million +6.11%
2000-09-30 GBX4.24 Million -3.19%
1999-09-30 GBX4.38 Million +13.23%
1998-09-30 GBX3.87 Million -28.36%
1997-09-30 GBX5.40 Million +2.86%
1996-09-30 GBX5.25 Million +3.14%
1995-09-30 GBX5.09 Million +4.86%
1994-09-30 GBX4.86 Million -1.38%
1993-09-30 GBX4.92 Million -11.39%
1992-09-30 GBX5.56 Million +0.04%
1991-09-30 GBX5.55 Million +0.27%
1990-09-30 GBX5.54 Million +4.45%
1989-09-30 GBX5.30 Million +7.43%
1988-09-30 GBX4.94 Million +13.21%
1987-09-30 GBX4.36 Million +15.55%
1986-09-30 GBX3.77 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to LPA Group'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 1395100000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX13.95 Million 85.96%
Common Stock GBX1.35 Million 8.32%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX292.00K 1.80%
Other Components GBX635.00K 3.91%
Total Equity GBX16.23 Million 100.00%

LPA Group Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of LPA Group ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
The Arab Dairy Products Co. Arab Dairy - Panda
EGX:ADPC
 		$651.60
E Automotive Inc.
PINK:EICCF
 		$652.52
Sure Ventures PLC
LSE:SURE
 		$652.76
B P P L Holding Plc
CM:BPPLN0000
 		$652.90
MADISON FINANCIAL SERVICES PLC
LUSE:MAFS
 		$650.72
Soneri Bank Ltd
KAR:SNBL
 		$650.58
Jahangir Siddiqui & Company Ltd
KAR:JSCL
 		$650.00
Lightning eMotors Inc.
PINK:ZEVY
 		$649.73

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 15,713,000 to 16,229,000, a change of 516,000 (3.3%).
  • Net loss of 325,000 reduced equity.
  • Dividend payments of 132,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • New share issuances of 19,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1.
  • Other factors increased equity by 953,999.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX-325.00K -2.0%
Dividends Paid GBX132.00K -0.81%
Share Issuances GBX19.00K +0.12%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX1.00 +0.0%
Other Changes GBX954.00K +5.88%
Total Change GBX- 3.28%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares LPA Group'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: 42.68x
  • 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 152.94x to 42.68x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-09-30 GBX0.34 GBX52.50 x
1986-09-30 GBX0.44 GBX52.50 x
1987-09-30 GBX0.51 GBX52.50 x
1988-09-30 GBX0.62 GBX52.50 x
1989-09-30 GBX0.63 GBX52.50 x
1990-09-30 GBX0.62 GBX52.50 x
1991-09-30 GBX0.62 GBX52.50 x
1992-09-30 GBX0.62 GBX52.50 x
1993-09-30 GBX0.55 GBX52.50 x
1994-09-30 GBX0.54 GBX52.50 x
1995-09-30 GBX0.57 GBX52.50 x
1996-09-30 GBX0.58 GBX52.50 x
1997-09-30 GBX0.59 GBX52.50 x
1998-09-30 GBX0.38 GBX52.50 x
1999-09-30 GBX0.40 GBX52.50 x
2000-09-30 GBX0.41 GBX52.50 x
2001-09-30 GBX0.41 GBX52.50 x
2002-09-30 GBX0.38 GBX52.50 x
2003-09-30 GBX0.36 GBX52.50 x
2004-09-30 GBX0.37 GBX52.50 x
2005-09-30 GBX0.53 GBX52.50 x
2006-09-30 GBX0.52 GBX52.50 x
2007-09-30 GBX0.49 GBX52.50 x
2008-09-30 GBX0.42 GBX52.50 x
2009-09-30 GBX0.39 GBX52.50 x
2010-09-30 GBX0.35 GBX52.50 x
2011-09-30 GBX0.37 GBX52.50 x
2012-09-30 GBX0.47 GBX52.50 x
2013-09-30 GBX0.58 GBX52.50 x
2014-09-30 GBX0.55 GBX52.50 x
2015-09-30 GBX0.63 GBX52.50 x
2016-09-30 GBX0.67 GBX52.50 x
2017-09-30 GBX0.81 GBX52.50 x
2018-09-30 GBX0.97 GBX52.50 x
2019-09-30 GBX1.01 GBX52.50 x
2020-09-30 GBX0.98 GBX52.50 x
2021-09-30 GBX1.09 GBX52.50 x
2022-09-30 GBX1.12 GBX52.50 x
2023-09-30 GBX1.19 GBX52.50 x
2024-09-30 GBX1.23 GBX52.50 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently LPA Group 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): -2.00%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: -1.38%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.92x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.58x
  • Recent ROE (-2.00%) is below the historical average (6.51%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 10.33% 6.74% 1.07x 1.43x GBX12.60K
1987 8.19% 6.05% 0.94x 1.43x GBX-79.10K
1988 11.04% 8.21% 0.88x 1.53x GBX51.30K
1989 10.82% 7.70% 0.96x 1.47x GBX43.60K
1990 10.85% 8.51% 0.94x 1.36x GBX47.00K
1991 5.96% 5.10% 0.94x 1.24x GBX-224.50K
1992 5.72% 5.10% 0.89x 1.27x GBX-237.70K
1993 0.81% 0.77% 0.85x 1.25x GBX-452.40K
1994 -0.56% -0.50% 0.79x 1.40x GBX-512.60K
1995 7.74% 6.88% 0.94x 1.19x GBX-115.20K
1996 5.79% 5.29% 0.97x 1.13x GBX-221.20K
1997 4.78% 4.89% 0.86x 1.13x GBX-282.20K
1998 31.47% 15.88% 1.13x 1.75x GBX831.00K
1999 17.94% 7.63% 1.62x 1.45x GBX347.80K
2000 -3.84% -1.57% 0.90x 2.72x GBX-587.20K
2001 3.89% 1.29% 1.07x 2.81x GBX-275.10K
2002 -8.36% -2.50% 1.44x 2.31x GBX-757.90K
2003 -3.12% -0.99% 1.30x 2.44x GBX-521.80K
2004 3.42% 1.03% 1.49x 2.24x GBX-267.80K
2005 3.87% 1.67% 1.25x 1.86x GBX-356.40K
2006 -2.39% -1.00% 1.27x 1.89x GBX-709.30K
2007 6.64% 2.20% 1.50x 2.01x GBX-184.90K
2008 7.63% 2.46% 1.54x 2.01x GBX-115.00K
2009 3.18% 1.04% 1.56x 1.96x GBX-304.80K
2010 -9.66% -2.60% 1.59x 2.33x GBX-779.40K
2011 7.81% 1.93% 2.10x 1.92x GBX-94.20K
2012 13.06% 4.02% 1.58x 2.05x GBX172.60K
2013 25.21% 10.35% 1.34x 1.81x GBX1.10 Million
2014 4.16% 1.75% 1.29x 1.84x GBX-413.50K
2015 8.69% 4.27% 1.15x 1.76x GBX-104.70K
2016 16.83% 6.82% 1.38x 1.79x GBX593.10K
2017 16.49% 7.86% 1.19x 1.77x GBX695.90K
2018 13.93% 6.33% 1.32x 1.67x GBX499.90K
2019 -0.42% -0.27% 0.99x 1.61x GBX-1.28 Million
2020 4.74% 2.87% 1.00x 1.64x GBX-660.10K
2021 -0.16% -0.12% 0.83x 1.60x GBX-1.39 Million
2022 8.03% 6.13% 0.88x 1.49x GBX-290.60K
2023 5.47% 3.96% 0.94x 1.47x GBX-712.30K
2024 -2.00% -1.38% 0.92x 1.58x GBX-1.95 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares LPA Group's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
  • Average net assets among peers: $28,448,667
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -245.85%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
LPA Group (LPA) GBX15.79 Million 10.33% 0.62x $651.11
DG Innovate PLC (DGI) $433.67K -1802.67% 1.68x $280.16
Dewhurst plc (DWHA) $21.56 Million 17.56% 0.84x $7.39K
Dewhurst (DWHT) $5.96 Million 14.37% 0.50x $7.39K
Eenergy Group PLC (EAAS) $-325.00K 0.00% 0.00x $2.94K
Luceco plc (LUCE) $47.10 Million 27.81% 1.56x $23.82K
Proton Power Systems PLC (PPS) $-13.00 Million 0.00% 0.00x $353.83
XP Power Ltd (XPP) $137.40 Million 21.98% 0.71x $45.50K