LSL Property Services Plc
LSL Property Services plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the provision of business-to-business services to mortgage intermediaries and estate agent franchisees, and valuation services to lenders in the United Kingdom. The company operates through three segments: Financial Services, Surveying & Valuation, and Estate Agency Franchising. The Financial Services segment offers compliance … Read more
LSL Property Services Plc (LSL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX81.48 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, LSL Property Services Plc (LSL) has net assets worth GBX81.48 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 (GBX163.14 Million) and total liabilities (GBX81.66 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 | GBX81.48 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 49.94% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.01% |
| 5-Year Change | -48.09% |
| 10-Year Change | -23.73% |
| Growth Volatility | 55.54 |
LSL Property Services Plc - Net Assets Trend (2003–2024)
This chart illustrates how LSL Property Services 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 LSL Property Services Plc (2003–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of LSL Property Services Plc from 2003 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX81.88 Million | +7.82% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX75.94 Million | -42.05% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX131.05 Million | -39.92% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX218.12 Million | +38.27% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX157.75 Million | +11.71% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX141.22 Million | -0.97% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX142.59 Million | -4.03% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX148.58 Million | +15.38% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX128.77 Million | +19.94% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX107.36 Million | +29.19% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX83.10 Million | -16.33% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX99.32 Million | +30.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX76.08 Million | +5.11% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX72.38 Million | +6.27% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX68.11 Million | +48.53% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX45.86 Million | +35.96% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX33.73 Million | -21.45% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX42.94 Million | +65.36% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX25.97 Million | +197.26% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX8.73 Million | +5491.98% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX-162.00K | -103.10% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX5.22 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to LSL Property Services 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 8041700000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX80.42 Million | 97.87% |
| Common Stock | GBX210.00K | 0.26% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX739.00K | 0.90% |
| Other Components | GBX798.00K | 0.97% |
| Total Equity | GBX82.16 Million | 100.00% |
LSL Property Services Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of LSL Property Services Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in LSL Property Services Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 76,251,000 to 82,164,000, a change of 5,913,000 (7.8%).
- Net income of 17,363,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 11,783,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 848,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 173,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 431,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX17.36 Million | +21.13% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX11.78 Million | -14.34% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX848.00K | -1.03% |
| Share Issuances | GBX173.00K | +0.21% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX431.00K | +0.52% |
| Other Changes | GBX577.00K | +0.7% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 7.75% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares LSL Property Services 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: 291.28x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX0.08 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX0.41 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.33 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.66 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.70 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.74 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.96 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.80 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX1.04 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX1.25 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX1.44 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.38 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.37 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX1.52 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.08 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.22 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX231.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.79 | GBX231.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently LSL Property Services 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): 21.13%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.02%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.03x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.04x
- Recent ROE (21.13%) is above the historical average (18.87%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 0.00% | 4.58% | 0.61x | 0.00x | GBX6.12 Million |
| 2005 | 102.06% | 5.94% | 1.15x | 14.94x | GBX7.23 Million |
| 2006 | 50.29% | 6.60% | 1.79x | 4.26x | GBX10.46 Million |
| 2007 | 38.24% | 7.48% | 1.51x | 3.38x | GBX12.13 Million |
| 2008 | -14.12% | -2.94% | 1.35x | 3.54x | GBX-8.13 Million |
| 2009 | 25.62% | 7.45% | 1.35x | 2.55x | GBX7.16 Million |
| 2010 | 50.68% | 16.70% | 1.56x | 1.95x | GBX27.69 Million |
| 2011 | 18.27% | 6.05% | 1.17x | 2.57x | GBX5.98 Million |
| 2012 | 9.21% | 2.87% | 1.22x | 2.62x | GBX-600.00K |
| 2013 | 14.11% | 5.41% | 1.09x | 2.39x | GBX4.08 Million |
| 2014 | 30.26% | 8.73% | 1.20x | 2.90x | GBX16.81 Million |
| 2015 | 28.38% | 10.12% | 1.13x | 2.47x | GBX19.70 Million |
| 2016 | 39.27% | 16.41% | 1.23x | 1.94x | GBX37.63 Million |
| 2017 | 22.52% | 10.73% | 1.17x | 1.79x | GBX18.57 Million |
| 2018 | 12.54% | 5.51% | 1.18x | 1.93x | GBX3.62 Million |
| 2019 | 9.18% | 4.16% | 1.05x | 2.11x | GBX-1.15 Million |
| 2020 | 10.35% | 6.10% | 0.92x | 1.85x | GBX550.60K |
| 2021 | 28.47% | 18.90% | 1.03x | 1.47x | GBX40.18 Million |
| 2022 | -50.32% | -29.07% | 1.00x | 1.73x | GBX-75.77 Million |
| 2023 | -49.84% | -26.31% | 0.97x | 1.96x | GBX-45.63 Million |
| 2024 | 21.13% | 10.02% | 1.03x | 2.04x | GBX9.15 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares LSL Property Services Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Real Estate Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Real Estate Services
- Average net assets among peers: $292,775,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.51%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSL Property Services Plc (LSL) | GBX81.48 Million | 0.00% | 1.00x | $33.06K |
| Alina Holdings PLC (ALNA) | $151.77 Million | -5.31% | 0.73x | $372.82 |
| Cardiff Property PLC (CDFF) | $22.11 Million | 11.50% | 0.01x | $3.36K |
| Caledonian Trust PLC (CNN) | $18.73 Million | -4.94% | 0.25x | $931.92 |
| Fletcher King Plc (FLK) | $3.37 Million | 16.34% | 0.58x | $467.77 |
| First Property Group plc (FPO) | $7.73 Million | 12.40% | 0.23x | $3.01K |
| GRIT Real Estate Income Group (GR1T) | $344.38 Million | -18.07% | 2.14x | $4.27K |
| Globalworth REIT (GWI) | $1.66 Billion | -1.02% | 1.03x | $69.85 Million |
| Helical Bar Plc (HLCL) | $340.53 Million | 25.73% | 1.28x | $28.58K |
| London & Associated Properties (LAS) | $88.99 Million | -14.05% | 2.57x | $467.18 |