James Latham PLC

LSE:LTHM UK Lumber & Wood Production
Market Cap
$2.54 Million
GBX20.87 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#43466 Global
#722 in UK
Share Price
GBX1035.00
Change (1 day)
-1.43%
52-Week Range
GBX950.00 - GBX1180.00
All Time High
GBX1445.00
Categories
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About

James Latham plc, together with its subsidiaries, distributes timbers, panels, and decorative panels in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers melamine, veneer, laminates, washroom collection, solid surface products, door blanks, plastics, hardwoods, softwoods, engineered timber products, decking and timber cladding products, solid woo… Read more

James Latham PLC (LTHM) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of March 2025: GBX220.48 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, James Latham PLC (LTHM) has net assets worth GBX220.48 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 (GBX275.45 Million) and total liabilities (GBX54.97 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 GBX220.48 Million
% of Total Assets 80.04%
Annual Growth Rate 7.39%
5-Year Change 85.15%
10-Year Change 209.74%
Growth Volatility 8.99

James Latham PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how James Latham 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 James Latham PLC (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of James Latham PLC from 1986 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX220.48 Million +2.44%
2024-03-31 GBX215.23 Million +10.05%
2023-03-31 GBX195.57 Million +19.27%
2022-03-31 GBX163.97 Million +37.69%
2021-03-31 GBX119.08 Million +14.20%
2020-03-31 GBX104.28 Million +6.45%
2019-03-31 GBX97.96 Million +9.10%
2018-03-31 GBX89.79 Million +22.57%
2017-03-31 GBX73.26 Million +2.92%
2016-03-31 GBX71.18 Million +14.39%
2015-03-31 GBX62.23 Million +7.10%
2014-03-31 GBX58.11 Million +22.42%
2013-03-31 GBX47.47 Million +1.16%
2012-03-31 GBX46.92 Million +2.42%
2011-03-31 GBX45.82 Million +8.48%
2010-03-31 GBX42.23 Million +0.82%
2009-03-31 GBX41.89 Million -0.55%
2008-03-31 GBX42.12 Million +2.50%
2007-03-31 GBX41.09 Million +2.99%
2006-03-31 GBX39.90 Million +21.83%
2005-03-31 GBX32.75 Million +17.28%
2004-03-31 GBX27.93 Million +3.44%
2003-03-31 GBX27.00 Million +1.65%
2002-03-31 GBX26.56 Million +4.28%
2001-03-31 GBX25.47 Million +5.29%
2000-03-31 GBX24.19 Million +15.95%
1999-03-31 GBX20.86 Million +4.65%
1998-03-31 GBX19.93 Million +6.08%
1997-03-31 GBX18.79 Million +5.47%
1996-03-31 GBX17.82 Million +4.49%
1995-03-31 GBX17.05 Million +6.74%
1994-03-31 GBX15.97 Million +5.79%
1993-03-31 GBX15.10 Million -13.16%
1992-03-31 GBX17.39 Million -3.62%
1991-03-31 GBX18.04 Million -7.08%
1990-03-31 GBX19.42 Million +4.87%
1989-03-31 GBX18.52 Million +7.79%
1988-03-31 GBX17.18 Million +10.60%
1987-03-31 GBX15.53 Million +13.69%
1986-03-31 GBX13.66 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to James Latham 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 2194.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX214.59 Million 97.33%
Common Stock GBX5.04 Million 2.29%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX848.00K 0.38%
Total Equity GBX220.48 Million 100.00%

James Latham PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of James Latham PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
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Chung Jye Investment Holding Co., Ltd
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tZERO Group Inc
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Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 215,230,000 to 220,480,000, a change of 5,250,000 (2.4%).
  • Net income of 18,146,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 15,880,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • New share issuances of 162,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 298,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 2,524,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX18.15 Million +8.23%
Dividends Paid GBX15.88 Million -7.2%
Share Issuances GBX162.00K +0.07%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX298.00K +0.14%
Other Changes GBX2.52 Million +1.14%
Total Change GBX- 2.44%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares James Latham 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: 94.71x
  • 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 1646.33x to 94.71x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-03-31 GBX0.63 GBX1035.00 x
1987-03-31 GBX0.72 GBX1035.00 x
1988-03-31 GBX1.07 GBX1035.00 x
1989-03-31 GBX0.87 GBX1035.00 x
1990-03-31 GBX0.91 GBX1035.00 x
1991-03-31 GBX0.85 GBX1035.00 x
1992-03-31 GBX0.81 GBX1035.00 x
1993-03-31 GBX0.70 GBX1035.00 x
1994-03-31 GBX0.74 GBX1035.00 x
1995-03-31 GBX0.80 GBX1035.00 x
1996-03-31 GBX0.83 GBX1035.00 x
1997-03-31 GBX0.88 GBX1035.00 x
1998-03-31 GBX0.95 GBX1035.00 x
1999-03-31 GBX1.00 GBX1035.00 x
2000-03-31 GBX1.16 GBX1035.00 x
2001-03-31 GBX1.22 GBX1035.00 x
2002-03-31 GBX1.33 GBX1035.00 x
2003-03-31 GBX1.36 GBX1035.00 x
2004-03-31 GBX1.40 GBX1035.00 x
2005-03-31 GBX1.63 GBX1035.00 x
2006-03-31 GBX2.00 GBX1035.00 x
2007-03-31 GBX2.04 GBX1035.00 x
2008-03-31 GBX2.13 GBX1035.00 x
2009-03-31 GBX2.16 GBX1035.00 x
2010-03-31 GBX2.20 GBX1035.00 x
2011-03-31 GBX2.37 GBX1035.00 x
2012-03-31 GBX2.43 GBX1035.00 x
2013-03-31 GBX2.45 GBX1035.00 x
2014-03-31 GBX2.97 GBX1035.00 x
2015-03-31 GBX3.18 GBX1035.00 x
2016-03-31 GBX3.64 GBX1035.00 x
2017-03-31 GBX3.72 GBX1035.00 x
2018-03-31 GBX4.55 GBX1035.00 x
2019-03-31 GBX4.97 GBX1035.00 x
2020-03-31 GBX5.27 GBX1035.00 x
2021-03-31 GBX5.98 GBX1035.00 x
2022-03-31 GBX8.20 GBX1035.00 x
2023-03-31 GBX9.76 GBX1035.00 x
2024-03-31 GBX10.69 GBX1035.00 x
2025-03-31 GBX10.93 GBX1035.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently James Latham 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): 8.23%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 4.95%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.33x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.25x
  • Recent ROE (8.23%) is below the historical average (11.44%), 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 10.36% 3.55% 1.68x 1.74x GBX45.60K
1987 16.26% 5.47% 1.58x 1.89x GBX910.60K
1988 12.76% 3.84% 1.64x 2.02x GBX446.10K
1989 11.60% 3.46% 1.76x 1.91x GBX281.20K
1990 8.39% 2.45% 1.76x 1.95x GBX-295.90K
1991 -4.73% -1.22% 1.82x 2.13x GBX-2.51 Million
1992 -2.35% -0.65% 1.67x 2.18x GBX-2.03 Million
1993 -15.11% -3.51% 1.72x 2.51x GBX-3.54 Million
1994 7.71% 1.62% 1.97x 2.43x GBX-342.80K
1995 9.08% 1.82% 2.06x 2.43x GBX-148.50K
1996 6.89% 1.46% 2.06x 2.29x GBX-523.10K
1997 8.34% 1.79% 2.01x 2.31x GBX-295.60K
1998 9.10% 2.04% 2.12x 2.11x GBX-169.80K
1999 7.81% 1.77% 2.08x 2.13x GBX-435.50K
2000 19.49% 5.27% 2.21x 1.67x GBX2.20 Million
2001 8.51% 2.51% 2.04x 1.66x GBX-364.20K
2002 7.42% 2.29% 2.04x 1.59x GBX-685.00K
2003 4.91% 1.44% 1.91x 1.78x GBX-1.37 Million
2004 7.55% 2.16% 1.92x 1.82x GBX-684.70K
2005 52.86% 15.99% 1.59x 2.08x GBX14.04 Million
2006 24.34% 8.45% 1.77x 1.63x GBX5.72 Million
2007 8.62% 3.55% 1.54x 1.57x GBX-568.40K
2008 12.00% 4.31% 1.68x 1.66x GBX843.90K
2009 5.41% 1.99% 1.70x 1.60x GBX-1.92 Million
2010 9.74% 3.56% 1.60x 1.71x GBX-110.50K
2011 12.84% 4.52% 1.64x 1.73x GBX1.30 Million
2012 12.94% 4.23% 1.69x 1.81x GBX1.38 Million
2013 11.49% 3.81% 1.64x 1.84x GBX707.30K
2014 14.78% 5.27% 1.72x 1.63x GBX2.78 Million
2015 12.57% 4.47% 1.70x 1.65x GBX1.60 Million
2016 14.70% 5.63% 1.69x 1.54x GBX3.35 Million
2017 14.99% 5.52% 1.63x 1.67x GBX3.66 Million
2018 14.08% 5.88% 1.63x 1.47x GBX3.67 Million
2019 12.68% 5.28% 1.69x 1.42x GBX2.63 Million
2020 11.97% 5.05% 1.60x 1.48x GBX2.05 Million
2021 12.58% 5.99% 1.49x 1.41x GBX3.07 Million
2022 27.84% 11.84% 1.71x 1.37x GBX29.24 Million
2023 18.37% 8.80% 1.63x 1.28x GBX16.36 Million
2024 10.53% 6.18% 1.36x 1.25x GBX1.14 Million
2025 8.23% 4.95% 1.33x 1.25x GBX-3.90 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares James Latham PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Lumber & Wood Production industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Lumber & Wood Production
  • Average net assets among peers: $151,968,000
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -5.35%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
James Latham PLC (LTHM) GBX220.48 Million 10.36% 0.25x $25.14K
Woodbois Ltd (WBI) $151.97 Million -5.35% 0.43x $449.72