Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MKS) - Net Assets

Latest as of March 2026: GBX3.22 Billion GBX ≈ $392.13K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MKS) has net assets worth GBX3.22 Billion GBX (≈ $392.13K USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX10.11 Billion ≈ $1.23 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX6.89 Billion ≈ $838.54K 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 tangible equity quality of Marks and Spencer Group PLC to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX3.22 Billion
% of Total Assets 31.86%
Annual Growth Rate 1.99%
5-Year Change 10.45%
10-Year Change 2.3%
Growth Volatility 19.55

Marks and Spencer Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2026)

This chart illustrates how Marks and Spencer Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Marks and Spencer Group PLC (MKS) liquidity interval to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Net Assets for Marks and Spencer Group PLC (1986–2026)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Marks and Spencer Group PLC from 1986 to 2026. For live valuation and market cap data, see MKS stock market capitalisation.

Year Net Assets Change
2026-03-31 GBX3.22 Billion
≈ $392.13K		 +9.20%
2025-03-31 GBX2.95 Billion
≈ $359.10K		 +4.29%
2024-03-31 GBX2.83 Billion
≈ $344.34K		 +0.54%
2023-03-31 GBX2.81 Billion
≈ $342.49K		 -3.53%
2022-03-31 GBX2.92 Billion
≈ $355.02K		 +27.65%
2021-03-31 GBX2.29 Billion
≈ $278.12K		 -38.36%
2020-03-31 GBX3.71 Billion
≈ $451.22K		 +38.33%
2019-03-31 GBX2.68 Billion
≈ $326.19K		 -9.25%
2018-03-31 GBX2.95 Billion
≈ $359.44K		 -6.23%
2017-03-31 GBX3.15 Billion
≈ $383.31K		 -8.51%
2016-03-31 GBX3.44 Billion
≈ $418.96K		 +7.65%
2015-03-31 GBX3.20 Billion
≈ $389.20K		 +18.18%
2014-03-31 GBX2.71 Billion
≈ $329.33K		 +8.86%
2013-03-31 GBX2.49 Billion
≈ $302.52K		 -10.52%
2012-03-31 GBX2.78 Billion
≈ $338.10K		 +3.79%
2011-03-31 GBX2.68 Billion
≈ $325.76K		 +22.49%
2010-03-31 GBX2.19 Billion
≈ $265.96K		 +4.06%
2009-03-31 GBX2.10 Billion
≈ $255.58K		 +6.96%
2008-03-31 GBX1.96 Billion
≈ $238.96K		 +19.16%
2007-03-31 GBX1.65 Billion
≈ $200.54K		 +36.93%
2006-03-31 GBX1.20 Billion
≈ $146.46K		 +32.39%
2005-03-31 GBX909.20 Million
≈ $110.62K		 -62.95%
2004-03-31 GBX2.45 Billion
≈ $298.58K		 -19.23%
2003-03-31 GBX3.04 Billion
≈ $369.69K		 -1.39%
2002-03-31 GBX3.08 Billion
≈ $374.91K		 -32.74%
2001-03-31 GBX4.58 Billion
≈ $557.42K		 -6.92%
2000-03-31 GBX4.92 Billion
≈ $598.84K		 +0.50%
1999-03-31 GBX4.90 Billion
≈ $595.85K		 +0.50%
1998-03-31 GBX4.87 Billion
≈ $592.88K		 +7.14%
1997-03-31 GBX4.55 Billion
≈ $553.36K		 +9.80%
1996-03-31 GBX4.14 Billion
≈ $503.99K		 +10.88%
1995-03-31 GBX3.74 Billion
≈ $454.53K		 +11.73%
1994-03-31 GBX3.34 Billion
≈ $406.80K		 +12.69%
1993-03-31 GBX2.97 Billion
≈ $360.99K		 +11.53%
1992-03-31 GBX2.66 Billion
≈ $323.66K		 +9.12%
1991-03-31 GBX2.44 Billion
≈ $296.61K		 +11.79%
1990-03-31 GBX2.18 Billion
≈ $265.32K		 +13.41%
1989-03-31 GBX1.92 Billion
≈ $233.94K		 -10.90%
1988-03-31 GBX2.16 Billion
≈ $262.57K		 +36.69%
1987-03-31 GBX1.58 Billion
≈ $192.09K		 +7.92%
1986-03-31 GBX1.46 Billion
≈ $177.99K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Marks and Spencer 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 754.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2026)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX5.98 Billion 195.77%
Common Stock GBX20.70 Million 0.68%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-3.94 Billion -128.99%
Other Components GBX994.60 Million 32.54%
Total Equity GBX3.06 Billion 100.00%

Marks and Spencer Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Marks and Spencer Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
CEA Industries Inc.
NASDAQ:BNC
 $93.08 Million
Suwen Tekstil Sanayi Pazarlama AS
IS:SUWEN
 $93.09 Million
Organto Foods Incorporated
V:OGO
 $93.23 Million
Harn Len Corporation Bhd
KLSE:7501
 $93.24 Million
Mitake Information
TWO:8284
 $93.00 Million
Bonus Biogroup
TA:BONS
 $93.00 Million
Envirosuite Ltd
AU:EVS
 $92.99 Million
KEYEAST.Co.Ltd
KQ:054780
 $92.99 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 2,940,100,000 to 3,056,100,000, a change of 116,000,000 (3.9%).
  • Net income of 259,399,999 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 77,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 21,100,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 12,000,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 3,942,000,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 3,884,700,001.

Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX259.40 Million +8.49%
Dividends Paid GBX77.00 Million -2.52%
Share Repurchases GBX21.10 Million -0.69%
Share Issuances GBX12.00 Million +0.39%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-3.94 Billion -128.99%
Other Changes GBX3.88 Billion +127.11%
Total Change GBX- 3.95%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Marks and Spencer 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: 257.62x
  • 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 578.57x to 257.62x 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 GBX0.64 GBX372.20 x
1987-03-31 GBX0.70 GBX372.20 x
1988-03-31 GBX0.95 GBX372.20 x
1989-03-31 GBX0.84 GBX372.20 x
1990-03-31 GBX0.95 GBX372.20 x
1991-03-31 GBX1.05 GBX372.20 x
1992-03-31 GBX1.14 GBX372.20 x
1993-03-31 GBX1.26 GBX372.20 x
1994-03-31 GBX1.41 GBX372.20 x
1995-03-31 GBX1.56 GBX372.20 x
1996-03-31 GBX1.72 GBX372.20 x
1997-03-31 GBX1.88 GBX372.20 x
1998-03-31 GBX1.98 GBX372.20 x
1999-03-31 GBX1.99 GBX372.20 x
2000-03-31 GBX2.00 GBX372.20 x
2001-03-31 GBX1.86 GBX372.20 x
2002-03-31 GBX1.03 GBX372.20 x
2003-03-31 GBX1.22 GBX372.20 x
2004-03-31 GBX1.02 GBX372.20 x
2005-03-31 GBX0.43 GBX372.20 x
2006-03-31 GBX0.68 GBX372.20 x
2007-03-31 GBX0.91 GBX372.20 x
2008-03-31 GBX1.10 GBX372.20 x
2009-03-31 GBX1.26 GBX372.20 x
2010-03-31 GBX1.30 GBX372.20 x
2011-03-31 GBX1.59 GBX372.20 x
2012-03-31 GBX1.66 GBX372.20 x
2013-03-31 GBX1.48 GBX372.20 x
2014-03-31 GBX1.58 GBX372.20 x
2015-03-31 GBX1.84 GBX372.20 x
2016-03-31 GBX1.99 GBX372.20 x
2017-03-31 GBX1.84 GBX372.20 x
2018-03-31 GBX1.72 GBX372.20 x
2019-03-31 GBX1.56 GBX372.20 x
2020-03-31 GBX1.94 GBX372.20 x
2021-03-31 GBX1.17 GBX372.20 x
2022-03-31 GBX1.43 GBX372.20 x
2023-03-31 GBX1.38 GBX372.20 x
2024-03-31 GBX1.36 GBX372.20 x
2025-03-31 GBX1.39 GBX372.20 x
2026-03-31 GBX1.44 GBX372.20 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Marks and Spencer 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): 8.49%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 1.50%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.71x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 3.31x
  • Recent ROE (8.49%) is below the historical average (16.32%), 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 15.33% 5.95% 1.88x 1.37x GBX77.30 Million
1987 17.50% 6.54% 1.96x 1.37x GBX118.26 Million
1988 14.99% 7.06% 1.56x 1.36x GBX107.64 Million
1989 17.89% 6.70% 1.70x 1.57x GBX151.18 Million
1990 17.90% 6.94% 1.53x 1.69x GBX171.68 Million
1991 16.38% 6.88% 1.48x 1.61x GBX154.70 Million
1992 13.91% 6.31% 1.35x 1.63x GBX103.44 Million
1993 16.81% 8.33% 1.27x 1.59x GBX200.65 Million
1994 17.40% 8.84% 1.27x 1.55x GBX245.94 Million
1995 16.79% 9.16% 1.19x 1.54x GBX252.31 Million
1996 15.84% 9.02% 1.14x 1.54x GBX240.64 Million
1997 16.66% 9.62% 1.14x 1.51x GBX301.67 Million
1998 16.81% 9.90% 1.11x 1.53x GBX330.53 Million
1999 7.62% 4.52% 1.05x 1.60x GBX-116.29 Million
2000 5.27% 3.16% 1.02x 1.63x GBX-231.83 Million
2001 -0.12% -0.07% 1.05x 1.69x GBX-462.08 Million
2002 4.97% 1.88% 1.13x 2.33x GBX-155.09 Million
2003 16.70% 6.28% 1.20x 2.22x GBX203.46 Million
2004 22.51% 6.65% 1.13x 3.01x GBX306.90 Million
2005 64.47% 7.83% 1.54x 5.35x GBX495.28 Million
2006 43.46% 6.71% 1.48x 4.37x GBX402.73 Million
2007 40.07% 7.68% 1.60x 3.27x GBX495.22 Million
2008 41.99% 9.11% 1.26x 3.66x GBX626.03 Million
2009 24.40% 5.61% 1.25x 3.49x GBX299.83 Million
2010 24.27% 5.52% 1.33x 3.30x GBX309.44 Million
2011 22.89% 6.28% 1.33x 2.75x GBX344.65 Million
2012 16.70% 4.69% 1.37x 2.61x GBX187.08 Million
2013 18.10% 4.52% 1.32x 3.02x GBX202.96 Million
2014 19.38% 5.09% 1.30x 2.92x GBX254.07 Million
2015 15.21% 4.72% 1.26x 2.56x GBX166.54 Million
2016 11.81% 3.85% 1.25x 2.46x GBX62.38 Million
2017 3.71% 1.10% 1.28x 2.63x GBX-198.53 Million
2018 0.87% 0.24% 1.42x 2.55x GBX-269.97 Million
2019 1.56% 0.40% 1.44x 2.69x GBX-226.40 Million
2020 0.64% 0.23% 1.00x 2.75x GBX-346.55 Million
2021 -8.67% -2.16% 1.06x 3.78x GBX-426.30 Million
2022 10.52% 2.82% 1.15x 3.24x GBX15.23 Million
2023 12.93% 3.05% 1.31x 3.24x GBX82.35 Million
2024 15.23% 3.31% 1.50x 3.07x GBX148.08 Million
2025 10.06% 2.14% 1.57x 3.00x GBX1.69 Million
2026 8.49% 1.50% 1.71x 3.31x GBX-46.21 Million

Industry Comparison

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About Marks and Spencer Group PLC

LSE:MKS UK Department Stores
Market Cap
$93.06 Million
GBX764.82 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#19556 Global
#123 in UK
Share Price
GBX372.20
Change (1 day)
-0.85%
52-Week Range
GBX308.90 - GBX408.30
All Time High
GBX411.30
Categories
Companies in UK Department Stores
About

Marks and Spencer Group plc operates various retail stores. It operates through Fashion, Home & Beauty; Food; International; and Ocado segments. The company offers womenswear, menswear, lingerie, kids wear, beauty, and home products through UK and ROI, retail stores, and online. It also provides meat, fish, protein deli and dairy; produce and floral; meals, frozen, and food on the move; core bask… Read more