Merchants Trust PLC Net Assets
Merchants Trust PLC net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Merchants Trust PLC (MRCH) has net assets worth GBX964.46 Million GBX (≈ $117.35K USD) as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX1.08 Billion ≈ $131.88K USD) and total liabilities (GBX119.44 Million ≈ $14.53K 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. Also explore MRCH net assets growth trend to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX964.46 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 88.98% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 3.53% |
| 5-Year Change | 30.5% |
| 10-Year Change | 76.86% |
| Growth Volatility | 17.58 |
Net Assets of Merchants Trust PLC (2000–2026)
Net assets of Merchants Trust PLC from 2000 to 2026. This chart illustrates how Merchants Trust PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Merchants Trust PLC (MRCH) net asset quality to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for Merchants Trust PLC (2000–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Merchants Trust PLC from 2000 to 2026. For live market cap and overall valuation, see Merchants Trust PLC stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | GBX964.46 Million ≈ $117.35K |
+13.49% |
| 2025-01-31 | GBX849.82 Million ≈ $103.40K |
+7.91% |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX787.52 Million ≈ $95.82K |
-3.06% |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX812.38 Million ≈ $98.84K |
+9.92% |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX739.05 Million ≈ $89.92K |
+33.23% |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX554.72 Million ≈ $67.49K |
-10.89% |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX622.53 Million ≈ $75.74K |
+16.60% |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX533.93 Million ≈ $64.96K |
-10.03% |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX593.48 Million ≈ $72.21K |
+8.83% |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX545.32 Million ≈ $66.35K |
+9.48% |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX498.11 Million ≈ $60.61K |
-11.37% |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX562.01 Million ≈ $68.38K |
+6.14% |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX529.48 Million ≈ $64.42K |
+9.97% |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX481.46 Million ≈ $58.58K |
+16.01% |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX415.02 Million ≈ $50.50K |
-5.86% |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX440.85 Million ≈ $53.64K |
+14.58% |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX384.75 Million ≈ $46.81K |
+22.22% |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX314.80 Million ≈ $38.30K |
-37.81% |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX506.19 Million ≈ $61.59K |
-14.04% |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX588.84 Million ≈ $71.64K |
+14.40% |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX514.71 Million ≈ $62.63K |
+21.25% |
| 2005-01-31 | GBX424.51 Million ≈ $51.65K |
+18.37% |
| 2004-01-31 | GBX358.62 Million ≈ $43.63K |
+30.60% |
| 2003-01-31 | GBX274.58 Million ≈ $33.41K |
-34.96% |
| 2002-01-31 | GBX422.16 Million ≈ $51.36K |
-11.11% |
| 2001-01-31 | GBX474.91 Million ≈ $57.78K |
+21.31% |
| 2000-01-31 | GBX391.50 Million ≈ $47.63K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Merchants Trust 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 190.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Merchants Trust PLC Net Assets Breakdown (January 2026)
Merchants Trust PLC net assets breakdown by equity component as of January 2026.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX29.91 Million | 3.10% |
| Common Stock | GBX37.11 Million | 3.85% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX668.72 Million | 69.34% |
| Other Components | GBX228.73 Million | 23.72% |
| Total Equity | GBX964.46 Million | 100.00% |
Merchants Trust PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Merchants Trust PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Unimit Engineering Public Company Limited
BK:UEC
|
$12.09 Million |
|
ERSU Meyve ve Gida Sanayi AS
IS:ERSU
|
$12.09 Million |
|
BALAXI PHARMACEUTICALS LIMITED
NSE:BALAXI
|
$12.10 Million |
|
Medience Co. LTD
KQ:014100
|
$12.10 Million |
|
Spire Healthcare Group Plc
LSE:SPI
|
$12.09 Million |
|
Optimi Health Corp. Common Shares
NASDAQ:OPTH
|
$12.08 Million |
|
Green Hydrogen Systems AS
CO:GREENH
|
$12.07 Million |
|
Rugby Mining Limited
V:RUG
|
$12.07 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Merchants Trust PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 849,822,000 to 964,464,000, a change of 114,642,000 (13.5%).
- Net income of 162,408,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 43,383,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 4,426,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 668,425,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 668,382,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX162.41 Million | +16.84% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX43.38 Million | -4.5% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX4.43 Million | -0.46% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX668.42 Million | +69.31% |
| Other Changes | GBX-668.38 Million | -69.3% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 13.49% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Merchants Trust 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: 103.41x
- 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 250.25x to 103.41x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-01-31 | GBX2.69 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2004-01-31 | GBX3.51 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2005-01-31 | GBX4.16 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2006-01-31 | GBX5.04 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2007-01-31 | GBX5.71 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2008-01-31 | GBX4.89 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2009-01-31 | GBX3.06 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2010-01-31 | GBX3.73 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2011-01-31 | GBX4.27 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2012-01-31 | GBX4.02 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2013-01-31 | GBX4.66 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2014-01-31 | GBX5.13 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2015-01-31 | GBX5.31 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2016-01-31 | GBX4.58 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2017-01-31 | GBX5.02 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2018-01-31 | GBX5.46 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2019-01-31 | GBX4.91 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2020-01-31 | GBX5.66 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2021-01-31 | GBX4.70 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2022-01-31 | GBX5.95 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2023-01-31 | GBX6.04 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2024-01-31 | GBX5.40 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2025-01-31 | GBX5.73 | GBX673.00 | x |
| 2026-01-31 | GBX6.51 | GBX673.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Merchants Trust 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): 16.84%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 93.61%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.16x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.12x
- Recent ROE (16.84%) is above the historical average (7.27%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 28.46% | 89.56% | 0.24x | 1.32x | GBX66.19 Million |
| 2005 | 17.96% | 86.13% | 0.16x | 1.27x | GBX33.81 Million |
| 2006 | 21.16% | 89.62% | 0.19x | 1.22x | GBX57.42 Million |
| 2007 | 14.64% | 86.89% | 0.14x | 1.19x | GBX27.30 Million |
| 2008 | -11.11% | 0.00% | -0.07x | 1.23x | GBX-106.86 Million |
| 2009 | -53.64% | 0.00% | -0.37x | 1.37x | GBX-200.35 Million |
| 2010 | 24.03% | 88.99% | 0.21x | 1.30x | GBX53.96 Million |
| 2011 | 18.04% | 88.99% | 0.16x | 1.26x | GBX35.44 Million |
| 2012 | -0.55% | -23.79% | 0.02x | 1.27x | GBX-43.79 Million |
| 2013 | 18.75% | 99.24% | 0.15x | 1.24x | GBX42.13 Million |
| 2014 | 13.21% | 98.97% | 0.11x | 1.21x | GBX16.98 Million |
| 2015 | 5.87% | 97.39% | 0.05x | 1.20x | GBX-23.23 Million |
| 2016 | -7.59% | 0.00% | -0.06x | 1.23x | GBX-87.62 Million |
| 2017 | 13.43% | 98.83% | 0.11x | 1.21x | GBX18.68 Million |
| 2018 | 12.60% | 98.92% | 0.11x | 1.19x | GBX15.45 Million |
| 2019 | -5.98% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 1.21x | GBX-85.33 Million |
| 2020 | 15.48% | 99.09% | 0.14x | 1.16x | GBX34.10 Million |
| 2021 | -12.32% | 0.00% | -0.10x | 1.17x | GBX-123.79 Million |
| 2022 | 24.66% | 99.27% | 0.22x | 1.13x | GBX108.34 Million |
| 2023 | 4.95% | 95.76% | 0.05x | 1.14x | GBX-41.05 Million |
| 2024 | -3.84% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 1.14x | GBX-109.00 Million |
| 2025 | 12.27% | 97.32% | 0.11x | 1.14x | GBX19.29 Million |
| 2026 | 16.84% | 93.61% | 0.16x | 1.12x | GBX65.96 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Merchants Trust PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $779,959,000
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.61%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Merchants Trust PLC (MRCH) | GBX964.46 Million | 28.46% | 0.12x | $12.09 Million |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.05 Billion | 8.61% | 0.19x | $44.33 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $34.66 Million | 4.31% | 0.01x | $3.20 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $134.84 Million | 12.81% | 0.12x | $4.98 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $441.01 Million | 6.12% | 0.13x | $6.75 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $127.32 Million | 3.41% | 0.01x | $3.06 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $5.04 Billion | 4.70% | 0.53x | $48.69 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $382.54 Million | 14.91% | 0.21x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $94.28 Million | 0.32% | 0.01x | $217.99K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $417.44 Million | 6.38% | 0.01x | $64.28 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $80.20 Million | 34.52% | 0.07x | $464.11 |
About Merchants Trust PLC
The Merchants Trust Plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors GmbH, UK Branch. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. It invests in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the FTSE All-Share Index. The Merchants Trust Plc was formed on Februa… Read more