Metals Exploration Plc Net Assets
Metals Exploration Plc net assets. Based on the latest financial reports, Metals Exploration Plc (MTL) has net assets worth GBX252.88 Million GBX (≈ $30.77K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX323.27 Million ≈ $39.33K USD) and total liabilities (GBX70.39 Million ≈ $8.56K 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 net asset growth rate of Metals Exploration Plc to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX252.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 78.22% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 25.4% |
| 5-Year Change | 2555.16% |
| 10-Year Change | 89.56% |
| Growth Volatility | 168.97 |
Net Assets of Metals Exploration Plc (2005–2025)
Net assets of Metals Exploration Plc from 2005 to 2025. This chart illustrates how Metals Exploration Plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See net asset quality index of Metals Exploration Plc to measure how much of total assets are equity-financed.
Annual Net Assets for Metals Exploration Plc (2005–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Metals Exploration Plc from 2005 to 2025. For live market cap and overall valuation, see MTL market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX252.88 Million ≈ $30.77K |
+89.35% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX133.55 Million ≈ $16.25K |
-0.29% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX133.93 Million ≈ $16.30K |
+653.97% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX17.76 Million ≈ $2.16K |
+86.52% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX9.52 Million ≈ $1.16K |
+956.85% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX-1.11 Million ≈ $-135.24 |
+91.93% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX-13.78 Million ≈ $-1.68K |
+54.77% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX-30.47 Million ≈ $-3.71K |
-127.31% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX111.54 Million ≈ $13.57K |
-16.39% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX133.40 Million ≈ $16.23K |
+18.89% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX112.21 Million ≈ $13.65K |
+7.55% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX104.34 Million ≈ $12.69K |
-3.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX107.91 Million ≈ $13.13K |
+28.21% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX84.17 Million ≈ $10.24K |
+21.58% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX69.23 Million ≈ $8.42K |
+223.58% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX21.39 Million ≈ $2.60K |
-14.07% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX24.90 Million ≈ $3.03K |
+122.99% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX11.17 Million ≈ $1.36K |
-0.16% |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX11.18 Million ≈ $1.36K |
+16.12% |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX9.63 Million ≈ $1.17K |
+312.00% |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX2.34 Million ≈ $284.44 |
-9.57% |
| 2005-09-30 | GBX2.59 Million ≈ $314.53 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Metals Exploration 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 18254867300.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Metals Exploration Plc Net Assets Breakdown (December 2025)
Metals Exploration Plc net assets breakdown by equity component as of December 2025.
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX182.37 Million | 72.15% |
| Common Stock | GBX387.28K | 0.15% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX9.99 Million | 3.95% |
| Other Components | GBX60.00 Million | 23.74% |
| Total Equity | GBX252.76 Million | 100.00% |
Metals Exploration Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Metals Exploration Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
J-Long Group Limited
NASDAQ:JL
|
$5.55 Million |
|
Strategic Resources Inc
V:SR
|
$5.55 Million |
|
Spacetalk Ltd
AU:SPA
|
$5.56 Million |
|
TechnoDex Bhd
KLSE:0132
|
$5.56 Million |
|
Asia Fiber Public Company Limited
BK:AFC
|
$5.54 Million |
|
Merino & Co. Ltd
AU:MNC
|
$5.53 Million |
|
Tambourah Metals Ltd
AU:TMB
|
$5.52 Million |
|
PEPTONIC MEDICAL
F:28L
|
$5.52 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Metals Exploration Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 133,153,246 to 252,755,394, a change of 119,602,148 (89.8%).
- Net income of 29,498,099 contributed positively to equity growth.
- New share issuances of 4,173,479 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 9,992,266.
- Other factors increased equity by 75,938,304.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX29.50 Million | +11.67% |
| Share Issuances | GBX4.17 Million | +1.65% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX9.99 Million | +3.95% |
| Other Changes | GBX75.94 Million | +30.04% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 89.82% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Metals Exploration 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: 175.02x
- 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 9294.82x to 175.02x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-09-30 | GBX0.00 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX0.00 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX0.01 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.05 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.08 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.08 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.05 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX-0.01 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX-0.01 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX14.90 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX0.09 | GBX14.90 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Metals Exploration 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): 11.67%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 13.86%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.66x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.28x
- Recent ROE (11.67%) is above the historical average (-4.47%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -13.75% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.22x | GBX-540.78K |
| 2006 | -234.85% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.26x | GBX-4.98 Million |
| 2007 | -46.58% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.26x | GBX-5.45 Million |
| 2008 | -3.86% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.22x | GBX-1.48 Million |
| 2009 | -16.61% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.13x | GBX-6.52 Million |
| 2010 | -20.24% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.33x | GBX-6.39 Million |
| 2011 | -3.27% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX-9.19 Million |
| 2012 | -5.37% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.03x | GBX-12.93 Million |
| 2013 | -4.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX-16.10 Million |
| 2014 | -4.43% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.33x | GBX-15.06 Million |
| 2015 | -1.92% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.63x | GBX-13.38 Million |
| 2016 | -13.58% | -312.58% | 0.03x | 1.61x | GBX-31.46 Million |
| 2017 | -12.18% | -38.58% | 0.18x | 1.77x | GBX-24.40 Million |
| 2018 | 0.00% | -287.20% | 0.62x | 0.00x | GBX-173.34 Million |
| 2019 | 0.00% | 14.54% | 0.73x | 0.00x | GBX15.09 Million |
| 2020 | 0.00% | 7.71% | 0.85x | 0.00x | GBX9.52 Million |
| 2021 | 118.57% | 8.70% | 1.00x | 13.61x | GBX10.34 Million |
| 2022 | 49.28% | 7.04% | 1.03x | 6.79x | GBX6.98 Million |
| 2023 | 89.04% | 71.54% | 0.92x | 1.36x | GBX105.86 Million |
| 2024 | 19.22% | 13.39% | 1.10x | 1.31x | GBX12.27 Million |
| 2025 | 11.67% | 13.86% | 0.66x | 1.28x | GBX4.22 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Metals Exploration Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Gold industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Gold
- Average net assets among peers: $107,631,230
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -10.44%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metals Exploration Plc (MTL) | GBX252.88 Million | -13.75% | 0.28x | $5.54 Million |
| Ariana Resources plc (AAU) | $4.88 Million | -8.23% | 0.09x | $452.45K |
| Anglo Asian Mining Plc (AAZ) | $121.96 Million | 19.04% | 0.47x | $5.32 Million |
| AltynGold plc (ALTN) | $34.86 Million | -12.30% | 0.56x | $3.17 Million |
| Bluebird Merchant Ventures Ltd (BMV) | $3.95 Million | -40.17% | 0.32x | $11.64K |
| Conroy Gold & Natural Resources Plc (CGNR) | $15.32 Million | -2.06% | 0.15x | $79.52K |
| Caledonia Mining Corporation Plc (CMCL) | $69.21 Million | 13.56% | 0.59x | $3.70 Million |
| Cora Gold Limited (CORA) | $26.59 Million | -10.00% | 0.02x | $626.39K |
| ECR Minerals plc (ECR) | $10.22 Million | -41.11% | 0.38x | $52.05K |
| Endeavour Mining Corp (EDV) | $771.51 Million | -43.09% | 0.65x | $120.06 Million |
| Goldplat PLC (GDP) | $17.80 Million | 19.97% | 1.11x | $405.20K |
About Metals Exploration Plc
Metals Exploration plc identifies, acquires, explores, and develops mining and processing properties in the United Kingdom, the Philippines, and Nicaragua. The company primarily explores for gold, and precious and base metals. Its flagship property owns 100% interest in the Runruno gold project located north of Manila. Metals Exploration plc was incorporated in 2004 and is based in London, the Un… Read more