Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC (MTU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC (MTU) has net assets worth GBX114.60 Million GBX (≈ $13.94K USD) as of March 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX126.08 Million ≈ $15.34K USD) and total liabilities (GBX11.48 Million ≈ $1.40K 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 Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investmen (MTU) strategic investment index to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX114.60 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 90.9% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.76% |
| 5-Year Change | -49.47% |
| 10-Year Change | -45.8% |
| Growth Volatility | 24.77 |
Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC - Net Assets Trend (2000–2026)
This chart illustrates how Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market cap of Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investmen.
Annual Net Assets for Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC (2000–2026)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC from 2000 to 2026. Also explore Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investmen (MTU) net asset momentum to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-31 | GBX114.60 Million ≈ $13.94K |
-24.00% |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX150.80 Million ≈ $18.35K |
-24.25% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX199.08 Million ≈ $24.22K |
+3.88% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX191.65 Million ≈ $23.32K |
-15.50% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX226.79 Million ≈ $27.59K |
-8.80% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX248.67 Million ≈ $30.26K |
+30.60% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX190.41 Million ≈ $23.17K |
-11.94% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX216.22 Million ≈ $26.31K |
-4.89% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX227.34 Million ≈ $27.66K |
+7.52% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX211.44 Million ≈ $25.73K |
+10.70% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX191.01 Million ≈ $23.24K |
+1.05% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX189.02 Million ≈ $23.00K |
-4.01% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX196.91 Million ≈ $23.96K |
+11.15% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX177.15 Million ≈ $21.55K |
+21.21% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX146.15 Million ≈ $17.78K |
+3.54% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX141.15 Million ≈ $17.17K |
+39.35% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX101.30 Million ≈ $12.32K |
+54.43% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX65.59 Million ≈ $7.98K |
-35.93% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX102.38 Million ≈ $12.46K |
-21.51% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX130.44 Million ≈ $15.87K |
+19.93% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX108.76 Million ≈ $13.23K |
+44.15% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX75.45 Million ≈ $9.18K |
+17.96% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX63.96 Million ≈ $7.78K |
+45.37% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX44.00 Million ≈ $5.35K |
-40.36% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX73.77 Million ≈ $8.98K |
-17.11% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX88.99 Million ≈ $10.83K |
-5.33% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX94.01 Million ≈ $11.44K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment 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 decreased by 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2026)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX3.35 Million | 2.92% |
| Other Components | GBX111.25 Million | 97.08% |
| Total Equity | GBX114.60 Million | 100.00% |
Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Aclarion Inc
NASDAQ:ACON
|
$1.47 Million |
|
Univa Foods Limited
NSE:UNIVAFOODS
|
$1.47 Million |
|
KARELIAN DIA.R. EO-00025
F:KJY1
|
$1.47 Million |
|
Jiuzi Holdings Inc
NASDAQ:JZXN
|
$1.48 Million |
|
CYCLIQ Group Ltd
AU:CYQ
|
$1.47 Million |
|
Sienna Resources Inc
V:SIE
|
$1.47 Million |
|
Conduit Capital Ltd
JSE:CND
|
$1.46 Million |
|
Solid Clouds hf
IC:SOLID
|
$1.46 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2025 to 2026, total equity changed from 150,797,000 to 114,603,000, a change of -36,194,000 (-24.0%).
- Net loss of 104,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 127,585,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 91,495,000.
Equity Change Factors (2025 to 2026)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-104.00K | -0.09% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-127.58 Million | -111.33% |
| Other Changes | GBX91.50 Million | +79.84% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -24.00% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment 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: 119.30x
- 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 4664.33x to 119.30x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX0.35 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX0.61 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX0.61 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX0.84 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX0.87 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX1.06 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX1.18 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX1.13 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX1.14 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX1.26 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX1.36 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX1.29 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.14 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.49 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX1.35 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX1.14 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX1.19 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX108.50 | x |
| 2026-03-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX108.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment 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): -0.09%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -9.15%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.01x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.10x
- Recent ROE (-0.09%) is below the historical average (6.22%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 33.72% | 93.14% | 0.32x | 1.15x | GBX15.17 Million |
| 2005 | 19.71% | 90.45% | 0.19x | 1.13x | GBX7.33 Million |
| 2006 | 29.97% | 92.25% | 0.29x | 1.10x | GBX21.72 Million |
| 2007 | 17.25% | 87.35% | 0.18x | 1.09x | GBX9.45 Million |
| 2008 | -21.71% | 0.00% | -0.17x | 1.15x | GBX-32.47 Million |
| 2009 | -53.75% | 0.00% | -0.49x | 1.08x | GBX-41.82 Million |
| 2010 | 38.50% | 96.33% | 0.36x | 1.11x | GBX28.87 Million |
| 2011 | 29.00% | 93.78% | 0.28x | 1.12x | GBX26.81 Million |
| 2012 | 4.97% | 70.64% | 0.06x | 1.11x | GBX-7.36 Million |
| 2013 | 18.78% | 99.06% | 0.17x | 1.09x | GBX15.55 Million |
| 2014 | 11.18% | 98.09% | 0.11x | 1.08x | GBX2.33 Million |
| 2015 | -2.85% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 1.10x | GBX-24.28 Million |
| 2016 | 2.60% | 89.04% | 0.03x | 1.15x | GBX-14.14 Million |
| 2017 | 11.25% | 97.61% | 0.10x | 1.10x | GBX2.63 Million |
| 2018 | 8.54% | 97.23% | 0.08x | 1.09x | GBX-3.32 Million |
| 2019 | -1.41% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.09x | GBX-24.67 Million |
| 2020 | -8.76% | 0.00% | -0.08x | 1.11x | GBX-35.71 Million |
| 2021 | 26.91% | 2393.95% | 0.01x | 1.10x | GBX42.04 Million |
| 2022 | -4.79% | -45.53% | 0.10x | 1.09x | GBX-33.55 Million |
| 2023 | -14.21% | -270.80% | 0.05x | 1.11x | GBX-46.39 Million |
| 2024 | 7.57% | 86.16% | 0.08x | 1.10x | GBX-4.84 Million |
| 2025 | -9.24% | 0.00% | -0.08x | 1.09x | GBX-29.01 Million |
| 2026 | -0.09% | -9.15% | 0.01x | 1.10x | GBX-11.56 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $971,344,300
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.31%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC (MTU) | GBX114.60 Million | 33.72% | 0.10x | $1.47 Million |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.25 Billion | 6.43% | 0.14x | $44.16 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $278.53 Million | 5.11% | 0.01x | $3.20 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $329.43 Million | -11.14% | 0.12x | $5.50 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $46.34 Million | 0.00% | 0.14x | $7.56 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $78.03 Million | -0.40% | 0.01x | $3.15 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $6.67 Billion | 3.99% | 0.71x | $52.13 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $413.68 Million | 2.10% | 0.15x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $95.23 Million | 0.14% | 0.02x | $247.72K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $316.90 Million | -0.37% | 0.13x | $64.28 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $241.60 Million | 17.22% | 0.01x | $439.05 |
About Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC
Montanaro UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Montanaro Investment Managers Ltd. It invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of small-cap companies operating across diversified sectors. It benchmarks the performance of its portfolio against the Numis Smaller Companies Index (ex… Read more