Norman Broadbent Plc
Norman Broadbent plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It provides board and leadership search, senior interim management, research and insight, leadership consulting, and talent acquisition and advisory services. The company serves consumer, financial services, industrials, TMT, life sciences, and private equity sectors. No… Read more
Norman Broadbent Plc (NBB) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX1.84 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Norman Broadbent Plc (NBB) has net assets worth GBX1.84 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX4.82 Million) and total liabilities (GBX2.98 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 | GBX1.84 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 38.08% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 1.8% |
| 5-Year Change | 15.55% |
| 10-Year Change | 6.06% |
| Growth Volatility | 782.94 |
Norman Broadbent Plc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2024)
This chart illustrates how Norman Broadbent 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 Norman Broadbent Plc (1986–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Norman Broadbent Plc from 1986 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX1.28 Million | -7.05% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.38 Million | +105.22% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX670.00K | -19.86% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX836.00K | -24.41% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX1.11 Million | -18.97% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.36 Million | +7.65% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.27 Million | -36.28% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX1.99 Million | -18.24% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX2.43 Million | +101.99% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX1.21 Million | -28.70% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX1.69 Million | -39.64% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX2.80 Million | -13.07% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX3.22 Million | +40.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX2.29 Million | +134.56% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX978.00K | +140.84% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX-2.40 Million | -329.41% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX1.04 Million | +180.25% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX-1.30 Million | +23.61% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX-1.70 Million | +32.34% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX-2.52 Million | -88.54% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX-1.33 Million | +10.22% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX-1.49 Million | +0.13% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX-1.49 Million | -137.86% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX-626.00K | -113.20% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX4.74 Million | +445.20% |
| 2000-07-31 | GBX-1.37 Million | -166.41% |
| 1999-07-31 | GBX2.07 Million | -21.21% |
| 1998-07-31 | GBX2.63 Million | +28.54% |
| 1997-07-31 | GBX2.04 Million | +19.75% |
| 1996-07-31 | GBX1.71 Million | +4165.00% |
| 1995-07-31 | GBX40.00K | +103.33% |
| 1994-07-31 | GBX-1.20 Million | -218.79% |
| 1993-01-31 | GBX1.01 Million | +301.39% |
| 1992-01-31 | GBX-502.00K | -120.97% |
| 1991-01-31 | GBX2.39 Million | -37.25% |
| 1990-01-31 | GBX3.81 Million | +3.30% |
| 1989-01-31 | GBX3.69 Million | +34.73% |
| 1988-01-31 | GBX2.74 Million | +163.30% |
| 1987-01-31 | GBX1.04 Million | +62.91% |
| 1986-01-31 | GBX639.00K | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Norman Broadbent 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 1889000000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX669.00K | 52.35% |
| Other Components | GBX19.93 Million | 1559.78% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.28 Million | 100.00% |
Norman Broadbent Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Norman Broadbent Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Abrdn UK Smaller Companies Growth Trust PLC
LSE:AUSC
|
$532.74 |
|
Beltone Holding
EGX:BTFH
|
$532.97 |
|
SOLOMON SYSTECH
MU:RZF
|
$533.86 |
|
Mahanna Islamic Inde
KAR:MIIETF
|
$534.39 |
|
M. K. Proteins Limited
NSE:MKPL
|
$531.75 |
|
BIQI International Holdings Corp
PINK:BIQIF
|
$530.50 |
|
CT Private Equity Trust PLC
LSE:CTPE
|
$530.46 |
|
Nazir Cotton Mills Ltd
KAR:NCML
|
$529.87 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Norman Broadbent Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,375,000 to 1,278,000, a change of -97,000 (-7.1%).
- Net loss of 158,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 5,727,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 5,788,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-158.00K | -12.36% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-5.73 Million | -448.12% |
| Other Changes | GBX5.79 Million | +452.9% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -7.05% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Norman Broadbent 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: 11774.64x
- 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 increased from 0.05x to 11774.64x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-01-31 | GBX5071.43 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1987-01-31 | GBX4603.17 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1988-01-31 | GBX5940.37 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1989-01-31 | GBX7237.15 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1990-01-31 | GBX6296.17 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1991-01-31 | GBX3931.78 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1992-01-31 | GBX-1043.66 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1993-01-31 | GBX35.56 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1995-07-31 | GBX-8.82 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1996-07-31 | GBX7.34 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1997-07-31 | GBX10.17 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1998-07-31 | GBX15.38 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 1999-07-31 | GBX9.69 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX-1.02 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX-2.46 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX-2.46 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX-1.91 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX-3.61 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX-1.67 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX-0.98 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.77 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX-0.70 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.18 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.24 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.28 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.21 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.09 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.10 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.05 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX235.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX235.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Norman Broadbent 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): -12.36%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -1.45%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.46x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.47x
- Recent ROE (-12.36%) is above the historical average (-18.33%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | -30.05% | -4.15% | 2.06x | 3.52x | GBX-255.90K |
| 1987 | -17.59% | -2.23% | 2.11x | 3.74x | GBX-240.00K |
| 1988 | 13.67% | 4.12% | 1.30x | 2.55x | GBX95.00K |
| 1989 | 18.76% | 5.12% | 1.24x | 2.94x | GBX320.80K |
| 1990 | -14.43% | -4.37% | 1.13x | 2.92x | GBX-924.40K |
| 1991 | -60.14% | -12.11% | 1.05x | 4.74x | GBX-1.66 Million |
| 1992 | 0.00% | -21.09% | 1.82x | 0.00x | GBX-2.81 Million |
| 1993 | -242.91% | -5.95% | 2.27x | 17.94x | GBX-660.10K |
| 1995 | 0.00% | -31.55% | 7.81x | 0.00x | GBX-9.52 Million |
| 1996 | 35.05% | 3.26% | 1.46x | 7.36x | GBX208.70K |
| 1997 | 34.79% | 3.44% | 1.76x | 5.76x | GBX290.00K |
| 1998 | -6.20% | -0.80% | 1.60x | 4.82x | GBX-298.00K |
| 1999 | -43.28% | -3.29% | 2.05x | 6.41x | GBX-694.30K |
| 2001 | 0.00% | -294.62% | 0.75x | 0.00x | GBX-5.47 Million |
| 2002 | 0.00% | -64.26% | 0.95x | 0.00x | GBX-714.10K |
| 2003 | 0.00% | 0.16% | 1.01x | 0.00x | GBX150.70K |
| 2004 | 0.00% | -13.67% | 1.04x | 0.00x | GBX-41.50K |
| 2005 | 0.00% | 2.91% | 1.25x | 0.00x | GBX297.70K |
| 2006 | 0.00% | 13.97% | 1.59x | 0.00x | GBX535.30K |
| 2007 | 0.00% | 12.88% | 1.70x | 0.00x | GBX532.10K |
| 2008 | 34.20% | 10.90% | 0.33x | 9.49x | GBX252.60K |
| 2009 | 0.00% | -57.28% | 2.05x | 0.00x | GBX-3.22 Million |
| 2010 | 109.51% | 17.53% | 1.46x | 4.27x | GBX973.20K |
| 2011 | -24.46% | -8.13% | 1.54x | 1.96x | GBX-790.40K |
| 2012 | -4.13% | -1.66% | 1.41x | 1.76x | GBX-434.60K |
| 2013 | -38.08% | -13.91% | 1.49x | 1.84x | GBX-1.33 Million |
| 2014 | -76.32% | -19.59% | 1.90x | 2.05x | GBX-1.68 Million |
| 2015 | -30.15% | -5.23% | 2.09x | 2.76x | GBX-601.90K |
| 2016 | -53.57% | -23.03% | 1.40x | 1.66x | GBX-1.55 Million |
| 2017 | -75.31% | -23.65% | 1.47x | 2.17x | GBX-1.75 Million |
| 2018 | -58.47% | -8.10% | 2.06x | 3.51x | GBX-893.50K |
| 2019 | -2.91% | -0.34% | 2.31x | 3.70x | GBX-173.00K |
| 2020 | -29.11% | -4.12% | 2.04x | 3.46x | GBX-432.60K |
| 2021 | -76.79% | -9.80% | 1.54x | 5.10x | GBX-725.60K |
| 2022 | -50.45% | -3.89% | 2.10x | 6.17x | GBX-405.00K |
| 2023 | 22.47% | 2.51% | 2.36x | 3.79x | GBX171.50K |
| 2024 | -12.36% | -1.45% | 2.46x | 3.47x | GBX-285.80K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Norman Broadbent Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
- Average net assets among peers: $80,800,925
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -2.59%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norman Broadbent Plc (NBB) | GBX1.84 Million | -30.05% | 1.63x | $531.83 |
| Empresaria Group plc (EMR) | $48.00 Million | 1.04% | 1.86x | $1.37K |
| GATTACA Plc (GATC) | $76.54 Million | 10.86% | 1.06x | $3.60K |
| Hays plc (HAS) | $196.40 Million | 40.78% | 3.47x | $90.26K |
| Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC) | $3.71 Million | 21.21% | 1.37x | $5.54K |
| RTC Group plc (RTC) | $1.81 Million | -129.20% | 1.30x | $1.58K |
| Robert Walters (RWA) | $62.21 Million | 13.84% | 1.47x | $9.68K |
| Staffline Group Plc (STAF) | $22.64 Million | 13.26% | 0.89x | $7.16K |
| SThree plc (STEM) | $235.10 Million | 7.52% | 1.06x | $26.75K |