Pathos Commun Ltd
Pathos Communications PLC operates as a technology-enabled, human-led PR company. The company collaborates with its clients to create and distribute articles and media across a variety of platforms, including established news outlets, digital media and podcast channels. It operates as a creative engagement, communications, and brand reputation agency. It caters to client base comprises small-medi… Read more
Pathos Commun Ltd (NEWS) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX1.02 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Pathos Commun Ltd (NEWS) has net assets worth GBX1.02 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 (GBX4.29 Million) and total liabilities (GBX3.27 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 | GBX1.02 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 23.69% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -60.12% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 4.91 |
Pathos Commun Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2022–2024)
This chart illustrates how Pathos Commun Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Pathos Commun Ltd (2022–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Pathos Commun Ltd from 2022 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX299.21K | -64.75% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX848.93K | -54.94% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.88 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Pathos Commun Ltd'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 80.4% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX363.92K | 121.62% |
| Total Equity | GBX299.21K | 100.00% |
Pathos Commun Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Pathos Commun Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
LIVINGTRUST MORTGAGE BANK PLC
XNSA:LIVINGTRUST
|
$32.46 |
|
Canna 8 Investment Trust
V:RCR-P
|
$32.51 |
|
INTRAVENOUS INFUSIONS LIMITED
GSE:IIL
|
$32.59 |
|
Spiritus Mundi PLC
LSE:SPMU
|
$32.69 |
|
Iconic Labs Plc
LSE:ICON
|
$32.27 |
|
Downing FOUR VCT plc
LSE:D467
|
$32.18 |
|
IRemit Inc
PSE:I
|
$32.16 |
|
CONSOLIDATED HALLMARK INSURANCE PLC
XNSA:CONHALLPLC
|
$32.06 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Pathos Commun Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 848,930 to 299,215, a change of -549,715 (-64.8%).
- Net loss of 517,093 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 32,622.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-517.09K | -172.82% |
| Other Changes | GBX-32.62K | -10.9% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -64.75% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Pathos Commun Ltd'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: 6238.55x
- 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 990.83x to 6238.55x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.03 | GBX28.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX28.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX28.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Pathos Commun Ltd 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): -172.82%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -4.53%
- • Asset Turnover: 3.67x
- • Equity Multiplier: 10.39x
- Recent ROE (-172.82%) is below the historical average (-20.84%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 80.74% | 40.80% | 1.88x | 1.05x | GBX1.33 Million |
| 2023 | 29.57% | 3.54% | 6.59x | 1.27x | GBX166.12K |
| 2024 | -172.82% | -4.53% | 3.67x | 10.39x | GBX-547.01K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Pathos Commun Ltd's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $36,396,081
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.56%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathos Commun Ltd (NEWS) | GBX1.02 Million | 80.74% | 3.22x | $32.41 |
| Centaur Media (CAU) | $164.50 Million | 7.48% | 0.16x | $7.89K |
| Ebiquity Plc (EBQ) | $52.98 Million | 3.90% | 1.13x | $2.18K |
| Grand Vision Media Holdings PLC (GVMH) | $-12.24 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $70.29 |
| Iconic Labs Plc (ICON) | $-222.27K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $32.27 |
| Jaywing PLC (JWNG) | $-1.22 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $48.26 |
| MediaZest plc (MDZ) | $1.82 Million | 0.33% | 0.87x | $165.12 |
| NAHL Group PLC (NAH) | $57.32 Million | 0.67% | 0.68x | $2.46K |
| Next 15 Group PLC (NFG) | $68.50 Million | 1.66% | 1.51x | $36.94K |
| The Pebble Group PLC (PEBB) | $-3.87 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $9.41K |