Northern Bear Plc
Northern Bear PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides building and support services to local authorities, housing associations, NHS trusts, universities, construction companies, and national house builders in Northern England and internationally. It operates through three segments: Roofing Activities, Materials Handling Activities, and Specialist Building Services Activities. The company su… Read more
Northern Bear Plc (NTBR) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX24.84 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Northern Bear Plc (NTBR) has net assets worth GBX24.84 Million GBX as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX47.19 Million) and total liabilities (GBX22.35 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 | GBX24.84 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 52.64% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 4.79% |
| 5-Year Change | 0.12% |
| 10-Year Change | 0.23% |
| Growth Volatility | 20.89 |
Northern Bear Plc - Net Assets Trend (2007–2025)
This chart illustrates how Northern Bear 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 Northern Bear Plc (2007–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Northern Bear Plc from 2007 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX22.31 Million | +10.12% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX20.26 Million | -10.21% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX22.57 Million | +7.59% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX20.98 Million | -5.88% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX22.29 Million | -7.45% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX24.08 Million | +3.58% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX23.25 Million | +8.74% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX21.38 Million | +8.56% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX19.69 Million | -11.54% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX22.26 Million | +5.72% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX21.06 Million | +7.06% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX19.67 Million | +7.29% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX18.33 Million | +2.64% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX17.86 Million | +3.25% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX17.30 Million | -13.39% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX19.97 Million | -6.12% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX21.27 Million | +19.81% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX17.76 Million | +84.66% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX9.62 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Northern Bear 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 15639.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX7.24 Million | 32.45% |
| Common Stock | GBX190.00K | 0.85% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX6.00K | 0.03% |
| Other Components | GBX14.88 Million | 66.67% |
| Total Equity | GBX22.31 Million | 100.00% |
Northern Bear Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Northern Bear Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ECOBANK TRANSNATIONAL INCORPORATION
GSE:ETI
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$1.72K |
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SPC Power Corp
PSE:SPC
|
$1.73K |
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Alchemy Investments Acquisition Corp 1 Warrants
NASDAQ:ALCYW
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$1.73K |
|
Thanh Nam Group JSC
VN:TNI
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$1.73K |
|
THAI AIRWAYS NVDR
MU:NVPE
|
$1.72K |
|
Alpha Seven Group JSC
VN:DL1
|
$1.72K |
|
XCana Petroleum Corporation
PINK:XCPT
|
$1.72K |
|
Agritech Ltd
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|
$1.72K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Northern Bear Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 20,262,000 to 22,313,000, a change of 2,051,000 (10.1%).
- Net income of 2,305,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 275,000 reduced retained earnings.
- New share issuances of 5,000 increased equity.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX2.31 Million | +10.33% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX275.00K | -1.23% |
| Share Issuances | GBX5.00K | +0.02% |
| Other Changes | GBX16.00K | +0.07% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 10.12% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Northern Bear 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: 60.58x
- 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 36.99x to 60.58x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-03-31 | GBX2.65 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX1.07 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX1.13 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX1.05 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX0.93 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX1.00 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX1.02 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX1.11 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX1.18 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX1.25 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX1.10 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX1.16 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX1.25 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.29 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.19 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX1.12 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX1.20 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX1.18 | GBX98.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX1.62 | GBX98.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Northern Bear 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): 10.33%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.95%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.84x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.91x
- Recent ROE (10.33%) is above the historical average (4.48%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0.19% | 0.38% | 0.25x | 1.98x | GBX-943.60K |
| 2008 | 8.77% | 4.83% | 0.99x | 1.83x | GBX-217.70K |
| 2009 | 10.21% | 5.20% | 1.08x | 1.81x | GBX44.50K |
| 2010 | -6.81% | -4.93% | 0.76x | 1.81x | GBX-3.36 Million |
| 2011 | -1.25% | -0.80% | 0.79x | 1.99x | GBX-1.95 Million |
| 2012 | 3.15% | 1.55% | 1.11x | 1.83x | GBX-1.22 Million |
| 2013 | 2.66% | 1.39% | 1.08x | 1.77x | GBX-1.35 Million |
| 2014 | 6.79% | 3.63% | 1.07x | 1.74x | GBX-632.00K |
| 2015 | 7.16% | 3.61% | 1.17x | 1.69x | GBX-597.80K |
| 2016 | 6.53% | 4.19% | 1.00x | 1.56x | GBX-772.20K |
| 2017 | 10.13% | 4.38% | 1.39x | 1.67x | GBX24.80K |
| 2018 | 9.28% | 3.70% | 1.47x | 1.71x | GBX-153.80K |
| 2019 | 11.15% | 4.58% | 1.53x | 1.59x | GBX266.40K |
| 2020 | 6.18% | 2.73% | 1.39x | 1.63x | GBX-919.90K |
| 2021 | -8.05% | -3.65% | 1.35x | 1.64x | GBX-4.02 Million |
| 2022 | -6.33% | -2.17% | 1.57x | 1.86x | GBX-3.43 Million |
| 2023 | 7.05% | 2.28% | 1.74x | 1.78x | GBX-664.70K |
| 2024 | 8.02% | 2.36% | 1.75x | 1.94x | GBX-402.20K |
| 2025 | 10.33% | 2.95% | 1.84x | 1.91x | GBX73.70K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Northern Bear Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Building Products & Equipment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Building Products & Equipment
- Average net assets among peers: $122,548,375
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 8.80%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Bear Plc (NTBR) | GBX24.84 Million | 0.19% | 0.90x | $1.72K |
| Epwin Group PLC (EPWN) | $88.80 Million | 12.05% | 2.09x | $19.79K |
| Volution Group plc (FAN) | $165.21 Million | 8.06% | 0.98x | $158.12K |
| Genuit Group plc (GEN) | $627.10 Million | 5.82% | 0.64x | $99.88K |
| James Halstead PLC (JHD) | $13.33 Million | 24.05% | 0.87x | $68.97K |
| LifeSafe Holdings PLC (LIFS) | $-158.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $158.65 |
| Norcros Plc (NXR) | $52.70 Million | 15.56% | 2.39x | $34.59K |
| Stelrad Group PLC (SRAD) | $22.90 Million | -5.48% | 5.14x | $22.16K |
| Titon Holdings Plc (TON) | $10.50 Million | 10.34% | 0.30x | $1.30K |