National World PLC (NWOR) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, National World PLC (NWOR) has net assets worth GBX37.60 Million GBX (≈ $4.57K USD) as of December 2024. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX60.30 Million ≈ $7.34K USD) and total liabilities (GBX22.70 Million ≈ $2.76K 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. Read how much debt does National World PLC carry for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX37.60 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 62.35% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 53.26% |
| 5-Year Change | 1015.73% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 301.73 |
National World PLC - Net Assets Trend (2019–2024)
This chart illustrates how National World PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore NWOR total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for National World PLC (2019–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of National World PLC from 2019 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see NWOR market cap overview.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX37.60 Million ≈ $4.57K |
+5.92% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX35.50 Million ≈ $4.32K |
+4.41% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX34.00 Million ≈ $4.14K |
+18.06% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX28.80 Million ≈ $3.50K |
+754.60% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX3.37 Million ≈ $410.03 |
-24.15% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX4.44 Million ≈ $540.59 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to National World 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 1023506700.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX9.90 Million | 26.33% |
| Common Stock | GBX300.00K | 0.80% |
| Other Components | GBX27.40 Million | 72.87% |
| Total Equity | GBX37.60 Million | 100.00% |
National World PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of National World PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Norrland Gold Corp
V:NORR
|
$746.53K |
|
Octopus Aim VCT 2 PLC
LSE:OSEC
|
$748.12K |
|
Strikewell Energy Corp
V:SKK
|
$748.86K |
|
BLUEBIRD MERCH.VENT. LTD.
F:09D
|
$749.39K |
|
REVITALIST L.A.W. LTD
F:4DO
|
$744.60K |
|
Brain+ ApS
CO:BRAINP
|
$744.48K |
|
Vivanco Gruppe AG
F:VG0K
|
$743.68K |
|
Colefax Group
LSE:CFX
|
$741.63K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in National World PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 35,500,000 to 37,600,000, a change of 2,100,000 (5.9%).
- Net income of 3,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 2,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other factors increased equity by 500,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX3.60 Million | +9.57% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX2.00 Million | -5.32% |
| Other Changes | GBX500.00K | +1.33% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 5.92% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares National World 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: 165.66x
- 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 138.20x to 165.66x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.17 | GBX22.90 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX22.90 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.14 | GBX22.90 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.12 | GBX22.90 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX22.90 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.14 | GBX22.90 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently National World 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): 9.57%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.75%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.59x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.60x
- Recent ROE (9.57%) is above the historical average (1.07%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -12.93% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX-1.02 Million |
| 2020 | -31.54% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 3.77x | GBX-1.40 Million |
| 2021 | 18.40% | 6.16% | 1.64x | 1.82x | GBX2.42 Million |
| 2022 | 15.29% | 6.18% | 1.52x | 1.63x | GBX1.80 Million |
| 2023 | 7.61% | 3.05% | 1.54x | 1.62x | GBX-850.00K |
| 2024 | 9.57% | 3.75% | 1.59x | 1.60x | GBX-160.00K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares National World PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Internet Content & Information industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Internet Content & Information
- Average net assets among peers: $79,416,797
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 48.60%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National World PLC (NWOR) | GBX37.60 Million | -12.93% | 0.60x | $745.78K |
| Auto Trader Group plc (AUTO) | $141.60 Million | 144.84% | 2.59x | $50.22 Million |
| Brave Bison Group PLC (BBSN) | $37.71 Million | -47.85% | 0.92x | $1.01 Million |
| Baltic Classifieds Group PLC (BCG) | $349.00 Million | 12.82% | 0.12x | $11.07 Million |
| Audioboom Group plc (BOOM) | $1.66 Million | -358.82% | 0.71x | $1.30 Million |
| Digitalbox PLC (DBOX) | $13.07 Million | 3.03% | 0.13x | $62.41K |
| Gfinity PLC (GFIN) | $4.81 Million | -160.74% | 0.41x | $35.14K |
| MONY Group plc (MONY) | $148.12 Million | 35.66% | 0.69x | $11.19 Million |
| Rightmove PLC (RMV) | $17.18 Million | 838.60% | 3.18x | $39.40 Million |
| SEEEN PLC (SEEN) | $1.59 Million | -30.17% | 0.03x | $75.95K |
About National World PLC
National World Plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides news and information services through a portfolio of multimedia publications and websites in the United Kingdom. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is headquartered in Leeds, the United Kingdom.