Next PLC (NXT) - Net Assets

Latest as of July 2025: GBX1.82 Billion GBX ≈ $221.43K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, Next PLC (NXT) has net assets worth GBX1.82 Billion GBX (≈ $221.43K USD) as of July 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX5.29 Billion ≈ $643.12K USD) and total liabilities (GBX3.47 Billion ≈ $421.69K 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 Next PLC liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX1.82 Billion
% of Total Assets 34.43%
Annual Growth Rate 6.66%
5-Year Change 165.44%
10-Year Change 462.64%
Growth Volatility 39.7

Next PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)

This chart illustrates how Next PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore NXT total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.

Annual Net Assets for Next PLC (1985–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Next PLC from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see NXT market cap overview.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-01-31 GBX1.75 Billion
≈ $213.45K		 +7.05%
2024-01-31 GBX1.64 Billion
≈ $199.39K		 +40.66%
2023-01-31 GBX1.17 Billion
≈ $141.76K		 +15.36%
2022-01-31 GBX1.01 Billion
≈ $122.89K		 +52.82%
2021-01-31 GBX660.90 Million
≈ $80.41K		 +49.69%
2020-01-31 GBX441.50 Million
≈ $53.72K		 +20.56%
2019-01-31 GBX366.20 Million
≈ $44.56K		 -24.12%
2018-01-31 GBX482.60 Million
≈ $58.72K		 -5.47%
2017-01-31 GBX510.50 Million
≈ $62.11K		 +63.73%
2016-01-31 GBX311.80 Million
≈ $37.94K		 -3.14%
2015-01-31 GBX321.90 Million
≈ $39.17K		 +12.47%
2014-01-31 GBX286.20 Million
≈ $34.82K		 +0.21%
2013-01-31 GBX285.60 Million
≈ $34.75K		 +28.24%
2012-01-31 GBX222.70 Million
≈ $27.10K		 -4.17%
2011-01-31 GBX232.40 Million
≈ $28.28K		 +74.21%
2010-01-31 GBX133.40 Million
≈ $16.23K		 -5.05%
2009-01-31 GBX140.50 Million
≈ $17.09K		 +247.58%
2008-01-31 GBX-95.20 Million
≈ $-11.58K		 -150.29%
2007-01-31 GBX189.30 Million
≈ $23.03K		 -26.11%
2006-01-31 GBX256.20 Million
≈ $31.17K		 -7.34%
2005-01-31 GBX276.50 Million
≈ $33.64K		 +78.27%
2004-01-31 GBX155.10 Million
≈ $18.87K		 -43.62%
2003-01-31 GBX275.10 Million
≈ $33.47K		 -49.70%
2002-01-31 GBX546.90 Million
≈ $66.54K		 +9.45%
2001-01-31 GBX499.70 Million
≈ $60.80K		 -17.64%
2000-01-31 GBX606.70 Million
≈ $73.82K		 +11.77%
1999-01-31 GBX542.80 Million
≈ $66.04K		 +10.82%
1998-01-31 GBX489.80 Million
≈ $59.59K		 +16.40%
1997-01-31 GBX420.80 Million
≈ $51.20K		 +17.15%
1996-01-31 GBX359.20 Million
≈ $43.70K		 +22.93%
1995-01-31 GBX292.20 Million
≈ $35.55K		 +19.75%
1994-01-31 GBX244.00 Million
≈ $29.69K		 +22.86%
1993-01-31 GBX198.60 Million
≈ $24.16K		 +17.86%
1992-01-31 GBX168.50 Million
≈ $20.50K		 +5.31%
1991-01-31 GBX160.00 Million
≈ $19.47K		 -58.41%
1990-01-31 GBX384.70 Million
≈ $46.81K		 +2.64%
1989-01-31 GBX374.80 Million
≈ $45.60K		 +67.32%
1988-01-31 GBX224.00 Million
≈ $27.25K		 +11.94%
1987-01-31 GBX200.10 Million
≈ $24.35K		 0.00%
1986-08-31 GBX200.10 Million
≈ $24.35K		 +45.01%
1986-01-31 GBX137.99 Million
≈ $16.79K		 0.00%
1985-08-31 GBX137.99 Million
≈ $16.79K		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Next 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 4112.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (January 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX3.42 Billion 208.98%
Common Stock GBX12.40 Million 0.76%
Total Equity GBX1.64 Billion 100.00%

Next PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Next PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
Kang Yong Electric Public Company Limited
BK:KYE
 $183.29 Million
inTest Corporation
NYSE MKT:INTT
 $183.34 Million
Loncor Resources Inc
TO:LN
 $183.34 Million
Thien Long Group Corp
VN:TLG
 $183.37 Million
CB Financial Services Inc
NASDAQ:CBFV
 $183.14 Million
Osisko Metals Inc
V:OM
 $183.11 Million
Surteco Group SE
XETRA:SUR
 $183.09 Million
Panama Petrochem Limited
NSE:PANAMAPET
 $183.06 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Next PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,511,900,000 to 1,636,300,000, a change of 124,400,000 (8.2%).
  • Net income of 736,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 257,800,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 360,200,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 4,800,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 60,900,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX736.10 Million +44.99%
Dividends Paid GBX257.80 Million -15.76%
Share Repurchases GBX360.20 Million -22.01%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-4.80 Million -0.29%
Other Changes GBX60.90 Million +3.72%
Total Change GBX- 8.23%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Next 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: 973.61x
  • 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 12809.03x to 973.61x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-08-31 GBX1.02 GBX13005.00 x
1986-08-31 GBX1.02 GBX13005.00 x
1988-01-31 GBX0.61 GBX13005.00 x
1989-01-31 GBX1.02 GBX13005.00 x
1990-01-31 GBX1.04 GBX13005.00 x
1991-01-31 GBX0.43 GBX13005.00 x
1992-01-31 GBX0.45 GBX13005.00 x
1993-01-31 GBX0.54 GBX13005.00 x
1994-01-31 GBX0.65 GBX13005.00 x
1995-01-31 GBX0.78 GBX13005.00 x
1996-01-31 GBX0.96 GBX13005.00 x
1997-01-31 GBX1.12 GBX13005.00 x
1998-01-31 GBX1.30 GBX13005.00 x
1999-01-31 GBX1.47 GBX13005.00 x
2000-01-31 GBX1.64 GBX13005.00 x
2001-01-31 GBX1.47 GBX13005.00 x
2002-01-31 GBX1.65 GBX13005.00 x
2003-01-31 GBX0.89 GBX13005.00 x
2004-01-31 GBX0.58 GBX13005.00 x
2005-01-31 GBX1.07 GBX13005.00 x
2006-01-31 GBX1.03 GBX13005.00 x
2007-01-31 GBX0.82 GBX13005.00 x
2008-01-31 GBX-0.45 GBX13005.00 x
2009-01-31 GBX0.72 GBX13005.00 x
2010-01-31 GBX0.68 GBX13005.00 x
2011-01-31 GBX1.25 GBX13005.00 x
2012-01-31 GBX1.29 GBX13005.00 x
2013-01-31 GBX1.75 GBX13005.00 x
2014-01-31 GBX1.80 GBX13005.00 x
2015-01-31 GBX2.12 GBX13005.00 x
2016-01-31 GBX2.07 GBX13005.00 x
2017-01-31 GBX3.52 GBX13005.00 x
2018-01-31 GBX3.39 GBX13005.00 x
2019-01-31 GBX2.69 GBX13005.00 x
2020-01-31 GBX3.39 GBX13005.00 x
2021-01-31 GBX5.12 GBX13005.00 x
2022-01-31 GBX7.81 GBX13005.00 x
2023-01-31 GBX9.31 GBX13005.00 x
2024-01-31 GBX12.35 GBX13005.00 x
2025-01-31 GBX13.36 GBX13005.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Next 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): 44.99%
  • The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 12.03%
  • • Asset Turnover: 1.26x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.98x
  • Recent ROE (44.99%) is below the historical average (81.73%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1985 10.18% 9.54% 0.78x 1.37x GBX248.70K
1986 7.34% 7.68% 0.48x 1.97x GBX-5.30 Million
1989 47.52% 15.63% 1.36x 2.23x GBX140.15 Million
1990 7.25% 2.70% 0.87x 3.09x GBX-10.55 Million
1991 -280.18% -50.71% 0.83x 6.69x GBX-461.09 Million
1992 6.81% 2.47% 0.91x 3.04x GBX-5.34 Million
1993 18.58% 7.57% 1.53x 1.61x GBX16.95 Million
1994 26.51% 11.80% 1.44x 1.56x GBX39.98 Million
1995 28.00% 12.45% 1.36x 1.66x GBX52.26 Million
1996 29.39% 13.63% 1.33x 1.62x GBX69.60 Million
1997 28.10% 12.48% 1.40x 1.60x GBX76.14 Million
1998 27.90% 11.61% 1.51x 1.59x GBX87.64 Million
1999 22.83% 10.00% 1.45x 1.57x GBX69.62 Million
2000 23.11% 9.84% 1.51x 1.56x GBX79.53 Million
2001 31.54% 9.92% 1.82x 1.75x GBX107.63 Million
2002 34.70% 10.14% 1.89x 1.81x GBX135.11 Million
2003 76.52% 9.56% 2.21x 3.62x GBX182.99 Million
2004 161.25% 9.94% 2.28x 7.11x GBX234.59 Million
2005 110.45% 10.68% 2.20x 4.69x GBX277.75 Million
2006 122.37% 10.09% 2.11x 5.75x GBX287.88 Million
2007 175.12% 10.10% 2.09x 8.30x GBX312.57 Million
2008 0.00% 10.64% 2.06x 0.00x GBX363.63 Million
2009 215.08% 9.24% 1.86x 12.52x GBX288.34 Million
2010 272.53% 10.69% 2.01x 12.68x GBX350.74 Million
2011 172.66% 12.16% 1.84x 7.72x GBX377.87 Million
2012 213.25% 13.80% 1.86x 8.33x GBX452.63 Million
2013 178.05% 14.28% 1.88x 6.63x GBX480.13 Million
2014 193.22% 14.79% 1.74x 7.49x GBX524.57 Million
2015 197.17% 15.87% 1.75x 7.09x GBX602.70 Million
2016 213.86% 15.96% 1.79x 7.47x GBX635.62 Million
2017 124.45% 15.51% 1.70x 4.71x GBX584.25 Million
2018 122.63% 14.47% 1.60x 5.31x GBX543.54 Million
2019 161.22% 14.17% 1.11x 10.22x GBX553.78 Million
2020 138.21% 14.30% 1.16x 8.32x GBX566.05 Million
2021 43.38% 8.11% 0.94x 5.69x GBX220.61 Million
2022 67.08% 14.65% 1.16x 3.94x GBX576.50 Million
2023 61.33% 14.14% 1.26x 3.43x GBX595.65 Million
2024 53.07% 14.61% 1.16x 3.12x GBX651.11 Million
2025 44.99% 12.03% 1.26x 2.98x GBX572.47 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Next PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Apparel Retail industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Apparel Retail
  • Average net assets among peers: $174,115,500
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 16.55%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Next PLC (NXT) GBX1.82 Billion 10.18% 1.90x $183.25 Million
JD Sports Fashion PLC (JD) $309.99 Million 16.99% 1.20x $40.30 Million
Shoe Zone PLC (SHOE) $38.24 Million 16.11% 1.29x $267.16K

About Next PLC

LSE:NXT UK Apparel Retail
Market Cap
$183.25 Million
GBX1.51 Trillion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#16873 Global
#88 in UK
Share Price
GBX13005.00
Change (1 day)
+0.46%
52-Week Range
GBX11575.00 - GBX14580.00
All Time High
GBX14580.00
Categories
Companies in UK Apparel Retail
About

NEXT plc engages in the retail of clothing, homeware, and beauty products in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and internationally. It operates through NEXT Online, NEXT Retail, NEXT Finance, Total Platform, and Other Business Activities segments. The company offers NEXT branded products; and women's, men's, children's fashion clothing, and accessories; and third-party br… Read more