Petards Group plc
Petards Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, supply, and maintenance of technologies used in advanced security, surveillance, and ruggedised electronic applications in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. It offers rail technology solutions, such as eyeTrain, a solution for digital on-train CCTV systems; and RTS, a solution that provides s… Read more
Petards Group plc (PEG) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX6.08 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Petards Group plc (PEG) has net assets worth GBX6.08 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 (GBX12.67 Million) and total liabilities (GBX6.58 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 | GBX6.08 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 48.03% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.47% |
| 5-Year Change | -7.68% |
| 10-Year Change | 100.75% |
| Growth Volatility | 237.79 |
Petards Group plc - Net Assets Trend (1996–2024)
This chart illustrates how Petards Group 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 Petards Group plc (1996–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Petards Group plc from 1996 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX6.40 Million | -11.13% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX7.20 Million | -12.73% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX8.25 Million | +6.80% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX7.72 Million | +11.46% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX6.93 Million | -7.35% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX7.48 Million | -2.13% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX7.64 Million | +5.68% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX7.23 Million | +72.88% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX4.18 Million | +31.26% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX3.19 Million | +32.69% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX2.40 Million | +38.31% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX1.74 Million | +14.44% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX1.52 Million | +321.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX360.00K | +542.86% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX56.00K | +119.18% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX-292.00K | +81.29% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX-1.56 Million | +31.68% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX-2.29 Million | -22.26% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX-1.87 Million | -2.13% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX-1.83 Million | +72.29% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX-6.60 Million | -398.55% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX2.21 Million | -26.95% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.03 Million | -79.78% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX14.97 Million | +47.66% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX10.14 Million | +592.15% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX1.47 Million | +696.20% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX184.00K | +5.14% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX175.00K | +53.51% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX114.00K | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Petards Group 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 10357.9% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX3.97 Million | 62.13% |
| Common Stock | GBX617.00K | 9.65% |
| Other Components | GBX1.80 Million | 28.22% |
| Total Equity | GBX6.40 Million | 100.00% |
Petards Group plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Petards Group plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Schroder Asia Pacific Fund
LSE:SDP
|
$849.97 |
|
AN Textile Mill
KAR:ANTM
|
$852.02 |
|
Great Lakes Aviation Ltd
PINK:GLUX
|
$852.44 |
|
PEEL MINING
BE:W5E
|
$853.39 |
|
3D OIL
BE:MUE
|
$848.79 |
|
Green & Gold Minerals Ltd
AU:GG1
|
$847.33 |
|
Quantum Blockchain Technologies Plc
LSE:QBT
|
$846.81 |
|
MANZ - Dusseldorf Stock Exchang
DU:M5Z
|
$846.61 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Petards Group plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 7,197,000 to 6,396,000, a change of -801,000 (-11.1%).
- Net loss of 1,127,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 13,999.
- Other factors increased equity by 339,999.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-1.13 Million | -17.62% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-14.00K | -0.22% |
| Other Changes | GBX340.00K | +5.32% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -11.13% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Petards Group 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: 105.75x
- 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 54.38x to 105.75x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | GBX0.21 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX0.92 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX0.82 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX5.33 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX29.07 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX35.42 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX5.55 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.58 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX-10.09 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX-0.32 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX-0.29 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX-0.36 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX-0.25 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX-0.05 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.22 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.12 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.05 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.12 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.12 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.14 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.13 | GBX11.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.11 | GBX11.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Petards Group 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): -17.62%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -9.38%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.91x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.07x
- Recent ROE (-17.62%) is above the historical average (-39.39%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 102.50% | 2.29% | 1.71x | 26.05x | GBX37.00K |
| 1997 | -854.02% | -34.49% | 1.32x | 18.80x | GBX-1.50 Million |
| 1998 | -495.98% | -23.88% | 1.82x | 11.43x | GBX-1.01 Million |
| 1999 | 6.17% | 2.72% | 0.92x | 2.46x | GBX-55.90K |
| 2000 | -2.74% | -5.49% | 0.41x | 1.22x | GBX-1.30 Million |
| 2001 | -5.68% | -5.97% | 0.58x | 1.65x | GBX-2.35 Million |
| 2002 | -500.30% | -81.07% | 1.57x | 3.94x | GBX-15.45 Million |
| 2003 | -82.01% | -8.54% | 1.52x | 6.32x | GBX-2.04 Million |
| 2004 | 0.00% | -18.11% | 2.28x | 0.00x | GBX-3.35 Million |
| 2005 | 0.00% | -1.68% | 2.26x | 0.00x | GBX-184.00K |
| 2006 | 0.00% | -1.67% | 2.45x | 0.00x | GBX-202.10K |
| 2007 | 0.00% | -2.69% | 2.07x | 0.00x | GBX-246.50K |
| 2008 | 0.00% | 5.30% | 3.33x | 0.00x | GBX1.16 Million |
| 2009 | 0.00% | 6.95% | 2.37x | 0.00x | GBX1.14 Million |
| 2010 | 650.00% | 3.20% | 2.11x | 96.30x | GBX358.40K |
| 2011 | 86.67% | 2.57% | 1.90x | 17.77x | GBX276.00K |
| 2012 | 13.18% | 2.22% | 2.00x | 2.97x | GBX48.30K |
| 2013 | -132.09% | -36.64% | 1.03x | 3.49x | GBX-2.47 Million |
| 2014 | 25.82% | 4.61% | 1.66x | 3.38x | GBX379.90K |
| 2015 | 24.01% | 5.85% | 1.54x | 2.66x | GBX446.40K |
| 2016 | 21.76% | 5.94% | 1.61x | 2.27x | GBX491.80K |
| 2017 | 17.11% | 7.94% | 1.28x | 1.68x | GBX514.00K |
| 2018 | 9.07% | 3.47% | 1.40x | 1.86x | GBX-71.10K |
| 2019 | -2.58% | -1.23% | 1.11x | 1.89x | GBX-940.80K |
| 2020 | -8.42% | -4.48% | 0.93x | 2.01x | GBX-1.28 Million |
| 2021 | 11.20% | 6.37% | 1.14x | 1.55x | GBX92.80K |
| 2022 | 6.35% | 4.82% | 0.91x | 1.45x | GBX-300.70K |
| 2023 | -14.59% | -11.14% | 0.88x | 1.49x | GBX-1.77 Million |
| 2024 | -17.62% | -9.38% | 0.91x | 2.07x | GBX-1.77 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Petards Group plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Security & Protection Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Security & Protection Services
- Average net assets among peers: $18,251,429
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9.37%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petards Group plc (PEG) | GBX6.08 Million | 102.50% | 1.08x | $849.40 |
| Croma Security Solutions Group Plc (CSSG) | $15.22 Million | 3.57% | 0.19x | $1.22K |
| Image Scan Holdings Plc (IGE) | $872.00K | -27.18% | 1.18x | $308.05 |
| Journeo PLC (JNEO) | $12.74 Million | 23.34% | 1.81x | $8.92K |
| London Security Plc (LSC) | $47.98 Million | 9.59% | 0.63x | $37.42K |
| Newmark Security plc (NWT) | $7.93 Million | 4.45% | 1.34x | $1.20K |
| Synectics plc (SNX) | $40.72 Million | 3.77% | 0.51x | $5.00K |
| Westminster Group Plc (WSG) | $2.30 Million | -83.14% | 1.79x | $466.79 |