Prudential plc (PRU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Prudential plc (PRU) has net assets worth GBX21.37 Billion GBX (≈ $2.60 Million USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX212.27 Billion ≈ $25.83 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX190.90 Billion ≈ $23.23 Million 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 PRU goodwill-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX21.37 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 10.07% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.54% |
| 5-Year Change | -60.26% |
| 10-Year Change | 18.08% |
| Growth Volatility | 137.31 |
Prudential plc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Prudential plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See PRU cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Prudential plc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Prudential plc from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Prudential plc market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX21.37 Billion ≈ $2.60 Million |
+14.43% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX18.67 Billion ≈ $2.27 Million |
+3.84% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX17.98 Billion ≈ $2.19 Million |
-56.84% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX41.67 Billion ≈ $5.07 Million |
-22.51% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX53.77 Billion ≈ $6.54 Million |
-61.92% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX141.21 Billion ≈ $17.18 Million |
+851.06% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX14.85 Billion ≈ $1.81 Million |
+15.65% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX12.84 Billion ≈ $1.56 Million |
+5.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX12.13 Billion ≈ $1.48 Million |
-32.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX18.10 Billion ≈ $2.20 Million |
+106.40% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX8.77 Billion ≈ $1.07 Million |
+19.20% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX7.36 Billion ≈ $894.95K |
+23.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX5.94 Billion ≈ $722.45K |
-42.71% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX10.36 Billion ≈ $1.26 Million |
-43.60% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX18.38 Billion ≈ $2.24 Million |
+0.26% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX18.33 Billion ≈ $2.23 Million |
+12.29% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX16.32 Billion ≈ $1.99 Million |
+20.66% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX13.53 Billion ≈ $1.65 Million |
-32.78% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX20.12 Billion ≈ $2.45 Million |
+4.70% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX19.22 Billion ≈ $2.34 Million |
+15.11% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX16.70 Billion ≈ $2.03 Million |
-19.63% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX20.77 Billion ≈ $2.53 Million |
+117.78% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX9.54 Billion ≈ $1.16 Million |
+56.69% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX6.09 Billion ≈ $740.74K |
-32.55% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX9.03 Billion ≈ $1.10 Million |
-10.19% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX10.05 Billion ≈ $1.22 Million |
+81.45% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX5.54 Billion ≈ $673.94K |
+2.71% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX5.39 Billion ≈ $656.17K |
+17.22% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX4.60 Billion ≈ $559.76K |
-2.56% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX4.72 Billion ≈ $574.45K |
+74.90% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX2.70 Billion ≈ $328.45K |
+36.71% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.97 Billion ≈ $240.25K |
+69.40% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX1.17 Billion ≈ $141.82K |
+52.18% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX765.93 Million ≈ $93.19K |
-12.54% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX875.72 Million ≈ $106.55K |
-10.49% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX978.36 Million ≈ $119.04K |
-25.18% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX1.31 Billion ≈ $159.10K |
+18.85% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX1.10 Billion ≈ $133.87K |
+15.87% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX949.54 Million ≈ $115.53K |
+9.40% |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX867.95 Million ≈ $105.60K |
+7.82% |
| 1985-12-31 | GBX805.04 Million ≈ $97.95K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Prudential 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 1409113100000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX14.09 Billion | 70.02% |
| Common Stock | GBX169.06 Million | 0.84% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX851.31 Million | 4.23% |
| Other Components | GBX5.01 Billion | 24.91% |
| Total Equity | GBX20.12 Billion | 100.00% |
Prudential plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Prudential plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Taiwan Printed Circuit Board Techvest Co Ltd
TW:8213
|
$306.07 Million |
|
ST George Mining Ltd
AU:SGQ
|
$306.09 Million |
|
Zhejiang Renzhi Co Ltd
SHE:002629
|
$306.15 Million |
|
Rossari Biotech Limited
NSE:ROSSARI
|
$306.35 Million |
|
Viva Biotech Holdings
F:VB0
|
$306.04 Million |
|
Shenzhen Jianyi Decoration Group Co Ltd
SHE:002789
|
$305.99 Million |
|
Rana Gruber AS
OL:RANA
|
$305.95 Million |
|
Organogenesis Holdings Inc
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|
$305.86 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Prudential plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 17,492,000,000 to 20,124,328,000, a change of 2,632,328,000 (15.0%).
- Net income of 4,061,460,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 606,462,300 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 1,278,267,340 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 2,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 851,310,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 397,712,360.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX4.06 Billion | +20.18% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX606.46 Million | -3.01% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX1.28 Billion | -6.35% |
| Share Issuances | GBX2.00 Million | +0.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX851.31 Million | +4.23% |
| Other Changes | GBX-397.71 Million | -1.98% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 15.05% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Prudential 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: 128.97x
- 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 2436.32x to 128.97x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-12-31 | GBX0.41 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX0.57 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX0.67 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX0.50 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX0.45 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.00 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX1.36 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX2.37 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX2.27 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX2.65 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX2.72 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX4.71 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX4.20 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.80 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX4.24 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX2.11 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX2.19 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX2.27 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX2.48 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX2.05 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX2.50 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX3.18 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX3.59 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX4.07 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX3.78 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX4.63 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX5.07 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX7.06 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX6.26 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX6.69 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX5.68 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX8.04 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX7.10 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX6.11 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX6.48 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX6.43 | GBX1006.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX7.80 | GBX1006.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Prudential 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): 20.18%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 14.33%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.13x
- • Equity Multiplier: 10.55x
- Recent ROE (20.18%) is above the historical average (19.07%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 47.38% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 48.07x | GBX488.03 Million |
| 1990 | 48.47% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 72.66x | GBX373.25 Million |
| 1991 | 18.79% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 92.50x | GBX76.16 Million |
| 1992 | 55.95% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 104.28x | GBX351.27 Million |
| 1993 | 50.25% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 82.68x | GBX469.20 Million |
| 1994 | 17.58% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 51.94x | GBX149.62 Million |
| 1995 | 43.39% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 42.89x | GBX901.32 Million |
| 1996 | 51.03% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 28.45x | GBX1.94 Billion |
| 1997 | 30.08% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 38.89x | GBX923.59 Million |
| 1998 | 27.09% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 36.56x | GBX921.40 Million |
| 1999 | 15.83% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 44.00x | GBX322.89 Million |
| 2000 | 7.78% | 3.04% | 0.11x | 23.71x | GBX-214.33 Million |
| 2001 | -6.84% | -7.90% | 0.03x | 26.10x | GBX-1.46 Billion |
| 2002 | 9.22% | 10.89% | 0.03x | 31.22x | GBX-61.34 Million |
| 2003 | 12.97% | 3.94% | 0.11x | 31.33x | GBX271.79 Million |
| 2004 | 10.94% | 0.76% | 0.36x | 39.87x | GBX42.10 Million |
| 2005 | 14.40% | 1.82% | 0.20x | 39.69x | GBX228.60 Million |
| 2006 | 15.93% | 2.49% | 0.16x | 39.10x | GBX325.20 Million |
| 2007 | 15.62% | 2.88% | 0.15x | 36.06x | GBX340.80 Million |
| 2008 | -7.83% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 41.80x | GBX-901.80 Million |
| 2009 | 10.78% | 1.41% | 0.21x | 36.13x | GBX48.90 Million |
| 2010 | 17.82% | 3.00% | 0.18x | 32.31x | GBX627.90 Million |
| 2011 | 16.34% | 4.08% | 0.13x | 29.83x | GBX578.30 Million |
| 2012 | 20.88% | 3.97% | 0.18x | 29.04x | GBX1.13 Billion |
| 2013 | 13.95% | 2.49% | 0.27x | 20.78x | GBX381.00 Million |
| 2014 | 18.76% | 3.70% | 0.26x | 19.47x | GBX1.03 Billion |
| 2015 | 19.91% | 6.24% | 0.16x | 20.21x | GBX1.28 Billion |
| 2016 | 10.62% | 2.67% | 0.12x | 32.08x | GBX111.50 Million |
| 2017 | 14.85% | 2.76% | 0.23x | 23.14x | GBX780.30 Million |
| 2018 | 17.49% | 11.21% | 0.07x | 21.95x | GBX1.29 Billion |
| 2019 | 13.28% | 2.08% | 0.27x | 23.32x | GBX482.70 Million |
| 2020 | 7.91% | 5.84% | 0.06x | 24.07x | GBX-436.15 Million |
| 2021 | 11.69% | 8.35% | 0.14x | 9.94x | GBX320.40 Million |
| 2022 | -4.89% | -11.51% | 0.04x | 9.58x | GBX-2.49 Billion |
| 2023 | 7.68% | 8.72% | 0.09x | 9.77x | GBX-413.89 Million |
| 2024 | 10.22% | 13.72% | 0.07x | 10.40x | GBX39.01 Million |
| 2025 | 20.18% | 14.33% | 0.13x | 10.55x | GBX2.05 Billion |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Prudential plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Insurance - Life industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Insurance - Life
- Average net assets among peers: $-1,770,654,116
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4.18%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prudential plc (PRU) | GBX21.37 Billion | 47.38% | 8.93x | $306.06 Million |
| Chesnara (CSN) | $78.74 Million | -13.68% | 11.54x | $9.24 Million |
| Ecclesiastical Insurance Office plc (ELLA) | $-7.76 Billion | 0.00% | 0.00x | $5.95 Million |
| Hansard Global Plc (HSD) | $20.80 Million | 25.00% | 64.74x | $863.43K |
| Phoenix Group Holdings PLC (PHNX) | $573.00 Million | 5.41% | 0.03x | $93.45 Million |
About Prudential plc
Prudential plc, through its subsidiaries, provides life and health insurance, and asset management solutions to individuals in Asia and Africa. It offers savings and investments products; and wealth, health, and protection products. The company was founded in 1848 and is headquartered in Central, Hong Kong.