Persimmon PLC (PSN) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Persimmon PLC (PSN) has net assets worth GBX3.61 Billion GBX (≈ $439.73K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX5.32 Billion ≈ $647.07K USD) and total liabilities (GBX1.70 Billion ≈ $207.34K 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 tangible net worth ratio of Persimmon PLC to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX3.61 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 67.96% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 16.19% |
| 5-Year Change | -0.31% |
| 10-Year Change | 32.03% |
| Growth Volatility | 29.98 |
Persimmon PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Persimmon PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See PSN defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Persimmon PLC (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Persimmon PLC from 1985 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see PSN market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX3.61 Billion ≈ $439.73K |
+3.07% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX3.51 Billion ≈ $426.65K |
+2.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX3.42 Billion ≈ $415.93K |
-0.60% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX3.44 Billion ≈ $418.46K |
-5.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX3.63 Billion ≈ $441.08K |
+3.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX3.52 Billion ≈ $428.09K |
+7.98% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX3.26 Billion ≈ $396.44K |
+2.00% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX3.19 Billion ≈ $388.68K |
-0.22% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX3.20 Billion ≈ $389.54K |
+16.96% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX2.74 Billion ≈ $333.06K |
+11.47% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX2.46 Billion ≈ $298.80K |
+12.00% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX2.19 Billion ≈ $266.78K |
+7.19% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX2.05 Billion ≈ $248.88K |
+2.60% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX1.99 Billion ≈ $242.58K |
+8.39% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX1.84 Billion ≈ $223.79K |
+5.46% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX1.74 Billion ≈ $212.19K |
+7.44% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX1.62 Billion ≈ $197.50K |
+4.37% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX1.56 Billion ≈ $189.22K |
-33.69% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX2.35 Billion ≈ $285.37K |
+15.46% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX2.03 Billion ≈ $247.15K |
+20.05% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX1.69 Billion ≈ $205.87K |
+20.38% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX1.41 Billion ≈ $171.02K |
+24.80% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX1.13 Billion ≈ $137.04K |
+20.20% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX937.00 Million ≈ $114.01K |
+18.09% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX793.47 Million ≈ $96.54K |
+89.09% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX419.63 Million ≈ $51.06K |
+15.39% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX363.68 Million ≈ $44.25K |
+13.38% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX320.75 Million ≈ $39.03K |
+9.31% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX293.43 Million ≈ $35.70K |
+8.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX269.55 Million ≈ $32.80K |
+33.62% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX201.72 Million ≈ $24.54K |
+2.73% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX196.36 Million ≈ $23.89K |
+35.80% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX144.59 Million ≈ $17.59K |
+13.00% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX127.96 Million ≈ $15.57K |
-1.37% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX129.74 Million ≈ $15.79K |
+45.00% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX89.47 Million ≈ $10.89K |
+17.52% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX76.14 Million ≈ $9.26K |
+26.81% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX60.04 Million ≈ $7.30K |
+140.20% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX25.00 Million ≈ $3.04K |
+36.87% |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX18.26 Million ≈ $2.22K |
+104.64% |
| 1985-12-31 | GBX8.92 Million ≈ $1.09K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Persimmon 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 82192.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX3.04 Billion | 84.13% |
| Common Stock | GBX32.10 Million | 0.89% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX513.30 Million | 14.20% |
| Other Components | GBX28.00 Million | 0.77% |
| Total Equity | GBX3.61 Billion | 100.00% |
Persimmon PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Persimmon PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SMS Lifesciences India Limited
NSE:SMSLIFE
|
$42.13 Million |
|
Uangel
KO:072130
|
$42.14 Million |
|
Kedawung Setia Industrial Tbk
JK:KDSI
|
$42.15 Million |
|
Autech Corporation
KQ:067170
|
$42.16 Million |
|
Exel Composites Oyj
HE:EXL1V
|
$42.12 Million |
|
Unibios Holdings S.A
AT:BIOSK
|
$42.11 Million |
|
Getty Copper Inc.
V:GTC
|
$42.11 Million |
|
Ihlas Gayrimenkul Proje Gelistirme ve Ticaret AS
IS:IHLGM
|
$42.11 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Persimmon PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,506,600,000 to 3,614,100,000, a change of 107,500,000 (3.1%).
- Net income of 285,700,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 192,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 2,300,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 2,500,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX285.70 Million | +7.91% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX192.10 Million | -5.32% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX2.30 Million | -0.06% |
| Share Issuances | GBX2.50 Million | +0.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-1.00 | -0.0% |
| Other Changes | GBX13.70 Million | +0.38% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 3.07% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Persimmon 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: 96.63x
- 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 6203.90x to 96.63x 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 | GBX0.17 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX0.32 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX0.62 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX0.84 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX0.97 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX1.10 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX1.44 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX1.35 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX1.46 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.71 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX1.69 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX1.65 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX1.65 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX1.80 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX2.01 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX2.30 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX3.10 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.32 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.95 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX4.89 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX5.79 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX6.82 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX7.76 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX5.18 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX5.37 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX5.76 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX6.07 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX6.53 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX6.70 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX7.17 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX7.83 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX8.62 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX9.89 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX10.12 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX10.22 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX11.00 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX11.32 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX10.69 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX10.65 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX10.85 | GBX1078.50 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX11.16 | GBX1078.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Persimmon 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): 7.91%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 7.62%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.71x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.47x
- Recent ROE (7.91%) is below the historical average (15.09%), 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 | 21.91% | 6.13% | 1.29x | 2.78x | GBX1.06 Million |
| 1986 | 21.04% | 8.28% | 1.09x | 2.32x | GBX2.02 Million |
| 1987 | 32.64% | 11.07% | 1.20x | 2.45x | GBX5.66 Million |
| 1988 | 31.95% | 16.09% | 0.96x | 2.06x | GBX13.18 Million |
| 1989 | 27.66% | 16.31% | 0.86x | 1.96x | GBX13.44 Million |
| 1990 | 20.75% | 13.61% | 0.82x | 1.87x | GBX9.61 Million |
| 1991 | 11.46% | 10.33% | 0.75x | 1.48x | GBX1.89 Million |
| 1992 | 4.91% | 4.47% | 0.58x | 1.90x | GBX-6.52 Million |
| 1993 | 9.15% | 7.81% | 0.64x | 1.83x | GBX-1.24 Million |
| 1994 | 8.54% | 8.13% | 0.61x | 1.72x | GBX-2.87 Million |
| 1995 | 8.13% | 6.57% | 0.68x | 1.82x | GBX-3.78 Million |
| 1996 | 9.21% | 5.50% | 0.81x | 2.07x | GBX-2.14 Million |
| 1997 | 12.86% | 7.18% | 0.99x | 1.81x | GBX8.40 Million |
| 1998 | 13.97% | 7.83% | 0.92x | 1.95x | GBX12.72 Million |
| 1999 | 15.85% | 8.28% | 1.00x | 1.91x | GBX21.27 Million |
| 2000 | 17.35% | 9.81% | 0.94x | 1.88x | GBX30.86 Million |
| 2001 | 14.68% | 7.88% | 0.86x | 2.17x | GBX37.10 Million |
| 2002 | 18.84% | 10.32% | 0.97x | 1.89x | GBX82.80 Million |
| 2003 | 20.79% | 12.44% | 0.95x | 1.76x | GBX121.57 Million |
| 2004 | 23.07% | 15.22% | 0.88x | 1.71x | GBX183.74 Million |
| 2005 | 20.38% | 15.09% | 0.84x | 1.62x | GBX175.60 Million |
| 2006 | 19.51% | 12.62% | 0.84x | 1.85x | GBX193.27 Million |
| 2007 | 17.63% | 13.72% | 0.73x | 1.77x | GBX178.96 Million |
| 2008 | -40.19% | -35.61% | 0.56x | 2.03x | GBX-780.52 Million |
| 2009 | 4.57% | 5.22% | 0.51x | 1.72x | GBX-88.22 Million |
| 2010 | 6.61% | 7.35% | 0.58x | 1.56x | GBX-59.10 Million |
| 2011 | 5.93% | 7.10% | 0.60x | 1.40x | GBX-74.93 Million |
| 2012 | 8.54% | 9.89% | 0.61x | 1.40x | GBX-29.17 Million |
| 2013 | 12.57% | 12.33% | 0.69x | 1.48x | GBX52.65 Million |
| 2014 | 16.97% | 14.45% | 0.77x | 1.53x | GBX152.74 Million |
| 2015 | 21.25% | 17.99% | 0.76x | 1.56x | GBX276.32 Million |
| 2016 | 22.84% | 19.93% | 0.76x | 1.51x | GBX351.56 Million |
| 2017 | 24.58% | 21.87% | 0.76x | 1.49x | GBX466.74 Million |
| 2018 | 27.75% | 23.72% | 0.80x | 1.46x | GBX566.95 Million |
| 2019 | 26.05% | 23.26% | 0.81x | 1.38x | GBX522.97 Million |
| 2020 | 18.14% | 19.18% | 0.72x | 1.31x | GBX286.56 Million |
| 2021 | 21.71% | 21.80% | 0.75x | 1.32x | GBX424.68 Million |
| 2022 | 16.31% | 14.70% | 0.76x | 1.46x | GBX217.07 Million |
| 2023 | 7.47% | 9.21% | 0.58x | 1.40x | GBX-86.45 Million |
| 2024 | 7.62% | 8.35% | 0.66x | 1.38x | GBX-83.56 Million |
| 2025 | 7.91% | 7.62% | 0.71x | 1.47x | GBX-75.71 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Persimmon PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Residential Construction industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Residential Construction
- Average net assets among peers: $809,605,222
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.41%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Persimmon PLC (PSN) | GBX3.61 Billion | 21.91% | 0.47x | $42.12 Million |
| The Berkeley Group Holdings plc (BKG) | $70.11 Million | 16.25% | 0.60x | $39.90 Million |
| Barratt Redrow plc (BTRW) | $219.40 Million | 8.02% | 0.72x | $43.84 Million |
| Bellway PLC (BWY) | $3.29 Billion | 11.88% | 0.42x | $25.02 Million |
| Cairn Homes PLC (CRN) | $778.78 Million | 5.55% | 0.30x | $14.75 Million |
| Crest Nicholson Holdings plc (CRST) | $-77.60 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $2.19 Million |
| MJ Gleeson plc (GLE) | $90.17 Million | 5.83% | 0.74x | $1.70 Million |
| Springfield Properties Plc (SPR) | $26.21 Million | -3.91% | 1.61x | $1.52 Million |
| Taylor Wimpey PLC (TW) | $1.83 Billion | 5.40% | 0.84x | $33.10 Million |
| Vistry Group PLC (VTY) | $1.06 Billion | 8.64% | 0.50x | $8.92 Million |
About Persimmon PLC
Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name. It also provides broadband services under the FibreNest brand; and timber frame, insulated wall panels, and roof cassette… Read more