Puma Alpha VCT Ord
Puma Alpha VCT plc is a venture capital firm specializing in growth capital investments in small and medium-sized companies. The firm prefers to invest in educational technology providers, food and beverage operators, high-performance sports apparel producers, carbon wheel manufacturers and garden centre businesses sectors. The firm invests in qualifying and non-qualifying holdings of shares or s… Read more
Puma Alpha VCT Ord (PUAL) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of February 2025: GBX30.69 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Puma Alpha VCT Ord (PUAL) has net assets worth GBX30.69 Million GBX as of February 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX34.06 Million) and total liabilities (GBX3.38 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 | GBX30.69 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 90.08% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 50.76% |
| 5-Year Change | 78.38% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 51.87 |
Puma Alpha VCT Ord - Net Assets Trend (2020–2025)
This chart illustrates how Puma Alpha VCT Ord's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Puma Alpha VCT Ord (2020–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Puma Alpha VCT Ord from 2020 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-28 | GBX30.69 Million | +10.92% |
| 2024-02-29 | GBX27.67 Million | 0.00% |
| 2024-02-28 | GBX27.67 Million | +14.82% |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX24.09 Million | +40.06% |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX17.20 Million | +71.46% |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX10.03 Million | +154.84% |
| 2020-02-29 | GBX3.94 Million | 0.00% |
| 2020-02-28 | GBX3.94 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Puma Alpha VCT Ord'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 3800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX309.00K | 1.01% |
| Other Components | GBX30.38 Million | 98.99% |
| Total Equity | GBX30.69 Million | 100.00% |
Puma Alpha VCT Ord Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Puma Alpha VCT Ord ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
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PCAR3F
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$3.74K |
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$3.74K |
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$3.74K |
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$3.72K |
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|
$3.71K |
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$3.71K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Puma Alpha VCT Ord's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 27,666,000 to 30,686,000, a change of 3,020,000 (10.9%).
- Net loss of 1,771,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 927,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 1,527,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 7,245,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-1.77 Million | -5.77% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX927.00K | -3.02% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-1.53 Million | -4.98% |
| Other Changes | GBX7.25 Million | +23.61% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 10.92% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Puma Alpha VCT Ord'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: 0.79x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 6.90x to 0.79x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-28 | GBX0.13 | GBX0.91 | x |
| 2020-02-29 | GBX0.13 | GBX0.91 | x |
| 2021-02-28 | GBX1.16 | GBX0.91 | x |
| 2022-02-28 | GBX1.48 | GBX0.91 | x |
| 2023-02-28 | GBX1.41 | GBX0.91 | x |
| 2024-02-28 | GBX1.22 | GBX0.91 | x |
| 2024-02-29 | GBX1.22 | GBX0.91 | x |
| 2025-02-28 | GBX1.14 | GBX0.91 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Puma Alpha VCT Ord 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): -5.77%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: -0.04x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.11x
- Recent ROE (-5.77%) is below the historical average (0.45%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3.40% | 69.01% | 0.05x | 1.05x | GBX-259.70K |
| 2020 | 3.40% | 69.01% | 0.05x | 1.05x | GBX-259.70K |
| 2021 | 16.36% | 90.12% | 0.18x | 1.00x | GBX637.70K |
| 2022 | 17.62% | 93.12% | 0.18x | 1.04x | GBX1.31 Million |
| 2023 | -1.60% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-2.80 Million |
| 2024 | -14.92% | 0.00% | -0.13x | 1.04x | GBX-6.89 Million |
| 2024 | -14.92% | 0.00% | -0.13x | 1.04x | GBX-6.89 Million |
| 2025 | -5.77% | 0.00% | -0.04x | 1.11x | GBX-4.84 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Puma Alpha VCT Ord's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $395,694,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -81.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puma Alpha VCT Ord (PUAL) | GBX30.69 Million | 3.40% | 0.11x | $3.73K |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.09 Billion | 8.57% | 0.18x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $1.30 Million | -791.13% | 5.03x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.48 Million | 11.10% | 0.09x | $315.37 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $464.40 Million | -2.37% | 0.15x | $434.78 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $34.46 Million | 4.41% | 0.01x | $78.71 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $492.42 Million | 0.00% | 0.32x | $16.61 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $320.23 Million | -9.29% | 0.00x | $2.45K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $84.35 Million | -40.52% | 0.02x | $401.26 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $938.94 Million | 2.59% | 0.12x | $2.83 Million |