Proven Vct PLC

LSE:PVN UK Asset Management
Market Cap
$2.06 Million
GBX16.93 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#50294 Global
#1512 in UK
Share Price
GBX58.50
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
GBX57.00 - GBX59.50
All Time High
GBX62.59
Categories
Companies in UK Asset Management Banking & Financial
About

ProVen VCT plc is a venture capital trust specializing in emerging growth stage investment,expansion and management buyouts. The fund invests in small and medium sized smaller companies. It does not invest in startups. It seeks to invest in non-qualifying investments including cash, liquidity funds, fixed interest securities, debt and debt related securities in growth companies and non-qualifying… Read more

Proven Vct PLC (PVN) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of August 2025: GBX176.53 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Proven Vct PLC (PVN) has net assets worth GBX176.53 Million GBX as of August 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX176.81 Million) and total liabilities (GBX277.00K). 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 GBX176.53 Million
% of Total Assets 99.84%
Annual Growth Rate 9.06%
5-Year Change 14.5%
10-Year Change 66.43%
Growth Volatility 36.03

Proven Vct PLC - Net Assets Trend (2001–2025)

This chart illustrates how Proven Vct 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 Proven Vct PLC (2001–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Proven Vct PLC from 2001 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-02-28 GBX168.98 Million +0.63%
2024-02-29 GBX167.93 Million 0.00%
2024-02-28 GBX167.93 Million +3.82%
2023-02-28 GBX161.74 Million +9.59%
2022-02-28 GBX147.58 Million +16.23%
2021-02-28 GBX126.98 Million +20.52%
2020-02-29 GBX105.36 Million 0.00%
2020-02-28 GBX105.36 Million +22.03%
2019-02-28 GBX86.34 Million -14.97%
2018-02-28 GBX101.53 Million -3.06%
2017-02-28 GBX104.74 Million +21.04%
2016-02-29 GBX86.53 Million 0.00%
2016-02-28 GBX86.53 Million +37.23%
2015-02-28 GBX63.06 Million +12.45%
2014-02-28 GBX56.07 Million +17.29%
2013-02-28 GBX47.81 Million +186.08%
2012-02-29 GBX16.71 Million 0.00%
2012-02-28 GBX16.71 Million +8.67%
2011-02-28 GBX15.38 Million +18.94%
2010-02-28 GBX12.93 Million -6.47%
2009-02-28 GBX13.82 Million -32.46%
2008-02-29 GBX20.47 Million 0.00%
2008-02-28 GBX20.47 Million -18.93%
2007-02-28 GBX25.25 Million -5.55%
2006-02-28 GBX26.73 Million +7.86%
2005-02-28 GBX24.79 Million +15.17%
2004-02-29 GBX21.52 Million 0.00%
2004-02-28 GBX21.52 Million +37.61%
2003-02-28 GBX15.64 Million -19.41%
2002-02-28 GBX19.41 Million -7.96%
2001-02-28 GBX21.08 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Proven Vct 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 218904.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (February 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX105.12 Million 62.21%
Common Stock GBX26.87 Million 15.90%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX22.53 Million 13.33%
Other Components GBX14.46 Million 8.56%
Total Equity GBX168.98 Million 100.00%

Proven Vct PLC Competitors by Market Cap

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

Company Market Cap
Regenera Insights Inc.
F:66C0
 		$64.34
NiHAO Mineral Resources International Inc
PSE:NI
 		$64.61
SDX Energy Inc
LSE:SDX
 		$64.71
Waskaduwa Beach Resort PLC
CM:CITWN0000
 		$64.79
ProtoSource Corporation
PINK:PSCO
 		$63.79
Defentect Group Inc
PINK:DFTC
 		$63.62
Speed Medical
EGX:SPMD
 		$63.27
NexTech FAS Technologies Inc
PINK:NXSL
 		$62.98

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 167,925,000 to 168,981,000, a change of 1,056,000 (0.6%).
  • Net income of 2,496,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 7,312,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 9,337,000 reduced equity.
  • New share issuances of 14,923,000 increased equity.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 1,508,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX2.50 Million +1.48%
Dividends Paid GBX7.31 Million -4.33%
Share Repurchases GBX9.34 Million -5.53%
Share Issuances GBX14.92 Million +8.83%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX1.51 Million +0.89%
Other Changes GBX-1.22 Million -0.72%
Total Change GBX- 0.63%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Proven Vct 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: 87.51x
  • 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 28.75x to 87.51x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
2001-02-28 GBX2.04 GBX58.50 x
2002-02-28 GBX1.77 GBX58.50 x
2003-02-28 GBX1.43 GBX58.50 x
2004-02-28 GBX1.97 GBX58.50 x
2004-02-29 GBX1.97 GBX58.50 x
2005-02-28 GBX2.13 GBX58.50 x
2006-02-28 GBX2.22 GBX58.50 x
2007-02-28 GBX2.17 GBX58.50 x
2008-02-28 GBX1.76 GBX58.50 x
2008-02-29 GBX1.76 GBX58.50 x
2009-02-28 GBX1.15 GBX58.50 x
2010-02-28 GBX1.08 GBX58.50 x
2011-02-28 GBX1.22 GBX58.50 x
2012-02-28 GBX1.23 GBX58.50 x
2012-02-29 GBX1.23 GBX58.50 x
2013-02-28 GBX1.08 GBX58.50 x
2014-02-28 GBX1.18 GBX58.50 x
2015-02-28 GBX1.04 GBX58.50 x
2016-02-28 GBX1.32 GBX58.50 x
2016-02-29 GBX1.32 GBX58.50 x
2017-02-28 GBX1.08 GBX58.50 x
2018-02-28 GBX1.02 GBX58.50 x
2019-02-28 GBX0.84 GBX58.50 x
2020-02-28 GBX0.72 GBX58.50 x
2020-02-29 GBX0.72 GBX58.50 x
2021-02-28 GBX0.77 GBX58.50 x
2022-02-28 GBX0.79 GBX58.50 x
2023-02-28 GBX0.69 GBX58.50 x
2024-02-28 GBX0.69 GBX58.50 x
2024-02-29 GBX0.69 GBX58.50 x
2025-02-28 GBX0.67 GBX58.50 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Proven Vct 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): 1.48%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 73.18%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.02x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.00x
  • Recent ROE (1.48%) is below the historical average (2.82%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2001 2.73% 40.10% 0.07x 1.04x GBX-1.53 Million
2002 2.69% 0.00% 0.00x 1.03x GBX-1.42 Million
2003 1.71% 0.00% 0.00x 1.01x GBX-1.30 Million
2004 0.17% 0.00% 0.00x 1.04x GBX-2.12 Million
2004 0.17% 0.51% 0.33x 1.04x GBX-2.12 Million
2005 1.81% 10.55% 0.16x 1.04x GBX-1.97 Million
2006 2.05% 20.12% 0.10x 1.01x GBX-2.13 Million
2007 0.79% 2.07% 0.38x 1.01x GBX-2.33 Million
2008 1.33% 0.00% 0.00x 1.03x GBX-1.77 Million
2008 1.33% 16.14% 0.08x 1.03x GBX-1.77 Million
2009 3.41% 0.00% 0.00x 1.19x GBX-910.40K
2010 -1.55% -75.19% 0.02x 1.08x GBX-1.49 Million
2011 2.99% 9.60% 0.30x 1.04x GBX-1.08 Million
2012 9.07% 142.25% 0.06x 1.02x GBX-156.10K
2012 9.07% 142.25% 0.06x 1.02x GBX-156.10K
2013 5.75% 67.63% 0.08x 1.01x GBX-2.03 Million
2014 6.49% 65.07% 0.10x 1.01x GBX-1.97 Million
2015 4.99% 65.24% 0.08x 1.01x GBX-3.16 Million
2016 3.73% 88.60% 0.04x 1.04x GBX-5.43 Million
2016 3.73% 88.60% 0.04x 1.04x GBX-5.43 Million
2017 11.67% 215.91% 0.05x 1.01x GBX1.75 Million
2018 2.90% 82.17% 0.03x 1.02x GBX-7.21 Million
2019 11.98% 94.45% 0.12x 1.07x GBX1.71 Million
2020 -11.42% 0.00% -0.11x 1.01x GBX-22.57 Million
2020 -11.42% 0.00% -0.11x 1.01x GBX-22.57 Million
2021 11.33% 95.19% 0.12x 1.00x GBX1.69 Million
2022 7.21% 93.51% 0.08x 1.01x GBX-4.12 Million
2023 -8.55% 0.00% -0.06x 1.00x GBX-30.00 Million
2024 4.93% 66.75% 0.07x 1.01x GBX-8.51 Million
2024 4.93% 66.75% 0.07x 1.01x GBX-8.51 Million
2025 1.48% 73.18% 0.02x 1.00x GBX-14.40 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Proven Vct PLC'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
Proven Vct PLC (PVN) GBX176.53 Million 2.73% 0.00x $64.33
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