PZ Cussons PLC

LSE:PZC UK Household & Personal Products
Market Cap
$3.76 Million
GBX30.94 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#42484 Global
#654 in UK
Share Price
GBX73.60
Change (1 day)
-0.54%
52-Week Range
GBX65.90 - GBX91.00
All Time High
GBX284.95
Categories
Companies in UK Household & Personal Products
About

PZ Cussons plc manufactures, distributes, markets, and sells baby, beauty, and hygiene products in Europe, the Asia Pacific, the Americas, and Africa. The company offers toiletries, pharmaceuticals, electrical goods, edible oils, fats and spreads, nutritional products, shampoos, body washes, toothpastes, toothbrushes, skin and hair care products, food pouches, cereals, snacks, flavors, and fragra… Read more

PZ Cussons PLC (PZC) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of November 2025: GBX233.80 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, PZ Cussons PLC (PZC) has net assets worth GBX233.80 Million GBX as of November 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX644.30 Million) and total liabilities (GBX410.50 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 GBX233.80 Million
% of Total Assets 36.29%
Annual Growth Rate 1.37%
5-Year Change -42.53%
10-Year Change -61.17%
Growth Volatility 11.78

PZ Cussons PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)

This chart illustrates how PZ Cussons 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 PZ Cussons PLC (1986–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of PZ Cussons PLC from 1986 to 2025.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-05-31 GBX213.50 Million -9.23%
2024-05-31 GBX235.20 Million -44.28%
2023-05-31 GBX422.10 Million -5.97%
2022-05-31 GBX448.90 Million +20.83%
2021-05-31 GBX371.50 Million -11.80%
2020-05-31 GBX421.20 Million -6.67%
2019-05-31 GBX451.30 Million -2.72%
2018-05-31 GBX463.90 Million -4.13%
2017-05-31 GBX483.90 Million -12.00%
2016-05-31 GBX549.90 Million +10.64%
2015-05-31 GBX497.00 Million -7.35%
2014-05-31 GBX536.40 Million -1.81%
2013-05-31 GBX546.30 Million +5.16%
2012-05-31 GBX519.50 Million -2.92%
2011-05-31 GBX535.10 Million +2.49%
2010-05-31 GBX522.10 Million +16.07%
2009-05-31 GBX449.80 Million +10.82%
2008-05-31 GBX405.90 Million +12.94%
2007-05-31 GBX359.40 Million +6.21%
2006-05-31 GBX338.40 Million +3.17%
2005-05-31 GBX328.00 Million +7.24%
2004-05-31 GBX305.85 Million +5.73%
2003-05-31 GBX289.28 Million -5.11%
2002-05-31 GBX304.84 Million +0.32%
2001-05-31 GBX303.88 Million +0.47%
2000-05-31 GBX302.45 Million +21.61%
1999-05-31 GBX248.71 Million +11.95%
1998-05-31 GBX222.17 Million -3.20%
1997-05-31 GBX229.52 Million -4.40%
1996-05-31 GBX240.08 Million +7.73%
1995-05-31 GBX222.86 Million -4.92%
1994-05-31 GBX234.40 Million +13.57%
1993-05-31 GBX206.40 Million +8.69%
1992-05-31 GBX189.90 Million -2.12%
1991-05-31 GBX194.01 Million +1.27%
1990-05-31 GBX191.59 Million +2.70%
1989-05-31 GBX186.56 Million +24.81%
1988-05-31 GBX149.47 Million +5.46%
1987-05-31 GBX141.73 Million +13.07%
1986-05-31 GBX125.35 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to PZ Cussons 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 293.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (May 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX399.60 Million 181.88%
Common Stock GBX4.30 Million 1.96%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-152.20 Million -69.28%
Total Equity GBX219.70 Million 100.00%

PZ Cussons PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of PZ Cussons PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
DIVIDEND 15 SPLIT A CD 15
F:641
 		$45.21K
DaikyoNishikawa Corp
F:DK8
 		$45.22K
HGCAPITAL TRUST LS-025
F:5AC
 		$45.23K
Wonbiogen Co. Ltd.
KO:307280
 		$45.24K
Nextage Therapeutics Ltd
TA:MCTC
 		$45.15K
NGRD3F
SA:NGRD3F
 		$45.04K
Dividend Select 15 Corp
PINK:DVVDF
 		$45.02K
Bowen Acquisition Corp Rights
NASDAQ:BOWNR
 		$44.98K

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 242,300,000 to 219,700,000, a change of -22,600,000 (-9.3%).
  • Net loss of 5,800,000 reduced equity.
  • Dividend payments of 15,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 600,000.
  • Other factors decreased equity by 2,300,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX-5.80 Million -2.64%
Dividends Paid GBX15.10 Million -6.87%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX600.00K +0.27%
Other Changes GBX-2.30 Million -1.05%
Total Change GBX- -9.33%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares PZ Cussons 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: 140.95x
  • 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 302.71x to 140.95x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-05-31 GBX0.24 GBX73.60 x
1987-05-31 GBX0.28 GBX73.60 x
1988-05-31 GBX0.29 GBX73.60 x
1989-05-31 GBX0.37 GBX73.60 x
1990-05-31 GBX0.38 GBX73.60 x
1991-05-31 GBX0.38 GBX73.60 x
1992-05-31 GBX0.38 GBX73.60 x
1993-05-31 GBX0.41 GBX73.60 x
1994-05-31 GBX0.46 GBX73.60 x
1995-05-31 GBX0.44 GBX73.60 x
1996-05-31 GBX0.47 GBX73.60 x
1997-05-31 GBX0.45 GBX73.60 x
1998-05-31 GBX0.44 GBX73.60 x
1999-05-31 GBX0.50 GBX73.60 x
2000-05-31 GBX0.53 GBX73.60 x
2001-05-31 GBX0.54 GBX73.60 x
2002-05-31 GBX0.60 GBX73.60 x
2003-05-31 GBX0.59 GBX73.60 x
2004-05-31 GBX0.64 GBX73.60 x
2005-05-31 GBX0.68 GBX73.60 x
2006-05-31 GBX0.68 GBX73.60 x
2007-05-31 GBX0.73 GBX73.60 x
2008-05-31 GBX0.81 GBX73.60 x
2009-05-31 GBX0.91 GBX73.60 x
2010-05-31 GBX1.05 GBX73.60 x
2011-05-31 GBX1.10 GBX73.60 x
2012-05-31 GBX1.06 GBX73.60 x
2013-05-31 GBX1.12 GBX73.60 x
2014-05-31 GBX1.14 GBX73.60 x
2015-05-31 GBX1.08 GBX73.60 x
2016-05-31 GBX1.20 GBX73.60 x
2017-05-31 GBX1.08 GBX73.60 x
2018-05-31 GBX1.04 GBX73.60 x
2019-05-31 GBX1.01 GBX73.60 x
2020-05-31 GBX0.95 GBX73.60 x
2021-05-31 GBX0.84 GBX73.60 x
2022-05-31 GBX1.01 GBX73.60 x
2023-05-31 GBX0.94 GBX73.60 x
2024-05-31 GBX0.58 GBX73.60 x
2025-05-31 GBX0.52 GBX73.60 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently PZ Cussons 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): -2.64%
  • The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: -1.13%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.84x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.80x
  • Recent ROE (-2.64%) is below the historical average (9.88%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 18.34% 8.75% 0.96x 2.18x GBX9.62 Million
1987 15.96% 10.12% 0.81x 1.96x GBX7.86 Million
1988 10.55% 7.73% 0.74x 1.85x GBX773.00K
1989 8.67% 7.33% 0.68x 1.73x GBX-2.32 Million
1990 8.50% 6.78% 0.73x 1.72x GBX-2.69 Million
1991 8.08% 6.83% 0.70x 1.69x GBX-3.50 Million
1992 9.38% 7.39% 0.74x 1.73x GBX-1.11 Million
1993 8.22% 6.84% 0.71x 1.68x GBX-3.47 Million
1994 8.34% 6.80% 0.71x 1.73x GBX-3.61 Million
1995 7.75% 5.62% 0.78x 1.77x GBX-4.67 Million
1996 8.53% 5.21% 0.91x 1.79x GBX-3.26 Million
1997 9.92% 6.06% 0.94x 1.74x GBX-176.60K
1998 11.09% 6.50% 0.93x 1.84x GBX2.28 Million
1999 7.90% 5.24% 0.93x 1.62x GBX-4.98 Million
2000 11.61% 7.08% 0.92x 1.77x GBX4.02 Million
2001 10.77% 6.71% 0.89x 1.81x GBX1.95 Million
2002 11.14% 6.60% 0.97x 1.74x GBX2.98 Million
2003 12.16% 6.56% 1.07x 1.73x GBX5.43 Million
2004 14.31% 8.36% 1.05x 1.62x GBX11.52 Million
2005 9.90% 6.00% 0.96x 1.72x GBX-300.00K
2006 12.12% 6.56% 1.04x 1.78x GBX6.20 Million
2007 13.60% 7.34% 1.07x 1.73x GBX11.22 Million
2008 13.48% 7.11% 0.94x 2.02x GBX12.13 Million
2009 12.72% 6.34% 1.04x 1.93x GBX10.61 Million
2010 14.01% 8.26% 0.89x 1.91x GBX18.22 Million
2011 14.85% 8.58% 0.87x 1.98x GBX23.00 Million
2012 7.51% 4.01% 0.92x 2.03x GBX-11.43 Million
2013 13.13% 7.14% 0.87x 2.10x GBX15.03 Million
2014 18.88% 10.61% 0.86x 2.07x GBX43.00 Million
2015 11.56% 6.40% 0.75x 2.41x GBX7.08 Million
2016 13.45% 8.24% 0.70x 2.32x GBX17.36 Million
2017 14.26% 7.93% 0.72x 2.48x GBX19.19 Million
2018 10.97% 6.45% 0.73x 2.33x GBX4.21 Million
2019 6.18% 4.33% 0.64x 2.24x GBX-16.11 Million
2020 2.58% 1.74% 0.69x 2.16x GBX-29.38 Million
2021 10.46% 6.12% 0.77x 2.21x GBX1.63 Million
2022 11.22% 8.08% 0.63x 2.21x GBX5.20 Million
2023 9.20% 5.55% 0.66x 2.50x GBX-3.16 Million
2024 -23.52% -10.80% 0.81x 2.68x GBX-81.23 Million
2025 -2.64% -1.13% 0.84x 2.80x GBX-27.77 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares PZ Cussons PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Household & Personal Products industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Household & Personal Products
  • Average net assets among peers: $801,162
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -51.57%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
PZ Cussons PLC (PZC) GBX233.80 Million 18.34% 1.76x $45.16K
Eclectic Bar Group PLC (BAR) $12.06 Million 6.76% 1.87x $1.61K
Cel AI PLC (CLAI) $2.26 Million -146.27% 0.08x $943.23
Creightons Plc (CRL) $2.50 Million 15.31% 1.74x $2.42K
Revolution Beauty Group PLC (REVB) $-13.13 Million 0.00% 0.00x $4.13K
Venture Life Group PLC (VLG) $312.00K -133.65% 1.41x $10.41K