RS GROUP PLC
RS Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of maintenance, repair, and operations products and service solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and internationally. It offers automation and control, and electrification products; cables and connectors; mechanical and fluid power products, such as transmission, p… Read more
RS GROUP PLC (RS1) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX1.39 Billion GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, RS GROUP PLC (RS1) has net assets worth GBX1.39 Billion GBX as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX2.66 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX1.27 Billion). 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 | GBX1.39 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 52.22% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.12% |
| 5-Year Change | 50.17% |
| 10-Year Change | 280.69% |
| Growth Volatility | 11.99 |
RS GROUP PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how RS GROUP 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 RS GROUP PLC (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of RS GROUP PLC from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX1.35 Billion | -5.47% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX1.43 Billion | +6.36% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX1.35 Billion | +21.26% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX1.11 Billion | +23.17% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX902.00 Million | +24.78% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX722.90 Million | +22.67% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX589.30 Million | +22.13% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX482.50 Million | +24.04% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX389.00 Million | +9.33% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX355.80 Million | -3.39% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX368.30 Million | +1.10% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX364.30 Million | -4.03% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX379.60 Million | +3.72% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX366.00 Million | +9.16% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX335.30 Million | +10.62% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX303.10 Million | +0.10% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX302.80 Million | +7.45% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX281.80 Million | -5.85% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX299.30 Million | -11.03% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX336.40 Million | -5.43% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX355.70 Million | +3.28% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX344.40 Million | -11.28% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX388.20 Million | -5.80% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX412.10 Million | -0.67% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX414.90 Million | +10.79% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX374.50 Million | +6.00% |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX353.30 Million | +11.63% |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX316.50 Million | +11.48% |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX283.90 Million | +13.88% |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX249.30 Million | +20.49% |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX206.90 Million | +20.92% |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX171.10 Million | +18.74% |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX144.10 Million | +18.99% |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX121.10 Million | +12.13% |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX108.00 Million | -19.94% |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX134.90 Million | +25.37% |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX107.60 Million | +28.55% |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX83.70 Million | +9.13% |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX76.70 Million | +19.10% |
| 1986-03-31 | GBX64.40 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to RS GROUP 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 2012.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX1.08 Billion | 79.56% |
| Common Stock | GBX47.40 Million | 3.50% |
| Other Components | GBX229.40 Million | 16.94% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.35 Billion | 100.00% |
RS GROUP PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of RS GROUP PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Adcorp
JSE:ADR
|
$376.37K |
|
Formuepleje Mix Medium
CO:FPIMME
|
$376.94K |
|
CIMPRESS (7VP.SG)
STU:7VP
|
$377.04K |
|
Korea Airport Service Co. Ltd.
KQ:005430
|
$377.25K |
|
WisdomTree Inflation Plus Fund
NASDAQ:WTIP
|
$375.80K |
|
EXPERIAN
BE:J2B
|
$375.74K |
|
Wolverine Technologies Corp
PINK:WOLV
|
$375.67K |
|
JW Pharmaceutical Corp. Pfd. Series 2
KQ:001067
|
$375.67K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in RS GROUP PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,432,300,000 to 1,354,000,000, a change of -78,300,000 (-5.5%).
- Net income of 152,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 104,700,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 108,300,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 28,400,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX152.60 Million | +11.27% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX104.70 Million | -7.73% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-108.30 Million | -8.0% |
| Other Changes | GBX28.40 Million | +2.1% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -5.47% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares RS GROUP 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: 208.03x
- 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 3806.73x to 208.03x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-03-31 | GBX0.16 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX0.19 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX0.27 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX0.26 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX0.33 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX0.26 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX0.29 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX0.34 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX0.40 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX0.66 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX0.82 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX0.86 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX0.95 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX0.95 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX0.79 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX0.82 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX0.77 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX0.65 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX0.70 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX0.76 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX0.83 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX0.86 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX0.82 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX0.84 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX0.81 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX0.88 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX1.08 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX1.32 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.61 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.97 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX2.34 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX2.84 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX3.02 | GBX599.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX2.88 | GBX599.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently RS GROUP 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): 11.27%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.26%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.94x
- Recent ROE (11.27%) is below the historical average (20.95%), 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 | 32.73% | 10.52% | 1.56x | 2.00x | GBX14.60 Million |
| 1987 | 31.54% | 9.92% | 1.61x | 1.98x | GBX16.46 Million |
| 1988 | 35.01% | 9.42% | 1.76x | 2.11x | GBX20.93 Million |
| 1989 | 31.51% | 8.90% | 1.84x | 1.92x | GBX23.14 Million |
| 1990 | 24.31% | 8.32% | 1.67x | 1.75x | GBX19.31 Million |
| 1991 | 7.55% | 1.90% | 1.62x | 2.45x | GBX-2.56 Million |
| 1992 | 6.19% | 1.81% | 1.62x | 2.12x | GBX-4.49 Million |
| 1993 | 21.99% | 8.00% | 1.59x | 1.73x | GBX16.90 Million |
| 1994 | 28.60% | 12.13% | 1.37x | 1.72x | GBX31.28 Million |
| 1995 | 28.28% | 12.21% | 1.34x | 1.73x | GBX37.30 Million |
| 1996 | 27.08% | 11.91% | 1.37x | 1.66x | GBX42.07 Million |
| 1997 | 26.82% | 12.32% | 1.37x | 1.59x | GBX47.22 Million |
| 1998 | 25.47% | 12.17% | 1.34x | 1.56x | GBX48.95 Million |
| 1999 | 21.62% | 11.28% | 1.28x | 1.50x | GBX41.07 Million |
| 2000 | 19.73% | 9.71% | 1.08x | 1.88x | GBX36.45 Million |
| 2001 | 17.11% | 8.30% | 1.21x | 1.70x | GBX29.51 Million |
| 2002 | 15.26% | 8.28% | 1.14x | 1.62x | GBX21.69 Million |
| 2003 | 15.53% | 8.11% | 1.13x | 1.69x | GBX21.48 Million |
| 2004 | 19.13% | 8.68% | 1.15x | 1.91x | GBX31.46 Million |
| 2005 | 19.00% | 8.73% | 1.14x | 1.90x | GBX32.03 Million |
| 2006 | 12.96% | 5.26% | 1.18x | 2.09x | GBX9.96 Million |
| 2007 | 19.24% | 6.56% | 1.31x | 2.24x | GBX27.67 Million |
| 2008 | 22.68% | 6.91% | 1.35x | 2.43x | GBX35.72 Million |
| 2009 | 21.86% | 6.79% | 1.35x | 2.38x | GBX35.92 Million |
| 2010 | 17.35% | 5.41% | 1.35x | 2.38x | GBX22.29 Million |
| 2011 | 23.32% | 6.61% | 1.50x | 2.35x | GBX44.67 Million |
| 2012 | 23.20% | 6.70% | 1.49x | 2.33x | GBX48.30 Million |
| 2013 | 16.57% | 5.09% | 1.44x | 2.26x | GBX24.94 Million |
| 2014 | 19.63% | 5.62% | 1.54x | 2.27x | GBX35.07 Million |
| 2015 | 19.09% | 5.55% | 1.37x | 2.51x | GBX33.47 Million |
| 2016 | 6.16% | 1.70% | 1.06x | 3.43x | GBX-13.68 Million |
| 2017 | 23.68% | 6.09% | 1.42x | 2.73x | GBX53.20 Million |
| 2018 | 31.01% | 8.77% | 1.54x | 2.30x | GBX101.35 Million |
| 2019 | 25.13% | 7.86% | 1.35x | 2.37x | GBX89.17 Million |
| 2020 | 21.49% | 7.92% | 1.21x | 2.25x | GBX82.71 Million |
| 2021 | 13.95% | 6.27% | 1.09x | 2.05x | GBX35.56 Million |
| 2022 | 20.75% | 9.01% | 1.22x | 1.90x | GBX119.15 Million |
| 2023 | 21.19% | 9.55% | 1.17x | 1.89x | GBX150.38 Million |
| 2024 | 12.83% | 6.24% | 1.02x | 2.02x | GBX40.47 Million |
| 2025 | 11.27% | 5.26% | 1.11x | 1.94x | GBX17.20 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares RS GROUP PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Industrial Distribution
- Average net assets among peers: $57,955,714
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 20.16%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RS GROUP PLC (RS1) | GBX1.39 Billion | 32.73% | 0.92x | $376.08K |
| Braime Group PLC (BMT) | $2.14 Million | 15.66% | 0.38x | $1.62K |
| Brickability Group Plc (BRCK) | $191.88 Million | 8.01% | 1.35x | $19.83K |
| Flowtech Fluidpower plc (FLO) | $55.91 Million | 51.39% | 0.31x | $5.20K |
| Lords Grp Trading Plc (LORD) | $17.13 Million | 14.25% | 8.56x | $4.65K |
| SIG plc (SHI) | $94.93 Million | 24.37% | 1.75x | $12.37K |
| H C Slingsby PLC (SLNG) | $7.38 Million | 9.99% | 1.04x | $49.27 |
| Travis Perkins PLC (TPK) | $36.33 Million | 17.47% | 0.74x | $179.98K |