RS GROUP PLC

LSE:RS1 UK Industrial Distribution
Market Cap
$34.15 Million
GBX280.64 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#38029 Global
#527 in UK
Share Price
GBX599.00
Change (1 day)
-1.72%
52-Week Range
GBX487.20 - GBX732.50
All Time High
GBX1145.59
About

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.

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