Robert Walters (RWA) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Robert Walters (RWA) has net assets worth GBX101.20 Million GBX (≈ $12.31K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX294.50 Million ≈ $35.83K USD) and total liabilities (GBX193.30 Million ≈ $23.52K USD). 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. Check RWA tangible net worth ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX101.20 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 34.36% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 15.58% |
| 5-Year Change | -42.11% |
| 10-Year Change | -0.73% |
| Growth Volatility | 48.49 |
Robert Walters - Net Assets Trend (1993–2025)
This chart illustrates how Robert Walters's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Robert Walters defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Robert Walters (1993–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Robert Walters from 1993 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see how much is Robert Walters worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX101.20 Million ≈ $12.31K |
-26.93% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX138.50 Million ≈ $16.85K |
-16.01% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX164.90 Million ≈ $20.06K |
-10.33% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX183.90 Million ≈ $22.38K |
+5.21% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX174.80 Million ≈ $21.27K |
+3.25% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX169.30 Million ≈ $20.60K |
+5.42% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX160.60 Million ≈ $19.54K |
+5.13% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX152.76 Million ≈ $18.59K |
+25.41% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX121.81 Million ≈ $14.82K |
+19.49% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX101.94 Million ≈ $12.40K |
+11.22% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX91.66 Million ≈ $11.15K |
+18.46% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX77.37 Million ≈ $9.41K |
+4.73% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX73.88 Million ≈ $8.99K |
+3.31% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX71.52 Million ≈ $8.70K |
+1.09% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX70.75 Million ≈ $8.61K |
+13.72% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX62.21 Million ≈ $7.57K |
+16.64% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX53.33 Million ≈ $6.49K |
-10.60% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX59.66 Million ≈ $7.26K |
+20.03% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX49.70 Million ≈ $6.05K |
+18.40% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX41.98 Million ≈ $5.11K |
+17.60% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX35.70 Million ≈ $4.34K |
+11.16% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX32.11 Million ≈ $3.91K |
+1.58% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX31.61 Million ≈ $3.85K |
-16.16% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX37.70 Million ≈ $4.59K |
-7.78% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX40.88 Million ≈ $4.97K |
+14.13% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX35.82 Million ≈ $4.36K |
+195.96% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX12.10 Million ≈ $1.47K |
+110.98% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX5.74 Million ≈ $698.03 |
-42.66% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX10.01 Million ≈ $1.22K |
+90.77% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX5.25 Million ≈ $638.16 |
+145.55% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX2.14 Million ≈ $259.89 |
+39.43% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.53 Million ≈ $186.40 |
+55.85% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX983.00K ≈ $119.60 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Robert Walters'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 168900.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX185.90 Million | 183.70% |
| Common Stock | GBX15.30 Million | 15.12% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-5.20 Million | -5.14% |
| Total Equity | GBX101.20 Million | 100.00% |
Robert Walters Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Robert Walters ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Sunindo Adipersada Tbk Pt
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$672.68K |
|
Windtree Therapeutics Inc
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|
$674.17K |
|
Else Nutrition Holdings Inc
TO:BABY
|
$676.57K |
|
CaNickel Mining Ltd
V:CML
|
$678.54K |
|
Lilium NV
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|
$671.84K |
|
Real Estate Investors PLC
LSE:RLE
|
$670.13K |
|
Kromek Group PLC
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|
$669.53K |
|
IMAGE POWER S.A. ZY -10
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$665.70K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Robert Walters's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 138,500,000 to 101,200,000, a change of -37,300,000 (-26.9%).
- Net loss of 26,800,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 11,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 69,999,999.
- Other factors decreased equity by 69,299,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-26.80 Million | -26.48% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX11.20 Million | -11.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX70.00 Million | +69.17% |
| Other Changes | GBX-69.30 Million | -68.48% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -26.93% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Robert Walters'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: 54.60x
- 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 1767.42x to 54.60x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993-12-31 | GBX0.05 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX0.09 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX0.43 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX0.15 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX0.43 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX0.38 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.51 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX0.62 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.81 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.80 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.92 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.96 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX1.12 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX1.30 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX1.61 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.97 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX2.12 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX2.24 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.28 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX2.51 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX2.34 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX2.11 | GBX84.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX1.54 | GBX84.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Robert Walters 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): -26.48%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -3.43%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.65x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.91x
- Recent ROE (-26.48%) is below the historical average (22.99%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 26.25% | 2.62% | 3.15x | 3.18x | GBX159.70K |
| 1994 | 80.51% | 5.29% | 3.79x | 4.02x | GBX886.30K |
| 1995 | 68.03% | 5.56% | 3.80x | 3.22x | GBX1.14 Million |
| 1996 | 46.29% | 5.29% | 3.68x | 2.38x | GBX1.90 Million |
| 1997 | 50.52% | 5.57% | 3.70x | 2.46x | GBX4.05 Million |
| 1998 | 66.71% | 2.41% | 3.99x | 6.94x | GBX3.25 Million |
| 1999 | 59.43% | 4.03% | 4.52x | 3.26x | GBX5.98 Million |
| 2000 | 33.87% | 5.60% | 3.65x | 1.66x | GBX8.55 Million |
| 2001 | 9.98% | 1.61% | 4.17x | 1.49x | GBX-6.50K |
| 2002 | -0.83% | -0.12% | 4.63x | 1.49x | GBX-4.08 Million |
| 2003 | 6.64% | 1.34% | 3.16x | 1.57x | GBX-1.06 Million |
| 2004 | 15.47% | 2.64% | 3.16x | 1.86x | GBX1.76 Million |
| 2005 | 22.77% | 3.47% | 3.27x | 2.01x | GBX4.56 Million |
| 2006 | 33.57% | 5.13% | 2.79x | 2.35x | GBX9.90 Million |
| 2007 | 35.06% | 5.45% | 2.87x | 2.24x | GBX12.45 Million |
| 2008 | 20.52% | 3.63% | 2.90x | 1.95x | GBX6.28 Million |
| 2009 | 0.45% | 0.08% | 2.84x | 1.99x | GBX-5.09 Million |
| 2010 | 13.89% | 2.03% | 2.76x | 2.48x | GBX2.41 Million |
| 2011 | 14.05% | 1.87% | 3.06x | 2.46x | GBX2.84 Million |
| 2012 | 6.80% | 0.86% | 3.10x | 2.56x | GBX-2.29 Million |
| 2013 | 8.33% | 1.03% | 2.80x | 2.89x | GBX-1.23 Million |
| 2014 | 14.55% | 1.66% | 2.92x | 3.01x | GBX3.52 Million |
| 2015 | 16.68% | 1.88% | 3.08x | 2.88x | GBX6.12 Million |
| 2016 | 19.52% | 1.99% | 3.04x | 3.22x | GBX9.70 Million |
| 2017 | 24.08% | 2.52% | 3.60x | 2.66x | GBX17.15 Million |
| 2018 | 23.28% | 2.88% | 3.53x | 2.29x | GBX20.29 Million |
| 2019 | 21.17% | 2.80% | 2.80x | 2.70x | GBX17.94 Million |
| 2020 | 3.37% | 0.61% | 2.27x | 2.44x | GBX-11.23 Million |
| 2021 | 19.16% | 3.45% | 2.17x | 2.55x | GBX16.02 Million |
| 2022 | 21.26% | 3.56% | 2.32x | 2.58x | GBX20.71 Million |
| 2023 | 8.13% | 1.26% | 2.56x | 2.52x | GBX-3.09 Million |
| 2024 | -4.33% | -0.67% | 2.51x | 2.57x | GBX-19.85 Million |
| 2025 | -26.48% | -3.43% | 2.65x | 2.91x | GBX-36.92 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Robert Walters's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Staffing & Employment Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Staffing & Employment Services
- Average net assets among peers: $87,159,788
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 15.37%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Walters (RWA) | GBX101.20 Million | 26.25% | 1.91x | $672.29K |
| Empresaria Group plc (EMR) | $46.70 Million | 10.28% | 1.73x | $134.28K |
| GATTACA Plc (GATC) | $35.11 Million | -1.24% | 2.11x | $525.39K |
| Hays plc (HAS) | $216.40 Million | 33.13% | 3.09x | $7.06 Million |
| Hercules Site Services PLC (HERC) | $6.84 Million | 4.69% | 3.96x | $284.34K |
| Norman Broadbent Plc (NBB) | $2.13 Million | 29.16% | 1.87x | $40.73K |
| Pagegroup PLC (PAGE) | $306.49 Million | 25.15% | 1.30x | $4.80 Million |
| RTC Group plc (RTC) | $3.66 Million | 11.52% | 1.00x | $154.28K |
| Staffline Group Plc (STAF) | $38.60 Million | 12.44% | 5.15x | $559.13K |
| SThree plc (STEM) | $128.52 Million | 13.19% | 1.63x | $2.49 Million |
About Robert Walters
Robert Walters plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional recruitment consultancy services worldwide. The company offers permanent, contract, and interim recruitment; and executive search services in the fields of accountancy and finance, banking, engineering, human resources, healthcare, technology, legal, sales, marketing, secretarial and support and supply chain, and logistics … Read more