M&C Saatchi
M&C Saatchi plc provides advertising and marketing communications services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, the Asia Pacific, and the Americas. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.
M&C Saatchi (SAA) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX39.53 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, M&C Saatchi (SAA) has net assets worth GBX39.53 Million GBX as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX223.27 Million) and total liabilities (GBX183.74 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 | GBX39.53 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 17.7% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.04% |
| 5-Year Change | -9.58% |
| 10-Year Change | -4.55% |
| Growth Volatility | 115.85 |
M&C Saatchi - Net Assets Trend (2003–2024)
This chart illustrates how M&C Saatchi's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for M&C Saatchi (2003–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of M&C Saatchi from 2003 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX40.11 Million | +35.80% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX29.54 Million | -22.65% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX38.19 Million | +16.22% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX32.86 Million | -25.93% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX44.36 Million | -15.33% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX52.39 Million | -41.08% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX88.92 Million | +38.79% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX64.07 Million | +29.70% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX49.40 Million | +17.55% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX42.02 Million | +17.14% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX35.87 Million | -29.42% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX50.82 Million | -9.54% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX56.19 Million | +0.25% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX56.05 Million | +9.74% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX51.07 Million | -3.85% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX53.12 Million | +8.79% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX48.82 Million | +36.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX35.90 Million | +268.18% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX9.75 Million | -70.04% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX32.54 Million | +6.08% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX30.67 Million | +469.81% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX5.38 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to M&C Saatchi'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 decreased by 408.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX1.23 Million | 3.07% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-34.19 Million | -85.42% |
| Other Components | GBX85.18 Million | 212.84% |
| Total Equity | GBX40.02 Million | 100.00% |
M&C Saatchi Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of M&C Saatchi ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
DGH Deutsche Grundwert Holding AG
HM:5TR
|
$18.45K |
|
OHLTF
PINK:OHLTF
|
$18.47K |
|
A.P.N. Promise S.A.
WAR:PRO
|
$18.47K |
|
ELEMENTIS
BE:E3E
|
$18.49K |
|
Healthcare Solutions Management Group Inc
PINK:HSMD
|
$18.44K |
|
Canzon Israel Ltd
TA:CNZN
|
$18.43K |
|
Vanjia Corp
PINK:VNJA
|
$18.42K |
|
Gateley (Holdings) Plc
LSE:GTLY
|
$18.42K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in M&C Saatchi's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 29,003,000 to 40,023,000, a change of 11,020,000 (38.0%).
- Net income of 14,728,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 1,948,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 866,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 894,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX14.73 Million | +36.8% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX1.95 Million | -4.87% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-866.00K | -2.16% |
| Other Changes | GBX-894.00K | -2.23% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 38.00% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares M&C Saatchi'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: 391.39x
- 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 1009.76x to 391.39x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-12-31 | GBX0.12 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.71 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.17 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX0.61 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.78 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX0.81 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.78 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.84 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.78 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.47 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.53 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.57 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.68 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.96 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.41 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.24 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.31 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.24 | GBX123.50 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.32 | GBX123.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently M&C Saatchi 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): 36.80%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.72%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.68x
- • Equity Multiplier: 5.89x
- Recent ROE (36.80%) is above the historical average (7.18%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 86.71% | 3.40% | 3.63x | 7.02x | GBX3.05 Million |
| 2004 | 4.82% | 0.68% | 2.47x | 2.88x | GBX-1.56 Million |
| 2005 | 7.64% | 0.81% | 3.21x | 2.93x | GBX-745.60K |
| 2006 | -56.78% | -6.86% | 0.75x | 10.98x | GBX-6.13 Million |
| 2007 | 9.22% | 3.72% | 0.53x | 4.65x | GBX-276.30K |
| 2008 | 12.54% | 5.77% | 0.76x | 2.86x | GBX1.22 Million |
| 2009 | 11.89% | 6.02% | 0.75x | 2.62x | GBX988.40K |
| 2010 | 5.15% | 2.05% | 0.67x | 3.73x | GBX-2.41 Million |
| 2011 | 17.98% | 6.27% | 0.83x | 3.45x | GBX4.26 Million |
| 2012 | 4.59% | 1.45% | 0.88x | 3.61x | GBX-2.90 Million |
| 2013 | 3.06% | 0.92% | 1.02x | 3.27x | GBX-3.37 Million |
| 2014 | -0.48% | -0.09% | 1.07x | 4.89x | GBX-3.40 Million |
| 2015 | 17.16% | 3.62% | 0.93x | 5.09x | GBX2.70 Million |
| 2016 | 0.34% | 0.06% | 0.96x | 5.51x | GBX-4.11 Million |
| 2017 | 4.64% | 1.06% | 0.95x | 4.60x | GBX-3.08 Million |
| 2018 | 10.10% | 1.91% | 1.40x | 3.78x | GBX83.70K |
| 2019 | -22.74% | -4.61% | 0.82x | 6.00x | GBX-17.03 Million |
| 2020 | -22.09% | -3.07% | 1.19x | 6.03x | GBX-14.41 Million |
| 2021 | 39.27% | 3.23% | 1.24x | 9.76x | GBX9.51 Million |
| 2022 | 0.24% | 0.02% | 1.59x | 7.66x | GBX-3.71 Million |
| 2023 | -12.17% | -0.84% | 1.70x | 8.53x | GBX-6.43 Million |
| 2024 | 36.80% | 3.72% | 1.68x | 5.89x | GBX10.73 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares M&C Saatchi's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $32,786,395
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -15.88%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M&C Saatchi (SAA) | GBX39.53 Million | 86.71% | 4.65x | $18.45K |
| Centaur Media (CAU) | $164.50 Million | 7.48% | 0.16x | $7.89K |
| Ebiquity Plc (EBQ) | $52.98 Million | 3.90% | 1.13x | $2.18K |
| Grand Vision Media Holdings PLC (GVMH) | $-12.24 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $70.29 |
| Iconic Labs Plc (ICON) | $-222.27K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $32.27 |
| Jaywing PLC (JWNG) | $-1.22 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $48.26 |
| MediaZest plc (MDZ) | $1.82 Million | 0.33% | 0.87x | $165.12 |
| NAHL Group PLC (NAH) | $57.32 Million | 0.67% | 0.68x | $2.46K |
| Pathos Commun Ltd (NEWS) | $299.21K | -172.82% | 9.39x | $32.41 |
| Next 15 Group PLC (NFG) | $68.50 Million | 1.66% | 1.51x | $36.94K |
| The Pebble Group PLC (PEBB) | $-3.87 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $9.41K |