Science Group plc (SAG) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Science Group plc (SAG) has net assets worth GBX107.36 Million GBX (≈ $13.06K USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX170.34 Million ≈ $20.72K USD) and total liabilities (GBX62.97 Million ≈ $7.66K 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 SAG asset liquidity ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX107.36 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 63.03% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 6.99% |
| 5-Year Change | 102.96% |
| 10-Year Change | 125.63% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.27 |
Science Group plc - Net Assets Trend (2004–2024)
This chart illustrates how Science Group plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Science Group plc assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Science Group plc (2004–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Science Group plc from 2004 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see SAG market cap.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX84.00 Million ≈ $10.22K |
+7.72% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX77.99 Million ≈ $9.49K |
-0.27% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX78.20 Million ≈ $9.51K |
+17.96% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX66.29 Million ≈ $8.07K |
+60.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX41.39 Million ≈ $5.04K |
+14.12% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX36.27 Million ≈ $4.41K |
-11.45% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX40.96 Million ≈ $4.98K |
+8.53% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX37.74 Million ≈ $4.59K |
+4.82% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX36.00 Million ≈ $4.38K |
-3.30% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX37.23 Million ≈ $4.53K |
+11.31% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX33.45 Million ≈ $4.07K |
+7.66% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX31.07 Million ≈ $3.78K |
+23.04% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX25.25 Million ≈ $3.07K |
-4.42% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX26.42 Million ≈ $3.21K |
+15.79% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX22.82 Million ≈ $2.78K |
+78.97% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX12.75 Million ≈ $1.55K |
-17.43% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX15.44 Million ≈ $1.88K |
-11.96% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX17.54 Million ≈ $2.13K |
-15.68% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX20.80 Million ≈ $2.53K |
-9.79% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX23.06 Million ≈ $2.81K |
+5.97% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX21.76 Million ≈ $2.65K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Science 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 5170600000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX51.46 Million | 61.26% |
| Common Stock | GBX462.00K | 0.55% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX11.67 Million | 13.89% |
| Other Components | GBX20.41 Million | 24.30% |
| Total Equity | GBX84.00 Million | 100.00% |
Science Group plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Science Group plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Argeo AS
OL:ARGEO
|
$2.98 Million |
|
Olivut Resources Ltd
V:OLV
|
$2.98 Million |
|
Dongwon Systems Corp
KO:014825
|
$2.98 Million |
|
Digital Currency X Technology Inc.
NASDAQ:DCX
|
$2.99 Million |
|
Nocera Inc
NASDAQ:NCRA
|
$2.97 Million |
|
aovo Touristik AG
MU:A8N
|
$2.97 Million |
|
Schroder Real Estate Investment Trust Ltd
LSE:SREI
|
$2.96 Million |
|
Antler Gold Inc
V:ANTL
|
$2.96 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Science Group plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 77,987,000 to 84,005,000, a change of 6,018,000 (7.7%).
- Net income of 12,020,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,657,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 4,959,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 3,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 302,001.
- Other factors increased equity by 2,913,001.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX12.02 Million | +14.31% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX3.66 Million | -4.35% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX4.96 Million | -5.9% |
| Share Issuances | GBX3.00K | +0.0% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-302.00K | -0.36% |
| Other Changes | GBX2.91 Million | +3.47% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 7.72% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Science 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: 313.93x
- 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 599.72x to 313.93x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.95 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX0.99 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX0.75 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX0.71 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX0.68 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.61 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.75 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.79 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.90 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.86 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.94 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.00 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.98 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX1.50 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.67 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.69 | GBX572.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX1.82 | GBX572.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Science 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): 14.31%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 10.86%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.78x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.68x
- Recent ROE (14.31%) is above the historical average (4.20%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -4.01% | -5.06% | 0.49x | 1.61x | GBX-3.10 Million |
| 2005 | 5.44% | 5.70% | 0.55x | 1.73x | GBX-1.05 Million |
| 2006 | -12.22% | -10.70% | 0.65x | 1.75x | GBX-4.60 Million |
| 2007 | -18.84% | -14.21% | 0.69x | 1.93x | GBX-5.00 Million |
| 2008 | -11.35% | -6.01% | 0.83x | 2.28x | GBX-3.28 Million |
| 2009 | -23.19% | -12.57% | 0.86x | 2.14x | GBX-4.22 Million |
| 2010 | 10.09% | 11.02% | 0.54x | 1.71x | GBX20.30K |
| 2011 | 9.80% | 10.98% | 0.57x | 1.57x | GBX-54.00K |
| 2012 | 12.37% | 14.03% | 0.56x | 1.58x | GBX598.90K |
| 2013 | 14.91% | 15.14% | 0.61x | 1.62x | GBX1.53 Million |
| 2014 | 10.27% | 12.13% | 0.56x | 1.52x | GBX91.10K |
| 2015 | 7.54% | 8.99% | 0.53x | 1.57x | GBX-915.10K |
| 2016 | 7.64% | 7.45% | 0.54x | 1.90x | GBX-851.30K |
| 2017 | 8.00% | 7.39% | 0.53x | 2.03x | GBX-755.90K |
| 2018 | 10.47% | 8.81% | 0.65x | 1.84x | GBX191.20K |
| 2019 | -5.05% | -3.20% | 0.71x | 2.24x | GBX-5.46 Million |
| 2020 | 17.01% | 9.56% | 0.80x | 2.22x | GBX2.90 Million |
| 2021 | 14.42% | 11.77% | 0.70x | 1.75x | GBX2.93 Million |
| 2022 | 13.50% | 12.23% | 0.68x | 1.63x | GBX2.74 Million |
| 2023 | 7.08% | 4.87% | 0.86x | 1.70x | GBX-2.27 Million |
| 2024 | 14.31% | 10.86% | 0.78x | 1.68x | GBX3.62 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Science Group plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Consulting Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Consulting Services
- Average net assets among peers: $348,284,138
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5264.94%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Group plc (SAG) | GBX107.36 Million | -4.01% | 0.59x | $2.98 Million |
| Begbies Traynor Group PLC (BEG) | $26.50 Million | 4.91% | 0.62x | $2.37 Million |
| GlobalData PLC (DATA) | $25.21 Million | -12.33% | 3.56x | $9.36 Million |
| Elixirr International Plc (ELIX) | $70.69 Million | 6.78% | 0.23x | $4.31 Million |
| Experian PLC (EXPN) | $2.65 Billion | 31.29% | 1.90x | $298.56 Million |
| Fintel PLC (FNTL) | $88.50 Million | 17.40% | 0.39x | $2.33 Million |
| Gateley (Holdings) Plc (GTLY) | $50.00K | 47356.00% | 721.94x | $1.16 Million |
| Manolete Partners PLC (MANO) | $41.44 Million | 2.15% | 0.79x | $210.56K |
| Public Policy Holding Company Inc (PPHC) | $82.07 Million | -17.36% | 0.80x | $3.05 Million |
| Ricardo (RCDO) | $149.10 Million | -4.36% | 1.86x | $501.26 |
About Science Group plc
Science Group plc operates as a science and technology consultancy and systems businesses in the United Kingdom, other European Countries, North America, and Asia. It operates through four segments: Consultancy Services; Systems-Submarine Atmosphere Management; Systems-Audio Chips and Modules; and Freehold Properties. The company offers technical/scientific advisory, product development, and regu… Read more