Schroder British Opportunities Trus (SBO) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Schroder British Opportunities Trus (SBO) has net assets worth GBX81.21 Million GBX (≈ $9.88K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX82.80 Million ≈ $10.07K USD) and total liabilities (GBX1.59 Million ≈ $193.09 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 SBO intangible-adjusted equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX81.21 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 98.08% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 0.12% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 2.06 |
Schroder British Opportunities Trus - Net Assets Trend (2021–2025)
This chart illustrates how Schroder British Opportunities Trus's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See Schroder British Opportunities Trus defensive liquidity buffer to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Schroder British Opportunities Trus (2021–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Schroder British Opportunities Trus from 2021 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Schroder British Opportunities Trus stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX81.69 Million ≈ $9.94K |
+0.44% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX81.33 Million ≈ $9.90K |
+2.54% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX79.31 Million ≈ $9.65K |
-2.48% |
| 2021-06-30 | GBX81.33 Million ≈ $9.90K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Schroder British Opportunities Trus'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 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | GBX81.69 Million | 100.00% |
| Total Equity | GBX81.69 Million | 100.00% |
Schroder British Opportunities Trus Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Schroder British Opportunities Trus ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Billington Holdings PLC
LSE:BILN
|
$637.55K |
|
MyHotelMatch S.A.
PA:MHM
|
$640.35K |
|
LED iBond International AS
CO:LEDIBOND
|
$641.44K |
|
GROUNDED PEOPLE APPAREL
F:K1G
|
$642.43K |
|
Newtopia Inc
V:NEWU
|
$626.69K |
|
Aloro Mining Corp
V:AORO
|
$626.41K |
|
Character Group
LSE:CCT
|
$622.03K |
|
Pond Technologies Holdings Inc
V:POND
|
$619.16K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Schroder British Opportunities Trus's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 81,327,000 to 81,688,000, a change of 361,000 (0.4%).
- Net income of 361,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX361.00K | +0.44% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 0.44% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Schroder British Opportunities Trus'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: 63.10x
- 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 64.32x to 63.10x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-06-30 | GBX1.08 | GBX69.75 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX1.07 | GBX69.75 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX1.10 | GBX69.75 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX1.11 | GBX69.75 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Schroder British Opportunities Trus 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): 0.44%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 31.92%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.01x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.03x
- Recent ROE (0.44%) is below the historical average (1.82%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2.54% | 75.62% | 0.03x | 1.03x | GBX-5.92 Million |
| 2024 | 2.48% | 75.48% | 0.03x | 1.03x | GBX-6.12 Million |
| 2025 | 0.44% | 31.92% | 0.01x | 1.03x | GBX-7.81 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Schroder British Opportunities Trus's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $657,704,100
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.71%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schroder British Opportunities Trus (SBO) | GBX81.21 Million | 2.54% | 0.02x | $627.16K |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.25 Billion | 6.43% | 0.14x | $41.69 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $140.65 Million | 2.37% | 0.01x | $3.29 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $154.40 Million | 26.46% | 0.07x | $5.95 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $121.96 Million | 12.34% | 0.07x | $7.74 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $121.25 Million | -5.20% | 0.01x | $3.15 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $3.74 Billion | 2.67% | 35.62x | $50.56 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $428.13 Million | 2.15% | 0.15x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $247.72K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $372.54 Million | -8.03% | 0.00x | $56.72 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $152.03 Million | 18.55% | 0.02x | $404.11 |
About Schroder British Opportunities Trus
Schroder British Opportunities Trust PLC operates as an investment trust in the United Kingdom. It seeks to invest in both public equity investments and private equity investments consisting predominantly of UK Companies.