Scholium Group Plc
Scholium Group Plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in trading, retailing, and selling of rare books and fine arts in the United Kingdom. The company also trades in stamps, modern and contemporary prints, and collectible books, as well as limited editions by established artists. It sells its products through retail and auction basis. The company was formerly known as Scholium Limited and … Read more
Scholium Group Plc (SCHO) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2024: GBX9.96 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Scholium Group Plc (SCHO) has net assets worth GBX9.96 Million GBX as of March 2024.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX14.29 Million) and total liabilities (GBX4.33 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 | GBX9.96 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 69.7% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 60.5% |
| 5-Year Change | 3.13% |
| 10-Year Change | -1.99% |
| Growth Volatility | 1119.09 |
Scholium Group Plc - Net Assets Trend (2011–2024)
This chart illustrates how Scholium 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 Scholium Group Plc (2011–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Scholium Group Plc from 2011 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-31 | GBX9.96 Million | +3.44% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX9.63 Million | +2.46% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX9.40 Million | +1.92% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX9.22 Million | -4.52% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX9.66 Million | -2.54% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX9.91 Million | -0.50% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX9.96 Million | +0.38% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX9.92 Million | -2.21% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX10.15 Million | -0.16% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX10.16 Million | -5.73% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX10.78 Million | +1001.92% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX978.38K | +8.18% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX904.44K | +4162.83% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX21.22K | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Scholium 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 1001.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX227.00K | 2.28% |
| Common Stock | GBX136.00K | 1.37% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX82.00K | 0.82% |
| Other Components | GBX9.52 Million | 95.53% |
| Total Equity | GBX9.96 Million | 100.00% |
Scholium Group Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Scholium Group Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Vital Battery Metals Inc.
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$728.17 |
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Argyle Resources Corp.
F:ME0
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$728.59 |
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Merit Group PLC
LSE:MRIT
|
$728.69 |
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TOWER BERSAMA INFRASTRUC.
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$729.21 |
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Ice Code Games S.A.
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$727.79 |
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Vexilla Viet Nam Group JSC
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$727.25 |
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GOLIK HLDGS
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$727.03 |
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MacroAsia Corp
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$726.46 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Scholium Group Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 9,630,000 to 9,961,000, a change of 331,000 (3.4%).
- Net income of 300,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX300.00K | +3.01% |
| Other Changes | GBX31.00K | +0.31% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 3.44% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Scholium 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: 60.07x
- 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 28765.73x to 60.07x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-03-31 | GBX0.00 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX0.07 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX0.04 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX0.72 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX0.72 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX0.71 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX0.70 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX0.66 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX0.68 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX44.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX44.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Scholium 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): 3.01%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.24%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.65x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.43x
- Recent ROE (3.01%) is below the historical average (4.59%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 198.98% | 30.51% | 0.52x | 12.57x | GBX40.10K |
| 2012 | -134.46% | -28.40% | 1.00x | 4.73x | GBX-1.31 Million |
| 2013 | 7.56% | 1.25% | 1.18x | 5.15x | GBX-23.90K |
| 2014 | -0.90% | -1.44% | 0.47x | 1.34x | GBX-1.18 Million |
| 2015 | -4.68% | -9.21% | 0.44x | 1.16x | GBX-1.49 Million |
| 2016 | -0.16% | -0.24% | 0.60x | 1.11x | GBX-1.03 Million |
| 2017 | -2.26% | -3.66% | 0.55x | 1.13x | GBX-1.22 Million |
| 2018 | 0.38% | 0.57% | 0.58x | 1.17x | GBX-958.10K |
| 2019 | -0.13% | -0.18% | 0.61x | 1.18x | GBX-1.00 Million |
| 2020 | -2.61% | -3.45% | 0.66x | 1.14x | GBX-1.22 Million |
| 2021 | -4.74% | -7.25% | 0.51x | 1.29x | GBX-1.36 Million |
| 2022 | 1.88% | 2.18% | 0.60x | 1.43x | GBX-762.90K |
| 2023 | 2.40% | 2.55% | 0.70x | 1.34x | GBX-732.00K |
| 2024 | 3.01% | 3.24% | 0.65x | 1.43x | GBX-696.10K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Scholium Group Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $156,345,693
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.34%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scholium Group Plc (SCHO) | GBX9.96 Million | 198.98% | 0.43x | $728.08 |
| Angling Direct PLC (ANG) | $26.80 Million | -1.38% | 0.42x | $4.40K |
| Ao World (AO) | $137.80 Million | 17.92% | 2.21x | $69.63K |
| Currys PLC (CURY) | $690.50 Million | 31.69% | 0.03x | $199.22K |
| DFS Furniture PLC (DFS) | $229.00 Million | -1.92% | 3.57x | $53.42K |
| musicMagpie PLC (MMAG) | $1.50 Million | -19.26% | 11.29x | $1.07K |
| Moonpig Group PLC (MOON) | $-33.22 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $79.03K |
| Marks Electrical Group PLC (MRK) | $4.01 Million | 17.88% | 2.09x | $5.80K |
| Mothercare PLC (MTC) | $402.50 Million | 13.79% | 0.77x | $1.45K |
| Pod Point Group Holdings PLC (PODP) | $102.35 Million | -81.50% | 0.42x | $1.22K |
| Procook Group PLC (PROC) | $2.21 Million | 36.21% | 0.95x | $4.11K |