Speedy Hire PLC
Speedy Hire Plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides tools and equipment hire and services to the construction, infrastructure, and industrial markets in the United Kingdom and Ireland. The company operates through Hire and Services segments. The Hire segment offers small tools, access, power and battery storage, lifting, survey, powered access, and welding and plant machinery. The Services … Read more
Speedy Hire PLC (SDY) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX142.30 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Speedy Hire PLC (SDY) has net assets worth GBX142.30 Million GBX as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX527.80 Million) and total liabilities (GBX385.50 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 | GBX142.30 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 26.96% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.83% |
| 5-Year Change | -26.0% |
| 10-Year Change | -9.08% |
| Growth Volatility | 19.91 |
Speedy Hire PLC - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Speedy Hire 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 Speedy Hire PLC (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Speedy Hire PLC from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX162.20 Million | -7.68% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX175.70 Million | -4.82% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX184.60 Million | -14.70% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX216.40 Million | -1.28% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX219.20 Million | +4.43% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX209.90 Million | +3.91% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX202.00 Million | +2.12% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX197.80 Million | +4.32% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX189.60 Million | +6.28% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX178.40 Million | -23.76% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX234.00 Million | -2.21% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX239.30 Million | +0.97% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX237.00 Million | +3.27% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX229.50 Million | +0.04% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX229.40 Million | -6.97% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX246.60 Million | +47.22% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX167.50 Million | -30.24% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX240.10 Million | +40.33% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX171.10 Million | +21.09% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX141.30 Million | +30.23% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX108.50 Million | +16.05% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX93.49 Million | +17.76% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX79.39 Million | +14.80% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX69.16 Million | +15.12% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX60.08 Million | -22.96% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX77.97 Million | +16.01% |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX67.21 Million | +12.74% |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX59.62 Million | +15.02% |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX51.83 Million | +54.10% |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX33.64 Million | +17.71% |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX28.58 Million | +23.37% |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX23.16 Million | +33.18% |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX17.39 Million | -1.67% |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX17.69 Million | +6.66% |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX16.58 Million | +14.79% |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX14.45 Million | +49.97% |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX9.63 Million | +51.30% |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX6.37 Million | +24.72% |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX5.11 Million | +22.01% |
| 1986-03-31 | GBX4.18 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Speedy Hire 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 3264.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX135.40 Million | 83.48% |
| Common Stock | GBX25.80 Million | 15.91% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-1.90 Million | -1.17% |
| Other Components | GBX2.90 Million | 1.79% |
| Total Equity | GBX162.20 Million | 100.00% |
Speedy Hire PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Speedy Hire PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Starrex International Ltd
PINK:STXMF
|
$14.86K |
|
Pakistan National Shipping Corp
KAR:PNSC
|
$14.86K |
|
Acer Synergy Tech Corp.
TWO:6751
|
$14.86K |
|
CHP
WAR:CHP
|
$14.86K |
|
MGLU3F
SA:MGLU3F
|
$14.84K |
|
NantHealth Inc.
PINK:NHIQ
|
$14.83K |
|
ELSWEDY ELECTRIC
EGX:SWDY
|
$14.82K |
|
MYPK3F
SA:MYPK3F
|
$14.81K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Speedy Hire PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 175,700,000 to 162,200,000, a change of -13,500,000 (-7.7%).
- Net loss of 1,100,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 11,800,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,300,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,700,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-1.10 Million | -0.68% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX11.80 Million | -7.27% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-2.30 Million | -1.42% |
| Other Changes | GBX1.70 Million | +1.05% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -7.68% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Speedy Hire 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: 62.53x
- 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 increased from 57.02x to 62.53x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-03-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1987-03-31 | GBX0.47 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1988-03-31 | GBX0.58 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1989-03-31 | GBX0.87 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | GBX0.18 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | GBX0.20 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1992-03-31 | GBX0.21 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1993-03-31 | GBX0.21 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1994-03-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | GBX0.28 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | GBX0.37 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | GBX0.40 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | GBX0.44 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX0.51 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX0.45 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX0.51 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX0.60 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX0.87 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX1.01 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX1.32 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX0.24 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX0.55 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX0.45 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX0.46 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX0.46 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX0.45 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX0.34 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX0.36 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX0.38 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX0.40 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX0.41 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX0.41 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX0.38 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX0.38 | GBX22.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX0.35 | GBX22.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Speedy Hire 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): -0.68%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -0.26%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.81x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.16x
- Recent ROE (-0.68%) is below the historical average (7.76%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 16.85% | 3.42% | 1.87x | 2.63x | GBX286.60K |
| 1987 | 15.67% | 3.15% | 1.78x | 2.80x | GBX289.50K |
| 1988 | 19.62% | 3.80% | 1.87x | 2.76x | GBX612.30K |
| 1989 | 26.91% | 5.97% | 1.82x | 2.48x | GBX1.63 Million |
| 1990 | 23.27% | 5.43% | 1.75x | 2.45x | GBX1.92 Million |
| 1991 | 20.79% | 5.11% | 1.77x | 2.29x | GBX1.79 Million |
| 1992 | 12.17% | 3.65% | 1.47x | 2.26x | GBX383.20K |
| 1993 | 6.45% | 2.20% | 1.32x | 2.22x | GBX-617.30K |
| 1994 | 9.08% | 3.36% | 1.41x | 1.92x | GBX-212.40K |
| 1995 | 14.56% | 3.91% | 1.55x | 2.41x | GBX1.30 Million |
| 1996 | 16.06% | 4.96% | 1.33x | 2.44x | GBX2.04 Million |
| 1997 | 13.72% | 4.63% | 1.38x | 2.15x | GBX1.93 Million |
| 1998 | 18.56% | 4.16% | 1.64x | 2.73x | GBX5.09 Million |
| 1999 | 18.71% | 3.91% | 1.70x | 2.81x | GBX5.84 Million |
| 2000 | 25.02% | 5.60% | 1.62x | 2.76x | GBX11.69 Million |
| 2001 | -19.97% | -3.73% | 1.54x | 3.47x | GBX-18.00 Million |
| 2002 | 3.73% | 1.43% | 1.02x | 2.57x | GBX-4.34 Million |
| 2003 | 16.70% | 9.01% | 0.81x | 2.28x | GBX5.32 Million |
| 2004 | 18.84% | 10.34% | 0.78x | 2.35x | GBX8.26 Million |
| 2005 | 16.77% | 8.81% | 0.78x | 2.45x | GBX7.35 Million |
| 2006 | 15.66% | 8.69% | 0.72x | 2.49x | GBX7.99 Million |
| 2007 | 15.56% | 7.93% | 0.68x | 2.87x | GBX9.51 Million |
| 2008 | 9.76% | 5.01% | 0.70x | 2.79x | GBX-580.00K |
| 2009 | -32.90% | -11.41% | 0.91x | 3.16x | GBX-71.85 Million |
| 2010 | -7.42% | -5.21% | 0.73x | 1.94x | GBX-42.96 Million |
| 2011 | -8.41% | -5.45% | 0.84x | 1.84x | GBX-42.24 Million |
| 2012 | 0.74% | 0.52% | 0.82x | 1.74x | GBX-21.25 Million |
| 2013 | 3.67% | 2.56% | 0.86x | 1.66x | GBX-15.00 Million |
| 2014 | 1.67% | 1.14% | 0.83x | 1.75x | GBX-19.93 Million |
| 2015 | 0.09% | 0.05% | 0.89x | 1.86x | GBX-23.20 Million |
| 2016 | -29.54% | -16.01% | 0.89x | 2.08x | GBX-70.54 Million |
| 2017 | 6.07% | 3.11% | 1.06x | 1.84x | GBX-7.46 Million |
| 2018 | 7.13% | 3.78% | 1.00x | 1.89x | GBX-5.68 Million |
| 2019 | 10.94% | 5.60% | 0.80x | 2.45x | GBX1.90 Million |
| 2020 | 8.00% | 4.52% | 0.76x | 2.34x | GBX-4.19 Million |
| 2021 | 4.33% | 2.86% | 0.76x | 2.01x | GBX-12.42 Million |
| 2022 | 9.98% | 5.58% | 0.79x | 2.25x | GBX-40.00K |
| 2023 | 0.65% | 0.27% | 0.92x | 2.58x | GBX-17.26 Million |
| 2024 | 1.54% | 0.64% | 0.84x | 2.85x | GBX-14.87 Million |
| 2025 | -0.68% | -0.26% | 0.81x | 3.16x | GBX-17.32 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Speedy Hire PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Rental & Leasing Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Rental & Leasing Services
- Average net assets among peers: $947,433,149
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 11.23%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speedy Hire PLC (SDY) | GBX142.30 Million | 16.85% | 2.71x | $14.86K |
| Amedeo Air Four Plus Limited (AA4) | $311.69 Million | -55.20% | 3.61x | $76.61 |
| Anexo Group Plc (ANX) | $46.76 Million | 23.97% | 0.48x | $3.93K |
| Andrews Sykes Group plc (ASY) | $11.21 Million | 70.90% | 2.47x | $26.23K |
| Avation PLC (AVAP) | $228.18 Million | 8.76% | 4.05x | $10.62K |
| Doric Nimrod Air Two Limited (DNA2) | $300.14 Million | -6.94% | 2.17x | $21.92K |
| Doric Nimrod Air Three Ltd (DNA3) | $175.23 Million | 37.55% | 2.01x | $17.27K |
| DP Aircraft I Limited (DPA) | $215.70 Million | 10.74% | 1.08x | $38.90 Million |
| HSS Hire Group PLC (HSS) | $153.39 Million | -11.29% | 2.16x | $8.78K |
| SUNBELT RENTALS HOLDINGS CDI (SUNB) | $7.08 Billion | 22.56% | 2.06x | $279.36 Million |