Speedy Hire PLC

LSE:SDY UK Rental & Leasing Services
Market Cap
$1.23 Million
GBX10.14 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#44337 Global
#788 in UK
Share Price
GBX22.00
Change (1 day)
-0.90%
52-Week Range
GBX18.12 - GBX32.25
All Time High
GBX71.63
About

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.

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