Synectics plc

LSE:SNX UK Security & Protection Services
Market Cap
$341.74K
GBX2.81 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#46026 Global
#933 in UK
Share Price
GBX167.50
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
GBX167.50 - GBX347.50
All Time High
GBX365.00
Categories
Companies in UK Security & Protection Services
About

Synectics plc provides specialist video based electronic surveillance systems and technology for use in security applications, environments, and transport applications in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, North America, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through two segments, Synectic Systems and Ocular. The Synectic Systems segment develops and delivers its proprietary … Read more

Synectics plc (SNX) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of May 2025: GBX43.71 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Synectics plc (SNX) has net assets worth GBX43.71 Million GBX as of May 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX64.67 Million) and total liabilities (GBX20.96 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 GBX43.71 Million
% of Total Assets 67.59%
Annual Growth Rate 8.23%
5-Year Change 11.61%
10-Year Change 12.18%
Growth Volatility 61.3

Synectics plc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2024)

This chart illustrates how Synectics 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 Synectics plc (1986–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Synectics plc from 1986 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-11-30 GBX41.33 Million +6.31%
2023-11-30 GBX38.88 Million +5.07%
2022-11-30 GBX37.00 Million +4.69%
2021-11-30 GBX35.34 Million -4.56%
2020-11-30 GBX37.03 Million -9.59%
2019-11-30 GBX40.96 Million +0.59%
2018-11-30 GBX40.72 Million -0.08%
2017-11-30 GBX40.75 Million +2.96%
2016-11-30 GBX39.58 Million +7.43%
2015-11-30 GBX36.84 Million +1.09%
2014-11-30 GBX36.45 Million -7.83%
2013-11-30 GBX39.54 Million +12.53%
2012-11-30 GBX35.14 Million +8.29%
2011-11-30 GBX32.45 Million +2.04%
2010-11-30 GBX31.80 Million -1.11%
2009-05-31 GBX32.16 Million -2.14%
2008-05-31 GBX32.86 Million +7.78%
2007-05-31 GBX30.49 Million +7.45%
2006-05-31 GBX28.38 Million +54.81%
2005-05-31 GBX18.33 Million +15.87%
2004-05-31 GBX15.82 Million +189.87%
2003-05-31 GBX5.46 Million +64.07%
2002-05-31 GBX3.33 Million -7.09%
2001-05-31 GBX3.58 Million +15.11%
2000-05-31 GBX3.11 Million +17.09%
1999-05-31 GBX2.66 Million -1.56%
1998-05-31 GBX2.70 Million -18.49%
1997-05-31 GBX3.31 Million -53.00%
1996-02-29 GBX7.04 Million -38.45%
1995-02-28 GBX11.44 Million +28.14%
1994-02-28 GBX8.93 Million +13.66%
1993-02-28 GBX7.86 Million -69.72%
1992-02-29 GBX25.95 Million -19.04%
1991-02-28 GBX32.05 Million -5.67%
1990-02-28 GBX33.97 Million +88.73%
1989-02-28 GBX18.00 Million +290.29%
1988-02-29 GBX4.61 Million +25.87%
1987-02-28 GBX3.66 Million +90.24%
1986-02-28 GBX1.93 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Synectics 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 2944.4% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (November 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX12.27 Million 29.68%
Common Stock GBX3.56 Million 8.61%
Other Components GBX25.50 Million 61.70%
Total Equity GBX41.33 Million 100.00%

Synectics plc Competitors by Market Cap

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Equity Growth Attribution

This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Synectics plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 38,877,000 to 41,331,000, a change of 2,454,000 (6.3%).
  • Net income of 3,179,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 845,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 523,999.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX3.18 Million +7.69%
Dividends Paid GBX845.00K -2.04%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX524.00K +1.27%
Other Changes GBX-404.00K -0.98%
Total Change GBX- 6.31%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Synectics 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: 70.36x
  • 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 45.71x to 70.36x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1986-02-28 GBX3.66 GBX167.50 x
1987-02-28 GBX6.13 GBX167.50 x
1988-02-29 GBX6.00 GBX167.50 x
1989-02-28 GBX16.16 GBX167.50 x
1990-02-28 GBX20.88 GBX167.50 x
1991-02-28 GBX19.35 GBX167.50 x
1992-02-29 GBX16.57 GBX167.50 x
1993-02-28 GBX5.52 GBX167.50 x
1994-02-28 GBX7.63 GBX167.50 x
1995-02-28 GBX6.27 GBX167.50 x
1996-02-29 GBX3.80 GBX167.50 x
1998-05-31 GBX0.43 GBX167.50 x
1999-05-31 GBX0.42 GBX167.50 x
2000-05-31 GBX0.50 GBX167.50 x
2001-05-31 GBX0.56 GBX167.50 x
2002-05-31 GBX0.47 GBX167.50 x
2003-05-31 GBX0.79 GBX167.50 x
2004-05-31 GBX1.82 GBX167.50 x
2005-05-31 GBX1.58 GBX167.50 x
2006-05-31 GBX2.06 GBX167.50 x
2007-05-31 GBX1.97 GBX167.50 x
2008-05-31 GBX2.12 GBX167.50 x
2009-05-31 GBX2.07 GBX167.50 x
2010-11-30 GBX2.04 GBX167.50 x
2011-11-30 GBX2.05 GBX167.50 x
2012-11-30 GBX2.16 GBX167.50 x
2013-11-30 GBX2.37 GBX167.50 x
2014-11-30 GBX2.23 GBX167.50 x
2015-11-30 GBX2.22 GBX167.50 x
2016-11-30 GBX2.36 GBX167.50 x
2017-11-30 GBX2.40 GBX167.50 x
2018-11-30 GBX2.41 GBX167.50 x
2019-11-30 GBX2.42 GBX167.50 x
2020-11-30 GBX2.19 GBX167.50 x
2021-11-30 GBX2.09 GBX167.50 x
2022-11-30 GBX2.19 GBX167.50 x
2023-11-30 GBX2.30 GBX167.50 x
2024-11-30 GBX2.38 GBX167.50 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Synectics 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): 7.69%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 5.70%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.85x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.59x
  • Recent ROE (7.69%) is above the historical average (-5.05%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1986 14.90% 1.32% 4.71x 2.39x GBX94.40K
1987 44.43% 5.91% 3.90x 1.93x GBX1.26 Million
1988 36.45% 4.76% 3.12x 2.45x GBX1.22 Million
1989 17.91% 5.60% 1.51x 2.11x GBX1.42 Million
1990 59.19% 28.48% 1.36x 1.53x GBX16.71 Million
1991 4.10% 2.41% 1.13x 1.51x GBX-1.89 Million
1992 -32.52% -16.25% 1.16x 1.73x GBX-11.03 Million
1993 -206.31% -30.52% 2.74x 2.47x GBX-16.99 Million
1994 8.80% 1.80% 2.42x 2.02x GBX-106.90K
1995 1.86% 0.41% 1.81x 2.51x GBX-920.50K
1996 -220.59% -29.69% 1.80x 4.13x GBX-16.24 Million
1998 -25.54% -2.55% 2.73x 3.67x GBX-958.80K
1999 -2.26% -0.34% 1.71x 3.85x GBX-325.60K
2000 8.17% 1.32% 2.42x 2.56x GBX-57.00K
2001 13.03% 2.59% 1.86x 2.70x GBX108.40K
2002 -24.38% -4.19% 1.96x 2.96x GBX-1.05 Million
2003 21.53% 5.79% 1.80x 2.06x GBX629.30K
2004 8.98% 7.85% 0.75x 1.52x GBX-161.80K
2005 12.10% 8.28% 0.99x 1.47x GBX384.10K
2006 4.18% 2.39% 0.95x 1.84x GBX-1.65 Million
2007 10.74% 4.95% 1.26x 1.72x GBX224.10K
2008 10.22% 4.24% 1.28x 1.89x GBX70.80K
2009 0.81% 0.37% 1.26x 1.75x GBX-2.96 Million
2010 2.70% 0.94% 1.80x 1.60x GBX-2.32 Million
2011 4.89% 2.30% 1.08x 1.97x GBX-1.66 Million
2012 9.58% 4.37% 1.23x 1.78x GBX-147.00K
2013 12.43% 5.97% 1.20x 1.73x GBX962.80K
2014 -9.21% -5.20% 0.95x 1.86x GBX-7.00 Million
2015 1.10% 0.59% 1.11x 1.67x GBX-3.28 Million
2016 3.72% 2.07% 1.06x 1.69x GBX-2.49 Million
2017 6.26% 3.64% 1.08x 1.59x GBX-1.52 Million
2018 3.77% 2.15% 1.16x 1.51x GBX-2.54 Million
2019 3.98% 2.38% 1.09x 1.53x GBX-2.47 Million
2020 -12.61% -10.46% 0.75x 1.62x GBX-8.37 Million
2021 -1.36% -1.31% 0.68x 1.53x GBX-4.01 Million
2022 3.96% 3.75% 0.75x 1.42x GBX-2.24 Million
2023 5.56% 4.40% 0.85x 1.48x GBX-1.72 Million
2024 7.69% 5.70% 0.85x 1.59x GBX-954.10K

Industry Comparison

This section compares Synectics plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Security & Protection Services industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Security & Protection Services
  • Average net assets among peers: $12,107,857
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -9.91%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Synectics plc (SNX) GBX43.71 Million 14.90% 0.48x $5.00K
Croma Security Solutions Group Plc (CSSG) $15.22 Million 3.57% 0.19x $1.22K
Image Scan Holdings Plc (IGE) $872.00K -27.18% 1.18x $308.05
Journeo PLC (JNEO) $12.74 Million 23.34% 1.81x $8.92K
London Security Plc (LSC) $47.98 Million 9.59% 0.63x $37.42K
Newmark Security plc (NWT) $7.93 Million 4.45% 1.34x $1.20K
Petards Group plc (PEG) $-2.29 Million 0.00% 0.00x $849.40
Westminster Group Plc (WSG) $2.30 Million -83.14% 1.79x $466.79