Sound Energy PLC (SOU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Sound Energy PLC (SOU) has net assets worth GBX11.60 Million GBX (≈ $1.41K USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX51.56 Million ≈ $6.27K USD) and total liabilities (GBX39.97 Million ≈ $4.86K 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 financial resilience of Sound Energy PLC to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX11.60 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 22.49% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 2.45% |
| 5-Year Change | -88.25% |
| 10-Year Change | 5.31% |
| Growth Volatility | 89.38 |
Sound Energy PLC - Net Assets Trend (2005–2024)
This chart illustrates how Sound Energy PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore SOU total asset value for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Sound Energy PLC (2005–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Sound Energy PLC from 2005 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Sound Energy PLC stock valuation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX17.02 Million ≈ $2.07K |
-89.79% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX166.71 Million ≈ $20.28K |
-6.39% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX178.09 Million ≈ $21.67K |
+14.85% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX155.06 Million ≈ $18.87K |
+7.04% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX144.86 Million ≈ $17.63K |
-10.75% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX162.31 Million ≈ $19.75K |
-9.37% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX179.09 Million ≈ $21.79K |
+3.83% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX172.49 Million ≈ $20.99K |
+199.58% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX57.58 Million ≈ $7.01K |
+256.33% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX16.16 Million ≈ $1.97K |
-16.85% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX19.43 Million ≈ $2.36K |
+26.88% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX15.32 Million ≈ $1.86K |
-28.80% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX21.51 Million ≈ $2.62K |
-27.96% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX29.87 Million ≈ $3.63K |
+68.59% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX17.71 Million ≈ $2.16K |
-46.25% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX32.96 Million ≈ $4.01K |
-12.86% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX37.82 Million ≈ $4.60K |
+21.07% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX31.24 Million ≈ $3.80K |
-5.88% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX33.19 Million ≈ $4.04K |
+208.78% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX10.75 Million ≈ $1.31K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Sound Energy 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 decreased by 2794400000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX20.81 Million | 122.27% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX4.08 Million | 23.98% |
| Other Components | GBX20.27 Million | 119.10% |
| Total Equity | GBX17.02 Million | 100.00% |
Sound Energy PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Sound Energy PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Nanoco Group plc
LSE:NANO
|
$118.20K |
|
BOOSH PLANT-BASED BRANDS
F:77I
|
$118.63K |
|
genedrive plc
LSE:GDR
|
$119.01K |
|
Airea Plc
LSE:AIEA
|
$119.69K |
|
Dosni Roha Indonesia Tbk PT
JK:ZBRA
|
$117.43K |
|
Shearwater Group plc
LSE:SWG
|
$115.38K |
|
Tandem Group
LSE:TND
|
$114.13K |
|
BSR Real Estate Investment Trust
TO:HOM-UN
|
$113.87K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Sound Energy PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 166,708,000 to 17,017,000, a change of -149,691,000 (-89.8%).
- Net loss of 150,820,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 258,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 1,387,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-150.82 Million | -886.29% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-258.00K | -1.52% |
| Other Changes | GBX1.39 Million | +8.15% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -89.79% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Sound Energy 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: 50.37x
- 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 0.65x to 50.37x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-12-31 | GBX6.51 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX6.83 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX4.51 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX5.47 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX4.76 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX2.56 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX1.87 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX0.53 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX0.55 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.35 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX1.08 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX2.16 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.70 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.52 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX1.18 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX1.04 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.01 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX4.25 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.08 | GBX4.25 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Sound Energy 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): -886.29%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.43x
- Recent ROE (-886.29%) is below the historical average (-67.08%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | -1.80% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-1.27 Million |
| 2006 | -6.54% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.14x | GBX-5.49 Million |
| 2007 | -5.80% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.13x | GBX-4.93 Million |
| 2008 | 0.12% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.17x | GBX-3.74 Million |
| 2009 | -7.95% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.18x | GBX-5.92 Million |
| 2010 | -90.14% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.11x | GBX-17.74 Million |
| 2011 | -20.97% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.21x | GBX-9.25 Million |
| 2012 | -63.86% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.17x | GBX-15.89 Million |
| 2013 | -44.81% | -1424.07% | 0.02x | 1.55x | GBX-8.40 Million |
| 2014 | -25.32% | -500.61% | 0.03x | 1.98x | GBX-6.86 Million |
| 2015 | -113.17% | -2128.87% | 0.03x | 2.12x | GBX-19.90 Million |
| 2016 | -23.34% | -868.15% | 0.02x | 1.56x | GBX-19.20 Million |
| 2017 | -20.88% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.17x | GBX-53.27 Million |
| 2018 | -3.84% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.17x | GBX-24.79 Million |
| 2019 | -11.83% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.15x | GBX-35.44 Million |
| 2020 | -15.27% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.19x | GBX-36.61 Million |
| 2021 | 1.56% | 1084.30% | 0.00x | 1.14x | GBX-13.09 Million |
| 2022 | 2.79% | 11565.12% | 0.00x | 1.19x | GBX-12.84 Million |
| 2023 | -4.29% | -179000.00% | 0.00x | 1.23x | GBX-23.83 Million |
| 2024 | -886.29% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 3.43x | GBX-152.52 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Sound Energy PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Oil & Gas E&P industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Oil & Gas E&P
- Average net assets among peers: $67,458,445
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -15.52%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Energy PLC (SOU) | GBX11.60 Million | -1.80% | 3.45x | $118.07K |
| Afentra PLC (AET) | $49.81 Million | -18.46% | 0.06x | $2.14 Million |
| Aminex PLC (AEX) | $32.61 Million | -3.43% | 0.31x | $1.30 Million |
| Angus Energy PLC (ANGS) | $12.44 Million | -40.55% | 0.33x | $129.12K |
| Ascent Resources plc (AST) | $-1.52 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $61.66K |
| Block Energy PLC (BLOE) | $25.31 Million | -2.41% | 0.16x | $135.95K |
| Borders & Southern Petroleum plc (BOR) | $296.93 Million | -0.72% | 0.00x | $1.11 Million |
| Cadogan Petroleum plc (CAD) | $89.83 Million | -65.98% | 0.26x | $129.86K |
| Challenger Energy Group PLC (CEG) | $100.38 Million | -1.05% | 0.14x | $331.01K |
| Chariot Oil & Gas Limited (CHAR) | $68.88 Million | -22.62% | 0.08x | $575.39K |
| Clontarf Energy Plc (CLON) | $-81.34K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $20.44K |
About Sound Energy PLC
Sound Energy plc, through its subsidiaries, engages in the exploration, appraisal, and development of gas assets in Morocco. It operates through three segments; corporate; exploration and appraisal; and development and production. The company holds 27.5% interest in the Grand Tendrara project that covers an area of approximately 14,411 square kilometers; the Anoual project covering an area of app… Read more