Sound Energy PLC (SOU) - Net Assets

Latest as of June 2025: GBX11.60 Million GBX ≈ $1.41K USD

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

LSE:SOU UK Oil & Gas E&P
Market Cap
$118.07K
GBX970.42 Million GBX
Market Cap Rank
#30943 Global
#1087 in UK
Share Price
GBX4.25
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
GBX0.58 - GBX8.50
All Time High
GBX95.42
About

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