St. James's Place plc (STJ) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, St. James's Place plc (STJ) has net assets worth GBX1.70 Billion GBX (≈ $207.27K USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX224.87 Billion ≈ $27.36 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX223.16 Billion ≈ $27.15 Million 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 tangible equity quality of St. James's Place plc to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX1.70 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 0.76% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.43% |
| 5-Year Change | 52.21% |
| 10-Year Change | 58.36% |
| Growth Volatility | 27.93 |
St. James's Place plc - Net Assets Trend (1996–2025)
This chart illustrates how St. James's Place plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See STJ defensive asset coverage days to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for St. James's Place plc (1996–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of St. James's Place plc from 1996 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of St. James's Place plc.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX1.70 Billion ≈ $207.27K |
+33.82% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX1.27 Billion ≈ $154.89K |
+29.44% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX983.50 Million ≈ $119.66K |
-21.97% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX1.26 Billion ≈ $153.35K |
+12.62% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX1.12 Billion ≈ $136.17K |
+0.64% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX1.11 Billion ≈ $135.31K |
+17.41% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX947.20 Million ≈ $115.25K |
-7.06% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.02 Billion ≈ $124.01K |
-3.69% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX1.06 Billion ≈ $128.75K |
-1.63% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX1.08 Billion ≈ $130.88K |
-1.78% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX1.10 Billion ≈ $133.25K |
+8.41% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX1.01 Billion ≈ $122.91K |
+11.48% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX906.20 Million ≈ $110.26K |
+18.85% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX762.50 Million ≈ $92.77K |
+12.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX678.30 Million ≈ $82.53K |
+15.69% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX586.30 Million ≈ $71.34K |
+8.61% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX539.80 Million ≈ $65.68K |
+6.26% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX508.00 Million ≈ $61.81K |
+14.80% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX442.50 Million ≈ $53.84K |
+15.78% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX382.20 Million ≈ $46.50K |
+39.23% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX274.50 Million ≈ $33.40K |
+23.54% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX222.20 Million ≈ $27.04K |
+23.72% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX179.60 Million ≈ $21.85K |
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| 2002-12-31 | GBX0.00 ≈ $0.00 |
-- |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX246.80 Million ≈ $30.03K |
-46.22% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX458.90 Million ≈ $55.83K |
+11.90% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX410.10 Million ≈ $49.90K |
+40.73% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX291.40 Million ≈ $35.45K |
+22.80% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX237.30 Million ≈ $28.87K |
+45.58% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX163.00 Million ≈ $19.83K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to St. James's Place 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 122710000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX1.23 Billion | 82.98% |
| Common Stock | GBX79.10 Million | 5.35% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX3.20 Million | 0.22% |
| Other Components | GBX169.40 Million | 11.46% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.48 Billion | 100.00% |
St. James's Place plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of St. James's Place plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
S.Y.PANEL Co Ltd
KQ:109610
|
$71.20 Million |
|
Pliant Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:PLRX
|
$71.21 Million |
|
Mitchell Services Ltd
AU:MSV
|
$71.24 Million |
|
Daidong Elec
KO:008110
|
$71.25 Million |
|
Sical Logistics Limited
NSE:SICALLOG
|
$71.18 Million |
|
Hauman Technologies
TWO:6218
|
$71.16 Million |
|
KENERGY
KLSE:0307
|
$71.11 Million |
|
Westwater Resources Inc
NYSE MKT:WWR
|
$71.08 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in St. James's Place plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,273,100,000 to 1,478,800,000, a change of 205,700,000 (16.2%).
- Net income of 531,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 96,300,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 250,500,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 1,500,000 increased equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 19,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX531.10 Million | +35.91% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX96.30 Million | -6.51% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX250.50 Million | -16.94% |
| Share Issuances | GBX1.50 Million | +0.1% |
| Other Changes | GBX19.90 Million | +1.35% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 16.16% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares St. James's Place 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: 418.22x
- 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 decreased from 1962.06x to 418.22x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-12-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX0.60 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX0.63 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX0.95 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX0.51 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX0.40 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX0.37 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.49 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX0.80 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX1.07 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX1.12 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX1.20 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX1.35 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX1.51 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX1.75 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX1.93 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX2.09 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX2.05 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX1.99 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX1.91 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.78 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX2.06 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.05 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX2.30 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX1.80 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX2.32 | GBX1150.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX2.75 | GBX1150.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently St. James's Place 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): 35.91%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 1.76%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.13x
- • Equity Multiplier: 152.06x
- Recent ROE (35.91%) is above the historical average (15.76%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 18.65% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.10x | GBX14.10 Million |
| 1997 | 14.24% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 8.98x | GBX10.07 Million |
| 1998 | 20.93% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 9.67x | GBX31.86 Million |
| 1999 | 30.60% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 9.92x | GBX84.49 Million |
| 2000 | 12.60% | 4.34% | 0.27x | 10.83x | GBX11.91 Million |
| 2001 | -2.67% | -0.63% | 0.20x | 21.61x | GBX-31.28 Million |
| 2002 | -23.13% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 26.42x | GBX-63.60 Million |
| 2003 | 3.67% | 30.28% | 0.00x | 37.04x | GBX-11.36 Million |
| 2004 | 17.87% | 4.11% | 0.12x | 37.38x | GBX17.48 Million |
| 2005 | 17.34% | 2.39% | 0.18x | 39.38x | GBX20.15 Million |
| 2006 | 23.02% | 5.23% | 0.13x | 35.15x | GBX49.78 Million |
| 2007 | 17.65% | 6.27% | 0.08x | 36.35x | GBX33.85 Million |
| 2008 | 13.21% | 2.48% | 0.18x | 29.91x | GBX16.30 Million |
| 2009 | 7.37% | 1.27% | 0.16x | 36.49x | GBX-14.18 Million |
| 2010 | 9.38% | 1.76% | 0.12x | 43.30x | GBX-3.63 Million |
| 2011 | 15.75% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 40.16x | GBX38.97 Million |
| 2012 | 14.05% | 2.62% | 0.12x | 44.28x | GBX30.85 Million |
| 2013 | 21.00% | 2.78% | 0.15x | 50.03x | GBX99.68 Million |
| 2014 | 18.61% | 4.11% | 0.09x | 52.16x | GBX86.97 Million |
| 2015 | 18.46% | 6.50% | 0.05x | 54.11x | GBX92.65 Million |
| 2016 | 10.42% | 0.99% | 0.15x | 69.69x | GBX4.55 Million |
| 2017 | 13.78% | 1.61% | 0.10x | 84.98x | GBX39.99 Million |
| 2018 | 17.01% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 92.96x | GBX71.49 Million |
| 2019 | 15.46% | 0.89% | 0.14x | 123.62x | GBX51.79 Million |
| 2020 | 23.54% | 3.24% | 0.06x | 116.61x | GBX150.70 Million |
| 2021 | 25.62% | 1.61% | 0.11x | 139.07x | GBX174.78 Million |
| 2022 | 32.28% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 120.33x | GBX280.78 Million |
| 2023 | -1.03% | -0.05% | 0.11x | 175.20x | GBX-108.44 Million |
| 2024 | 31.29% | 1.54% | 0.13x | 153.07x | GBX271.09 Million |
| 2025 | 35.91% | 1.76% | 0.13x | 152.06x | GBX383.22 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares St. James's Place plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $657,704,100
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 5.71%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. James's Place plc (STJ) | GBX1.70 Billion | 18.65% | 131.00x | $71.19 Million |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.25 Billion | 6.43% | 0.14x | $41.69 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $140.65 Million | 2.37% | 0.01x | $3.29 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $154.40 Million | 26.46% | 0.07x | $5.95 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $121.96 Million | 12.34% | 0.07x | $7.74 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $121.25 Million | -5.20% | 0.01x | $3.15 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $3.74 Billion | 2.67% | 35.62x | $50.56 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $428.13 Million | 2.15% | 0.15x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $247.72K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $372.54 Million | -8.03% | 0.00x | $56.72 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $152.03 Million | 18.55% | 0.02x | $404.11 |
About St. James's Place plc
St. James's Place plc is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm launches and manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds for its clients. It invests in public equity and fixed income market across the globe. The firm was formerly known as St. James's Place Capital plc. St. James's Place plc was founded in 1991 and is based in Cirencester, United Kingdom.