STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC (STS) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC (STS) has net assets worth GBX283.55 Million GBX (≈ $34.50K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX299.14 Million ≈ $36.40K USD) and total liabilities (GBX15.59 Million ≈ $1.90K 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. Read STS current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX283.55 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 94.79% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 28.9% |
| 5-Year Change | 41.83% |
| 10-Year Change | 79.07% |
| Growth Volatility | 547.52 |
STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC - Net Assets Trend (2006–2025)
This chart illustrates how STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC (STS) total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC (2006–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC from 2006 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see market cap of STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX294.55 Million ≈ $35.84K |
-6.30% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX314.35 Million ≈ $38.25K |
+43.39% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX219.24 Million ≈ $26.67K |
-4.54% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX229.66 Million ≈ $27.94K |
+10.58% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX207.68 Million ≈ $25.27K |
+21.83% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX170.47 Million ≈ $20.74K |
-10.96% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX191.45 Million ≈ $23.29K |
+1.95% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX187.78 Million ≈ $22.85K |
-5.86% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX199.46 Million ≈ $24.27K |
+21.26% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX164.49 Million ≈ $20.01K |
-11.10% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX185.03 Million ≈ $22.51K |
+6.85% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX173.17 Million ≈ $21.07K |
+10.69% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX156.44 Million ≈ $19.03K |
+30.30% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX120.06 Million ≈ $14.61K |
+2.05% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX117.65 Million ≈ $14.32K |
+6.75% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX110.22 Million ≈ $13.41K |
+43.34% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX76.89 Million ≈ $9.36K |
+2461.33% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX3.00 Million ≈ $365.26 |
-16.03% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX3.58 Million ≈ $434.97 |
+51.04% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX2.37 Million ≈ $288.00 |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to STS Global Income & Growth Trust 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 0.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX1.21 Million | 0.41% |
| Other Components | GBX293.33 Million | 99.59% |
| Total Equity | GBX294.55 Million | 100.00% |
STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Raja Ferry Port Public Company Limited
BK:RP
|
$3.07 Million |
|
TGB Banquets And Hotels Limited
NSE:TGBHOTELS
|
$3.07 Million |
|
Dharani Sugars&Chemicals Limited
NSE:DHARSUGAR
|
$3.07 Million |
|
Centogene N.V.
NASDAQ:CNTGF
|
$3.07 Million |
|
Glacier Lake Resources Inc
V:GLI
|
$3.05 Million |
|
Dongbu Corp
KO:005965
|
$3.05 Million |
|
Public Policy Holding Company Inc
LSE:PPHC
|
$3.05 Million |
|
Infomedia Press Limited
NSE:INFOMEDIA
|
$3.05 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 314,353,000 to 294,545,000, a change of -19,808,000 (-6.3%).
- Net income of 30,100,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 7,770,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 43,961,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 222,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 161,654,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 163,255,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX30.10 Million | +10.22% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX7.77 Million | -2.64% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX43.96 Million | -14.93% |
| Share Issuances | GBX222.00K | +0.08% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-161.65 Million | -54.88% |
| Other Changes | GBX163.25 Million | +55.43% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -6.30% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares STS Global Income & Growth Trust 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: 96.46x
- 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 9522.51x to 96.46x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX0.04 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX0.03 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX0.75 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX1.08 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX1.17 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX1.20 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX1.50 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX1.49 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX1.51 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX1.40 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX1.78 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX1.68 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX1.80 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.63 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX1.99 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX2.28 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX2.19 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX3.33 | GBX221.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX2.29 | GBX221.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently STS Global Income & Growth Trust 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): 10.22%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 92.69%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.10x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.06x
- Recent ROE (10.22%) is below the historical average (56.34%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1268.61% | 95.73% | 0.20x | 66.47x | GBX29.79 Million |
| 2007 | 472.67% | 90.02% | 0.11x | 47.44x | GBX16.54 Million |
| 2008 | -711.76% | 0.00% | -0.14x | 46.72x | GBX-21.67 Million |
| 2009 | -56.93% | 0.00% | -0.49x | 1.14x | GBX-51.46 Million |
| 2010 | 36.35% | 97.70% | 0.32x | 1.15x | GBX29.04 Million |
| 2011 | 10.78% | 89.73% | 0.11x | 1.13x | GBX914.60K |
| 2012 | 5.89% | 80.80% | 0.07x | 1.09x | GBX-4.94 Million |
| 2013 | 18.12% | 96.32% | 0.17x | 1.08x | GBX12.71 Million |
| 2014 | 2.91% | 79.79% | 0.03x | 1.06x | GBX-12.29 Million |
| 2015 | 10.58% | 93.73% | 0.10x | 1.11x | GBX1.08 Million |
| 2016 | -1.88% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.11x | GBX-19.55 Million |
| 2017 | 21.35% | 97.17% | 0.19x | 1.13x | GBX22.64 Million |
| 2018 | -1.12% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.14x | GBX-20.89 Million |
| 2019 | 10.54% | 94.01% | 0.10x | 1.14x | GBX1.04 Million |
| 2020 | -8.83% | 0.00% | -0.07x | 1.16x | GBX-32.10 Million |
| 2021 | 23.15% | 96.77% | 0.22x | 1.08x | GBX27.31 Million |
| 2022 | 14.78% | 96.73% | 0.14x | 1.07x | GBX10.97 Million |
| 2023 | -1.99% | 0.00% | -0.01x | 1.08x | GBX-26.29 Million |
| 2024 | 3.30% | 77.38% | 0.03x | 1.24x | GBX-21.06 Million |
| 2025 | 10.22% | 92.69% | 0.10x | 1.06x | GBX645.50K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $745,852,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 2.99%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC (STS) | GBX283.55 Million | 1268.61% | 0.05x | $3.07 Million |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.20 Billion | 4.98% | 0.15x | $42.14 Million |
| Albion Enterprise VCT PLC (AAEV) | $61.87 Million | 11.55% | 0.03x | $3.29 Million |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.87 Million | 14.17% | 0.08x | $5.17 Million |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $98.67 Million | 9.82% | 0.09x | $7.49 Million |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $64.83 Million | 5.63% | 0.01x | $3.22 Million |
| Abrdn PLC (ABDN) | $4.56 Billion | 10.22% | 39.48x | $45.21 Million |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $426.87 Million | 6.29% | 0.20x | $450.86K |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $69.67 Million | -2.91% | 0.02x | $261.59K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $372.54 Million | -8.03% | 0.00x | $79.35 Million |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $174.91 Million | -21.80% | 0.02x | $415.29 |
About STS Global Income & Growth Trust PLC
STS Global Income & Growth Trust plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Martin Currie Fund Management Limited. It is co-managed by Martin Currie Investment Management Limited. The fund invests in public equity markets across the globe. It seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating across diversified sectors. The fund invests in stocks of large-cap companies with ma… Read more