Touchstar plc

LSE:TST UK Computer Hardware
Market Cap
$65.06K
GBX534.70 Million GBX
Market Cap Rank
#48430 Global
#1189 in UK
Share Price
GBX67.50
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
GBX57.50 - GBX91.50
All Time High
GBX110.96
Categories
Companies in UK Computer Hardware Technology AI & Machine Learning
About

Touchstar plc, together with its subsidiaries, designs, builds, and sells rugged mobile computing devices under the Touchstar brand in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company supplies, installs, and maintains software applications and hardware solutions for mobile applications in the transport, logistics, and access control industries. It provides supply chain data ca… Read more

Touchstar plc (TST) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX3.32 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Touchstar plc (TST) has net assets worth GBX3.32 Million GBX as of June 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX6.83 Million) and total liabilities (GBX3.51 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 GBX3.32 Million
% of Total Assets 48.65%
Annual Growth Rate 0.91%
5-Year Change 73.71%
10-Year Change -35.39%
Growth Volatility 59.19

Touchstar plc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Touchstar 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 Touchstar plc (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Touchstar plc from 1985 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 GBX3.44 Million +5.30%
2023-12-31 GBX3.26 Million +11.25%
2022-12-31 GBX2.93 Million +26.15%
2021-12-31 GBX2.33 Million +17.54%
2020-12-31 GBX1.98 Million +4.60%
2019-12-31 GBX1.89 Million -20.94%
2018-12-31 GBX2.39 Million +10.18%
2017-12-31 GBX2.17 Million -62.28%
2016-12-31 GBX5.76 Million +8.24%
2015-12-31 GBX5.32 Million -54.38%
2014-12-31 GBX11.66 Million +3.63%
2013-12-31 GBX11.25 Million +1.06%
2012-12-31 GBX11.13 Million +2.16%
2011-12-31 GBX10.90 Million +8.74%
2010-12-31 GBX10.02 Million +3.96%
2009-12-31 GBX9.64 Million +4.75%
2008-12-31 GBX9.20 Million +0.15%
2007-12-31 GBX9.19 Million +11.64%
2006-12-31 GBX8.23 Million +11.11%
2005-12-31 GBX7.41 Million +179.89%
2004-12-31 GBX2.65 Million -2.36%
2003-12-31 GBX2.71 Million -75.55%
2003-09-30 GBX11.08 Million +230.31%
2002-12-31 GBX3.35 Million +166.69%
2001-12-31 GBX1.26 Million -64.12%
2000-12-31 GBX3.51 Million -48.05%
1999-12-31 GBX6.75 Million -40.78%
1998-12-31 GBX11.40 Million +12.41%
1997-12-31 GBX10.14 Million +82.29%
1996-12-31 GBX5.56 Million -17.02%
1995-12-31 GBX6.70 Million +11.27%
1994-12-31 GBX6.02 Million -6.94%
1993-12-31 GBX6.47 Million -2.38%
1992-12-31 GBX6.63 Million +5.71%
1991-12-31 GBX6.27 Million +11.34%
1990-12-31 GBX5.63 Million -6.63%
1989-12-31 GBX6.03 Million +12.01%
1988-12-31 GBX5.39 Million +20.19%
1987-12-31 GBX4.48 Million +22.59%
1986-12-31 GBX3.66 Million +51.58%
1985-12-31 GBX2.41 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Touchstar 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 524.8% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX3.12 Million 90.75%
Common Stock GBX424.00K 12.34%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX146.00K 4.25%
Total Equity GBX3.44 Million 100.00%

Touchstar plc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Touchstar plc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
SARA. JSC
VN:SRA
 		$783.95
J&T ARCH INVESTMENTS SICAV a.s.
PR:JTINA
 		$785.36
CHINA RARE EARTH
MU:RAE
 		$788.67
Kahawatte Plantations PLC
CM:KAHAN0000
 		$789.40
RESVERLOGIX
MU:RFS
 		$782.42
CHAPEL HILL DENHAM NIG. INFRAS DEBT FUND
XNSA:NIDF
 		$782.18
Bansei Royal Resorts Hikkaduwa Limited
CM:BRRN0000
 		$781.89
Pioneers Properties For Urban Development(PREDCO)
EGX:PRDC
 		$781.76

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,263,000 to 3,436,000, a change of 173,000 (5.3%).
  • Net income of 366,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 246,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income increased equity by 29,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX366.00K +10.65%
Dividends Paid GBX246.00K -7.16%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX29.00K +0.84%
Other Changes GBX24.00K +0.7%
Total Change GBX- 5.30%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Touchstar 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: 162.32x
  • 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 7.40x to 162.32x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.

Historical Price-to-Book Ratios

Date Book Value per Share Market Price P/B Ratio
1985-12-31 GBX9.12 GBX67.50 x
1986-12-31 GBX8.89 GBX67.50 x
1987-12-31 GBX6.96 GBX67.50 x
1988-12-31 GBX5.85 GBX67.50 x
1989-12-31 GBX4.03 GBX67.50 x
1990-12-31 GBX3.06 GBX67.50 x
1991-12-31 GBX3.44 GBX67.50 x
1992-12-31 GBX2.48 GBX67.50 x
1993-12-31 GBX1.94 GBX67.50 x
1994-12-31 GBX1.78 GBX67.50 x
1995-12-31 GBX1.34 GBX67.50 x
1996-12-31 GBX1.01 GBX67.50 x
1997-12-31 GBX2.33 GBX67.50 x
1998-12-31 GBX2.54 GBX67.50 x
1999-12-31 GBX1.38 GBX67.50 x
2000-12-31 GBX0.89 GBX67.50 x
2001-12-31 GBX0.30 GBX67.50 x
2002-12-31 GBX0.78 GBX67.50 x
2003-12-31 GBX0.64 GBX67.50 x
2004-12-31 GBX0.62 GBX67.50 x
2005-12-31 GBX1.60 GBX67.50 x
2006-12-31 GBX1.30 GBX67.50 x
2007-12-31 GBX1.46 GBX67.50 x
2008-12-31 GBX1.46 GBX67.50 x
2009-12-31 GBX1.53 GBX67.50 x
2010-12-31 GBX1.59 GBX67.50 x
2011-12-31 GBX1.73 GBX67.50 x
2012-12-31 GBX1.76 GBX67.50 x
2013-12-31 GBX1.78 GBX67.50 x
2014-12-31 GBX1.85 GBX67.50 x
2015-12-31 GBX0.84 GBX67.50 x
2016-12-31 GBX0.91 GBX67.50 x
2017-12-31 GBX0.34 GBX67.50 x
2018-12-31 GBX0.29 GBX67.50 x
2019-12-31 GBX0.22 GBX67.50 x
2020-12-31 GBX0.23 GBX67.50 x
2021-12-31 GBX0.27 GBX67.50 x
2022-12-31 GBX0.35 GBX67.50 x
2023-12-31 GBX0.39 GBX67.50 x
2024-12-31 GBX0.42 GBX67.50 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Touchstar 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): 10.65%
  • The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 5.31%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.94x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 2.13x
  • Recent ROE (10.65%) is above the historical average (-8.66%), indicating improving capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
1985 14.09% 4.22% 1.39x 2.41x GBX82.40K
1986 16.52% 6.82% 1.24x 1.95x GBX234.40K
1987 13.91% 5.81% 1.33x 1.80x GBX172.80K
1988 16.11% 6.02% 1.12x 2.38x GBX325.30K
1989 12.65% 2.96% 1.37x 3.13x GBX157.50K
1990 -1.48% -0.35% 1.33x 3.15x GBX-636.10K
1991 20.84% 6.43% 1.43x 2.27x GBX673.70K
1992 8.61% 2.43% 1.30x 2.73x GBX-91.10K
1993 21.10% 4.58% 1.35x 3.40x GBX711.70K
1994 9.15% 1.72% 1.36x 3.93x GBX-50.40K
1995 42.34% 4.95% 1.71x 5.00x GBX1.50 Million
1996 -19.07% -1.61% 1.95x 6.09x GBX-1.02 Million
1997 -9.54% -2.35% 1.69x 2.41x GBX-1.58 Million
1998 11.34% 4.11% 1.33x 2.08x GBX126.30K
1999 -145.38% -35.59% 1.47x 2.78x GBX-8.42 Million
2000 -51.14% -11.02% 1.35x 3.45x GBX-2.14 Million
2001 -203.90% -32.90% 2.66x 2.33x GBX-2.69 Million
2002 31.68% 25.38% 1.22x 1.03x GBX727.50K
2003 21.29% 14.81% 1.40x 1.03x GBX306.00K
2004 22.79% 15.63% 0.89x 1.65x GBX338.40K
2005 8.49% 11.58% 0.39x 1.88x GBX-111.60K
2006 15.49% 11.67% 0.76x 1.74x GBX452.10K
2007 15.45% 13.34% 0.72x 1.61x GBX500.30K
2008 4.33% 4.78% 0.60x 1.50x GBX-522.10K
2009 4.53% 5.27% 0.61x 1.40x GBX-526.80K
2010 3.81% 4.66% 0.56x 1.46x GBX-620.00K
2011 8.04% 7.85% 0.72x 1.43x GBX-213.60K
2012 3.02% 3.88% 0.58x 1.33x GBX-777.10K
2013 1.95% 2.60% 0.56x 1.33x GBX-905.90K
2014 4.37% 5.41% 0.58x 1.40x GBX-656.70K
2015 -119.20% -73.06% 0.72x 2.28x GBX-6.87 Million
2016 8.25% 6.23% 0.71x 1.88x GBX-100.60K
2017 -165.13% -45.56% 1.03x 3.51x GBX-3.80 Million
2018 -13.59% -5.24% 0.83x 3.12x GBX-564.20K
2019 -26.49% -7.53% 0.83x 4.23x GBX-690.10K
2020 4.40% 1.48% 0.84x 3.55x GBX-110.80K
2021 14.67% 5.59% 0.78x 3.34x GBX108.50K
2022 19.02% 8.28% 0.85x 2.71x GBX264.70K
2023 19.58% 8.85% 1.06x 2.09x GBX312.70K
2024 10.65% 5.31% 0.94x 2.13x GBX22.40K

Industry Comparison

This section compares Touchstar plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Computer Hardware industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Computer Hardware
  • Average net assets among peers: $38,925,008
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 12.08%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Touchstar plc (TST) GBX3.32 Million 14.09% 1.06x $783.22
Concurrent Technologies Plc (CNC) $38.93 Million 12.08% 0.30x $27.62K