Touchstar plc (TST) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Touchstar plc (TST) has net assets worth GBX1.88 Million GBX (≈ $228.98 USD) as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX5.58 Million ≈ $678.80 USD) and total liabilities (GBX3.70 Million ≈ $449.82 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 TST strategic assets to equity ratio to assess the company's strategic physical and investment asset allocation.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX1.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 33.73% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -0.62% |
| 5-Year Change | -19.05% |
| 10-Year Change | -67.3% |
| Growth Volatility | 59.16 |
Touchstar plc - Net Assets Trend (1985–2025)
This chart illustrates how Touchstar plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. For live market cap and overall valuation, see market cap of Touchstar plc.
Annual Net Assets for Touchstar plc (1985–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Touchstar plc from 1985 to 2025. Also explore Touchstar plc annual equity growth to track the company's year-over-year net asset growth rate.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | GBX1.88 Million ≈ $228.98 |
-45.23% |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX3.44 Million ≈ $418.06 |
+5.30% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX3.26 Million ≈ $397.01 |
+11.25% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX2.93 Million ≈ $356.86 |
+26.15% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.33 Million ≈ $282.89 |
+17.54% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX1.98 Million ≈ $240.67 |
+4.60% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX1.89 Million ≈ $230.08 |
-20.94% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX2.39 Million ≈ $291.04 |
+10.18% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX2.17 Million ≈ $264.15 |
-62.28% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX5.76 Million ≈ $700.34 |
+8.24% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX5.32 Million ≈ $647.05 |
-54.38% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX11.66 Million ≈ $1.42K |
+3.63% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX11.25 Million ≈ $1.37K |
+1.06% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX11.13 Million ≈ $1.35K |
+2.16% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX10.90 Million ≈ $1.33K |
+8.74% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX10.02 Million ≈ $1.22K |
+3.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX9.64 Million ≈ $1.17K |
+4.75% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX9.20 Million ≈ $1.12K |
+0.15% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX9.19 Million ≈ $1.12K |
+11.64% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX8.23 Million ≈ $1.00K |
+11.11% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX7.41 Million ≈ $901.10 |
+179.89% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX2.65 Million ≈ $321.94 |
-2.36% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX2.71 Million ≈ $329.73 |
-75.55% |
| 2003-09-30 | GBX11.08 Million ≈ $1.35K |
+230.31% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.35 Million ≈ $408.21 |
+166.69% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX1.26 Million ≈ $153.06 |
-64.12% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX3.51 Million ≈ $426.58 |
-48.05% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX6.75 Million ≈ $821.16 |
-40.78% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX11.40 Million ≈ $1.39K |
+12.41% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX10.14 Million ≈ $1.23K |
+82.29% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX5.56 Million ≈ $676.73 |
-17.02% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX6.70 Million ≈ $815.56 |
+11.27% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX6.02 Million ≈ $732.95 |
-6.94% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX6.47 Million ≈ $787.58 |
-2.38% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX6.63 Million ≈ $806.80 |
+5.71% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX6.27 Million ≈ $763.24 |
+11.34% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX5.63 Million ≈ $685.49 |
-6.63% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX6.03 Million ≈ $734.16 |
+12.01% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX5.39 Million ≈ $655.44 |
+20.19% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX4.48 Million ≈ $545.33 |
+22.59% |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX3.66 Million ≈ $444.83 |
+51.58% |
| 1985-12-31 | GBX2.41 Million ≈ $293.47 |
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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 255.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX1.77 Million | 94.21% |
| Common Stock | GBX424.00K | 22.53% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX152.00K | 8.08% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.88 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 |
|---|---|
|
Malvern International
LSE:MLVN
|
$67.81K |
|
Jangada Mines Plc
LSE:JAN
|
$67.86K |
|
Vincerx Pharma, Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:VINC
|
$68.05K |
|
Eenergy Group PLC
LSE:EAAS
|
$68.32K |
|
Delta Electronics (Thailand) Public Company Limited
F:DLS
|
$67.36K |
|
Blackbird PLC
LSE:BIRD
|
$67.20K |
|
Contango Holdings PLC
LSE:CGO
|
$66.86K |
|
Marechale Capital Plc
LSE:MAC
|
$66.85K |
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 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 3,436,000 to 1,882,000, a change of -1,554,000 (-45.2%).
- Net loss of 1,081,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 264,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 215,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 6,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-1.08 Million | -57.44% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX264.00K | -14.03% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX215.00K | -11.42% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX6.00K | +0.32% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -45.23% |
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: 302.87x
- 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 7.67x to 302.87x 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 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1986-12-31 | GBX8.89 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX6.96 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX5.85 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX4.03 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX3.06 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX3.44 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX2.48 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX1.94 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX1.78 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX1.34 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX1.01 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX2.33 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX2.54 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX1.38 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX0.89 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX0.30 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX0.78 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX0.64 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX0.62 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX1.60 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX1.30 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX1.46 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX1.46 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX1.53 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX1.59 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX1.73 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX1.76 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX1.78 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX1.85 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX0.84 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX0.91 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX0.34 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX0.29 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX0.22 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX0.23 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX0.27 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX0.35 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX0.39 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX0.42 | GBX70.00 | x |
| 2025-12-31 | GBX0.23 | GBX70.00 | 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): -57.44%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -15.85%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.22x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.96x
- Recent ROE (-57.44%) is below the historical average (-9.85%), suggesting potential challenges in 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 |
| 2025 | -57.44% | -15.85% | 1.22x | 2.96x | GBX-1.27 Million |
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: $2,053,500
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 19.91%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchstar plc (TST) | GBX1.88 Million | 14.09% | 1.96x | $67.47K |
| Concurrent Technologies Plc (CNC) | $1.62 Million | 34.40% | 0.46x | $2.65 Million |
| Xaar plc (XAR) | $2.49 Million | 5.43% | 0.45x | $1.31 Million |
About Touchstar plc
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, warehousing, fuel distribution, and access control industries. … Read more