Unicorn AIM VCT plc
Unicorn AIM VCT plc is a venture capital trust specializing in venture capital investments. It tends to invest in a diverse range of sectors including software, computer services, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology.
Unicorn AIM VCT plc (UAV) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX194.36 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Unicorn AIM VCT plc (UAV) has net assets worth GBX194.36 Million GBX as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX196.65 Million) and total liabilities (GBX2.29 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 | GBX194.36 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 98.84% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 8.59% |
| 5-Year Change | -47.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 31.55% |
| Growth Volatility | 31.17 |
Unicorn AIM VCT plc - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)
This chart illustrates how Unicorn AIM VCT 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 Unicorn AIM VCT plc (2002–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Unicorn AIM VCT plc from 2002 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | GBX194.36 Million | -2.54% |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX199.42 Million | -5.87% |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX211.86 Million | -4.19% |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX221.13 Million | -40.36% |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX370.80 Million | +42.50% |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX260.21 Million | +29.38% |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX201.12 Million | -0.15% |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX201.43 Million | +14.77% |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX175.51 Million | +18.79% |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX147.74 Million | +18.56% |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX124.62 Million | +35.14% |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX92.21 Million | +25.16% |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX73.67 Million | +24.88% |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX59.00 Million | -2.40% |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX60.45 Million | -2.94% |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX62.28 Million | +93.79% |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX32.14 Million | +67.79% |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX19.15 Million | -29.76% |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX27.27 Million | -45.92% |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX50.42 Million | -3.29% |
| 2005-09-30 | GBX52.14 Million | +2.51% |
| 2004-09-30 | GBX50.86 Million | +35.41% |
| 2003-09-30 | GBX37.56 Million | +28.73% |
| 2002-09-30 | GBX29.18 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Unicorn AIM VCT 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 136353.3% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX20.47 Million | 10.53% |
| Common Stock | GBX2.15 Million | 1.11% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX171.74 Million | 88.36% |
| Other Components | GBX1.00 | 0.00% |
| Total Equity | GBX194.36 Million | 100.00% |
Unicorn AIM VCT plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Unicorn AIM VCT plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Hempstract Inc
PINK:HPST
|
$83.12 |
|
City and Land Developers Inc
PSE:LAND
|
$83.12 |
|
Grove Collaborative Holdings Inc.
PINK:GROVW
|
$83.14 |
|
GOLDSPIKE EXPL
BE:6GX
|
$83.16 |
|
PT Diastika Biotekindo Tbk
JK:CHEK
|
$82.63 |
|
SBXC-WT
NYSE:SBXC-WT
|
$82.44 |
|
African Discovery Group Inc
PINK:AFDG
|
$82.30 |
|
Schroder British Opportunities Trus
LSE:SBO
|
$82.26 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Unicorn AIM VCT plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 199,422,000 to 194,361,000, a change of -5,061,000 (-2.5%).
- Net loss of 3,012,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 20,751,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 5,340,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 147,513,999.
- Other factors decreased equity by 123,471,999.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-3.01 Million | -1.55% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX20.75 Million | -10.68% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX5.34 Million | -2.75% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX147.51 Million | +75.9% |
| Other Changes | GBX-123.47 Million | -63.53% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -2.54% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Unicorn AIM VCT 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: 75.55x
- 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 86.37x to 75.55x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-30 | GBX0.83 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2003-09-30 | GBX1.07 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2004-09-30 | GBX1.46 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2005-09-30 | GBX1.52 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | GBX1.54 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | GBX0.87 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | GBX0.62 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | GBX1.05 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | GBX1.27 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | GBX1.02 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | GBX1.01 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | GBX1.29 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | GBX1.51 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | GBX1.68 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | GBX1.68 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | GBX1.80 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | GBX1.72 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | GBX1.61 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | GBX1.89 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | GBX2.50 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | GBX1.42 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | GBX1.25 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | GBX1.09 | GBX72.00 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | GBX0.95 | GBX72.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Unicorn AIM VCT 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): -1.55%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -65.86%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.01x
- Recent ROE (-1.55%) is below the historical average (2.55%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 0.65% | 64.19% | 0.01x | 1.01x | GBX-2.73 Million |
| 2003 | 0.87% | 231.91% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-3.43 Million |
| 2004 | 0.35% | 641.14% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-4.91 Million |
| 2005 | 0.30% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX-5.05 Million |
| 2006 | -0.44% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-5.26 Million |
| 2007 | -0.19% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-2.78 Million |
| 2008 | 0.94% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-1.74 Million |
| 2009 | 0.04% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.02x | GBX-3.20 Million |
| 2010 | 0.16% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-6.13 Million |
| 2011 | 0.48% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | GBX-5.76 Million |
| 2012 | 0.66% | 34.04% | 0.02x | 1.00x | GBX-5.51 Million |
| 2013 | 24.44% | 97.46% | 0.25x | 1.00x | GBX10.64 Million |
| 2014 | 12.05% | 95.69% | 0.13x | 1.00x | GBX1.89 Million |
| 2015 | 11.43% | 96.06% | 0.12x | 1.00x | GBX1.79 Million |
| 2016 | 6.30% | 93.65% | 0.07x | 1.00x | GBX-5.47 Million |
| 2017 | 6.23% | 94.35% | 0.07x | 1.00x | GBX-6.62 Million |
| 2018 | 8.59% | 96.16% | 0.09x | 1.00x | GBX-2.84 Million |
| 2019 | -6.05% | 0.00% | -0.06x | 1.01x | GBX-32.27 Million |
| 2020 | 18.27% | 98.45% | 0.18x | 1.01x | GBX21.53 Million |
| 2021 | 29.95% | 99.34% | 0.30x | 1.01x | GBX73.98 Million |
| 2022 | -47.53% | 0.00% | -0.47x | 1.01x | GBX-127.22 Million |
| 2023 | -5.00% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 1.01x | GBX-31.77 Million |
| 2024 | 0.31% | 44.55% | 0.01x | 1.01x | GBX-19.32 Million |
| 2025 | -1.55% | -65.86% | 0.02x | 1.01x | GBX-22.45 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Unicorn AIM VCT plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $417,676,500
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -75.89%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicorn AIM VCT plc (UAV) | GBX194.36 Million | 0.65% | 0.01x | $82.70 |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.25 Billion | 6.43% | 0.14x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $1.30 Million | -791.13% | 5.03x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $329.43 Million | -11.14% | 0.12x | $336.86 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $495.01 Million | 29.59% | 0.13x | $425.44 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $78.03 Million | -0.40% | 0.01x | $78.92 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $374.83 Million | -3.39% | 0.20x | $16.18 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $372.54 Million | -8.03% | 0.00x | $2.19K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $241.60 Million | 17.22% | 0.01x | $397.05 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $938.94 Million | 2.59% | 0.12x | $2.97 Million |