Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd (UEM) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd (UEM) has net assets worth GBX515.02 Million GBX (≈ $62.66K USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX540.22 Million ≈ $65.73K USD) and total liabilities (GBX25.20 Million ≈ $3.07K 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 UEM tangible net assets ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX515.02 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 95.33% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.23% |
| 5-Year Change | -5.12% |
| 10-Year Change | 9.91% |
| Growth Volatility | 41.48 |
Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd - Net Assets Trend (2006–2025)
This chart illustrates how Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See UEM cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.
Annual Net Assets for Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd (2006–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd from 2006 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd (UEM) total market value.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX479.82 Million ≈ $58.38K |
-8.24% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX522.93 Million ≈ $63.63K |
+3.07% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX507.37 Million ≈ $61.73K |
-7.06% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX545.92 Million ≈ $66.42K |
+7.95% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX505.70 Million ≈ $61.53K |
+22.05% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX414.34 Million ≈ $50.41K |
-27.83% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX574.15 Million ≈ $69.86K |
-0.97% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX579.76 Million ≈ $70.54K |
+8.94% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX532.16 Million ≈ $64.75K |
+21.90% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX436.56 Million ≈ $53.12K |
-2.41% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX447.36 Million ≈ $54.43K |
+9.05% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX410.24 Million ≈ $49.91K |
-7.37% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX442.89 Million ≈ $53.89K |
+17.02% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX378.47 Million ≈ $46.05K |
-1.22% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX383.15 Million ≈ $46.62K |
+19.78% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX319.88 Million ≈ $38.92K |
+38.64% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX230.73 Million ≈ $28.07K |
-35.82% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX359.53 Million ≈ $43.74K |
+48.80% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX241.62 Million ≈ $29.40K |
+169.39% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX89.69 Million ≈ $10.91K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd'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 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX1.86 Million | 0.39% |
| Other Components | GBX477.96 Million | 99.61% |
| Total Equity | GBX479.82 Million | 100.00% |
Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Prime Dividend Corp
TO:PDV
|
$6.06 Million |
|
Nitro Games Oyj
ST:NITRO
|
$6.06 Million |
|
New Age Exploration Ltd
AU:NAE
|
$6.06 Million |
|
Blaize Holdings, Inc. Warrants
NASDAQ:BZAIW
|
$6.07 Million |
|
Epsilon Healthcare Ltd
AU:EPN
|
$6.06 Million |
|
Eugene Special Purpose Acquisitions 4 Company
KQ:321260
|
$6.04 Million |
|
Emico Holdings Bhd
KLSE:9091
|
$6.04 Million |
|
NEPRA FOODS INC.
F:2P6
|
$6.04 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 522,933,000 to 479,822,000, a change of -43,111,000 (-8.2%).
- Net loss of 16,676,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 16,811,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 9,624,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 509,719,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 509,719,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-16.68 Million | -3.48% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX16.81 Million | -3.5% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX9.62 Million | -2.01% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-509.72 Million | -106.23% |
| Other Changes | GBX509.72 Million | +106.23% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -8.24% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd'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: 112.52x
- 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 244.53x to 112.52x 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 | GBX1.17 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX1.46 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX1.68 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX1.08 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX1.46 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX1.80 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX1.75 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX2.05 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX1.92 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX2.10 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX2.05 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX2.48 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX2.63 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX8202214285.71 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.81 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX2.26 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX2.49 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX2.31 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX2.65 | GBX287.00 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX2.55 | GBX287.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd 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): -3.48%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: -0.02x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.04x
- Recent ROE (-3.48%) is below the historical average (6.24%), 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 | 17.67% | 83.95% | 0.17x | 1.24x | GBX6.88 Million |
| 2007 | 23.73% | 80.96% | 0.23x | 1.26x | GBX33.18 Million |
| 2008 | 10.81% | 74.28% | 0.11x | 1.27x | GBX2.92 Million |
| 2009 | -51.17% | 0.00% | -0.41x | 1.23x | GBX-141.14 Million |
| 2010 | 35.49% | 96.38% | 0.33x | 1.10x | GBX81.52 Million |
| 2011 | 17.38% | 85.48% | 0.19x | 1.06x | GBX28.28 Million |
| 2012 | 3.03% | 69.35% | 0.04x | 1.03x | GBX-26.39 Million |
| 2013 | 17.48% | 97.26% | 0.17x | 1.05x | GBX33.11 Million |
| 2014 | -3.82% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.07x | GBX-56.69 Million |
| 2015 | 11.21% | 95.07% | 0.11x | 1.09x | GBX5.40 Million |
| 2016 | 1.33% | 69.13% | 0.02x | 1.05x | GBX-37.85 Million |
| 2017 | 20.82% | 94.99% | 0.20x | 1.11x | GBX57.57 Million |
| 2018 | 5.17% | 82.27% | 0.06x | 1.02x | GBX-28.02 Million |
| 2019 | 3.18% | 75.64% | 0.04x | 1.02x | GBX-39.16 Million |
| 2020 | -33.32% | 0.00% | -0.28x | 1.12x | GBX-179.47 Million |
| 2021 | 23.86% | 96.34% | 0.22x | 1.12x | GBX70.10 Million |
| 2022 | 13.13% | 94.37% | 0.13x | 1.05x | GBX17.07 Million |
| 2023 | 1.14% | 65.23% | 0.02x | 1.08x | GBX-44.97 Million |
| 2024 | 11.07% | 91.15% | 0.12x | 1.01x | GBX5.60 Million |
| 2025 | -3.48% | 0.00% | -0.02x | 1.04x | GBX-64.66 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd (UEM) | GBX515.02 Million | 17.67% | 0.05x | $6.06 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 Utilico Emerging Markets Ltd
Utilico Emerging Markets Trust PLC is a closed-ended balanced mutual fund launched and managed by ICM Investment Management Limited. The fund is co-managed by ICM Limited. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of emerging market countries across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating in the infrastructure, utility, and related sectors. It prima… Read more