Vesuvius PLC

LSE:VSVS UK Steel
Market Cap
$12.31 Million
GBX101.20 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#40201 Global
#577 in UK
Share Price
GBX414.20
Change (1 day)
-0.67%
52-Week Range
GBX313.80 - GBX503.00
All Time High
GBX503.00
Categories
Companies in UK Steel
About

Vesuvius plc provides molten metal flow engineering and technology services to steel and foundry casting industries worldwide. It operates through Flow Control, Sensor & Probes, and Advanced Refractories segments. The company provides consumables and equipment, which includes binders, coatings, feeding systems, filtration and gating systems, melt shop refractories, metallurgical and pouring contr… Read more

Vesuvius PLC (VSVS) - Net Assets

Latest net assets as of June 2025: GBX1.16 Billion GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Vesuvius PLC (VSVS) has net assets worth GBX1.16 Billion GBX as of June 2025.

Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX2.32 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX1.16 Billion). 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 GBX1.16 Billion
% of Total Assets 49.9%
Annual Growth Rate 4.12%
5-Year Change 9.98%
10-Year Change 37.4%
Growth Volatility 19.75

Vesuvius PLC - Net Assets Trend (1985–2024)

This chart illustrates how Vesuvius 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 Vesuvius PLC (1985–2024)

The table below shows the annual net assets of Vesuvius PLC from 1985 to 2024.

Year Net Assets Change
2024-12-31 GBX1.24 Billion -5.80%
2023-12-31 GBX1.32 Billion +0.05%
2022-12-31 GBX1.32 Billion +20.16%
2021-12-31 GBX1.10 Billion -2.88%
2020-12-31 GBX1.13 Billion +1.47%
2019-12-31 GBX1.11 Billion -2.31%
2018-12-31 GBX1.14 Billion +6.20%
2017-12-31 GBX1.07 Billion -2.22%
2016-12-31 GBX1.10 Billion +21.37%
2015-12-31 GBX905.10 Million -1.95%
2014-12-31 GBX923.10 Million +4.43%
2013-12-31 GBX883.90 Million +1.86%
2012-12-31 GBX867.80 Million -34.86%
2011-12-31 GBX1.33 Billion +4.32%
2010-12-31 GBX1.28 Billion +19.76%
2009-12-31 GBX1.07 Billion +7.48%
2008-12-31 GBX992.20 Million +29.55%
2007-12-31 GBX765.90 Million +58.18%
2006-12-31 GBX484.20 Million +4.87%
2005-12-31 GBX461.70 Million +4.20%
2004-12-31 GBX443.10 Million -29.32%
2003-12-31 GBX626.90 Million -13.90%
2002-12-31 GBX728.10 Million +21.94%
2001-12-31 GBX597.10 Million -7.54%
2000-12-31 GBX645.80 Million +10.89%
1999-12-31 GBX582.40 Million +6.88%
1998-12-31 GBX544.90 Million -8.14%
1997-12-31 GBX593.20 Million +7.31%
1996-12-31 GBX552.80 Million -26.03%
1995-12-31 GBX747.30 Million +31.08%
1994-12-31 GBX570.10 Million -10.54%
1993-12-31 GBX637.30 Million +39.12%
1992-12-31 GBX458.10 Million -10.05%
1991-12-31 GBX509.30 Million +1.98%
1990-12-31 GBX499.40 Million -10.65%
1989-12-31 GBX558.90 Million +10.85%
1988-12-31 GBX504.20 Million +0.46%
1987-12-31 GBX501.90 Million +60.45%
1986-12-31 GBX312.80 Million +21.38%
1985-12-31 GBX257.70 Million --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to Vesuvius 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 3595.1% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX2.65 Billion 226.44%
Common Stock GBX26.40 Million 2.26%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-1.50 Billion -128.70%
Total Equity GBX1.17 Billion 100.00%

Vesuvius PLC Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of Vesuvius PLC ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
MEDION (MDN.SG)
STU:MDN
 		$143.05K
Australian Oilseeds Holdings Limited Warrant
NASDAQ:COOTW
 		$143.09K
Electronic Systems Technology Inc
PINK:ELST
 		$143.20K
APT Systems Inc
PINK:APTY
 		$143.25K
AZO
NEO:AZO
 		$142.99K
CONAGRA FOODS
BE:CAO
 		$142.95K
Comprehensive Healthcare Systems Inc
PINK:CMHSF
 		$142.94K
Canadian Utilities Limited 2ND PFD SER Y
PINK:CNAUF
 		$142.90K

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,254,300,000 to 1,168,400,000, a change of -85,900,000 (-6.8%).
  • Net income of 87,200,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 61,100,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Share repurchases of 80,500,000 reduced equity.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 39,100,000.

Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX87.20 Million +7.46%
Dividends Paid GBX61.10 Million -5.23%
Share Repurchases GBX80.50 Million -6.89%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-39.10 Million -3.35%
Other Changes GBX7.60 Million +0.65%
Total Change GBX- -6.85%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares Vesuvius 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: 93.48x
  • 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 31.25x to 93.48x 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 GBX13.26 GBX414.20 x
1986-12-31 GBX15.95 GBX414.20 x
1987-12-31 GBX22.13 GBX414.20 x
1988-12-31 GBX26.31 GBX414.20 x
1989-12-31 GBX21.78 GBX414.20 x
1990-12-31 GBX16.52 GBX414.20 x
1991-12-31 GBX14.36 GBX414.20 x
1992-12-31 GBX14.51 GBX414.20 x
1993-12-31 GBX16.78 GBX414.20 x
1994-12-31 GBX14.51 GBX414.20 x
1995-12-31 GBX16.40 GBX414.20 x
1996-12-31 GBX11.63 GBX414.20 x
1997-12-31 GBX12.31 GBX414.20 x
1998-12-31 GBX11.55 GBX414.20 x
1999-12-31 GBX12.08 GBX414.20 x
2000-12-31 GBX12.96 GBX414.20 x
2001-12-31 GBX11.94 GBX414.20 x
2002-12-31 GBX9.57 GBX414.20 x
2003-12-31 GBX4.93 GBX414.20 x
2004-12-31 GBX3.45 GBX414.20 x
2005-12-31 GBX3.57 GBX414.20 x
2006-12-31 GBX3.71 GBX414.20 x
2007-12-31 GBX6.81 GBX414.20 x
2008-12-31 GBX10.42 GBX414.20 x
2009-12-31 GBX4.15 GBX414.20 x
2010-12-31 GBX4.46 GBX414.20 x
2011-12-31 GBX4.66 GBX414.20 x
2012-12-31 GBX3.00 GBX414.20 x
2013-12-31 GBX3.11 GBX414.20 x
2014-12-31 GBX3.29 GBX414.20 x
2015-12-31 GBX3.23 GBX414.20 x
2016-12-31 GBX3.90 GBX414.20 x
2017-12-31 GBX3.79 GBX414.20 x
2018-12-31 GBX4.02 GBX414.20 x
2019-12-31 GBX3.92 GBX414.20 x
2020-12-31 GBX3.97 GBX414.20 x
2021-12-31 GBX3.83 GBX414.20 x
2022-12-31 GBX4.64 GBX414.20 x
2023-12-31 GBX4.61 GBX414.20 x
2024-12-31 GBX4.43 GBX414.20 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently Vesuvius 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): 7.46%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 4.79%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.79x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 1.96x
  • Recent ROE (7.46%) is below the historical average (7.71%), 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 14.74% 4.29% 1.82x 1.89x GBX11.96 Million
1986 15.23% 4.81% 1.44x 2.20x GBX16.07 Million
1987 18.10% 10.71% 0.94x 1.81x GBX40.06 Million
1988 20.79% 8.96% 1.05x 2.21x GBX53.67 Million
1989 19.17% 7.38% 0.94x 2.76x GBX50.23 Million
1990 3.74% 1.06% 1.35x 2.62x GBX-26.06 Million
1991 -8.38% -3.05% 1.30x 2.11x GBX-77.87 Million
1992 8.32% 3.27% 1.05x 2.42x GBX-7.55 Million
1993 10.45% 4.83% 1.17x 1.84x GBX2.84 Million
1994 2.56% 1.02% 1.28x 1.98x GBX-42.04 Million
1995 14.38% 6.72% 1.17x 1.83x GBX31.92 Million
1996 1.25% 0.41% 1.37x 2.22x GBX-46.72 Million
1997 6.94% 2.30% 1.35x 2.24x GBX-17.43 Million
1998 -3.73% -1.19% 1.27x 2.45x GBX-73.93 Million
1999 6.35% 1.97% 0.91x 3.53x GBX-21.05 Million
2000 11.81% 2.92% 1.14x 3.53x GBX11.59 Million
2001 -10.56% -2.95% 1.07x 3.35x GBX-120.71 Million
2002 -6.37% -2.55% 1.04x 2.40x GBX-117.43 Million
2003 -33.25% -12.47% 1.06x 2.50x GBX-266.01 Million
2004 -4.17% -1.20% 1.07x 3.26x GBX-61.14 Million
2005 -2.45% -0.75% 1.01x 3.20x GBX-55.90 Million
2006 13.25% 3.96% 1.21x 2.76x GBX15.42 Million
2007 13.93% 6.48% 1.11x 1.94x GBX29.60 Million
2008 4.73% 2.09% 0.82x 2.77x GBX-51.36 Million
2009 -4.63% -2.47% 0.83x 2.25x GBX-153.32 Million
2010 11.59% 5.71% 0.97x 2.09x GBX19.94 Million
2011 11.23% 5.19% 1.04x 2.07x GBX16.03 Million
2012 70.65% 38.40% 0.85x 2.17x GBX510.10 Million
2013 12.30% 6.98% 0.90x 1.96x GBX19.74 Million
2014 10.74% 6.64% 0.82x 1.97x GBX6.58 Million
2015 5.59% 3.69% 0.76x 1.98x GBX-38.44 Million
2016 5.39% 4.06% 0.67x 1.97x GBX-48.74 Million
2017 3.69% 2.26% 0.81x 2.01x GBX-64.87 Million
2018 12.68% 7.69% 0.82x 2.01x GBX29.23 Million
2019 7.55% 4.69% 0.81x 1.98x GBX-26.04 Million
2020 3.83% 2.83% 0.71x 1.90x GBX-66.64 Million
2021 9.78% 6.21% 0.77x 2.04x GBX-2.26 Million
2022 14.37% 8.85% 0.88x 1.85x GBX55.08 Million
2023 9.45% 6.14% 0.85x 1.82x GBX-6.93 Million
2024 7.46% 4.79% 0.79x 1.96x GBX-29.64 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares Vesuvius PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Steel industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Steel
  • Average net assets among peers: $1,559,563,069
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 14.44%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
Vesuvius PLC (VSVS) GBX1.16 Billion 14.74% 1.00x $143.04K
EVRAZ plc (EVR) $2.89 Billion 31.80% 1.34x $46.84K
Zanaga Iron Ore Co Ltd (ZIOC) $232.13 Million -2.91% 0.00x $6.11K