W.H.Ireland Group
WH Ireland Group plc does not have significant operations. Previously, it was engaged in the provision of wealth management services. WH Ireland Group plc was founded in 1872 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
W.H.Ireland Group (WHI) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX4.72 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, W.H.Ireland Group (WHI) has net assets worth GBX4.72 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 (GBX7.33 Million) and total liabilities (GBX2.60 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 | GBX4.72 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 64.49% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.38% |
| 5-Year Change | -63.21% |
| 10-Year Change | -52.61% |
| Growth Volatility | 58.73 |
W.H.Ireland Group - Net Assets Trend (1997–2025)
This chart illustrates how W.H.Ireland Group's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for W.H.Ireland Group (1997–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of W.H.Ireland Group from 1997 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX5.55 Million | -61.29% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX14.34 Million | +5.08% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX13.64 Million | -11.46% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX15.41 Million | +2.14% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX15.09 Million | +77.37% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX8.51 Million | -2.95% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX8.77 Million | -31.91% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX12.87 Million | +2.17% |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX12.60 Million | +7.57% |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX11.71 Million | -8.98% |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX12.87 Million | -4.08% |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX13.41 Million | +2.67% |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX13.07 Million | +6.65% |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX12.25 Million | +2.11% |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX12.00 Million | -11.03% |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX13.48 Million | -4.44% |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX14.11 Million | -16.04% |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX16.81 Million | -1.23% |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX17.02 Million | +10.74% |
| 2006-11-30 | GBX15.37 Million | +6.76% |
| 2005-11-30 | GBX14.39 Million | +42.31% |
| 2004-11-30 | GBX10.11 Million | +39.43% |
| 2003-11-30 | GBX7.25 Million | +13.98% |
| 2002-11-30 | GBX6.36 Million | -20.96% |
| 2001-11-30 | GBX8.05 Million | +12.32% |
| 2000-11-30 | GBX7.17 Million | +286.26% |
| 1999-11-30 | GBX1.86 Million | +66.46% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX1.11 Million | +39.90% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX797.00K | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to W.H.Ireland Group'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 9051.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX4.96 Million | 89.46% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX991.00K | 17.86% |
| Other Components | GBX21.70 Million | 391.05% |
| Total Equity | GBX5.55 Million | 100.00% |
W.H.Ireland Group Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of W.H.Ireland Group ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Synthetic Products Enterprises
KAR:SPEL
|
$1.14K |
|
Pakistan General Insurance Company Ltd
KAR:PKGI
|
$1.14K |
|
Fortress Resorts Plc
CM:RHTLN0000
|
$1.14K |
|
Carsmartt Inc
PINK:CRSM
|
$1.15K |
|
Photonike Capital SA
PA:MLPHO
|
$1.14K |
|
GCL-POLY ENERGY
BE:3GY
|
$1.14K |
|
River Road Resources Ltd.
V:RRRL
|
$1.14K |
|
Globale Tessile Limited
NSE:GLOBALE
|
$1.14K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in W.H.Ireland Group's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 14,337,000 to 5,550,000, a change of -8,787,000 (-61.3%).
- Net loss of 9,228,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 10,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 431,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-9.23 Million | -166.27% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX10.00K | +0.18% |
| Other Changes | GBX431.00K | +7.77% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -61.29% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares W.H.Ireland Group'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: 169.93x
- 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 70.94x to 169.93x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-12-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX0.08 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 1999-11-30 | GBX0.13 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2000-11-30 | GBX0.55 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2001-11-30 | GBX0.55 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2002-11-30 | GBX0.43 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2003-11-30 | GBX0.49 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2004-11-30 | GBX0.61 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2005-11-30 | GBX0.75 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2006-11-30 | GBX0.83 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2007-11-30 | GBX0.92 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2008-11-30 | GBX0.86 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2009-11-30 | GBX0.66 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2010-11-30 | GBX0.64 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2011-11-30 | GBX0.57 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2012-11-30 | GBX0.52 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2013-11-30 | GBX0.51 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2014-11-30 | GBX0.54 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2015-11-30 | GBX0.51 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2016-11-30 | GBX0.46 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2017-11-30 | GBX0.43 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX0.27 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX0.19 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX0.30 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX0.23 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX0.08 | GBX4.05 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX0.02 | GBX4.05 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently W.H.Ireland Group 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): -166.27%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: -0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.45x
- Recent ROE (-166.27%) is below the historical average (-12.35%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 7.65% | 2.31% | 0.20x | 16.66x | GBX-18.70K |
| 1998 | 14.89% | 3.33% | 0.42x | 10.54x | GBX54.50K |
| 1999 | 23.98% | 7.46% | 0.07x | 46.90x | GBX259.40K |
| 2000 | 22.71% | 16.71% | 0.19x | 7.23x | GBX911.10K |
| 2001 | -5.95% | -6.87% | 0.12x | 7.13x | GBX-1.28 Million |
| 2002 | -23.83% | -23.56% | 0.16x | 6.52x | GBX-2.15 Million |
| 2003 | 0.77% | 0.60% | 0.07x | 17.95x | GBX-669.40K |
| 2004 | 18.40% | 11.02% | 0.11x | 14.67x | GBX849.97K |
| 2005 | 16.19% | 9.28% | 0.25x | 7.06x | GBX815.91K |
| 2006 | 17.79% | 8.72% | 0.29x | 7.15x | GBX1.16 Million |
| 2007 | 15.54% | 6.06% | 0.34x | 7.62x | GBX923.40K |
| 2008 | -16.39% | -10.14% | 0.09x | 17.02x | GBX-4.38 Million |
| 2009 | -14.70% | -8.43% | 0.40x | 4.42x | GBX-3.49 Million |
| 2010 | -2.74% | -2.01% | 0.35x | 3.92x | GBX-1.72 Million |
| 2011 | -14.06% | -7.29% | 0.55x | 3.48x | GBX-2.89 Million |
| 2012 | -1.71% | -0.84% | 0.48x | 4.27x | GBX-1.44 Million |
| 2013 | 8.69% | 3.83% | 0.58x | 3.90x | GBX-170.60K |
| 2014 | 2.51% | 1.12% | 0.56x | 4.02x | GBX-1.00 Million |
| 2015 | -5.29% | -2.21% | 0.71x | 3.36x | GBX-1.97 Million |
| 2016 | -23.43% | -10.79% | 0.69x | 3.15x | GBX-3.92 Million |
| 2017 | -6.12% | -2.70% | 0.72x | 3.15x | GBX-2.03 Million |
| 2019 | -129.22% | -47.83% | 1.41x | 1.92x | GBX-12.20 Million |
| 2020 | -37.61% | -14.80% | 1.33x | 1.91x | GBX-4.05 Million |
| 2021 | 7.64% | 3.90% | 1.07x | 1.83x | GBX-355.70K |
| 2022 | 0.49% | 0.23% | 1.20x | 1.73x | GBX-1.47 Million |
| 2023 | -14.25% | 0.00% | -0.13x | 1.54x | GBX-3.31 Million |
| 2024 | -41.42% | 0.00% | -0.03x | 1.36x | GBX-7.37 Million |
| 2025 | -166.27% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.45x | GBX-9.78 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares W.H.Ireland Group's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Capital Markets
- Average net assets among peers: $69,250,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.45%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| W.H.Ireland Group (WHI) | GBX4.72 Million | 7.65% | 0.55x | $1.14K |
| Alpha Group International plc (ALPH) | $109.79 Million | 21.43% | 0.90x | $219.22K |
| Vinanz Limited (BTC) | $-38.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $794.12 |
| finnCap Group PLC (CAV) | $4.72 Million | 49.18% | 1.56x | $4.33K |
| CMC Markets PLC (CMCX) | $417.97 Million | 14.88% | 0.75x | $111.95K |
| Fiske PLC (FKE) | $8.27 Million | 3.06% | 0.38x | $993.15 |
| Frp Advisory Group Plc (FRP) | $63.10 Million | 20.13% | 0.73x | $44.86K |
| Jarvis Securities (JIM) | $1.49 Million | 75.62% | 2.99x | $476.22 |
| Marechale Capital Plc (MAC) | $482.00K | 3.66% | 0.11x | $297.92 |
| Pensionbee Group PLC (PBEE) | $43.78 Million | -56.26% | 0.09x | $44.29K |
| Peel Hunt Ltd (PEEL) | $42.94 Million | 2.82% | 7.04x | $17.74K |