WPP PLC (WPP) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, WPP PLC (WPP) has net assets worth GBX3.41 Billion GBX (≈ $414.66K USD) as of June 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX23.39 Billion ≈ $2.85 Million USD) and total liabilities (GBX19.99 Billion ≈ $2.43 Million 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 WPP PLC liquidity resilience to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX3.41 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 14.57% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -26.06% |
| 10-Year Change | -53.42% |
| Growth Volatility | 228.89 |
WPP PLC - Net Assets Trend (1987–2024)
This chart illustrates how WPP PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore WPP PLC assets under control for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for WPP PLC (1987–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of WPP PLC from 1987 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see WPP stock market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | GBX3.73 Billion ≈ $454.32K |
-2.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX3.83 Billion ≈ $466.33K |
-7.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX4.16 Billion ≈ $506.20K |
+2.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX4.07 Billion ≈ $495.08K |
-19.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX5.05 Billion ≈ $614.45K |
-39.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX8.30 Billion ≈ $1.01 Million |
-15.20% |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX9.78 Billion ≈ $1.19 Million |
-1.77% |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX9.96 Billion ≈ $1.21 Million |
+1.97% |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX9.77 Billion ≈ $1.19 Million |
+21.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX8.02 Billion ≈ $975.29K |
+2.41% |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX7.83 Billion ≈ $952.30K |
-0.25% |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX7.85 Billion ≈ $954.69K |
+11.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX7.06 Billion ≈ $859.07K |
+2.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX6.89 Billion ≈ $838.84K |
+3.71% |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX6.65 Billion ≈ $808.86K |
+9.42% |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX6.08 Billion ≈ $739.24K |
+1.94% |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX5.96 Billion ≈ $725.14K |
+45.55% |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX4.09 Billion ≈ $498.22K |
+4.50% |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX3.92 Billion ≈ $476.76K |
-1.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX3.99 Billion ≈ $484.96K |
+30.01% |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX3.07 Billion ≈ $373.01K |
-24.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX4.07 Billion ≈ $494.91K |
+9.51% |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX3.71 Billion ≈ $451.94K |
+1.79% |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX3.65 Billion ≈ $443.97K |
+6.14% |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX3.44 Billion ≈ $418.28K |
+953.51% |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX326.32 Million ≈ $39.70K |
+66.71% |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX195.74 Million ≈ $23.82K |
+1171.44% |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX-18.27 Million ≈ $-2.22K |
-167.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX26.92 Million ≈ $3.28K |
+146.22% |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX-58.24 Million ≈ $-7.09K |
+44.95% |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX-105.79 Million ≈ $-12.87K |
+34.25% |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX-160.90 Million ≈ $-19.58K |
+33.40% |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX-241.58 Million ≈ $-29.39K |
+6.31% |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX-257.86 Million ≈ $-31.37K |
+1.37% |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX-261.44 Million ≈ $-31.81K |
+29.73% |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX-372.05 Million ≈ $-45.27K |
-720.75% |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX59.94 Million ≈ $7.29K |
+191.22% |
| 1987-12-31 | GBX-65.70 Million ≈ $-7.99K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to WPP 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 247374722200.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | GBX2.47 Billion | 71.17% |
| Common Stock | GBX109.00 Million | 3.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX505.00 Million | 14.53% |
| Other Components | GBX388.00 Million | 11.17% |
| Total Equity | GBX3.48 Billion | 100.00% |
WPP PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of WPP PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
G11 Resources Ltd
AU:G11
|
$34.88 Million |
|
AtlasClear Holdings, Inc.
NYSE MKT:ATCH
|
$34.90 Million |
|
GeneReach Biotechnology
TWO:4171
|
$34.90 Million |
|
TRC Synergy Bhd
KLSE:5054
|
$34.91 Million |
|
US Energy Corp
NASDAQ:USEG
|
$34.85 Million |
|
RedCloud Holdings plc Ordinary Shares
NASDAQ:RCT
|
$34.85 Million |
|
Werewolf Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:HOWL
|
$34.84 Million |
|
INmune Bio Inc
NASDAQ:INMB
|
$34.83 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in WPP PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,375,600,000 to 3,475,000,000, a change of 99,400,000 (2.9%).
- Net income of 542,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 425,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 82,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 2,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 318,400,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 256,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX542.00 Million | +15.6% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX425.00 Million | -12.23% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX82.00 Million | -2.36% |
| Share Issuances | GBX2.00 Million | +0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX318.40 Million | +9.16% |
| Other Changes | GBX-256.00 Million | -7.37% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 2.94% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares WPP 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: 83.85x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-12-31 | GBX-1.49 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | GBX1.56 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | GBX-8.90 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | GBX-5.67 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | GBX-5.57 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | GBX-5.30 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | GBX-1.34 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | GBX-0.77 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | GBX-0.08 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | GBX0.03 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | GBX-0.03 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | GBX0.25 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | GBX0.41 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | GBX3.96 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | GBX5.02 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | GBX2.80 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | GBX3.52 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | GBX2.47 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | GBX3.19 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | GBX3.08 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | GBX3.24 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | GBX4.93 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | GBX4.76 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | GBX4.81 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | GBX4.96 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | GBX5.04 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | GBX5.58 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | GBX5.61 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | GBX5.82 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | GBX7.19 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | GBX7.44 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | GBX7.42 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | GBX6.29 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | GBX3.83 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | GBX2.98 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | GBX3.30 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | GBX3.09 | GBX265.60 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | GBX3.17 | GBX265.60 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently WPP 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): 15.60%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.68%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.58x
- • Equity Multiplier: 7.34x
- Recent ROE (15.60%) is below the historical average (21.43%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0.00% | 2.49% | 0.46x | 0.00x | GBX12.92 Million |
| 1988 | 34.81% | 3.86% | 0.80x | 11.28x | GBX14.87 Million |
| 1989 | 0.00% | 3.80% | 0.67x | 0.00x | GBX76.28 Million |
| 1990 | 0.00% | 4.00% | 0.90x | 0.00x | GBX76.74 Million |
| 1991 | 0.00% | 2.58% | 0.86x | 0.00x | GBX57.77 Million |
| 1992 | 0.00% | -0.93% | 0.80x | 0.00x | GBX13.39 Million |
| 1993 | 0.00% | 1.60% | 0.91x | 0.00x | GBX39.10 Million |
| 1994 | 0.00% | 3.32% | 0.87x | 0.00x | GBX58.46 Million |
| 1995 | 0.00% | 4.42% | 0.84x | 0.00x | GBX75.25 Million |
| 1996 | 448.43% | 5.91% | 0.89x | 84.94x | GBX97.80 Million |
| 1997 | 0.00% | 6.64% | 0.88x | 0.00x | GBX118.42 Million |
| 1998 | 74.74% | 7.31% | 0.78x | 13.07x | GBX121.48 Million |
| 1999 | 54.31% | 7.95% | 0.68x | 10.08x | GBX140.81 Million |
| 2000 | 7.18% | 8.21% | 0.33x | 2.67x | GBX-96.39 Million |
| 2001 | 7.53% | 6.74% | 0.41x | 2.75x | GBX-88.98 Million |
| 2002 | 2.39% | 2.25% | 0.39x | 2.70x | GBX-279.56 Million |
| 2003 | 5.18% | 5.08% | 0.38x | 2.68x | GBX-193.55 Million |
| 2004 | 9.07% | 6.35% | 0.40x | 3.55x | GBX-28.11 Million |
| 2005 | 9.32% | 6.77% | 0.37x | 3.69x | GBX-26.55 Million |
| 2006 | 11.39% | 7.38% | 0.40x | 3.84x | GBX53.11 Million |
| 2007 | 11.72% | 7.53% | 0.36x | 4.34x | GBX68.46 Million |
| 2008 | 7.62% | 5.87% | 0.31x | 4.25x | GBX-137.12 Million |
| 2009 | 7.43% | 5.04% | 0.39x | 3.79x | GBX-151.70 Million |
| 2010 | 9.09% | 6.28% | 0.38x | 3.78x | GBX-58.66 Million |
| 2011 | 12.61% | 8.38% | 0.41x | 3.71x | GBX173.77 Million |
| 2012 | 12.08% | 7.93% | 0.42x | 3.65x | GBX141.60 Million |
| 2013 | 12.34% | 8.50% | 0.44x | 3.30x | GBX177.82 Million |
| 2014 | 14.36% | 9.34% | 0.43x | 3.59x | GBX327.19 Million |
| 2015 | 15.19% | 9.48% | 0.42x | 3.81x | GBX396.46 Million |
| 2016 | 15.02% | 9.40% | 0.43x | 3.76x | GBX467.65 Million |
| 2017 | 20.69% | 14.94% | 0.31x | 4.53x | GBX1.01 Billion |
| 2018 | 8.81% | 6.32% | 0.31x | 4.51x | GBX-111.39 Million |
| 2019 | 10.65% | 6.38% | 0.33x | 4.99x | GBX51.51 Million |
| 2020 | -62.66% | -24.70% | 0.33x | 7.64x | GBX-3.44 Billion |
| 2021 | 17.63% | 4.98% | 0.46x | 7.71x | GBX276.06 Million |
| 2022 | 18.55% | 4.73% | 0.50x | 7.83x | GBX314.62 Million |
| 2023 | 3.27% | 0.74% | 0.56x | 7.89x | GBX-227.16 Million |
| 2024 | 15.60% | 3.68% | 0.58x | 7.34x | GBX194.50 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares WPP PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $32,001,738
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -153.67%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPP PLC (WPP) | GBX3.41 Billion | 0.00% | 5.86x | $34.86 Million |
| Centaur Media (CAU) | $7.52 Million | 0.00% | 2.74x | $195.44K |
| Dianomi PLC (DNM) | $3.31 Million | 45.47% | 2.16x | $65.76K |
| Ebiquity Plc (EBQ) | $1.21 Million | -262.32% | 1.14x | $188.56K |
| 4Imprint Group Plc (FOUR) | $56.59 Million | -25.67% | 0.77x | $12.45 Million |
| Grand Vision Media Holdings PLC (GVMH) | $86.11K | -1122.23% | 8.33x | $7.03K |
| MediaZest plc (MDZ) | $2.24 Million | -29.16% | 0.77x | $21.16K |
| Mirriad Advertising PLC (MIRI) | $6.58 Million | -166.31% | 0.39x | $4.99K |
| NAHL Group PLC (NAH) | $61.81 Million | 15.98% | 0.47x | $205.37K |
| Next 15 Group PLC (NFG) | $114.40 Million | 1.42% | 4.20x | $2.94 Million |
| The Pebble Group PLC (PEBB) | $66.28 Million | 6.16% | 0.58x | $968.25K |
About WPP PLC
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers ma… Read more