Works co uk PLC
TheWorks.co.uk plc engages in the retailing of art and craft products, stationery, toys, games, books, gifts, and seasonal products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It sells its products through a network of stores, as well as through online. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Birmingham, the United Kingdom.
Works co uk PLC (WRKS) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of April 2025: GBX15.84 Million GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Works co uk PLC (WRKS) has net assets worth GBX15.84 Million GBX as of April 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX126.95 Million) and total liabilities (GBX111.11 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 | GBX15.84 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 12.48% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.12% |
| 5-Year Change | 79.45% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 208.91 |
Works co uk PLC - Net Assets Trend (2016–2025)
This chart illustrates how Works co uk 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 Works co uk PLC (2016–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Works co uk PLC from 2016 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | GBX15.84 Million | +57.07% |
| 2024-04-30 | GBX10.09 Million | +509.79% |
| 2023-04-30 | GBX1.65 Million | +337.57% |
| 2022-04-30 | GBX378.00K | -95.72% |
| 2021-04-30 | GBX8.83 Million | -34.15% |
| 2020-04-30 | GBX13.41 Million | -65.03% |
| 2019-04-30 | GBX38.34 Million | +382.23% |
| 2018-04-30 | GBX7.95 Million | +28.95% |
| 2017-04-30 | GBX6.17 Million | +27.77% |
| 2016-04-30 | GBX4.83 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Works co uk 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 decreased by 373.6% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | GBX625.00K | 3.95% |
| Other Components | GBX28.42 Million | 179.40% |
| Total Equity | GBX15.84 Million | 100.00% |
Works co uk PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Works co uk PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CEN Biotech Inc
PINK:CENBF
|
$2.59K |
|
ARCTIC BIOSCIENCE NK -10
F:9TD
|
$2.59K |
|
Lapidoth-Heletz Limited Partnership
TA:LPHL-L
|
$2.59K |
|
FOUR SEAS
BE:FS7
|
$2.59K |
|
CCB Principal Asset Management Co. Ltd.
SHG:508099
|
$2.58K |
|
Zefiro Methane Corp.
NEO:ZEFI
|
$2.57K |
|
Emperador Inc.
PSE:EMI
|
$2.57K |
|
GLOBAL RES CORP
BE:3CL
|
$2.57K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Works co uk PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 10,086,000 to 15,842,000, a change of 5,756,000 (57.1%).
- Net income of 8,178,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 2,712,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 814,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX8.18 Million | +51.62% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-2.71 Million | -17.12% |
| Other Changes | GBX814.00K | +5.14% |
| Total Change | GBX- | 57.07% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Works co uk 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: 145.18x
- 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 310.92x to 145.18x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-30 | GBX0.12 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | GBX0.15 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | GBX0.20 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | GBX0.65 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | GBX0.21 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | GBX0.14 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | GBX0.01 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | GBX0.03 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | GBX0.16 | GBX36.80 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | GBX0.25 | GBX36.80 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Works co uk 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): 51.62%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.95%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.18x
- • Equity Multiplier: 8.01x
- Recent ROE (51.62%) is below the historical average (411.17%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 95.25% | 2.98% | 2.36x | 13.55x | GBX4.11 Million |
| 2017 | 21.74% | 0.81% | 2.30x | 11.72x | GBX723.50K |
| 2018 | 22.45% | 0.93% | 2.29x | 10.53x | GBX990.00K |
| 2019 | 2.92% | 0.52% | 2.52x | 2.25x | GBX-2.71 Million |
| 2020 | -132.05% | -7.87% | 1.21x | 13.90x | GBX-19.04 Million |
| 2021 | -26.04% | -1.27% | 1.00x | 20.44x | GBX-3.18 Million |
| 2022 | 3693.92% | 5.28% | 1.77x | 395.05x | GBX13.93 Million |
| 2023 | 318.68% | 1.88% | 2.04x | 82.99x | GBX5.11 Million |
| 2024 | 63.23% | 2.26% | 2.38x | 11.78x | GBX5.37 Million |
| 2025 | 51.62% | 2.95% | 2.18x | 8.01x | GBX6.59 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Works co uk PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Retail industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Retail
- Average net assets among peers: $156,345,693
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.34%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Works co uk PLC (WRKS) | GBX15.84 Million | 95.25% | 7.01x | $2.59K |
| Angling Direct PLC (ANG) | $26.80 Million | -1.38% | 0.42x | $4.40K |
| Ao World (AO) | $137.80 Million | 17.92% | 2.21x | $69.63K |
| Currys PLC (CURY) | $690.50 Million | 31.69% | 0.03x | $199.22K |
| DFS Furniture PLC (DFS) | $229.00 Million | -1.92% | 3.57x | $53.42K |
| musicMagpie PLC (MMAG) | $1.50 Million | -19.26% | 11.29x | $1.07K |
| Moonpig Group PLC (MOON) | $-33.22 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $79.03K |
| Marks Electrical Group PLC (MRK) | $4.01 Million | 17.88% | 2.09x | $5.80K |
| Mothercare PLC (MTC) | $402.50 Million | 13.79% | 0.77x | $1.45K |
| Pod Point Group Holdings PLC (PODP) | $102.35 Million | -81.50% | 0.42x | $1.22K |
| Procook Group PLC (PROC) | $2.21 Million | 36.21% | 0.95x | $4.11K |