Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc
Worldwide Healthcare Trust PLC is a closed ended equity mutual fund launched by Frostrow Capital LLP. The fund is managed by OrbiMed Capital LLC. It invests in public equity markets across the globe. The fund seeks to invest in stocks of companies operating in the healthcare sector, with an emphasis on pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. It primarily invests in growth stocks of large-cap … Read more
Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc (WWH) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: GBX1.44 Billion GBX
Based on the latest financial reports, Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc (WWH) has net assets worth GBX1.44 Billion GBX as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX1.52 Billion) and total liabilities (GBX74.17 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 | GBX1.44 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 95.12% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 9.6% |
| 5-Year Change | -29.48% |
| 10-Year Change | 90.45% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.13 |
Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc - Net Assets Trend (2000–2025)
This chart illustrates how Worldwide Healthcare Trust 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 Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc (2000–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc from 2000 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | GBX1.68 Billion | -19.28% |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX2.08 Billion | -3.27% |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX2.15 Billion | -5.18% |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX2.27 Billion | -4.75% |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX2.38 Billion | +54.81% |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX1.54 Billion | +7.42% |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX1.43 Billion | +30.08% |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX1.10 Billion | 0.00% |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX1.10 Billion | +24.85% |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX881.76 Million | -10.25% |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX982.51 Million | +54.44% |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX636.19 Million | +26.12% |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX504.42 Million | +28.74% |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX391.80 Million | +13.64% |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX344.78 Million | -0.40% |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX346.18 Million | +31.62% |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX263.02 Million | +17.01% |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX224.78 Million | -17.85% |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX273.63 Million | -18.26% |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX334.76 Million | +47.87% |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX226.38 Million | +20.04% |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX188.58 Million | +31.39% |
| 2003-03-31 | GBX143.53 Million | -34.48% |
| 2002-03-31 | GBX219.07 Million | +8.28% |
| 2001-03-31 | GBX202.33 Million | +19.12% |
| 2000-03-31 | GBX169.85 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Worldwide Healthcare Trust 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 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 | GBX15.04 Million | 0.90% |
| Other Components | GBX1.66 Billion | 99.10% |
| Total Equity | GBX1.68 Billion | 100.00% |
Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Phoenix Global Mining Ltd
LSE:PXC
|
$376.69 |
|
ENM HLDGS (EMD.SG)
STU:EMD
|
$377.50 |
|
Registered Plan Private Investments Inc
PINK:LXGTF
|
$378.00 |
|
Ruby Textile Mills Ltd
KAR:RUBY
|
$378.66 |
|
Protocall Technologs
PINK:PCLI
|
$375.68 |
|
New Infinity Holdings Ltd
PINK:NIHL
|
$375.37 |
|
Invesco Perpetual UK Smaller Companies Investment Trust
LSE:IPU
|
$374.66 |
|
iSign Solutions Inc
PINK:ISGN
|
$374.63 |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 2,080,417,000 to 1,679,346,000, a change of -401,071,000 (-19.3%).
- Net loss of 209,768,000 reduced equity.
- Dividend payments of 14,779,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 179,317,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 9,564,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | GBX-209.77 Million | -12.49% |
| Dividends Paid | GBX14.78 Million | -0.88% |
| Share Repurchases | GBX179.32 Million | -10.68% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | GBX-9.56 Million | -0.57% |
| Other Changes | GBX12.36 Million | +0.74% |
| Total Change | GBX- | -19.28% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Worldwide Healthcare Trust 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: 105.23x
- 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 93.21x to 105.23x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003-03-31 | GBX3.65 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | GBX4.80 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | GBX5.19 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | GBX6.03 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | GBX4.80 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | GBX4.57 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | GBX6.01 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | GBX7.85 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | GBX7.95 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | GBX8.86 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | GBX11.15 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | GBX13.62 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | GBX20.65 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | GBX18.45 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | GBX23.58 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | GBX23.01 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | GBX2.81 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | GBX2.89 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | GBX4.00 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | GBX3.47 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | GBX3.34 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | GBX3.55 | GBX340.50 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | GBX3.24 | GBX340.50 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Worldwide Healthcare Trust 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): -12.49%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: -0.11x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.06x
- Recent ROE (-12.49%) is below the historical average (9.29%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24.16% | 85.49% | 0.23x | 1.25x | GBX26.71 Million |
| 2005 | -12.63% | 0.00% | -0.10x | 1.12x | GBX-51.22 Million |
| 2006 | 27.97% | 93.47% | 0.26x | 1.15x | GBX60.15 Million |
| 2007 | -13.25% | 0.00% | -0.10x | 1.07x | GBX-63.61 Million |
| 2008 | -7.35% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 1.08x | GBX-39.00 Million |
| 2009 | 24.43% | 93.84% | 0.22x | 1.20x | GBX37.96 Million |
| 2010 | 22.94% | 92.44% | 0.22x | 1.11x | GBX44.78 Million |
| 2011 | 3.10% | 69.72% | 0.04x | 1.14x | GBX-23.80 Million |
| 2012 | 14.12% | 87.37% | 0.13x | 1.20x | GBX16.13 Million |
| 2013 | 22.24% | 98.47% | 0.20x | 1.12x | GBX61.76 Million |
| 2014 | 20.77% | 98.65% | 0.18x | 1.16x | GBX68.50 Million |
| 2015 | 34.47% | 98.99% | 0.31x | 1.12x | GBX240.44 Million |
| 2016 | -9.60% | 0.00% | -0.08x | 1.08x | GBX-172.80 Million |
| 2017 | 22.56% | 98.55% | 0.21x | 1.10x | GBX138.28 Million |
| 2018 | 2.47% | 84.42% | 0.03x | 1.10x | GBX-82.91 Million |
| 2019 | 11.61% | 96.61% | 0.12x | 1.02x | GBX23.03 Million |
| 2020 | 5.90% | 94.30% | 0.06x | 1.11x | GBX-63.05 Million |
| 2021 | 20.03% | 98.48% | 0.20x | 1.04x | GBX238.88 Million |
| 2022 | -6.24% | 0.00% | -0.05x | 1.07x | GBX-368.35 Million |
| 2023 | -0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.05x | GBX-223.86 Million |
| 2024 | 9.67% | 85.53% | 0.11x | 1.05x | GBX-6.88 Million |
| 2025 | -12.49% | 0.00% | -0.11x | 1.06x | GBX-377.70 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Asset Management industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Asset Management
- Average net assets among peers: $395,694,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -81.73%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worldwide Healthcare Trust Plc (WWH) | GBX1.44 Billion | 24.16% | 0.05x | $376.34 |
| 3I Infrastructure PLC (3IN) | $1.09 Billion | 8.57% | 0.18x | $396.99K |
| 450 PLC (450) | $1.30 Million | -791.13% | 5.03x | $1.71K |
| abrdn Asian Income Fund Limited (AAIF) | $431.48 Million | 11.10% | 0.09x | $315.37 |
| Abrdn Asia Focus PLC (AAS) | $464.40 Million | -2.37% | 0.15x | $434.78 |
| Albion Technology & General VCT PLC (AATG) | $34.46 Million | 4.41% | 0.01x | $78.71 |
| Aberdeen Diversified Income and Growth Trust PLC (ADIG) | $492.42 Million | 0.00% | 0.32x | $16.61 |
| Aquila Energy Efficiency Trust PLC (AEET) | $97.38 Million | -0.64% | 0.00x | $2.38K |
| Aquila European Renewables Income PLC (AERI) | $320.23 Million | -9.29% | 0.00x | $2.45K |
| Artemis UK Future Leaders plc (AFL) | $84.35 Million | -40.52% | 0.02x | $401.26 |
| AVI Global Trust PLC (AGT) | $938.94 Million | 2.59% | 0.12x | $2.83 Million |