YouGov plc (YOU) - Net Assets

Latest as of January 2026: GBX186.50 Million GBX ≈ $22.69K USD

Based on the latest financial reports, YouGov plc (YOU) has net assets worth GBX186.50 Million GBX (≈ $22.69K USD) as of January 2026. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX564.40 Million ≈ $68.67K USD) and total liabilities (GBX377.90 Million ≈ $45.98K 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 YouGov plc (YOU) tangible equity ratio to evaluate the tangible quality of the company's equity base.

Key Net Assets Metrics

Metric Value
Current Net Assets GBX186.50 Million
% of Total Assets 33.04%
Annual Growth Rate N/A
5-Year Change 70.62%
10-Year Change 157.93%
Growth Volatility 100.24

YouGov plc - Net Assets Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how YouGov plc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. See YOU cash and liquid assets coverage to measure how many days the company can operate on defensive assets alone.

Annual Net Assets for YouGov plc (2002–2025)

The table below shows the annual net assets of YouGov plc from 2002 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see YouGov plc stock valuation.

Year Net Assets Change
2025-07-31 GBX191.10 Million
≈ $23.25K		 +4.31%
2024-07-31 GBX183.20 Million
≈ $22.29K		 -6.63%
2023-07-31 GBX196.20 Million
≈ $23.87K		 +56.96%
2022-07-31 GBX125.00 Million
≈ $15.21K		 +11.61%
2021-07-31 GBX112.00 Million
≈ $13.63K		 +2.43%
2020-07-31 GBX109.34 Million
≈ $13.30K		 +1.76%
2019-07-31 GBX107.44 Million
≈ $13.07K		 +16.70%
2018-07-31 GBX92.07 Million
≈ $11.20K		 +14.41%
2017-07-31 GBX80.47 Million
≈ $9.79K		 +8.62%
2016-07-31 GBX74.09 Million
≈ $9.01K		 +20.23%
2015-07-31 GBX61.62 Million
≈ $7.50K		 +6.33%
2014-07-31 GBX57.95 Million
≈ $7.05K		 -5.17%
2013-07-31 GBX61.11 Million
≈ $7.44K		 +9.12%
2012-07-31 GBX56.00 Million
≈ $6.81K		 +0.20%
2011-07-31 GBX55.89 Million
≈ $6.80K		 -5.59%
2010-07-31 GBX59.20 Million
≈ $7.20K		 -11.77%
2009-07-31 GBX67.10 Million
≈ $8.16K		 +10.61%
2008-07-31 GBX60.66 Million
≈ $7.38K		 +396.63%
2007-07-31 GBX12.21 Million
≈ $1.49K		 +62.61%
2006-07-31 GBX7.51 Million
≈ $913.87		 +100.45%
2005-07-31 GBX3.75 Million
≈ $455.90		 +302.90%
2004-07-31 GBX930.00K
≈ $113.15		 +69.09%
2003-07-31 GBX550.00K
≈ $66.92		 +220.09%
2002-07-31 GBX-458.00K
≈ $-55.73		 --

Equity Component Analysis

This analysis shows how different components contribute to YouGov 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 10659800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.

Current Equity Component Breakdown (July 2025)

Component Amount Percentage
Retained Earnings GBX105.70 Million 55.31%
Common Stock GBX200.00K 0.10%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX11.10 Million 5.81%
Other Components GBX74.10 Million 38.78%
Total Equity GBX191.10 Million 100.00%

YouGov plc Competitors by Market Cap

The table below lists competitors of YouGov plc ranked by their market capitalization.

Company Market Cap
HiteJinro Holdings Co Ltd
KO:000145
 $3.12 Million
Propanc Biopharma, Inc. Common Stock
NASDAQ:PPCB
 $3.12 Million
Xpon Technologies Group Ltd
AU:XPN
 $3.12 Million
Kridhan Infra Limited
NSE:KRIDHANINF
 $3.12 Million
SKRR Exploration Inc
V:SKRR
 $3.12 Million
Iljeong Ind
KO:008500
 $3.12 Million
Fon SE
WAR:FON
 $3.12 Million
Morarjee Textiles Limited
NSE:MORARJEE
 $3.11 Million

Equity Growth Attribution

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

Equity Growth Insights

  • From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 183,200,000 to 191,100,000, a change of 7,900,000 (4.3%).
  • Net income of 13,400,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
  • Dividend payments of 10,600,000 reduced retained earnings.
  • Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 100,000.
  • Other factors increased equity by 5,200,000.

Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)

Factor Impact Contribution
Net Income GBX13.40 Million +7.01%
Dividends Paid GBX10.60 Million -5.55%
Other Comprehensive Income GBX-100.00K -0.05%
Other Changes GBX5.20 Million +2.72%
Total Change GBX- 4.31%

Book Value vs Market Value Analysis

This analysis compares YouGov 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: 134.95x
  • 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
2002-07-31 GBX-0.01 GBX218.00 x
2003-07-31 GBX0.01 GBX218.00 x
2004-07-31 GBX0.01 GBX218.00 x
2005-07-31 GBX0.06 GBX218.00 x
2006-07-31 GBX0.10 GBX218.00 x
2007-07-31 GBX0.15 GBX218.00 x
2008-07-31 GBX0.59 GBX218.00 x
2009-07-31 GBX0.66 GBX218.00 x
2010-07-31 GBX0.57 GBX218.00 x
2011-07-31 GBX0.57 GBX218.00 x
2012-07-31 GBX0.55 GBX218.00 x
2013-07-31 GBX0.59 GBX218.00 x
2014-07-31 GBX0.56 GBX218.00 x
2015-07-31 GBX0.59 GBX218.00 x
2016-07-31 GBX0.69 GBX218.00 x
2017-07-31 GBX0.73 GBX218.00 x
2018-07-31 GBX0.82 GBX218.00 x
2019-07-31 GBX0.95 GBX218.00 x
2020-07-31 GBX0.98 GBX218.00 x
2021-07-31 GBX1.00 GBX218.00 x
2022-07-31 GBX1.12 GBX218.00 x
2023-07-31 GBX1.75 GBX218.00 x
2024-07-31 GBX1.54 GBX218.00 x
2025-07-31 GBX1.62 GBX218.00 x

Capital Efficiency Dashboard

This dashboard shows how efficiently YouGov 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): 7.01%
  • The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
  • DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
  • • Net Profit Margin: 3.45%
  • • Asset Turnover: 0.65x
  • • Equity Multiplier: 3.14x
  • Recent ROE (7.01%) is below the historical average (18.31%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.

Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics

Year Return on Equity Net Profit Margin Asset Turnover Equity Multiplier Economic Value Added
2002 0.00% 0.40% 2.09x 0.00x GBX48.80K
2003 193.82% 56.49% 1.70x 2.02x GBX1.01 Million
2004 50.97% 23.80% 1.30x 1.65x GBX381.00K
2005 18.44% 23.49% 0.64x 1.24x GBX316.30K
2006 44.18% 31.57% 0.89x 1.58x GBX2.31 Million
2007 39.04% 29.35% 0.88x 1.51x GBX3.12 Million
2008 9.04% 13.08% 0.47x 1.48x GBX-560.60K
2009 -0.85% -1.23% 0.53x 1.32x GBX-6.91 Million
2010 -15.40% -19.21% 0.57x 1.40x GBX-14.02 Million
2011 0.51% 0.51% 0.70x 1.44x GBX-5.29 Million
2012 0.60% 0.57% 0.76x 1.38x GBX-5.26 Million
2013 3.34% 3.26% 0.74x 1.38x GBX-4.07 Million
2014 0.75% 0.64% 0.82x 1.42x GBX-5.36 Million
2015 5.26% 4.26% 0.87x 1.41x GBX-2.92 Million
2016 4.59% 3.86% 0.82x 1.45x GBX-4.00 Million
2017 5.80% 4.36% 0.90x 1.49x GBX-3.38 Million
2018 8.86% 7.00% 0.81x 1.57x GBX-1.05 Million
2019 13.86% 10.97% 0.75x 1.68x GBX4.17 Million
2020 8.72% 6.30% 0.85x 1.62x GBX-1.41 Million
2021 11.09% 7.40% 0.85x 1.76x GBX1.23 Million
2022 13.65% 7.73% 0.92x 1.92x GBX4.57 Million
2023 17.57% 13.36% 0.85x 1.55x GBX14.86 Million
2024 -1.31% -0.72% 0.55x 3.33x GBX-20.72 Million
2025 7.01% 3.45% 0.65x 3.14x GBX-5.71 Million

Industry Comparison

This section compares YouGov plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Consulting Services industry.

Industry Context

  • Industry: Consulting Services
  • Average net assets among peers: $362,435,052
  • Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 10.01%

Peer Company Comparison

Company Net Assets Return on Equity Debt-to-Equity Market Cap
YouGov plc (YOU) GBX186.50 Million 0.00% 2.03x $3.12 Million
Begbies Traynor Group PLC (BEG) $58.06 Million 4.19% 0.86x $2.37 Million
GlobalData PLC (DATA) $420.90 Million 7.03% 0.56x $7.91 Million
Elixirr International Plc (ELIX) $95.92 Million 13.42% 0.34x $4.15 Million
Experian PLC (EXPN) $2.80 Billion 24.73% 1.85x $277.91 Million
Fintel PLC (FNTL) $102.90 Million 6.90% 0.43x $2.24 Million
Gateley (Holdings) Plc (GTLY) $-933.00K 0.00% 0.00x $904.78K
Manolete Partners PLC (MANO) $2.23 Million 4.25% 1.36x $202.56K
Public Policy Holding Company Inc (PPHC) $27.72 Million -5.46% 0.96x $2.82 Million
Ricardo (RCDO) $13.25 Million 12.84% 0.42x $501.84
Science Group plc (SAG) $103.32 Million 32.20% 0.58x $2.92 Million

About YouGov plc

LSE:YOU UK Consulting Services
Market Cap
$3.12 Million
GBX25.65 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#29421 Global
#576 in UK
Share Price
GBX218.00
Change (1 day)
-4.39%
52-Week Range
GBX153.80 - GBX396.50
All Time High
GBX1543.25
Categories
Companies in UK Consulting Services
About

YouGov plc provides online market research services in the United Kingdom, the Americas, the Middle East, Mainland Europe, India, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three divisions: Data Products, Research, and Shopper. The Data Products division offers syndicated data products, which are available to clients on a subscription basis such as YouGov BrandIndex, that allows users to continuou… Read more