YouGov plc (YOU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, YouGov plc (YOU) has net assets worth GBX191.10 Million GBX (≈ $23.25K USD) as of July 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (GBX600.30 Million ≈ $73.04K USD) and total liabilities (GBX409.20 Million ≈ $49.79K 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 asset resilience ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | GBX191.10 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 31.83% |
| 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. Also explore YouGov plc total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
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 |
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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 |
|---|---|
|
AE Multi Holdings Bhd
KLSE:7146
|
$2.72 Million |
|
LSL Property Services Plc
LSE:LSL
|
$2.72 Million |
|
Discovery Alaska Ltd
AU:DAF
|
$2.72 Million |
|
Vistal Gdynia
WAR:VTL
|
$2.72 Million |
|
FAT Brands Inc
NASDAQ:FAT
|
$2.71 Million |
|
Capella Minerals Ltd
V:CMIL
|
$2.71 Million |
|
JPmorgan US Smaller Companies Investment Trust PLC
LSE:JUSC
|
$2.71 Million |
|
Octava Minerals Ltd
AU:OCT
|
$2.71 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: 117.68x
- 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 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2003-07-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2004-07-31 | GBX0.01 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2005-07-31 | GBX0.06 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2006-07-31 | GBX0.10 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2007-07-31 | GBX0.15 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2008-07-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2009-07-31 | GBX0.66 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2010-07-31 | GBX0.57 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2011-07-31 | GBX0.57 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2012-07-31 | GBX0.55 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2013-07-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2014-07-31 | GBX0.56 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2015-07-31 | GBX0.59 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2016-07-31 | GBX0.69 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2017-07-31 | GBX0.73 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2018-07-31 | GBX0.82 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2019-07-31 | GBX0.95 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2020-07-31 | GBX0.98 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2021-07-31 | GBX1.00 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2022-07-31 | GBX1.12 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2023-07-31 | GBX1.75 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2024-07-31 | GBX1.54 | GBX190.10 | x |
| 2025-07-31 | GBX1.62 | GBX190.10 | 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: $316,800,625
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 4739.48%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YouGov plc (YOU) | GBX191.10 Million | 0.00% | 2.14x | $2.71 Million |
| Begbies Traynor Group PLC (BEG) | $26.50 Million | 4.91% | 0.62x | $2.37 Million |
| GlobalData PLC (DATA) | $25.21 Million | -12.33% | 3.56x | $9.36 Million |
| Elixirr International Plc (ELIX) | $70.69 Million | 6.78% | 0.23x | $4.31 Million |
| Experian PLC (EXPN) | $2.65 Billion | 31.29% | 1.90x | $298.56 Million |
| Fintel PLC (FNTL) | $88.50 Million | 17.40% | 0.39x | $2.33 Million |
| Gateley (Holdings) Plc (GTLY) | $50.00K | 47356.00% | 721.94x | $1.16 Million |
| Manolete Partners PLC (MANO) | $41.44 Million | 2.15% | 0.79x | $210.56K |
| Public Policy Holding Company Inc (PPHC) | $82.07 Million | -17.36% | 0.80x | $3.05 Million |
| Ricardo (RCDO) | $149.10 Million | -4.36% | 1.86x | $501.26 |
| Science Group plc (SAG) | $33.45 Million | 10.27% | 0.52x | $2.98 Million |
About YouGov plc
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