Signpost India Limited
Signpost India Limited, together with its subsidiaries, provides advertising services in India. Its portfolio of media assets comprises street DOOH billboards; digital bus queue shelters; hybrid mobility solutions, such as e-bikes; traffic surveillance booths; street accessible libraries; skywalks, bus panels, airports, metro stations, and smart mobile vans; and kiosks and public electric bicycl… Read more
Signpost India Limited (SIGNPOST) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₹2.54 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, Signpost India Limited (SIGNPOST) has net assets worth ₹2.54 Billion INR as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (₹6.62 Billion) and total liabilities (₹4.08 Billion). 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 | ₹2.54 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 38.36% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 20.72% |
| 5-Year Change | 142.05% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 12.8 |
Signpost India Limited - Net Assets Trend (2019–2024)
This chart illustrates how Signpost India Limited's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Signpost India Limited (2019–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Signpost India Limited from 2019 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-30 | ₹2.23 Billion | +16.08% |
| 2023-09-30 | ₹1.92 Billion | +27.61% |
| 2022-09-30 | ₹1.51 Billion | +42.95% |
| 2021-09-30 | ₹1.05 Billion | +14.31% |
| 2020-09-30 | ₹922.90 Million | +5.97% |
| 2019-09-30 | ₹870.94 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Signpost India Limited'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 194.7% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₹1.81 Billion | 82.07% |
| Common Stock | ₹106.90 Million | 4.85% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹188.30 Million | 8.55% |
| Other Components | ₹99.57 Million | 4.52% |
| Total Equity | ₹2.20 Billion | 100.00% |
Signpost India Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Signpost India Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Exagen Inc
NASDAQ:XGN
|
$46.05 Million |
|
BioSmart Co.Ltd
KQ:038460
|
$46.07 Million |
|
Dynamic Cables Limited
NSE:DYCL
|
$46.07 Million |
|
Midsona AB Series B
LSE:0GSE
|
$46.08 Million |
|
Hedef Girisim Sermayesi
IS:HDFGS
|
$46.05 Million |
|
Tantalus Systems Holding Inc
OTCQX:TNTLF
|
$46.03 Million |
|
Dynacons Systems & Solutions Limited
NSE:DSSL
|
$46.02 Million |
|
Pioneer Credit Ltd
AU:PNC
|
$46.00 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Signpost India Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 1,893,390,000 to 2,202,081,000, a change of 308,691,000 (16.3%).
- Net income of 338,299,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 26,725,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 82,329,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 85,212,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹338.30 Million | +15.36% |
| Dividends Paid | ₹26.73 Million | -1.21% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹82.33 Million | +3.74% |
| Other Changes | ₹-85.21 Million | -3.87% |
| Total Change | ₹- | 16.30% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Signpost India Limited'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: 5.58x
- 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 4.23x to 5.58x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-30 | ₹54.40 | ₹230.05 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | ₹57.71 | ₹230.05 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | ₹19.12 | ₹230.05 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | ₹27.62 | ₹230.05 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | ₹35.42 | ₹230.05 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | ₹41.20 | ₹230.05 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Signpost India Limited 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): 15.36%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 7.46%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.82x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.52x
- Recent ROE (15.36%) is below the historical average (16.05%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 20.42% | 4.19% | 1.64x | 2.97x | ₹90.00 Million |
| 2020 | 5.63% | 2.82% | 0.75x | 2.64x | ₹-40.33 Million |
| 2021 | 7.64% | 4.67% | 0.80x | 2.05x | ₹-24.09 Million |
| 2022 | 23.97% | 10.50% | 0.89x | 2.57x | ₹206.29 Million |
| 2023 | 23.30% | 11.39% | 0.81x | 2.51x | ₹251.77 Million |
| 2024 | 15.36% | 7.46% | 0.82x | 2.52x | ₹118.09 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Signpost India Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $18,291,205,750
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 14.69%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signpost India Limited (SIGNPOST) | ₹2.54 Billion | 20.42% | 1.61x | $46.05 Million |
| Affle (India) Limited (AFFLE) | $724.05 Million | 67.43% | 1.19x | $913.87 Million |
| Brightcom Group Limited (BCG) | $70.01 Billion | 19.58% | 0.13x | $185.67 Million |
| R K Swamy Limited (RKSWAMY) | $2.41 Billion | 16.46% | 0.64x | $15.93 Million |
| Touchwood Entertainment Limited (TOUCHWOOD) | $18.14 Million | -44.70% | 2.01x | $2.47 Million |