Universal Cables Limited
Universal Cables Limited manufactures and sells electrical and other cables, wires, conductors, accessories for cables and conductors, capacitors and capacitor banks, harmonic filters, and static VAR generators under the UNISTAR brand in India and internationally. The company offers XLPE cables, such as extra high voltage, medium voltage, low voltage, and aeriel bunched cables. It also provides P… Read more
Universal Cables Limited (UNIVCABLES) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: ₹18.71 Billion INR
Based on the latest financial reports, Universal Cables Limited (UNIVCABLES) has net assets worth ₹18.71 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 (₹39.33 Billion) and total liabilities (₹20.61 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 | ₹18.71 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 47.59% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.12% |
| 5-Year Change | 56.03% |
| 10-Year Change | 844.19% |
| Growth Volatility | 37.68 |
Universal Cables Limited - Net Assets Trend (2006–2025)
This chart illustrates how Universal Cables 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 Universal Cables Limited (2006–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Universal Cables Limited from 2006 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | ₹17.72 Billion | -0.17% |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹17.75 Billion | +18.60% |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹14.97 Billion | +15.59% |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹12.95 Billion | +14.01% |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹11.36 Billion | +14.69% |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹9.90 Billion | -0.90% |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹9.99 Billion | +19.72% |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹8.35 Billion | +134.05% |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹3.57 Billion | +90.01% |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹1.88 Billion | +68.96% |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹1.11 Billion | -24.81% |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹1.48 Billion | -21.35% |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹1.88 Billion | -2.42% |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹1.92 Billion | -6.78% |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹2.06 Billion | +6.33% |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹1.94 Billion | +11.67% |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹1.74 Billion | +2.41% |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹1.70 Billion | +6.47% |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹1.59 Billion | +10.64% |
| 2006-03-31 | ₹1.44 Billion | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Universal Cables 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 1063463800000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | ₹10.63 Billion | 60.02% |
| Common Stock | ₹346.98 Million | 1.96% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹6.11 Billion | 34.46% |
| Other Components | ₹632.25 Million | 3.57% |
| Total Equity | ₹17.72 Billion | 100.00% |
Universal Cables Limited Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Universal Cables Limited ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Compagnie d Entreprises CFE SA
BR:CFEB
|
$66.98 Million |
|
Garudafood Putra Putri Jaya Tbk PT
JK:GOOD
|
$67.00 Million |
|
Ally Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust
BK:ALLY
|
$67.01 Million |
|
Rubellite Energy Inc
PINK:RUBLF
|
$67.06 Million |
|
Prospect Logistics and Industrial Leasehold Real Estate Investment Trust
BK:PROSPECT
|
$66.94 Million |
|
Genova Property Group AB
ST:GPG
|
$66.89 Million |
|
Pyxis Oncology Inc
NASDAQ:PYXS
|
$66.88 Million |
|
GEFRAN SPA EO 1
F:GF7
|
$66.87 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Universal Cables Limited's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 17,750,489,000 to 17,719,907,000, a change of -30,582,000 (-0.2%).
- Net income of 893,851,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 103,220,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 821,144,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | ₹893.85 Million | +5.04% |
| Dividends Paid | ₹103.22 Million | -0.58% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | ₹-821.14 Million | -4.63% |
| Other Changes | ₹-69.00K | -0.0% |
| Total Change | ₹- | -0.17% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Universal Cables 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: 1.15x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 9.45x to 1.15x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-03-31 | ₹62.32 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | ₹68.95 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | ₹73.41 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | ₹75.20 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | ₹83.95 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | ₹89.27 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | ₹83.22 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | ₹81.20 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | ₹63.87 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | ₹48.02 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | ₹66.29 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | ₹102.78 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | ₹240.55 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | ₹287.99 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | ₹285.40 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | ₹327.33 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | ₹373.19 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | ₹431.36 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | ₹511.61 | ₹589.10 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | ₹510.67 | ₹589.10 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Universal Cables 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): 5.04%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.68%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.71x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.93x
- Recent ROE (5.04%) is above the historical average (4.18%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 11.50% | 5.57% | 1.20x | 1.73x | ₹21.56 Million |
| 2007 | 13.78% | 5.83% | 1.14x | 2.07x | ₹60.26 Million |
| 2008 | 10.17% | 3.51% | 1.17x | 2.46x | ₹2.84 Million |
| 2009 | 4.02% | 1.23% | 1.37x | 2.40x | ₹-103.94 Million |
| 2010 | 13.98% | 5.48% | 1.12x | 2.28x | ₹77.24 Million |
| 2011 | 8.62% | 3.36% | 1.12x | 2.28x | ₹-28.48 Million |
| 2012 | -7.24% | -2.25% | 1.35x | 2.39x | ₹-331.78 Million |
| 2013 | -2.46% | -0.76% | 1.04x | 3.10x | ₹-234.05 Million |
| 2014 | -27.12% | -6.64% | 1.02x | 4.02x | ₹-548.32 Million |
| 2015 | -31.25% | -5.08% | 1.10x | 5.59x | ₹-458.19 Million |
| 2016 | 10.42% | 2.65% | 1.11x | 3.55x | ₹7.82 Million |
| 2017 | 15.76% | 6.29% | 1.06x | 2.37x | ₹205.57 Million |
| 2018 | 9.91% | 7.07% | 0.77x | 1.83x | ₹-7.65 Million |
| 2019 | 13.60% | 9.67% | 0.76x | 1.85x | ₹359.41 Million |
| 2020 | 9.10% | 5.78% | 0.72x | 2.20x | ₹-89.44 Million |
| 2021 | 5.92% | 5.25% | 0.54x | 2.07x | ₹-463.41 Million |
| 2022 | 5.79% | 4.13% | 0.66x | 2.13x | ₹-545.53 Million |
| 2023 | 7.89% | 5.37% | 0.78x | 1.88x | ₹-315.09 Million |
| 2024 | 6.10% | 5.36% | 0.61x | 1.87x | ₹-692.80 Million |
| 2025 | 5.04% | 3.68% | 0.71x | 1.93x | ₹-878.14 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Universal Cables Limited's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Electrical Equipment & Parts industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
- Average net assets among peers: $8,990,537,538
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 13.16%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Cables Limited (UNIVCABLES) | ₹18.71 Billion | 11.50% | 1.10x | $66.98 Million |
| Aartech Solonics Limited (AARTECH) | $246.68 Million | -0.79% | 0.21x | $4.50K |
| Apar Industries Limited (APARINDS) | $6.28 Billion | 17.42% | 4.19x | $1.83 Billion |
| Amara Raja Batteries Limited (ARE&M) | $67.99 Billion | 13.74% | 0.32x | $928.91 Million |
| Bharat Bijlee Limited (BBL) | $6.51 Billion | 2.21% | 0.60x | $216.37 Million |
| CG Power and Industrial Solutions Limited (CGPOWER) | $-842.90 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $5.60 Billion |
| CMI Limited (CMICABLES) | $1.75 Billion | 60.44% | 0.92x | $725.46K |
| Cords Cable Industries Limited (CORDSCABLE) | $865.72 Million | 4.84% | 1.48x | $10.04 Million |
| De Nora India Limited (DENORA) | $392.64 Million | 10.83% | 0.24x | $18.07 Million |
| Dynamic Cables Limited (DYCL) | $1.77 Billion | 17.48% | 1.27x | $46.07 Million |
| Elin Electronics Limited (ELIN) | $4.93 Billion | 5.44% | 0.49x | $33.83 Million |