Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) has net assets worth $2.27 Million USD as of December 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($5.50 Million) and total liabilities ($3.23 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. Check Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) liquid assets ratio to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $2.27 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 41.29% |
| Annual Growth Rate | -1.36% |
| 5-Year Change | 9.48% |
| 10-Year Change | -68.49% |
| Growth Volatility | 23.06 |
Universal Security Instruments Inc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Universal Security Instruments Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore UUU current and non-current assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Universal Security Instruments Inc (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Universal Security Instruments Inc from 1986 to 2025. For live valuation and market cap data, see Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) market capitalisation.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-31 | $5.16 Million | +10.74% |
| 2024-03-31 | $4.66 Million | -12.98% |
| 2023-03-31 | $5.36 Million | +15.53% |
| 2022-03-31 | $4.64 Million | -1.66% |
| 2021-03-31 | $4.72 Million | +6.03% |
| 2020-03-31 | $4.45 Million | -59.09% |
| 2019-03-31 | $10.87 Million | -14.74% |
| 2018-03-31 | $12.75 Million | -10.39% |
| 2017-03-31 | $14.23 Million | -13.15% |
| 2016-03-31 | $16.39 Million | -12.63% |
| 2015-03-31 | $18.76 Million | -16.76% |
| 2014-03-31 | $22.53 Million | -12.17% |
| 2013-03-31 | $25.66 Million | -2.25% |
| 2012-03-31 | $26.25 Million | -2.79% |
| 2011-03-31 | $27.00 Million | +3.12% |
| 2010-03-31 | $26.18 Million | +9.25% |
| 2009-03-31 | $23.97 Million | +23.38% |
| 2008-03-31 | $19.42 Million | -21.27% |
| 2007-03-31 | $24.67 Million | +40.13% |
| 2006-03-31 | $17.61 Million | +36.51% |
| 2005-03-31 | $12.90 Million | +40.22% |
| 2004-03-31 | $9.20 Million | +41.66% |
| 2003-03-31 | $6.49 Million | +76.39% |
| 2002-03-31 | $3.68 Million | +11.44% |
| 2001-03-31 | $3.30 Million | -18.68% |
| 2000-03-31 | $4.06 Million | +1.89% |
| 1999-03-31 | $3.99 Million | -16.01% |
| 1998-03-31 | $4.75 Million | -8.57% |
| 1997-03-31 | $5.19 Million | -22.22% |
| 1996-03-31 | $6.68 Million | -14.41% |
| 1995-03-31 | $7.80 Million | -14.29% |
| 1994-03-31 | $9.10 Million | +1.11% |
| 1993-03-31 | $9.00 Million | -8.16% |
| 1992-03-31 | $9.80 Million | +4.26% |
| 1991-03-31 | $9.40 Million | +16.05% |
| 1990-03-31 | $8.10 Million | +1.25% |
| 1989-03-31 | $8.00 Million | -9.09% |
| 1988-03-31 | $8.80 Million | -11.11% |
| 1987-03-31 | $9.90 Million | +12.50% |
| 1986-03-31 | $8.80 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Universal Security Instruments Inc'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 494525900.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (March 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $23.13K | 0.45% |
| Other Components | $12.89 Million | 249.55% |
| Total Equity | $5.16 Million | 100.00% |
Universal Security Instruments Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Universal Security Instruments Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Eastern International Ltd.
NASDAQ:ELOG
|
$9.85 Million |
|
Binasat Communications Bhd
KLSE:0195
|
$9.86 Million |
|
Andira Agro Tbk PT
JK:ANDI
|
$9.86 Million |
|
Vaishali Pharma Limited
NSE:VAISHALI
|
$9.86 Million |
|
Fanhua Inc
F:4CIA
|
$9.84 Million |
|
The Global Smaller Companies Trust Plc
LSE:GSCT
|
$9.84 Million |
|
Af Legal Group Ltd
AU:AFL
|
$9.84 Million |
|
Weha Transportasi Indonesia TBK
JK:WEHA
|
$9.84 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Universal Security Instruments Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 4,663,027 to 5,163,711, a change of 500,684 (10.7%).
- Net income of 500,684 contributed positively to equity growth.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $500.68K | +9.7% |
| Total Change | $- | 10.74% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Universal Security Instruments Inc'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: 3.06x
- 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 0.65x to 3.06x over the analyzed period, suggesting growing market confidence.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-03-31 | $10.56 | $6.83 | x |
| 1987-03-31 | $9.90 | $6.83 | x |
| 1988-03-31 | $9.15 | $6.83 | x |
| 1989-03-31 | $9.07 | $6.83 | x |
| 1990-03-31 | $9.26 | $6.83 | x |
| 1991-03-31 | $11.28 | $6.83 | x |
| 1992-03-31 | $10.98 | $6.83 | x |
| 1993-03-31 | $10.80 | $6.83 | x |
| 1994-03-31 | $12.13 | $6.83 | x |
| 1995-03-31 | $9.60 | $6.83 | x |
| 1996-03-31 | $4.63 | $6.83 | x |
| 1997-03-31 | $3.60 | $6.83 | x |
| 1998-03-31 | $3.29 | $6.83 | x |
| 1999-03-31 | $2.60 | $6.83 | x |
| 2000-03-31 | $2.43 | $6.83 | x |
| 2001-03-31 | $2.04 | $6.83 | x |
| 2002-03-31 | $2.19 | $6.83 | x |
| 2003-03-31 | $3.12 | $6.83 | x |
| 2004-03-31 | $4.00 | $6.83 | x |
| 2005-03-31 | $5.48 | $6.83 | x |
| 2006-03-31 | $7.24 | $6.83 | x |
| 2007-03-31 | $9.93 | $6.83 | x |
| 2008-03-31 | $7.76 | $6.83 | x |
| 2009-03-31 | $9.70 | $6.83 | x |
| 2010-03-31 | $10.92 | $6.83 | x |
| 2011-03-31 | $11.27 | $6.83 | x |
| 2012-03-31 | $11.05 | $6.83 | x |
| 2013-03-31 | $11.10 | $6.83 | x |
| 2014-03-31 | $9.84 | $6.83 | x |
| 2015-03-31 | $8.11 | $6.83 | x |
| 2016-03-31 | $7.09 | $6.83 | x |
| 2017-03-31 | $6.15 | $6.83 | x |
| 2018-03-31 | $5.51 | $6.83 | x |
| 2019-03-31 | $4.70 | $6.83 | x |
| 2020-03-31 | $1.92 | $6.83 | x |
| 2021-03-31 | $2.04 | $6.83 | x |
| 2022-03-31 | $2.01 | $6.83 | x |
| 2023-03-31 | $2.32 | $6.83 | x |
| 2024-03-31 | $2.02 | $6.83 | x |
| 2025-03-31 | $2.23 | $6.83 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Universal Security Instruments Inc 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): 9.70%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.12%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.40x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.90x
- Recent ROE (9.70%) is above the historical average (-4.98%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | 3.41% | 1.68% | 1.31x | 1.56x | $-580.00K |
| 1987 | 6.06% | 2.36% | 1.52x | 1.69x | $-390.00K |
| 1988 | -5.68% | -2.33% | 1.47x | 1.66x | $-1.38 Million |
| 1989 | -7.50% | -2.55% | 1.53x | 1.93x | $-1.40 Million |
| 1990 | -8.64% | -3.24% | 1.60x | 1.67x | $-1.51 Million |
| 1991 | 4.26% | 1.93% | 1.88x | 1.17x | $-540.00K |
| 1992 | 5.10% | 1.95% | 2.23x | 1.17x | $-480.00K |
| 1993 | -8.89% | -3.48% | 1.95x | 1.31x | $-1.70 Million |
| 1995 | -16.67% | -5.24% | 1.81x | 1.76x | $-2.08 Million |
| 1996 | -16.46% | -5.63% | 1.54x | 1.90x | $-1.77 Million |
| 1997 | -28.57% | -9.62% | 1.61x | 1.84x | $-2.00 Million |
| 1998 | -9.38% | -3.85% | 1.50x | 1.62x | $-919.86K |
| 1999 | -20.23% | -8.89% | 1.42x | 1.61x | $-1.21 Million |
| 2000 | 1.01% | 0.54% | 1.40x | 1.35x | $-365.17K |
| 2001 | -22.98% | -9.82% | 1.31x | 1.79x | $-1.09 Million |
| 2002 | 7.11% | 2.50% | 2.02x | 1.41x | $-106.50K |
| 2003 | 36.97% | 15.05% | 1.90x | 1.29x | $1.75 Million |
| 2004 | 27.95% | 14.95% | 1.51x | 1.24x | $1.65 Million |
| 2005 | 26.50% | 14.57% | 1.46x | 1.24x | $2.13 Million |
| 2006 | 26.13% | 15.92% | 1.42x | 1.16x | $2.84 Million |
| 2007 | 22.43% | 15.45% | 0.99x | 1.47x | $3.07 Million |
| 2008 | -28.67% | -16.44% | 1.11x | 1.57x | $-7.51 Million |
| 2009 | 20.30% | 18.64% | 0.94x | 1.16x | $2.47 Million |
| 2010 | 8.66% | 8.58% | 0.92x | 1.10x | $-350.20K |
| 2011 | 3.03% | 6.17% | 0.47x | 1.05x | $-1.88 Million |
| 2012 | -1.92% | -3.78% | 0.48x | 1.05x | $-3.13 Million |
| 2013 | -1.76% | -2.94% | 0.58x | 1.03x | $-3.02 Million |
| 2014 | -19.75% | -35.38% | 0.54x | 1.04x | $-6.70 Million |
| 2015 | -19.75% | -37.46% | 0.50x | 1.06x | $-5.58 Million |
| 2016 | -13.04% | -15.56% | 0.74x | 1.13x | $-3.78 Million |
| 2017 | -14.47% | -14.62% | 0.77x | 1.29x | $-3.48 Million |
| 2018 | -17.74% | -15.21% | 0.79x | 1.48x | $-3.54 Million |
| 2019 | -12.40% | -7.66% | 0.93x | 1.74x | $-2.44 Million |
| 2020 | -130.70% | -39.28% | 1.81x | 1.84x | $-6.26 Million |
| 2021 | 5.69% | 1.53% | 2.34x | 1.59x | $-203.31K |
| 2022 | -1.68% | -0.40% | 1.70x | 2.48x | $-541.99K |
| 2023 | 13.44% | 3.25% | 2.64x | 1.57x | $184.53K |
| 2024 | -14.92% | -3.56% | 2.34x | 1.79x | $-1.16 Million |
| 2025 | 9.70% | 2.12% | 2.40x | 1.90x | $-15.69K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Universal Security Instruments Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Building Products & Equipment industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Building Products & Equipment
- Average net assets among peers: $251,437,046
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 6.18%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Security Instruments Inc (UUU) | $2.27 Million | 3.41% | 1.42x | $9.85 Million |
| AAON Inc (AAON) | $174.06 Million | 25.37% | 0.30x | $10.84 Billion |
| Antelope Enterprise Holdings Ltd (AEHL) | $191.48 Million | -53.34% | 0.38x | $5.13 Million |
| Montana Technologies Corporation (AIRJ) | $-5.90 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $218.85 Million |
| Apogee Enterprises Inc (APOG) | $510.61 Million | 15.57% | 0.99x | $751.77 Million |
| Alpha Pro Tech Ltd (APT) | $18.64 Million | 13.14% | 0.17x | $63.14 Million |
| Arlo Technologies (ARLO) | $276.61 Million | -24.72% | 1.15x | $1.38 Billion |
| Aspen Aerogels Inc (ASPN) | $-58.10 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $291.74 Million |
| Armstrong World Industries Inc (AWI) | $591.80 Million | 37.80% | 1.83x | $6.78 Billion |
| Azek Company Inc (AZEK) | $505.55 Million | 1.33% | 2.52x | $7.82 Billion |
| Builders FirstSource Inc (BLDR) | $309.62 Million | 46.62% | 8.40x | $7.94 Billion |
About Universal Security Instruments Inc
Universal Safety Products, Inc., together with its subsidiary, engages in the marketing and distribution of safety and security products in the United States. It offers a line of safety alarms units, including replaceable batteries, sealed batteries, and battery backup alarms; and smoke alarms, which include hearing impaired and heat alarms, as well as carbon monoxide alarms, door chimes, ventila… Read more