Costain Group PLC
Costain Group PLC provides infrastructure solutions for the transportation, energy, water, and defense sectors in the United Kingdom. The company operates in two segments, Transportation and Natural Resources. It operates in the road, rail, and integrated transport markets, as well as in the water, energy, defense, and nuclear energy markets. The company also provides engineering, construction an… Read more
Costain Group PLC (CTNGY) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $243.50 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Costain Group PLC (CTNGY) has net assets worth $243.50 Million USD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($535.30 Million) and total liabilities ($291.80 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.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | $243.50 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 45.49% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.78% |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 9.33 |
Costain Group PLC - Net Assets Trend (2020–2024)
This chart illustrates how Costain Group PLC's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for Costain Group PLC (2020–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Costain Group PLC from 2020 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $235.70 Million | +7.43% |
| 2023-12-31 | $219.40 Million | +3.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | $211.20 Million | +6.13% |
| 2021-12-31 | $199.00 Million | +27.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | $156.50 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Costain Group 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 3382.6% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $80.10 Million | 33.98% |
| Other Components | $155.60 Million | 66.02% |
| Total Equity | $235.70 Million | 100.00% |
Costain Group PLC Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Costain Group PLC ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Surge Energy Inc.
PINK:ZPTAF
|
$341.56 Million |
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ASSECO BUSINESS SOL. ZY 5
F:9QQ
|
$341.67 Million |
|
McGraw Hill, Inc.
NYSE:MH
|
$341.69 Million |
|
Mortgage Advice Bureau (Holdings) plc
PINK:MABHF
|
$341.78 Million |
|
RESTORE PLC LS -05
F:MWDA
|
$341.43 Million |
|
Hengtong Logistic Co Ltd
SHG:603223
|
$341.37 Million |
|
Borusan Mannesmann Boru Sanayi ve Ticaret AS
IS:BRSAN
|
$341.36 Million |
|
CECEP Guozhen Environmental Protection Technology Co Ltd
SHE:300388
|
$341.33 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Costain Group PLC's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 219,400,000 to 235,700,000, a change of 16,300,000 (7.4%).
- Net income of 30,600,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 3,200,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 11,100,000 reduced equity.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $30.60 Million | +12.98% |
| Dividends Paid | $3.20 Million | -1.36% |
| Share Repurchases | $11.10 Million | -4.71% |
| Total Change | $- | 7.43% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Costain Group 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: 1.66x
- 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 2.57x to 1.66x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-12-31 | $0.57 | $1.46 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $0.72 | $1.46 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $0.77 | $1.46 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $0.79 | $1.46 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.88 | $1.46 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Costain Group 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): 12.98%
- The company shows good efficiency in utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 2.45%
- • Asset Turnover: 2.29x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.32x
- Recent ROE (12.98%) is above the historical average (-3.49%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -49.84% | -7.97% | 2.00x | 3.13x | $-93.65 Million |
| 2021 | -2.91% | -0.51% | 2.13x | 2.68x | $-25.70 Million |
| 2022 | 12.26% | 1.82% | 2.92x | 2.31x | $4.78 Million |
| 2023 | 10.07% | 1.66% | 2.84x | 2.14x | $160.00K |
| 2024 | 12.98% | 2.45% | 2.29x | 2.32x | $7.03 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Costain Group PLC's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Engineering & Construction industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Engineering & Construction
- Average net assets among peers: $1,646,543,800
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 16.91%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costain Group PLC (CTNGY) | $243.50 Million | -49.84% | 1.20x | $341.44 Million |
| Arcosa Inc (ACA) | $2.43 Billion | 3.86% | 1.02x | $5.06 Billion |
| Aecom Technology Corporation (ACM) | $-181.00 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $11.42 Billion |
| ACS Actividades de Construcción y Servicios S.A (ACSAF) | $4.44 Billion | 29.55% | 6.70x | $8.35 Billion |
| Acciona S.A (ACXIF) | $6.30 Billion | 7.00% | 2.58x | $3.04 Billion |
| Aecon Group Inc (AEGXF) | $153.60 Million | 7.49% | 3.66x | $737.44 Million |
| ÅF Pöyry AB (publ) (AFXXF) | $551.78 Million | 41.72% | 1.52x | $1.66 Billion |
| Abengoa S.A (AGOAF) | $797.49 Million | 15.10% | 9.17x | $1.82 Million |
| AF Gruppen ASA (AGRUF) | $1.95 Billion | 35.44% | 2.36x | $547.02 Million |
| Argan Inc (AGX) | $3.70 Million | 24.32% | 1.27x | $6.30 Billion |
| Amelco Corporation (AMLC) | $15.28 Million | 4.60% | 1.62x | $2.84 |