Close Brothers Group plc
Close Brothers Group plc, a merchant banking company, engages in the provision of financial services to small businesses and individuals in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Commercial, Retail, and Property. The company offers commercial services comprises hire purchase; leasing and loans for capital assets; debt factoring; invoice discounting; asset-based lending; and other… Read more
Close Brothers Group plc (CBGPF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of July 2025: $1.74 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Close Brothers Group plc (CBGPF) has net assets worth $1.74 Billion USD as of July 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($14.07 Billion) and total liabilities ($12.34 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 | $1.74 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 12.33% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 10.9% |
| 5-Year Change | 10.59% |
| 10-Year Change | 58.22% |
| Growth Volatility | 24.36 |
Close Brothers Group plc - Net Assets Trend (1986–2025)
This chart illustrates how Close Brothers 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 Close Brothers Group plc (1986–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Close Brothers Group plc from 1986 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | $1.74 Billion | -5.81% |
| 2024-07-31 | $1.84 Billion | +12.01% |
| 2023-07-31 | $1.64 Billion | -0.76% |
| 2022-07-31 | $1.66 Billion | +5.62% |
| 2021-07-31 | $1.57 Billion | +8.26% |
| 2020-07-31 | $1.45 Billion | +3.07% |
| 2019-07-31 | $1.41 Billion | +7.87% |
| 2018-07-31 | $1.30 Billion | +5.49% |
| 2017-07-31 | $1.24 Billion | +12.68% |
| 2016-07-31 | $1.10 Billion | +8.61% |
| 2015-07-31 | $1.01 Billion | +10.06% |
| 2014-07-31 | $917.60 Million | +9.70% |
| 2013-07-31 | $836.50 Million | +8.66% |
| 2012-07-31 | $769.80 Million | +5.70% |
| 2011-07-31 | $728.30 Million | -3.46% |
| 2010-07-31 | $754.40 Million | +8.13% |
| 2009-07-31 | $697.70 Million | -3.82% |
| 2008-07-31 | $725.40 Million | -3.61% |
| 2007-07-31 | $752.60 Million | +13.62% |
| 2006-07-31 | $662.36 Million | +14.52% |
| 2005-07-31 | $578.38 Million | +12.54% |
| 2004-07-31 | $513.94 Million | -- |
| 2003-07-31 | $0.00 | -- |
| 2002-07-31 | $478.00 Million | +15.75% |
| 2001-07-31 | $412.95 Million | +8.86% |
| 2000-07-31 | $379.33 Million | +41.40% |
| 1999-07-31 | $268.27 Million | +28.73% |
| 1998-07-31 | $208.40 Million | +5.35% |
| 1997-07-31 | $197.82 Million | +9.54% |
| 1996-07-31 | $180.59 Million | +57.83% |
| 1995-07-31 | $114.42 Million | +11.43% |
| 1994-07-31 | $102.68 Million | +19.86% |
| 1993-07-31 | $85.67 Million | +24.05% |
| 1992-07-31 | $69.06 Million | -0.39% |
| 1991-07-31 | $69.33 Million | +2.34% |
| 1990-07-31 | $67.74 Million | +2.11% |
| 1989-07-31 | $66.34 Million | +9.76% |
| 1988-07-31 | $60.44 Million | +81.90% |
| 1987-07-31 | $33.23 Million | +8.21% |
| 1986-07-31 | $30.71 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Close Brothers 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 153230000000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (July 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.53 Billion | 88.29% |
| Common Stock | $38.00 Million | 2.19% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $165.20 Million | 9.52% |
| Total Equity | $1.74 Billion | 100.00% |
Close Brothers Group plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Close Brothers Group plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Nan Pao Resins Chemical Co Ltd
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$514.20 Million |
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Changzhou Tenglong Auto Parts
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$514.23 Million |
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Luolai Home Textile Co Ltd
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$514.67 Million |
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ICOSF
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$514.68 Million |
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Vaalco Energy Inc
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$513.99 Million |
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CEWE Stiftung & Co. KGaA
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$513.84 Million |
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BRELY
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Renew Holdings plc
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Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Close Brothers Group plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,842,500,000 to 1,735,500,000, a change of -107,000,000 (-5.8%).
- Net loss of 77,900,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 1,600,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 4,900,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 22,600,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-77.90 Million | -4.49% |
| Share Repurchases | $1.60 Million | -0.09% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-4.90 Million | -0.28% |
| Other Changes | $-22.60 Million | -1.3% |
| Total Change | $- | -5.81% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Close Brothers 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: 0.30x
- The company is trading below its book value, potentially indicating the market believes the assets are overvalued on the balance sheet or anticipates future losses.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 8.69x to 0.30x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-31 | $0.41 | $3.53 | x |
| 1987-07-31 | $0.44 | $3.53 | x |
| 1988-07-31 | $0.79 | $3.53 | x |
| 1989-07-31 | $0.86 | $3.53 | x |
| 1990-07-31 | $0.87 | $3.53 | x |
| 1991-07-31 | $0.88 | $3.53 | x |
| 1992-07-31 | $0.87 | $3.53 | x |
| 1993-07-31 | $0.99 | $3.53 | x |
| 1994-07-31 | $1.08 | $3.53 | x |
| 1995-07-31 | $1.18 | $3.53 | x |
| 1996-07-31 | $1.55 | $3.53 | x |
| 1997-07-31 | $1.61 | $3.53 | x |
| 1998-07-31 | $1.69 | $3.53 | x |
| 1999-07-31 | $2.20 | $3.53 | x |
| 2000-07-31 | $2.78 | $3.53 | x |
| 2001-07-31 | $3.01 | $3.53 | x |
| 2002-07-31 | $3.41 | $3.53 | x |
| 2004-07-31 | $3.51 | $3.53 | x |
| 2005-07-31 | $3.93 | $3.53 | x |
| 2006-07-31 | $4.45 | $3.53 | x |
| 2007-07-31 | $5.04 | $3.53 | x |
| 2008-07-31 | $4.86 | $3.53 | x |
| 2009-07-31 | $4.84 | $3.53 | x |
| 2010-07-31 | $5.16 | $3.53 | x |
| 2011-07-31 | $4.93 | $3.53 | x |
| 2012-07-31 | $5.19 | $3.53 | x |
| 2013-07-31 | $5.59 | $3.53 | x |
| 2014-07-31 | $6.12 | $3.53 | x |
| 2015-07-31 | $6.74 | $3.53 | x |
| 2016-07-31 | $7.31 | $3.53 | x |
| 2017-07-31 | $8.24 | $3.53 | x |
| 2018-07-31 | $8.63 | $3.53 | x |
| 2019-07-31 | $9.30 | $3.53 | x |
| 2020-07-31 | $9.60 | $3.53 | x |
| 2021-07-31 | $10.38 | $3.53 | x |
| 2022-07-31 | $11.03 | $3.53 | x |
| 2023-07-31 | $11.00 | $3.53 | x |
| 2024-07-31 | $12.28 | $3.53 | x |
| 2025-07-31 | $11.58 | $3.53 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Close Brothers 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): -4.49%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -11.43%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.05x
- • Equity Multiplier: 8.11x
- Recent ROE (-4.49%) is below the historical average (13.64%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 18.27% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 5.89x | $5.55 Million |
| 1992 | 12.75% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 6.27x | $1.83 Million |
| 1993 | 13.69% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 7.06x | $3.00 Million |
| 1994 | 20.21% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 7.28x | $10.03 Million |
| 1995 | 18.82% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 8.24x | $9.88 Million |
| 1996 | 16.06% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 6.01x | $10.81 Million |
| 1997 | 18.48% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 7.01x | $16.58 Million |
| 1998 | 22.41% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 7.97x | $25.61 Million |
| 1999 | 19.11% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 6.39x | $24.25 Million |
| 2000 | 26.01% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 7.13x | $59.44 Million |
| 2001 | 14.49% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 6.78x | $18.31 Million |
| 2002 | 9.39% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 6.47x | $-2.86 Million |
| 2004 | 12.80% | 15.38% | 0.11x | 7.62x | $14.28 Million |
| 2005 | 12.65% | 16.18% | 0.09x | 8.31x | $15.15 Million |
| 2006 | 16.58% | 20.25% | 0.11x | 7.35x | $43.10 Million |
| 2007 | 17.83% | 21.93% | 0.11x | 7.21x | $58.37 Million |
| 2008 | 12.49% | 20.21% | 0.08x | 7.99x | $17.96 Million |
| 2009 | 10.34% | 14.75% | 0.08x | 8.68x | $2.36 Million |
| 2010 | 8.76% | 13.89% | 0.08x | 8.33x | $-9.29 Million |
| 2011 | 2.01% | 2.65% | 0.09x | 8.41x | $-58.04 Million |
| 2012 | 13.01% | 19.01% | 0.08x | 8.30x | $23.09 Million |
| 2013 | 14.34% | 22.43% | 0.08x | 8.20x | $36.12 Million |
| 2014 | 16.34% | 25.66% | 0.08x | 8.40x | $58.15 Million |
| 2015 | 18.39% | 28.68% | 0.08x | 7.88x | $84.72 Million |
| 2016 | 17.00% | 26.45% | 0.08x | 7.97x | $76.79 Million |
| 2017 | 15.46% | 25.17% | 0.08x | 7.51x | $67.55 Million |
| 2018 | 15.51% | 23.77% | 0.08x | 7.82x | $71.84 Million |
| 2019 | 14.32% | 23.17% | 0.08x | 7.50x | $60.86 Million |
| 2020 | 7.55% | 14.62% | 0.07x | 7.63x | $-35.56 Million |
| 2021 | 12.87% | 17.71% | 0.09x | 7.66x | $45.07 Million |
| 2022 | 9.97% | 14.77% | 0.09x | 7.65x | $-550.00K |
| 2023 | 4.93% | 6.16% | 0.10x | 8.24x | $-83.39 Million |
| 2024 | 5.45% | 9.81% | 0.07x | 7.64x | $-83.85 Million |
| 2025 | -4.49% | -11.43% | 0.05x | 8.11x | $-251.45 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Close Brothers Group plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Banks - Regional industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Banks - Regional
- Average net assets among peers: $25,670,820,700
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 9.44%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Brothers Group plc (CBGPF) | $1.74 Billion | 18.27% | 7.11x | $514.20 Million |
| Ameris Bancorp (ABCB) | $120.94 Million | 10.83% | 9.48x | $4.91 Billion |
| ACNB Corporation (ACNB) | $2.75 Billion | 1.01% | 0.01x | $462.57 Million |
| Addiko Bank AG (ADBKF) | $839.50 Million | 5.41% | 6.63x | $210.07 Million |
| Affinity Bancshares Inc (AFBI) | $120.97 Million | 6.26% | 5.51x | $79.94 Million |
| Absa Group Limited (AGRPF) | $19.52 Billion | 23.08% | 14.72x | $6.72 Billion |
| AIB Group plc (AIBGY) | $14.46 Billion | -16.17% | 8.45x | $21.72 Billion |
| Akbank Turk Anonim Sirketi (AKBTY) | $211.22 Billion | 31.48% | 8.02x | $8.60 Billion |
| Alpha Bank SA (ALBKY) | $7.32 Billion | 8.44% | 8.89x | $1.12 Billion |
| Community Capital Bancshares Inc (ALBY) | $9.19 Million | 7.09% | 8.66x | $19.76 Million |
| Alpine Banks of Colorado (ALPIB) | $342.89 Million | 16.92% | 10.27x | $248.47 Million |