Future plc
Future plc, together with its subsidiaries, publishes and distributes content for technology, gaming, sports, fashion, beauty, homes, wealth, and knowledge sectors in the United States and the United Kingdom. It operates through Media and Magazine segments. The company offers content on various platforms, websites, social platforms, videos, email newsletters, and events; magazines; and eCommerce,… Read more
Future plc (FRNWF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of September 2025: $1.04 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Future plc (FRNWF) has net assets worth $1.04 Billion USD as of September 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.63 Billion) and total liabilities ($593.83 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 | $1.04 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 63.61% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | 20.4% |
| 10-Year Change | 4797.02% |
| Growth Volatility | 60.35 |
Future plc - Net Assets Trend (1998–2025)
This chart illustrates how Future 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 Future plc (1998–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Future plc from 1998 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-30 | $1.04 Billion | -2.22% |
| 2024-09-30 | $1.06 Billion | -4.75% |
| 2023-09-30 | $1.11 Billion | +5.09% |
| 2022-09-30 | $1.06 Billion | +23.01% |
| 2021-09-30 | $862.30 Million | +126.15% |
| 2020-09-30 | $381.30 Million | +78.68% |
| 2019-09-30 | $213.40 Million | +23.64% |
| 2018-09-30 | $172.60 Million | +181.57% |
| 2017-09-30 | $61.30 Million | +189.15% |
| 2016-09-30 | $21.20 Million | -32.48% |
| 2015-09-30 | $31.40 Million | -3.68% |
| 2014-09-30 | $32.60 Million | -51.63% |
| 2013-09-30 | $67.40 Million | +7.67% |
| 2012-09-30 | $62.60 Million | -1.11% |
| 2011-09-30 | $63.30 Million | -26.57% |
| 2010-09-30 | $86.20 Million | +5.77% |
| 2009-09-30 | $81.50 Million | +2.39% |
| 2008-09-30 | $79.60 Million | +6.85% |
| 2007-09-30 | $74.50 Million | +17.14% |
| 2006-09-30 | $63.60 Million | -45.87% |
| 2005-09-30 | $117.50 Million | +9.10% |
| 2004-09-30 | $107.70 Million | -3.75% |
| 2003-09-30 | $111.90 Million | -0.09% |
| 2002-09-30 | $112.00 Million | +5.66% |
| 2001-09-30 | $106.00 Million | -45.80% |
| 2000-09-30 | $195.57 Million | -28.09% |
| 1999-09-30 | $271.95 Million | +9429.43% |
| 1998-09-30 | $-2.92 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Future 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 106039700000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (September 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $1.06 Billion | 101.73% |
| Common Stock | $14.99 Million | 1.44% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-23.00 Million | -2.22% |
| Total Equity | $1.04 Billion | 100.00% |
Future plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Future plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Sinosteel Engineering and Technology Co Ltd
SHE:000928
|
$707.52 Million |
|
doValue S.p.A
PINK:DOVXF
|
$707.62 Million |
|
Dongguan Aohai Technology Co
SHE:002993
|
$707.85 Million |
|
Centuria Capital Group
PINK:CNECF
|
$708.11 Million |
|
Janus International Group Inc
NYSE:JBI
|
$707.41 Million |
|
Innuovo Technology Co Ltd Class A
SHE:000795
|
$706.90 Million |
|
Laurentian Bank of Canada
PINK:LRCDF
|
$706.84 Million |
|
SoftwareONE Holding AG
PINK:SWONF
|
$706.77 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Future plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 1,061,700,000 to 1,038,000,000, a change of -23,700,000 (-2.2%).
- Net income of 89,120,460 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 4,973,540 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 138,183,760 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 23,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 53,336,840.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $89.12 Million | +8.59% |
| Dividends Paid | $4.97 Million | -0.48% |
| Share Repurchases | $138.18 Million | -13.31% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-23.00 Million | -2.22% |
| Other Changes | $53.34 Million | +5.14% |
| Total Change | $- | -2.23% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Future 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: 1.13x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-30 | $-0.22 | $11.00 | x |
| 1999-09-30 | $24.71 | $11.00 | x |
| 2000-09-30 | $13.33 | $11.00 | x |
| 2001-09-30 | $7.44 | $11.00 | x |
| 2002-09-30 | $4.43 | $11.00 | x |
| 2003-09-30 | $4.42 | $11.00 | x |
| 2004-09-30 | $4.21 | $11.00 | x |
| 2005-09-30 | $4.61 | $11.00 | x |
| 2006-09-30 | $2.49 | $11.00 | x |
| 2007-09-30 | $2.88 | $11.00 | x |
| 2008-09-30 | $3.12 | $11.00 | x |
| 2009-09-30 | $3.12 | $11.00 | x |
| 2010-09-30 | $3.28 | $11.00 | x |
| 2011-09-30 | $2.42 | $11.00 | x |
| 2012-09-30 | $2.40 | $11.00 | x |
| 2013-09-30 | $2.54 | $11.00 | x |
| 2014-09-30 | $1.24 | $11.00 | x |
| 2015-09-30 | $1.20 | $11.00 | x |
| 2016-09-30 | $0.72 | $11.00 | x |
| 2017-09-30 | $1.31 | $11.00 | x |
| 2018-09-30 | $2.81 | $11.00 | x |
| 2019-09-30 | $2.46 | $11.00 | x |
| 2020-09-30 | $3.91 | $11.00 | x |
| 2021-09-30 | $7.58 | $11.00 | x |
| 2022-09-30 | $8.75 | $11.00 | x |
| 2023-09-30 | $9.25 | $11.00 | x |
| 2024-09-30 | $9.23 | $11.00 | x |
| 2025-09-30 | $9.72 | $11.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Future 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): 8.59%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 8.97%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.61x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.57x
- Recent ROE (8.59%) is above the historical average (-11.26%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0.00% | -5.88% | 0.46x | 0.00x | $-4.43 Million |
| 1999 | -2.44% | -3.84% | 0.46x | 1.38x | $-33.84 Million |
| 2000 | -31.07% | -23.92% | 0.73x | 1.78x | $-80.32 Million |
| 2001 | -116.32% | -70.82% | 0.96x | 1.71x | $-133.90 Million |
| 2002 | 5.54% | 3.75% | 0.99x | 1.49x | $-5.00 Million |
| 2003 | 2.41% | 1.48% | 0.98x | 1.67x | $-8.49 Million |
| 2005 | 8.77% | 4.85% | 0.92x | 1.97x | $-1.45 Million |
| 2006 | -74.21% | -25.09% | 1.01x | 2.92x | $-53.56 Million |
| 2007 | 19.06% | 8.57% | 1.01x | 2.21x | $6.75 Million |
| 2008 | 8.54% | 4.17% | 1.01x | 2.03x | $-1.16 Million |
| 2009 | 3.44% | 1.83% | 0.96x | 1.95x | $-5.35 Million |
| 2010 | 6.38% | 3.63% | 0.96x | 1.82x | $-3.12 Million |
| 2011 | -30.49% | -13.62% | 1.01x | 2.21x | $-25.63 Million |
| 2012 | 0.32% | 0.16% | 0.95x | 2.07x | $-6.06 Million |
| 2013 | 6.38% | 3.83% | 0.93x | 1.80x | $-2.44 Million |
| 2014 | -103.99% | -51.36% | 0.96x | 2.11x | $-37.16 Million |
| 2015 | -4.14% | -2.17% | 0.93x | 2.05x | $-4.44 Million |
| 2016 | -66.98% | -24.07% | 1.14x | 2.45x | $-16.32 Million |
| 2017 | 2.61% | 1.90% | 0.69x | 2.00x | $-4.53 Million |
| 2018 | 1.68% | 2.33% | 0.49x | 1.48x | $-14.36 Million |
| 2019 | 3.80% | 3.66% | 0.57x | 1.81x | $-13.24 Million |
| 2020 | 11.62% | 13.04% | 0.56x | 1.60x | $6.17 Million |
| 2021 | 7.67% | 10.89% | 0.37x | 1.89x | $-20.13 Million |
| 2022 | 11.52% | 14.80% | 0.42x | 1.85x | $16.13 Million |
| 2023 | 10.17% | 14.37% | 0.42x | 1.69x | $1.93 Million |
| 2024 | 7.23% | 9.74% | 0.46x | 1.61x | $-29.37 Million |
| 2025 | 8.59% | 8.97% | 0.61x | 1.57x | $-14.68 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Future plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Publishing industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Publishing
- Average net assets among peers: $116,004,695
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.87%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future plc (FRNWF) | $1.04 Billion | 0.00% | 0.57x | $707.50 Million |
| COMTEX News Network Inc (CMTX) | $1.11 Million | -9.63% | 1.06x | $54.73K |
| Dallasnews Corp (DALN) | $118.85 Million | -15.01% | 0.86x | $64.35 Million |
| Digitiliti Inc (DIGI) | $-3.82 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.97 |
| The Detroit Legal News Company (DTRL) | $22.23 Million | 13.61% | 0.11x | $3.03 Million |
| Educational Development Corporation (EDUC) | $14.22 Million | 16.69% | 0.34x | $8.63 Million |
| Fame Productions Inc (FMPR) | $-99.41K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $455.95 |
| FP Newspapers Inc (FPNUF) | $52.21 Million | 8.52% | 0.01x | $1.85 Million |
| Gannett Co Inc (GCI) | $647.07 Million | 10.45% | 0.85x | $199.39 Million |
| Glacier Media Inc (GLMFF) | $192.27 Million | -7.78% | 0.37x | $4.43 Million |