LookSmart Group Inc
LookSmart Group, Inc. provides online search advertising services for advertisers and publishers. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in New York, New York.
LookSmart Group Inc (LKST) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of March 2018: $-1.29 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, LookSmart Group Inc (LKST) has net assets worth $-1.29 Million USD as of March 2018.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($3.45 Million) and total liabilities ($4.74 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 | $-1.29 Million |
| % of Total Assets | -37.46% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | N/A |
| 10-Year Change | -127.36% |
| Growth Volatility | 64.79 |
LookSmart Group Inc - Net Assets Trend (2000–2023)
This chart illustrates how LookSmart Group Inc's net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by net assets.
Annual Net Assets for LookSmart Group Inc (2000–2023)
The table below shows the annual net assets of LookSmart Group Inc from 2000 to 2023.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-31 | $-2.54 Million | -10.49% |
| 2022-12-31 | $-2.30 Million | -2.82% |
| 2021-12-31 | $-2.23 Million | -16.54% |
| 2020-12-31 | $-1.92 Million | -37.03% |
| 2019-12-31 | $-1.40 Million | -3.32% |
| 2017-12-31 | $-1.35 Million | +14.09% |
| 2016-12-31 | $-1.58 Million | -244.10% |
| 2015-12-31 | $-458.00K | -118.95% |
| 2014-12-31 | $2.42 Million | -73.94% |
| 2013-12-31 | $9.28 Million | -37.02% |
| 2012-12-31 | $14.73 Million | -42.43% |
| 2011-12-31 | $25.58 Million | -7.49% |
| 2010-12-31 | $27.65 Million | +6.68% |
| 2009-12-31 | $25.92 Million | -14.76% |
| 2008-12-31 | $30.41 Million | -51.69% |
| 2007-12-31 | $62.95 Million | +9.39% |
| 2006-12-31 | $57.55 Million | -15.93% |
| 2005-12-31 | $68.45 Million | -20.50% |
| 2004-12-31 | $86.10 Million | -0.23% |
| 2003-12-31 | $86.30 Million | +27.09% |
| 2002-12-31 | $67.90 Million | +184.84% |
| 2001-12-31 | $23.84 Million | -69.94% |
| 2000-12-31 | $79.31 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to LookSmart Group 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 26467800000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2023)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Common Stock | $17.00K | % |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-730.00K | % |
| Other Components | $262.85 Million | % |
| Total Equity | $-2.54 Million | 100.00% |
LookSmart Group Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of LookSmart Group Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Godsinlosen Nordic AB
ST:GIAB
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$143.79K |
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MIM MONDO IGEL MED
MU:ILM1
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$143.81K |
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Greencore Group
LSE:GNC
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$143.86K |
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Sydinvest Mellemlange Obligationer A DKK Akk
CO:SYIMOADKKA
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$143.94K |
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Boss Holdings Inc
PINK:BSHI
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$143.69K |
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Herzfeld Credit Income Fund, Inc
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$143.46K |
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SCANDION ONC. DK-0735
F:8VY
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$143.45K |
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Rand Worldwide Inc
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$143.44K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in LookSmart Group Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2022 to 2023, total equity changed from -2,297,000 to -2,538,000, a change of -241,000.
- Net loss of 240,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors decreased equity by 1,000.
Equity Change Factors (2022 to 2023)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-240.00K | -9.46% |
| Other Changes | $-1.00K | -0.04% |
| Total Change | $- | % |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares LookSmart Group 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
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $-24.54 | $7.00 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $-33.63 | $7.00 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $-39.19 | $7.00 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $-40.30 | $7.00 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $-44.53 | $7.00 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently LookSmart Group 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): 0.00%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -25.18%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.23x
- • Equity Multiplier: 0.00x
- Recent ROE (0.00%) is above the historical average (-22.77%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 41.14% | 29.09% | 0.95x | 1.48x | $21.14 Million |
| 2003 | 6.70% | 3.70% | 1.24x | 1.46x | $-2.84 Million |
| 2007 | 5.45% | 6.11% | 0.70x | 1.28x | $-2.86 Million |
| 2010 | 3.53% | 2.05% | 1.33x | 1.29x | $-1.79 Million |
| 2012 | -75.02% | -70.40% | 0.83x | 1.28x | $-12.52 Million |
| 2013 | -57.75% | -80.19% | 0.57x | 1.26x | $-6.28 Million |
| 2014 | -265.58% | -136.52% | 0.99x | 1.97x | $-6.66 Million |
| 2015 | 0.00% | -70.54% | 1.00x | 0.00x | $-3.16 Million |
| 2016 | 0.00% | -16.64% | 1.60x | 0.00x | $-893.40K |
| 2017 | 0.00% | 3.62% | 1.74x | 0.00x | $363.40K |
| 2019 | 0.00% | -0.11% | 0.59x | 0.00x | $137.90K |
| 2020 | 0.00% | -58.69% | 0.29x | 0.00x | $-318.30K |
| 2021 | 0.00% | -17.51% | 0.57x | 0.00x | $-101.60K |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -3.66% | 0.43x | 0.00x | $166.70K |
| 2023 | 0.00% | -25.18% | 0.23x | 0.00x | $13.80K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares LookSmart Group Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Internet Content & Information industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Internet Content & Information
- Average net assets among peers: $13,674,603,475
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -6.31%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LookSmart Group Inc (LKST) | $-1.29 Million | 41.14% | N/A | $143.72K |
| ADWYF (ADWYF) | $13.89 Billion | -3.41% | 0.65x | $40.28 Million |
| Allied Energy Inc (AGGI) | $459.19K | -2.50% | 0.26x | $122.37 Million |
| Calibre (ALWIN) | $-687.00K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $6.06 Million |
| ANGI Homeservices Inc (ANGI) | $1.06 Billion | 3.39% | 0.72x | $212.73 Million |
| ApartmentLove Inc (APMLF) | $-121.80K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.13K |
| Arena Group Holdings Inc (AREN) | $2.51 Million | 22.60% | 0.12x | $28.14 Million |
| Autohome Inc (ATHM) | $23.81 Billion | 10.75% | 0.19x | $2.50 Billion |
| Bebuzee Inc. (BBUZ) | $237.99 Million | -0.19% | 0.00x | $617.00 |
| BDCTF (BDCTF) | $7.45 Million | -105.68% | 3.56x | $12.72 Million |
| Baidu Inc (BIDU) | $97.74 Billion | 11.90% | 0.86x | $41.50 Billion |