Laser Master International Inc
Laser Master International, Inc. engages in printing, marketing, and selling gift wrap, gift bag, and related general packaging materials in the United States. It sells its products to distributors and retail stores, as well as to mass merchants and national dollar stores through its direct sales force and resellers. The company was founded in 1981 and is based in Harrison, New Jersey.
Laser Master International Inc (LMTI) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of February 2018: $1.88 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Laser Master International Inc (LMTI) has net assets worth $1.88 Billion USD as of February 2018.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($5.71 Billion) and total liabilities ($3.83 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 | $1.88 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 32.94% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 34.58% |
| 5-Year Change | 20124.33% |
| 10-Year Change | 28668.05% |
| Growth Volatility | 6030.88 |
Laser Master International Inc - Net Assets Trend (1999–2017)
This chart illustrates how Laser Master International 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 Laser Master International Inc (1999–2017)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Laser Master International Inc from 1999 to 2017.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-11-30 | $1.88 Billion | +2.48% |
| 2016-11-30 | $1.83 Billion | +4.05% |
| 2015-11-30 | $1.76 Billion | +20979.16% |
| 2008-11-30 | $8.36 Million | -10.03% |
| 2007-11-30 | $9.29 Million | +3.02% |
| 2006-11-30 | $9.02 Million | +12.29% |
| 2004-11-30 | $8.03 Million | +2.27% |
| 2003-11-30 | $7.86 Million | +17.21% |
| 2002-11-30 | $6.70 Million | +2.58% |
| 2001-11-30 | $6.53 Million | -29.04% |
| 2000-11-30 | $9.21 Million | +2.78% |
| 1999-11-30 | $8.96 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Laser Master International 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 100.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (November 2017)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | $1.88 Billion | 100.00% |
| Total Equity | $1.88 Billion | 100.00% |
Laser Master International Inc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Laser Master International Inc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Gharibwal Cement Ltd
KAR:GWLC
|
$1.40K |
|
Wayland Group Corp
PINK:MRRCF
|
$1.40K |
|
INTRA ENERGY
BE:ARI
|
$1.40K |
|
South Valley Cement
EGX:SVCE
|
$1.40K |
|
METALS EXPLORATION
BE:MJ4
|
$1.40K |
|
Stylers Int.
KAR:STYLERS
|
$1.39K |
|
Arab Valves Company
EGX:ARVA
|
$1.39K |
|
AMAR3F
SA:AMAR3F
|
$1.39K |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Laser Master International Inc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2016 to 2017, total equity changed from 1,834,080,000 to 1,879,576,000, a change of 45,496,000 (2.5%).
- Net income of 121,946,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 89,762,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 14,000,000 reduced equity.
- Other factors increased equity by 27,312,000.
Equity Change Factors (2016 to 2017)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $121.95 Million | +6.49% |
| Dividends Paid | $89.76 Million | -4.78% |
| Share Repurchases | $14.00 Million | -0.74% |
| Other Changes | $27.31 Million | +1.45% |
| Total Change | $- | 2.48% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Laser Master International 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: 0.19x
- 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.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-11-30 | $0.84 | $0.15 | x |
| 2000-11-30 | $0.89 | $0.15 | x |
| 2001-11-30 | $0.62 | $0.15 | x |
| 2003-11-30 | $0.75 | $0.15 | x |
| 2004-11-30 | $0.77 | $0.15 | x |
| 2006-11-30 | $0.83 | $0.15 | x |
| 2007-11-30 | $0.86 | $0.15 | x |
| 2008-11-30 | $0.77 | $0.15 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Laser Master International 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): 6.49%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 5.40%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.36x
- • Equity Multiplier: 3.30x
- Recent ROE (6.49%) is above the historical average (5.48%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 8.67% | 4.87% | 0.95x | 1.88x | $-119.12K |
| 2000 | 6.05% | 3.18% | 0.82x | 2.33x | $-363.33K |
| 2001 | -41.25% | -21.36% | 0.73x | 2.64x | $-3.35 Million |
| 2002 | 4.43% | 2.24% | 0.75x | 2.64x | $-373.20K |
| 2003 | 15.66% | 7.29% | 0.94x | 2.29x | $444.77K |
| 2004 | 2.00% | 0.73% | 1.06x | 2.57x | $-643.05K |
| 2006 | 56.02% | 23.91% | 1.11x | 2.11x | $4.15 Million |
| 2007 | 2.82% | 1.15% | 1.26x | 1.93x | $-667.59K |
| 2008 | -10.77% | -4.61% | 1.22x | 1.92x | $-1.74 Million |
| 2015 | 7.81% | 5.90% | 0.41x | 3.22x | $-38.55 Million |
| 2016 | 7.87% | 6.89% | 0.35x | 3.26x | $-39.10 Million |
| 2017 | 6.49% | 5.40% | 0.36x | 3.30x | $-66.01 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Laser Master International Inc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Specialty Business Services industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Specialty Business Services
- Average net assets among peers: $772,489,888
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -12.22%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser Master International Inc (LMTI) | $1.88 Billion | 8.67% | 2.04x | $1.40K |
| All American Pet Co (AAPT) | $-1.12 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $0.97 |
| ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) | $61.90 Million | 11.47% | 1.78x | $2.27 Billion |
| ADM Endeavors Inc (ADMQ) | $284.02K | -124.30% | 3.55x | $3.87 Million |
| Amentum Holdings Inc. (AMTM) | $4.55 Billion | -1.80% | 1.63x | $4.20 Billion |
| Anacomp Inc (ANMP) | $101.14 Million | -0.68% | 0.63x | $976.94K |
| Rich Sparkle Holdings Limited Ordinary Shares (ANPA) | $5.65 Million | 2.35% | 0.50x | $30.94 Million |
| Applus Services S.A (APLUF) | $642.95 Million | 7.56% | 2.78x | $16.82 Million |
| ARC Document Solutions Inc (ARC) | $-35.01 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $110.98 Million |
| Aramark Holdings (ARMK) | $2.75 Billion | -16.80% | 4.72x | $10.51 Billion |
| Atento S.A. (ATTOF) | $-348.87 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $945.48 |