S4 Capital plc
S4 Capital plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides digital advertising and marketing services in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three segments: Content, Data & Digital Media, and Technology Services. The company offers contents, campaigns, and assets for paid, social, and earned media, such as digital platforms and apps, as well as b… Read more
S4 Capital plc (SCPPF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $501.60 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, S4 Capital plc (SCPPF) has net assets worth $501.60 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 ($1.28 Billion) and total liabilities ($782.50 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 | $501.60 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 39.06% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 69.62% |
| 5-Year Change | -19.32% |
| 10-Year Change | N/A |
| Growth Volatility | 4907.3 |
S4 Capital plc - Net Assets Trend (2015–2024)
This chart illustrates how S4 Capital 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 S4 Capital plc (2015–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of S4 Capital plc from 2015 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $577.50 Million | -33.31% |
| 2023-12-31 | $865.90 Million | +1.92% |
| 2022-12-31 | $849.61 Million | +6.04% |
| 2021-12-31 | $801.24 Million | +11.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | $715.78 Million | +53.50% |
| 2019-12-31 | $466.30 Million | +37.42% |
| 2018-12-31 | $339.32 Million | +15622.06% |
| 2017-12-31 | $2.16 Million | -72.01% |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.71 Million | +55.36% |
| 2015-12-31 | $4.96 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to S4 Capital 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 4790.2% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $209.80 Million | 36.34% |
| Common Stock | $154.90 Million | 26.83% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $50.60 Million | 8.76% |
| Other Components | $162.10 Million | 28.07% |
| Total Equity | $577.40 Million | 100.00% |
S4 Capital plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of S4 Capital plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
Euroseas Ltd
NASDAQ:ESEA
|
$192.86 Million |
|
Evli Pankki Oyj
HE:EVLI
|
$192.86 Million |
|
Mirbud SA
WAR:MRB
|
$192.93 Million |
|
STROEER (UNSP.ARD)/4/1
F:SAXB
|
$192.95 Million |
|
Yongyue Science & Tech Co Ltd
SHG:603879
|
$192.82 Million |
|
Shifeng Cultural Development Co Ltd
SHE:002862
|
$192.82 Million |
|
Lanner Electronics
TWO:6245
|
$192.80 Million |
|
Tianjin Guifaxiang 18th Street Mahua Food Co Ltd
SHE:002820
|
$192.71 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in S4 Capital plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 865,800,000 to 577,400,000, a change of -288,400,000 (-33.3%).
- Net loss of 306,900,000 reduced equity.
- Share repurchases of 2,500,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 108,000,000.
- Other factors increased equity by 129,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $-306.90 Million | -53.15% |
| Share Repurchases | $2.50 Million | -0.43% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $-108.00 Million | -18.7% |
| Other Changes | $129.00 Million | +22.34% |
| Total Change | $- | -33.31% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares S4 Capital 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: 0.54x
- 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 2.44x to 0.54x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-12-31 | $0.19 | $0.46 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $0.26 | $0.46 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $0.95 | $0.46 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $1.37 | $0.46 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $1.27 | $0.46 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $1.45 | $0.46 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $1.45 | $0.46 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $1.44 | $0.46 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $1.35 | $0.46 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $0.86 | $0.46 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently S4 Capital 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): -53.15%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: -36.18%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.59x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.50x
- Recent ROE (-53.15%) is below the historical average (-6.06%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 25.13% | 4.63% | 1.73x | 3.15x | $732.41K |
| 2016 | 6.79% | 0.85% | 1.98x | 4.03x | $-217.03K |
| 2017 | -6.62% | -0.22% | 30.44x | 1.01x | $-358.74K |
| 2018 | -2.39% | -14.79% | 0.11x | 1.47x | $-42.03 Million |
| 2019 | -2.15% | -4.67% | 0.28x | 1.66x | $-56.66 Million |
| 2020 | -0.55% | -1.15% | 0.29x | 1.64x | $-75.50 Million |
| 2021 | -7.08% | -8.26% | 0.41x | 2.10x | $-136.83 Million |
| 2022 | -18.89% | -15.01% | 0.55x | 2.29x | $-245.45 Million |
| 2023 | -1.65% | -1.41% | 0.59x | 1.99x | $-100.88 Million |
| 2024 | -53.15% | -36.18% | 0.59x | 2.50x | $-364.64 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares S4 Capital plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Advertising Agencies industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Advertising Agencies
- Average net assets among peers: $245,455,576
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 1.30%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S4 Capital plc (SCPPF) | $501.60 Million | 25.13% | 1.56x | $192.83 Million |
| Adaptive Ad Systems Inc (AATV) | $4.67 Million | 44.68% | 0.14x | $1.69K |
| ACCESS Newswire Inc. (ACCS) | $1.85 Million | 16.56% | 0.38x | $14.25 Million |
| Artec Consulting Corp (ACTL) | $-1.09 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $69.28K |
| Advantage Solutions Inc (ADV) | $2.58 Billion | 2.11% | 1.27x | $109.73 Million |
| Airnet Technology Inc (ANTE) | $3.61 Million | -66.61% | 0.77x | $46.30 Million |
| Applovin Corp (APP) | $-158.24 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $111.19 Billion |
| Advantex Marketing International Inc (ATXMF) | $-9.17 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $36.32K |
| Baosheng Media Group Holdings Ltd (BAOS) | $41.66 Million | 16.67% | 1.24x | $2.49 Million |
| Bang Holdings Corp (BXNG) | $251.17K | -0.45% | 1.37x | $406.52 |
| Beyond Commerce Inc (BYOC) | $-11.28 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $1.65 Million |