Watches of Switzerland Group plc
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC operates as a retailer of luxury watches and jewelry in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. The company engages in the sale of fashion and classic watches, and jewelry; and gifts, as well as provides servicing, repairs, and product insurance services. It trades under the Watches of Switzerland, Mappin & Webb, Goldsmiths, Mayors, Betteridge, Analog:S… Read more
Watches of Switzerland Group plc (WOSGF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of October 2025: $585.10 Million USD
Based on the latest financial reports, Watches of Switzerland Group plc (WOSGF) has net assets worth $585.10 Million USD as of October 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($1.50 Billion) and total liabilities ($918.90 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 | $585.10 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 38.9% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 22.9% |
| 5-Year Change | 115.58% |
| 10-Year Change | 1096.58% |
| Growth Volatility | 47.49 |
Watches of Switzerland Group plc - Net Assets Trend (2014–2025)
This chart illustrates how Watches of Switzerland 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 Watches of Switzerland Group plc (2014–2025)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Watches of Switzerland Group plc from 2014 to 2025.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-30 | $539.60 Million | +3.17% |
| 2024-04-30 | $523.00 Million | +11.44% |
| 2023-04-30 | $469.30 Million | +29.89% |
| 2022-04-30 | $361.30 Million | +44.35% |
| 2021-04-30 | $250.30 Million | +25.44% |
| 2020-04-30 | $199.54 Million | +160.64% |
| 2019-04-30 | $76.56 Million | -9.99% |
| 2018-04-30 | $85.06 Million | +66.63% |
| 2017-04-30 | $51.05 Million | +13.20% |
| 2016-04-30 | $45.09 Million | -13.76% |
| 2015-04-30 | $52.29 Million | -6.35% |
| 2014-04-30 | $55.83 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Watches of Switzerland 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 41613500000.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (April 2025)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $414.70 Million | 76.85% |
| Common Stock | $3.00 Million | 0.56% |
| Other Components | $121.90 Million | 22.59% |
| Total Equity | $539.60 Million | 100.00% |
Watches of Switzerland Group plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Watches of Switzerland Group plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
SINOPEC Engineering (Group) Co. Ltd.
PINK:SENGF
|
$968.17 Million |
|
Kinh Bac City Development Share Holding Corp
VN:KBC
|
$968.23 Million |
|
Aya Gold & Silver Inc.
PINK:AYASF
|
$968.26 Million |
|
Techwing Inc
KQ:089030
|
$968.44 Million |
|
Bradespar S.A
SA:BRAP3
|
$967.74 Million |
|
SURUGA BK
F:URU
|
$967.58 Million |
|
Medicover AB
F:5M0B
|
$967.15 Million |
|
PSK Inc
KQ:319660
|
$966.99 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Watches of Switzerland Group plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2024 to 2025, total equity changed from 523,000,000 to 539,600,000, a change of 16,600,000 (3.2%).
- Net income of 53,800,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Share repurchases of 11,300,000 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 19,000,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 44,900,000.
Equity Change Factors (2024 to 2025)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $53.80 Million | +9.97% |
| Share Repurchases | $11.30 Million | -2.09% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $19.00 Million | +3.52% |
| Other Changes | $-44.90 Million | -8.32% |
| Total Change | $- | 3.17% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Watches of Switzerland 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: 1.95x
- The company is trading above its book value, indicating the market recognizes value beyond its reported assets.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 5.29x to 1.95x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-04-30 | $0.84 | $4.45 | x |
| 2015-04-30 | $0.79 | $4.45 | x |
| 2016-04-30 | $0.19 | $4.45 | x |
| 2017-04-30 | $0.21 | $4.45 | x |
| 2018-04-30 | $0.36 | $4.45 | x |
| 2019-04-30 | $0.32 | $4.45 | x |
| 2020-04-30 | $0.85 | $4.45 | x |
| 2021-04-30 | $1.04 | $4.45 | x |
| 2022-04-30 | $1.51 | $4.45 | x |
| 2023-04-30 | $1.96 | $4.45 | x |
| 2024-04-30 | $2.20 | $4.45 | x |
| 2025-04-30 | $2.28 | $4.45 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Watches of Switzerland 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): 9.97%
- The company has moderate efficiency in generating returns from equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.26%
- • Asset Turnover: 1.12x
- • Equity Multiplier: 2.73x
- Recent ROE (9.97%) is above the historical average (4.46%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | -0.88% | -0.19% | 0.99x | 4.78x | $-6.08 Million |
| 2015 | -23.79% | -3.06% | 1.26x | 6.20x | $-17.67 Million |
| 2016 | -25.98% | -2.86% | 1.09x | 8.36x | $-16.22 Million |
| 2017 | 10.36% | 1.04% | 1.27x | 7.85x | $184.40K |
| 2018 | 0.47% | 0.06% | 1.19x | 6.24x | $-8.11 Million |
| 2019 | -2.31% | -0.23% | 1.51x | 6.70x | $-9.42 Million |
| 2020 | 0.25% | 0.06% | 0.95x | 4.27x | $-19.45 Million |
| 2021 | 20.22% | 5.59% | 1.09x | 3.30x | $25.57 Million |
| 2022 | 27.95% | 8.16% | 1.20x | 2.85x | $64.87 Million |
| 2023 | 25.95% | 7.89% | 1.25x | 2.63x | $74.87 Million |
| 2024 | 11.30% | 3.84% | 1.16x | 2.54x | $6.80 Million |
| 2025 | 9.97% | 3.26% | 1.12x | 2.73x | $-160.00K |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Watches of Switzerland Group plc's net assets metrics with peer companies in the Luxury Goods industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Luxury Goods
- Average net assets among peers: $6,179,489,313
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: 7.06%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watches of Switzerland Group plc (WOSGF) | $585.10 Million | -0.88% | 1.57x | $967.83 Million |
| Atlas Pearls Ltd (APCFF) | $55.52 Million | 56.69% | 0.26x | $15.35 Million |
| Burberry Group plc (BBRYF) | $472.30 Million | 23.69% | 0.45x | $3.26 Billion |
| Brunello Cucinelli S.p.A (BCUCF) | $261.10 Million | -12.72% | 3.14x | $4.04 Billion |
| Birks Group Inc (BGI) | $5.86 Million | -32.32% | 30.25x | $1.97 Million |
| Bergio Intl Inc (BRGO) | $-265.41K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $289.83K |
| Brilliant Earth Group Inc (BRLT) | $97.46 Million | 0.60% | 1.81x | $18.90 Million |
| Citychamp Watch & Jewellery Group Limited (CEBTF) | $3.96 Billion | 6.84% | 0.33x | $102.24 Million |
| Compagnie Financière Richemont SA (CFRHF) | $19.86 Billion | 10.44% | 1.01x | $86.13 Billion |
| Christian Dior SE (CHDRF) | $3.72 Billion | 1.26% | 4.75x | $1.89 Billion |
| Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group (CJEWY) | $33.36 Billion | 16.14% | 1.62x | $18.30 Billion |