WPP plc
WPP plc, a creative transformation company, provides communications, experience, commerce, and technology services in North America, the United Kingdom, Western Continental Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Central and Eastern Europe. The company operates through three segments: Global Integrated Agencies, Public Relations, and Specialist Agencies. It offers ma… Read more
WPP plc (WPPGF) - Net Assets
Latest net assets as of June 2025: $3.41 Billion USD
Based on the latest financial reports, WPP plc (WPPGF) has net assets worth $3.41 Billion USD as of June 2025.
Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets ($23.39 Billion) and total liabilities ($19.99 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 | $3.41 Billion |
| % of Total Assets | 14.57% |
| Annual Growth Rate | N/A |
| 5-Year Change | -26.06% |
| 10-Year Change | -53.42% |
| Growth Volatility | 228.89 |
WPP plc - Net Assets Trend (1987–2024)
This chart illustrates how WPP 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 WPP plc (1987–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of WPP plc from 1987 to 2024.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | $3.73 Billion | -2.58% |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.83 Billion | -7.88% |
| 2022-12-31 | $4.16 Billion | +2.25% |
| 2021-12-31 | $4.07 Billion | -19.43% |
| 2020-12-31 | $5.05 Billion | -39.14% |
| 2019-12-31 | $8.30 Billion | -15.20% |
| 2018-12-31 | $9.78 Billion | -1.77% |
| 2017-12-31 | $9.96 Billion | +1.97% |
| 2016-12-31 | $9.77 Billion | +21.85% |
| 2015-12-31 | $8.02 Billion | +2.41% |
| 2014-12-31 | $7.83 Billion | -0.25% |
| 2013-12-31 | $7.85 Billion | +11.13% |
| 2012-12-31 | $7.06 Billion | +2.41% |
| 2011-12-31 | $6.89 Billion | +3.71% |
| 2010-12-31 | $6.65 Billion | +9.42% |
| 2009-12-31 | $6.08 Billion | +1.94% |
| 2008-12-31 | $5.96 Billion | +45.55% |
| 2007-12-31 | $4.09 Billion | +4.50% |
| 2006-12-31 | $3.92 Billion | -1.69% |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.99 Billion | +30.01% |
| 2004-12-31 | $3.07 Billion | -24.63% |
| 2003-12-31 | $4.07 Billion | +9.51% |
| 2002-12-31 | $3.71 Billion | +1.79% |
| 2001-12-31 | $3.65 Billion | +6.14% |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.44 Billion | +953.51% |
| 1999-12-31 | $326.32 Million | +66.71% |
| 1998-12-31 | $195.74 Million | +1171.44% |
| 1997-12-31 | $-18.27 Million | -167.86% |
| 1996-12-31 | $26.92 Million | +146.22% |
| 1995-12-31 | $-58.24 Million | +44.95% |
| 1994-12-31 | $-105.79 Million | +34.25% |
| 1993-12-31 | $-160.90 Million | +33.40% |
| 1992-12-31 | $-241.58 Million | +6.31% |
| 1991-12-31 | $-257.86 Million | +1.37% |
| 1990-12-31 | $-261.44 Million | +29.73% |
| 1989-12-31 | $-372.05 Million | -720.75% |
| 1988-12-31 | $59.94 Million | +191.22% |
| 1987-12-31 | $-65.70 Million | -- |
Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to WPP 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 247374722200.0% over the analyzed period, indicating profitable operations and earnings retention.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Retained Earnings | $2.47 Billion | 71.17% |
| Common Stock | $109.00 Million | 3.14% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $505.00 Million | 14.53% |
| Other Components | $388.00 Million | 11.17% |
| Total Equity | $3.48 Billion | 100.00% |
WPP plc Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of WPP plc ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
ALTAGAS LTD PRF.G CD25
F:AQ30
|
$4.97 Billion |
|
Stonex Group Inc
NASDAQ:SNEX
|
$4.97 Billion |
|
Industrial Securities Co Ltd
SHG:601377
|
$4.98 Billion |
|
Dentsu Inc.
PINK:DNTUF
|
$4.98 Billion |
|
Henkel Ag A
PINK:HENOY
|
$4.97 Billion |
|
ALLFUNDS GROUP EO-0025
F:6UY
|
$4.96 Billion |
|
Zhejiang Chint Electrics Co
SHG:601877
|
$4.96 Billion |
|
Italgas S.p.A
OTCGREY:ITGGF
|
$4.96 Billion |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in WPP plc's equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 3,375,600,000 to 3,475,000,000, a change of 99,400,000 (2.9%).
- Net income of 542,000,000 contributed positively to equity growth.
- Dividend payments of 425,000,000 reduced retained earnings.
- Share repurchases of 82,000,000 reduced equity.
- New share issuances of 2,000,000 increased equity.
- Other comprehensive income increased equity by 318,400,000.
- Other factors decreased equity by 256,000,000.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | $542.00 Million | +15.6% |
| Dividends Paid | $425.00 Million | -12.23% |
| Share Repurchases | $82.00 Million | -2.36% |
| Share Issuances | $2.00 Million | +0.06% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | $318.40 Million | +9.16% |
| Other Changes | $-256.00 Million | -7.37% |
| Total Change | $- | 2.94% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares WPP 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: 2.41x
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-12-31 | $-1.49 | $7.65 | x |
| 1988-12-31 | $1.56 | $7.65 | x |
| 1989-12-31 | $-8.90 | $7.65 | x |
| 1990-12-31 | $-5.67 | $7.65 | x |
| 1991-12-31 | $-5.57 | $7.65 | x |
| 1992-12-31 | $-5.30 | $7.65 | x |
| 1993-12-31 | $-1.34 | $7.65 | x |
| 1994-12-31 | $-0.77 | $7.65 | x |
| 1995-12-31 | $-0.08 | $7.65 | x |
| 1996-12-31 | $0.03 | $7.65 | x |
| 1997-12-31 | $-0.03 | $7.65 | x |
| 1998-12-31 | $0.25 | $7.65 | x |
| 1999-12-31 | $0.41 | $7.65 | x |
| 2000-12-31 | $3.96 | $7.65 | x |
| 2001-12-31 | $5.02 | $7.65 | x |
| 2002-12-31 | $2.80 | $7.65 | x |
| 2003-12-31 | $3.52 | $7.65 | x |
| 2004-12-31 | $2.47 | $7.65 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | $3.19 | $7.65 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | $3.08 | $7.65 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | $3.24 | $7.65 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | $4.93 | $7.65 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | $4.76 | $7.65 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | $4.81 | $7.65 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | $4.96 | $7.65 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | $5.04 | $7.65 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | $5.58 | $7.65 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | $5.61 | $7.65 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | $5.82 | $7.65 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | $7.19 | $7.65 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | $7.44 | $7.65 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | $7.42 | $7.65 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | $6.29 | $7.65 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | $3.83 | $7.65 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | $2.98 | $7.65 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | $3.30 | $7.65 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | $3.09 | $7.65 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | $3.17 | $7.65 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently WPP 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): 15.60%
- The company demonstrates strong efficiency in generating profits from shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 3.68%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.58x
- • Equity Multiplier: 7.34x
- Recent ROE (15.60%) is below the historical average (21.43%), suggesting potential challenges in capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | 0.00% | 2.49% | 0.46x | 0.00x | $12.92 Million |
| 1988 | 34.81% | 3.86% | 0.80x | 11.28x | $14.87 Million |
| 1989 | 0.00% | 3.80% | 0.67x | 0.00x | $76.28 Million |
| 1990 | 0.00% | 4.00% | 0.90x | 0.00x | $76.74 Million |
| 1991 | 0.00% | 2.58% | 0.86x | 0.00x | $57.77 Million |
| 1992 | 0.00% | -0.93% | 0.80x | 0.00x | $13.39 Million |
| 1993 | 0.00% | 1.60% | 0.91x | 0.00x | $39.10 Million |
| 1994 | 0.00% | 3.32% | 0.87x | 0.00x | $58.46 Million |
| 1995 | 0.00% | 4.42% | 0.84x | 0.00x | $75.25 Million |
| 1996 | 448.43% | 5.91% | 0.89x | 84.94x | $97.80 Million |
| 1997 | 0.00% | 6.64% | 0.88x | 0.00x | $118.42 Million |
| 1998 | 74.74% | 7.31% | 0.78x | 13.07x | $121.48 Million |
| 1999 | 54.31% | 7.95% | 0.68x | 10.08x | $140.81 Million |
| 2000 | 7.18% | 8.21% | 0.33x | 2.67x | $-96.39 Million |
| 2001 | 7.53% | 6.74% | 0.41x | 2.75x | $-88.98 Million |
| 2002 | 2.39% | 2.25% | 0.39x | 2.70x | $-279.56 Million |
| 2003 | 5.18% | 5.08% | 0.38x | 2.68x | $-193.55 Million |
| 2004 | 9.07% | 6.35% | 0.40x | 3.55x | $-28.11 Million |
| 2005 | 9.32% | 6.77% | 0.37x | 3.69x | $-26.55 Million |
| 2006 | 11.39% | 7.38% | 0.40x | 3.84x | $53.11 Million |
| 2007 | 11.72% | 7.53% | 0.36x | 4.34x | $68.46 Million |
| 2008 | 7.62% | 5.87% | 0.31x | 4.25x | $-137.12 Million |
| 2009 | 7.43% | 5.04% | 0.39x | 3.79x | $-151.70 Million |
| 2010 | 9.09% | 6.28% | 0.38x | 3.78x | $-58.66 Million |
| 2011 | 12.61% | 8.38% | 0.41x | 3.71x | $173.77 Million |
| 2012 | 12.08% | 7.93% | 0.42x | 3.65x | $141.60 Million |
| 2013 | 12.34% | 8.50% | 0.44x | 3.30x | $177.82 Million |
| 2014 | 14.36% | 9.34% | 0.43x | 3.59x | $327.19 Million |
| 2015 | 15.19% | 9.48% | 0.42x | 3.81x | $396.46 Million |
| 2016 | 15.02% | 9.40% | 0.43x | 3.76x | $467.65 Million |
| 2017 | 20.69% | 14.94% | 0.31x | 4.53x | $1.01 Billion |
| 2018 | 8.81% | 6.32% | 0.31x | 4.51x | $-111.39 Million |
| 2019 | 10.65% | 6.38% | 0.33x | 4.99x | $51.51 Million |
| 2020 | -62.66% | -24.70% | 0.33x | 7.64x | $-3.44 Billion |
| 2021 | 17.63% | 4.98% | 0.46x | 7.71x | $276.06 Million |
| 2022 | 18.55% | 4.73% | 0.50x | 7.83x | $314.62 Million |
| 2023 | 3.27% | 0.74% | 0.56x | 7.89x | $-227.16 Million |
| 2024 | 15.60% | 3.68% | 0.58x | 7.34x | $194.50 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares WPP 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WPP plc (WPPGF) | $3.41 Billion | 0.00% | 5.86x | $4.97 Billion |
| 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 |