Lara Exploration Ltd. (LRA) - Net Assets
Based on the latest financial reports, Lara Exploration Ltd. (LRA) has net assets worth CA$6.88 Million CAD (≈ $4.98 Million USD) as of September 2025. Net assets (also known as shareholders' equity or book value) represent the difference between a company's total assets (CA$7.15 Million ≈ $5.17 Million USD) and total liabilities (CA$266.12K ≈ $192.50K USD). 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. Check financial resilience of Lara Exploration Ltd. to evaluate the company's liquid asset resilience ratio.
Key Net Assets Metrics
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Current Net Assets | CA$6.88 Million |
| % of Total Assets | 96.28% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 14.89% |
| 5-Year Change | 344.13% |
| 10-Year Change | 415.43% |
| Growth Volatility | 102.24 |
Lara Exploration Ltd. - Net Assets Trend (2004–2024)
This chart illustrates how Lara Exploration Ltd.'s net assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Also explore Lara Exploration Ltd. total assets for the complete picture of this company's asset base.
Annual Net Assets for Lara Exploration Ltd. (2004–2024)
The table below shows the annual net assets of Lara Exploration Ltd. from 2004 to 2024. For live valuation and market cap data, see Lara Exploration Ltd. market cap and net worth.
| Year | Net Assets | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-31 | CA$8.49 Million ≈ $6.14 Million |
+41.77% |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$5.99 Million ≈ $4.33 Million |
-24.81% |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$7.96 Million ≈ $5.76 Million |
+83.60% |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$4.34 Million ≈ $3.14 Million |
+126.94% |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$1.91 Million ≈ $1.38 Million |
-5.27% |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$2.02 Million ≈ $1.46 Million |
+86.44% |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$1.08 Million ≈ $782.79K |
-75.09% |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$4.34 Million ≈ $3.14 Million |
+3.60% |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$4.19 Million ≈ $3.03 Million |
+154.63% |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$1.65 Million ≈ $1.19 Million |
-51.40% |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$3.39 Million ≈ $2.45 Million |
-41.62% |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$5.80 Million ≈ $4.20 Million |
-41.87% |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$9.99 Million ≈ $7.22 Million |
+50.21% |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$6.65 Million ≈ $4.81 Million |
-31.09% |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$9.65 Million ≈ $6.98 Million |
-15.96% |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$11.48 Million ≈ $8.30 Million |
+58.54% |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$7.24 Million ≈ $5.24 Million |
+52.17% |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$4.76 Million ≈ $3.44 Million |
-6.97% |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$5.11 Million ≈ $3.70 Million |
+397.70% |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$1.03 Million ≈ $743.29K |
+94.50% |
| 2004-12-31 | CA$528.28K ≈ $382.15K |
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Equity Component Analysis
This analysis shows how different components contribute to Lara Exploration Ltd.'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 3115671000.0% over the analyzed period, potentially due to dividend distributions or operating losses.
Current Equity Component Breakdown (December 2024)
| Component | Amount | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other Components | CA$45.29 Million | 533.52% |
| Total Equity | CA$8.49 Million | 100.00% |
Lara Exploration Ltd. Competitors by Market Cap
The table below lists competitors of Lara Exploration Ltd. ranked by their market capitalization.
| Company | Market Cap |
|---|---|
|
CPE Technology Berhad
KLSE:5317
|
$131.47 Million |
|
Fate Therapeutics Inc
NASDAQ:FATE
|
$131.50 Million |
|
Soosan Heavy I
KO:017550
|
$131.51 Million |
|
Mercuries Data Systems Ltd
TW:2427
|
$131.62 Million |
|
Fabryki Mebli Forte S.A.
WAR:FTE
|
$131.39 Million |
|
Dong Hai JSC of Bentre
VN:DHC
|
$131.38 Million |
|
Sunspring Metal Corp
TW:2062
|
$131.37 Million |
|
Southern Hydropower JSC
VN:SHP
|
$131.31 Million |
Equity Growth Attribution
This analysis shows how different factors contributed to changes in Lara Exploration Ltd.'s equity between the two most recent reporting periods.
Equity Growth Insights
- From 2023 to 2024, total equity changed from 5,987,304 to 8,488,234, a change of 2,500,930 (41.8%).
- Net loss of 1,155,659 reduced equity.
- Other comprehensive income decreased equity by 10,853,332.
- Other factors increased equity by 14,509,921.
Equity Change Factors (2023 to 2024)
| Factor | Impact | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Net Income | CA$-1.16 Million | -13.61% |
| Other Comprehensive Income | CA$-10.85 Million | -127.86% |
| Other Changes | CA$14.51 Million | +170.94% |
| Total Change | CA$- | 41.77% |
Book Value vs Market Value Analysis
This analysis compares Lara Exploration Ltd.'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: 23.12x
- The company is trading at a significant premium to its book value, suggesting the market values its earnings potential, brand, or other intangibles highly.
- The price-to-book ratio has decreased from 28.23x to 23.12x over the analyzed period, indicating reduced market premium.
Historical Price-to-Book Ratios
| Date | Book Value per Share | Market Price | P/B Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-12-31 | CA$0.14 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2005-12-31 | CA$0.20 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2006-12-31 | CA$0.39 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2007-12-31 | CA$0.29 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2008-12-31 | CA$0.38 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2009-12-31 | CA$0.59 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2010-12-31 | CA$0.39 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2011-12-31 | CA$0.26 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2012-12-31 | CA$0.37 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2013-12-31 | CA$0.19 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2014-12-31 | CA$0.11 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2015-12-31 | CA$0.05 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2016-12-31 | CA$0.13 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2017-12-31 | CA$0.13 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2018-12-31 | CA$0.03 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2019-12-31 | CA$0.05 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2020-12-31 | CA$0.05 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2021-12-31 | CA$0.11 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2022-12-31 | CA$0.19 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2023-12-31 | CA$0.13 | CA$3.97 | x |
| 2024-12-31 | CA$0.17 | CA$3.97 | x |
Capital Efficiency Dashboard
This dashboard shows how efficiently Lara Exploration Ltd. utilizes its equity to generate returns, including Return on Equity (ROE) and its components based on the DuPont analysis framework.
Capital Efficiency Insights
- Current Return on Equity (ROE): -13.61%
- The company may be facing challenges in efficiently utilizing shareholder equity.
- DuPont Analysis Breakdown:
- • Net Profit Margin: 0.00%
- • Asset Turnover: 0.00x
- • Equity Multiplier: 1.01x
- Recent ROE (-13.61%) is above the historical average (-44.49%), indicating improving capital efficiency.
Historical Capital Efficiency Metrics
| Year | Return on Equity | Net Profit Margin | Asset Turnover | Equity Multiplier | Economic Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | -17.63% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | CA$-145.95K |
| 2005 | -24.42% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | CA$-353.62K |
| 2006 | -36.60% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$-2.38 Million |
| 2007 | -37.94% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.08x | CA$-2.28 Million |
| 2008 | 33.30% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.06x | CA$1.69 Million |
| 2009 | -13.88% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.16x | CA$-2.71 Million |
| 2010 | -29.43% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.11x | CA$-3.80 Million |
| 2011 | -50.62% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.12x | CA$-4.03 Million |
| 2012 | -27.94% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.04x | CA$-3.79 Million |
| 2013 | -75.29% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.11x | CA$-4.95 Million |
| 2014 | -75.44% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.10x | CA$-2.90 Million |
| 2015 | -130.27% | -232.85% | 0.48x | 1.17x | CA$-2.31 Million |
| 2016 | -15.22% | -75.32% | 0.19x | 1.05x | CA$-1.06 Million |
| 2017 | -27.11% | -112.05% | 0.24x | 1.02x | CA$-1.61 Million |
| 2018 | -284.55% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.30x | CA$-3.19 Million |
| 2019 | -57.19% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.27x | CA$-1.36 Million |
| 2020 | -51.30% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.17x | CA$-1.17 Million |
| 2021 | 55.55% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.34x | CA$1.98 Million |
| 2022 | -4.33% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.07x | CA$-1.14 Million |
| 2023 | -50.41% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.03x | CA$-3.62 Million |
| 2024 | -13.61% | 0.00% | 0.00x | 1.01x | CA$-2.00 Million |
Industry Comparison
This section compares Lara Exploration Ltd.'s net assets metrics with peer companies in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
Industry Context
- Industry: Other Industrial Metals & Mining
- Average net assets among peers: $14,613,271
- Average return on equity (ROE) among peers: -28.30%
Peer Company Comparison
| Company | Net Assets | Return on Equity | Debt-to-Equity | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lara Exploration Ltd. (LRA) | CA$6.88 Million | -17.63% | 0.04x | $131.41 Million |
| Aftermath Silver Ltd (AAG) | $1.38 Million | -190.49% | 0.19x | $185.75 Million |
| Aton Resources Inc (AAN) | $-9.49 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $49.79 Million |
| Arbor Metals Corp (ABR) | $3.78 Million | -10.88% | 0.34x | $10.75 Million |
| Asiabasemetals Inc (ABZ) | $-637.51K | 0.00% | 0.00x | $4.67 Million |
| Adex Mining Inc (ADE) | $-2.16 Million | 0.00% | 0.00x | $27.09 Million |
| Alphamin Res (AFM) | $71.72 Million | -9.02% | 0.02x | $1.30 Billion |
| Silver X Mining Corp (AGX) | $38.37 Million | -47.47% | 0.73x | $148.73 Million |
| Amarc Resources Ltd. (AHR) | $14.00 Million | 5.93% | 0.01x | $148.33 Million |
| Almonty Industries Inc (AII) | $29.17 Million | -31.05% | 4.18x | $4.73 Billion |
| Aldebaran Resources Inc (ALDE) | $1.00 | 0.00% | 0.00x | $332.39 Million |
About Lara Exploration Ltd.
Lara Exploration Ltd., through its subsidiaries, acquires, explores, develops, and evaluates mineral properties in Brazil, Peru, and Chile. The company explores for copper, gold, silver, iron, phosphate, titanium, vanadium, lead, and zinc deposits. Lara Exploration Ltd. is based in Vancouver, Canada.