Discovery Holdings Ltd

JSE:DSY South Africa Insurance - Life
Market Cap
$8.84 Billion
ZAC16.63 Trillion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#18849 Global
#13 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC24721.00
Change (1 day)
+0.49%
52-Week Range
ZAC18034.00 - ZAC26230.00
All Time High
ZAC26230.00
About

Discovery Limited provides various insurance products and services primarily in South Africa and the United Kingdom. It operates through SA Health, SA Life, SA Invest, SA Insure, SA Bank, UK Health, UK Life, and All Other segments. The company offers health, life, car, travel, business, and home insurance products; motor, building, household content, and portable possessions insurance products; p… Read more

Discovery Holdings Ltd (DSY) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of June 2025: ZAC327.45 Billion ZAC

Based on the latest financial reports, Discovery Holdings Ltd (DSY) holds total assets worth ZAC327.45 Billion ZAC as of June 2025.

Total assets represent everything the company owns and controls, combining both current assets—like cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, and inventories—and non-current assets such as property, plant, equipment (PP&E), intangible assets, and long-term investments.

Discovery Holdings Ltd - Total Assets Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how Discovery Holdings Ltd’s total assets have evolved over time, based on quarterly financial data. Explore and compare other companies by total assets.

Discovery Holdings Ltd - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (June 2025)

Discovery Holdings Ltd's total assets of ZAC327.45 Billion consist of 24.0% current assets and 76.1% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (ZAC) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 6.5%
Accounts Receivable ZAC55.41 Billion 16.9%
Inventory ZAC0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment ZAC0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets ZAC7.54 Billion 2.3%
Goodwill ZAC5.43 Billion 1.7%

Asset Composition Trend (2002–2025)

This chart illustrates how Discovery Holdings Ltd's asset composition has evolved over time. Understanding changes in asset allocation can provide insights into the company's strategic shifts, capital allocation priorities, and business focus evolution.

Key Asset Composition Facts

  • Current vs. Non-Current Assets: Discovery Holdings Ltd's current assets represent 24.0% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 15.4% in 2002.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 6.5% of total assets in 2025, down from 15.4% in 2002.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 3.0% of total assets, an increase from 1.0% in 2002.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 16.9% of total assets.

Discovery Holdings Ltd Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Discovery Holdings Ltd based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Hubei Biocause Pharmaceutical
SHE:000627
China CN¥285.15 Billion
COFCO Capital Holdings Co Ltd
SHE:002423
China CN¥174.30 Billion
Samsung Life
KO:032830
Korea ₩350.69 Trillion
Tongyang Life
KO:082640
Korea ₩35.69 Trillion
Mirae Asset Life Insurance Co Ltd
KO:085620
Korea ₩33.22 Trillion
Hanwha Life
KO:088350
Korea ₩168.94 Trillion
Manulife Holdings Bhd
KLSE:1058
Malaysia RM8.08 Billion
Mercuries Life Insurance Co Ltd
TW:2867
Taiwan NT$1.60 Trillion

Discovery Holdings Ltd - Asset Efficiency Metrics

Asset efficiency metrics measure how effectively a company uses its assets to generate revenue and profits. These indicators help investors evaluate management's ability to deploy capital efficiently.

Asset Turnover Ratio

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate sales

Historical Range: 0.24 - 0.37

Lower asset utilization - Discovery Holdings Ltd generates 0.25x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 0.08% - 3.67%

Moderate ROA - For every $100 in assets, Discovery Holdings Ltd generates $ 2.92 in net profit.

Discovery Holdings Ltd - Liquidity and Working Capital Analysis

Liquidity ratios measure a company's ability to pay off its short-term debts as they come due, using the company's current or quick assets. Working capital represents the operational liquidity available.

Key Liquidity Metrics

Metric Current 1 Year Ago 5 Years Ago
Current Ratio 8.21 617.27 0.92
Quick Ratio 8.21 617.27 0.92
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital ZAC77.03 Billion ZAC 20.34 Billion ZAC -859.00 Million

Discovery Holdings Ltd - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Discovery Holdings Ltd's asset base and its market valuation, helping to identify whether the company's assets are efficiently translated into market value.

Key Valuation Metrics

Current Price-to-Book Ratio 2.44
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 15.3%
Total Assets ZAC327.45 Billion
Market Capitalization $86.12 Million USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Discovery Holdings Ltd's assets below their book value (0.00 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Rapid Asset Growth: Discovery Holdings Ltd's assets grew by 15.3% over the past year, indicating significant expansion of the company's resource base.

Annual Total Assets for Discovery Holdings Ltd (2002–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Discovery Holdings Ltd from 2002 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-06-30 ZAC327.45 Billion +15.25%
2024-06-30 ZAC284.11 Billion -5.90%
2023-06-30 ZAC301.93 Billion +11.32%
2022-06-30 ZAC271.22 Billion +9.94%
2021-06-30 ZAC246.69 Billion +17.29%
2020-06-30 ZAC210.33 Billion +16.70%
2019-06-30 ZAC180.23 Billion +14.08%
2018-06-30 ZAC157.98 Billion +20.67%
2017-06-30 ZAC130.92 Billion +10.41%
2016-06-30 ZAC118.58 Billion +32.54%
2015-06-30 ZAC89.46 Billion +23.92%
2014-06-30 ZAC72.20 Billion +31.43%
2013-06-30 ZAC54.93 Billion +35.10%
2012-06-30 ZAC40.66 Billion +31.57%
2011-06-30 ZAC30.91 Billion +47.21%
2010-06-30 ZAC20.99 Billion +40.61%
2009-06-30 ZAC14.93 Billion +38.34%
2008-06-30 ZAC10.79 Billion +24.88%
2007-06-30 ZAC8.64 Billion +27.25%
2006-06-30 ZAC6.79 Billion +30.21%
2005-06-30 ZAC5.22 Billion +29.37%
2004-06-30 ZAC4.03 Billion +20.68%
2003-06-30 ZAC3.34 Billion +44.76%
2002-06-30 ZAC2.31 Billion --