Nictus

JSE:NCS South Africa Specialty Retail
Market Cap
$6.82 Million
ZAC12.83 Billion ZAC
Market Cap Rank
#41787 Global
#178 in South Africa
Share Price
ZAC240.00
Change (1 day)
+11.11%
52-Week Range
ZAC145.00 - ZAC285.00
All Time High
ZAC285.00
About

Nictus Limited, an investment holding company, operates as a retailer of household furniture, electrical appliances, and home electronics under the Nictus brand in South Africa. It operates through the Insurance and Furniture Retail segments. The company owns a non-life insurer through the Corporate guarantee brand. Nictus Limited was founded in 1945 and is headquartered in Sandton, South Africa.

Nictus (NCS) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2025: ZAC1.02 Billion ZAC

Based on the latest financial reports, Nictus (NCS) holds total assets worth ZAC1.02 Billion ZAC as of September 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.

Nictus - Total Assets Trend (2009–2025)

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

Nictus - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (March 2025)

Nictus's total assets of ZAC1.02 Billion consist of 95.2% current assets and 4.8% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (ZAC) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents ZAC0.00 19.4%
Accounts Receivable ZAC10.89 Million 1.3%
Inventory ZAC7.15 Million 0.9%
Property, Plant & Equipment ZAC0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets ZAC22.00K 0.0%
Goodwill ZAC0.00 0.0%

Asset Composition Trend (2009–2025)

This chart illustrates how Nictus'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: Nictus's current assets represent 95.2% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 55.6% in 2009.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 19.4% of total assets in 2025, down from 28.3% in 2009.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 2009.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 1.3% of total assets.

Nictus Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Nictus based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Ls Networks
KO:000680
Korea ₩10.50 Trillion
Suning Commerce Group Co Ltd
SHE:002024
China CN¥114.75 Billion
Haining China Leather Market Co Ltd
SHE:002344
China CN¥12.96 Billion
Zhejiang Aishida Electric Co Ltd
SHE:002403
China CN¥4.75 Billion
Shenzhen Aisidi Co Ltd
SHE:002416
China CN¥12.81 Billion
Beijing Sanfo Outdoor Products Co Ltd
SHE:002780
China CN¥1.16 Billion
Monami
KO:005360
Korea ₩183.92 Billion
Hotel Shilla
KO:008770
Korea ₩3.59 Trillion

Nictus - 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: 0.05 - 0.10

Lower asset utilization - Nictus generates 0.07x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 0.49% - 2.43%

Moderate ROA - For every $100 in assets, Nictus generates $ 2.43 in net profit.

Nictus - 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 1.14 1.18 1.10
Quick Ratio 1.13 1.16 1.08
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital ZAC118.99 Million ZAC 99.22 Million ZAC 51.71 Million

Nictus - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Nictus'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 0.85
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 34.3%
Total Assets ZAC834.82 Million
Market Capitalization $67.88K USD

Valuation Analysis

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

Rapid Asset Growth: Nictus's assets grew by 34.3% over the past year, indicating significant expansion of the company's resource base.

Annual Total Assets for Nictus (2009–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Nictus from 2009 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-03-31 ZAC834.82 Million +34.28%
2024-03-31 ZAC621.69 Million -28.57%
2023-03-31 ZAC870.41 Million +22.59%
2022-03-31 ZAC710.00 Million +5.79%
2021-03-31 ZAC671.16 Million -10.45%
2020-03-31 ZAC749.48 Million +13.07%
2019-03-31 ZAC662.87 Million +3.52%
2018-03-31 ZAC640.31 Million +7.65%
2017-03-31 ZAC594.79 Million +15.14%
2016-03-31 ZAC516.56 Million +3.09%
2015-03-31 ZAC501.08 Million +15.53%
2014-03-31 ZAC433.71 Million +29.85%
2013-03-31 ZAC334.01 Million -69.51%
2012-03-31 ZAC1.10 Billion +17.03%
2011-03-31 ZAC936.06 Million +15.76%
2010-03-31 ZAC808.62 Million +28.81%
2009-03-31 ZAC627.78 Million --