Defence Holdings Plc

LSE:ALRT UK Aerospace & Defense
Market Cap
$112.63K
GBX925.73 Million GBX
Market Cap Rank
#49043 Global
#1283 in UK
Share Price
GBX1.15
Change (1 day)
-6.12%
52-Week Range
GBX0.33 - GBX4.10
All Time High
GBX4.10
About

Defence Holdings PLC develops and acquires defence technologies, focusing on AI-enabled systems, cyber-defence, secure communications, autonomous drone systems, and critical infrastructure protection. The company's platform model allows rapid development and deployment of solutions across multiple defence domains, including AI agents for defence operations, information and influence warfare, dron… Read more

Defence Holdings Plc (ALRT) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of September 2024: GBX5.56 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Defence Holdings Plc (ALRT) holds total assets worth GBX5.56 Million GBX as of September 2024.

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.

Defence Holdings Plc - Total Assets Trend (2020–2025)

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

Defence Holdings Plc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (March 2025)

Defence Holdings Plc's total assets of GBX5.56 Million consist of 100.0% current assets and 0.0% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 89.6%
Accounts Receivable GBX0.00 0.0%
Inventory GBX0.00 0.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX0.00 0.0%
Goodwill GBX0.00 0.0%

Asset Composition Trend (2020–2025)

This chart illustrates how Defence Holdings Plc'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: Defence Holdings Plc's current assets represent 100.0% of total assets in 2025, an increase from 99.1% in 2020.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 89.6% of total assets in 2025, up from 54.5% in 2020.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, unchanged from 0.0% in 2020.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 0.0% of total assets.

Defence Holdings Plc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Defence Holdings Plc based on total assets are shown below.

Defence Holdings Plc - 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: 0.14 - 37.52

Strong asset utilization - Defence Holdings Plc generates 37.52x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -1105.63% - -64.37%

Negative ROA - Defence Holdings Plc is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

Defence Holdings Plc - 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 0.29 0.29 117.26
Quick Ratio 0.29 0.29 117.26
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX-2.86 Million GBX -1.88 Million GBX 22.39 Million

Defence Holdings Plc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Defence Holdings Plc'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 1.64
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.01
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -98.6%
Total Assets GBX77.00K
Market Capitalization $437.81 USD

Valuation Analysis

Below Book Valuation: The market values Defence Holdings Plc's assets below their book value (0.01 x), which may indicate investor concerns about asset quality or future growth.

Significant Asset Reduction: Defence Holdings Plc's assets decreased by 98.6% over the past year, potentially indicating divestiture, restructuring, or challenging business conditions.

Annual Total Assets for Defence Holdings Plc (2020–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Defence Holdings Plc from 2020 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-03-31 GBX77.00K -98.61%
2023-09-30 GBX5.55 Million -54.32%
2022-09-30 GBX12.15 Million -11.27%
2021-09-30 GBX13.70 Million +196.19%
2020-09-30 GBX4.62 Million --