Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

LSE:BMY UK Publishing
Market Cap
$5.62 Million
GBX46.15 Billion GBX
Market Cap Rank
#42022 Global
#627 in UK
Share Price
GBX567.00
Change (1 day)
+0.71%
52-Week Range
GBX438.50 - GBX651.00
All Time High
GBX749.76
About

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes academic, educational, and general fiction and non-fiction books publishing for children, general reader, teachers, students, researchers, libraries, researchers, and professionals worldwide. It operates through Consumer, Academic & Professional, and Special Interest segments. The company offers print books, ebooks, audiobooks, and board games; licensing rights… Read more

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (BMY) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of August 2025: GBX364.20 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (BMY) holds total assets worth GBX364.20 Million GBX as of August 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.

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc - Total Assets Trend (1989–2025)

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

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (February 2025)

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc's total assets of GBX364.20 Million consist of 57.2% current assets and 42.9% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 10.5%
Accounts Receivable GBX90.10 Million 23.4%
Inventory GBX46.30 Million 12.0%
Property, Plant & Equipment GBX0.00 0.0%
Intangible Assets GBX60.10 Million 15.6%
Goodwill GBX77.30 Million 20.1%

Asset Composition Trend (1989–2025)

This chart illustrates how Bloomsbury Publishing 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: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc's current assets represent 57.2% of total assets in 2025, a decrease from 98.4% in 1989.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 10.5% of total assets in 2025, down from 13.1% in 1989.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 35.0% of total assets, an increase from 0.0% in 1989.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is accounts receivable at 23.4% of total assets.

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Competitors by Total Assets

Key competitors of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc based on total assets are shown below.

Company Country Total Assets
Huamei Holding
SHE:000607
China CN¥3.53 Billion
Central China Land Media Co Ltd
SHE:000719
China CN¥18.96 Billion
Catcha Digital Bhd
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Malaysia RM142.18 Million
YeaRimDang Publishing Co. Ltd
KQ:036000
Korea ₩300.92 Billion
Samsung Publis
KO:068290
Korea ₩212.43 Billion
Woongjin Thinkbig Co Ltd
KO:095720
Korea ₩747.74 Billion
Visang Educati
KO:100220
Korea ₩360.50 Billion
e-future.Co.Ltd
KQ:134060
Korea ₩27.21 Billion

Bloomsbury Publishing 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: 0.70 - 0.94

Strong asset utilization - Bloomsbury Publishing Plc generates 0.94x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: 3.82% - 8.69%

Solid ROA - For every $100 in assets, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc generates $6.59 in net profit.

Bloomsbury Publishing 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 1.63 1.52 2.32
Quick Ratio 1.27 1.19 1.92
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX79.00 Million GBX 78.20 Million GBX 88.71 Million

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Bloomsbury Publishing 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 2.29
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) 3.6%
Total Assets GBX385.30 Million
Market Capitalization $58.26K USD

Valuation Analysis

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

Positive Asset Growth: Bloomsbury Publishing Plc's assets grew by 3.6% over the past year, showing continued investment in the company's operational capacity.

Annual Total Assets for Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (1989–2025)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc from 1989 to 2025.

Year Total Assets Change
2025-02-28 GBX385.30 Million +3.65%
2024-02-29 GBX371.74 Million +17.97%
2023-02-28 GBX315.11 Million +8.95%
2022-02-28 GBX289.24 Million +11.61%
2021-02-28 GBX259.16 Million +12.80%
2020-02-29 GBX229.74 Million +10.94%
2019-02-28 GBX207.09 Million +5.13%
2018-02-28 GBX196.99 Million +2.24%
2017-02-28 GBX192.67 Million +9.08%
2016-02-29 GBX176.63 Million +3.00%
2015-02-28 GBX171.48 Million +8.48%
2014-02-28 GBX158.08 Million +2.63%
2013-02-28 GBX154.03 Million +5.23%
2012-02-29 GBX146.37 Million +1.85%
2011-02-28 GBX143.72 Million -0.36%
2010-12-31 GBX144.24 Million +3.38%
2009-12-31 GBX139.52 Million -6.12%
2008-12-31 GBX148.62 Million -6.89%
2007-12-31 GBX159.62 Million +43.74%
2006-12-31 GBX111.04 Million -18.13%
2005-12-31 GBX135.63 Million +36.72%
2004-12-31 GBX99.20 Million +16.78%
2003-12-31 GBX84.95 Million +25.47%
2002-12-31 GBX67.70 Million -5.33%
2001-12-31 GBX71.52 Million +9.16%
2000-12-31 GBX65.51 Million +100.02%
1999-12-31 GBX32.75 Million +30.71%
1998-12-31 GBX25.06 Million +9.37%
1997-12-31 GBX22.91 Million +19.12%
1996-12-31 GBX19.23 Million +29.83%
1995-12-31 GBX14.81 Million +21.48%
1994-12-31 GBX12.20 Million +36.46%
1993-12-31 GBX8.94 Million +8.12%
1992-12-31 GBX8.27 Million +9.73%
1991-12-31 GBX7.53 Million +21.77%
1990-12-31 GBX6.19 Million +1.86%
1989-12-31 GBX6.07 Million --