Worldsec Ltd

LSE:WSL UK Asset Management
Market Cap
$12.94K
GBX106.38 Million GBX
Market Cap Rank
#49961 Global
#1448 in UK
Share Price
GBX1.25
Change (1 day)
+0.00%
52-Week Range
GBX1.00 - GBX2.25
All Time High
GBX9.00
About

Worldsec Limited, a closed-ended investment company, invests in small and medium sized trading companies in the Greater China and South East Asian regions. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.

Worldsec Ltd (WSL) - Total Assets

Latest total assets as of June 2025: GBX5.43 Million GBX

Based on the latest financial reports, Worldsec Ltd (WSL) holds total assets worth GBX5.43 Million GBX 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.

Worldsec Ltd - Total Assets Trend (2000–2024)

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

Worldsec Ltd - Asset Composition Analysis

Current Asset Composition (December 2024)

Worldsec Ltd's total assets of GBX5.43 Million consist of 25.9% current assets and 74.1% non-current assets.

Asset Category Amount (GBX) % of Total Assets
Cash & Equivalents GBX0.00 12.4%
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 (2000–2024)

This chart illustrates how Worldsec 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: Worldsec Ltd's current assets represent 25.9% of total assets in 2024, an increase from 0.0% in 2000.
  • Cash Position: Cash and equivalents constituted 12.4% of total assets in 2024, up from 0.0% in 2000.
  • Tangible vs. Intangible: Intangible assets (including goodwill) make up 0.0% of total assets, a decrease from 4.0% in 2000.
  • Asset Diversification: The largest asset category is goodwill at 0.0% of total assets.

Worldsec Ltd Competitors by Total Assets

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

Company Country Total Assets
Bexil Cp
PINK:BXLC
USA $29.44 Million
Norte Grande
SN:NORTEGRAN
Chile CL$2.91 Billion
BlackRock Capital Allocation Trust
NYSE:BCAT
USA $1.87 Billion
Big Tech 50 R&D-Limited Partnership
TA:BIGT
Israel ILA14.08 Million
Zhuhai Huajin Capital Co Ltd
SHE:000532
China CN¥2.38 Billion
Shaanxi International Trust Co Ltd
SHE:000563
China CN¥29.45 Billion
Sichuan Shuangma Cement Co Ltd
SHE:000935
China CN¥9.30 Billion
Sk Securities
KO:001510
Korea ₩7.28 Trillion

Worldsec 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: -0.04 - 0.25

Lower asset utilization - Worldsec Ltd generates 0.09x its asset value in annual revenue.

Return on Assets (ROA)

Measures how efficiently a company uses its assets to generate profits

Historical Range: -26.69% - 15.75%

Negative ROA - Worldsec Ltd is currently not profitable relative to its asset base.

Worldsec 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 14.48 14.14 32.05
Quick Ratio 14.48 14.14 32.05
Cash Ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00
Working Capital GBX1.21 Million GBX 1.46 Million GBX 1.93 Million

Worldsec Ltd - Advanced Valuation Insights

This section examines the relationship between Worldsec 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 0.27
Latest Market Cap to Assets Ratio 0.00
Asset Growth Rate (YoY) -2.3%
Total Assets GBX5.65 Million
Market Capitalization $129.43 USD

Valuation Analysis

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

Slight Asset Contraction: Worldsec Ltd's assets decreased by 2.3% over the past year, which may reflect streamlining or optimization of resources.

Annual Total Assets for Worldsec Ltd (2000–2024)

The table below shows the annual total assets of Worldsec Ltd from 2000 to 2024.

Year Total Assets Change
2024-12-31 GBX5.65 Million -2.32%
2023-12-31 GBX5.78 Million +2.17%
2022-12-31 GBX5.66 Million -14.21%
2021-12-31 GBX6.59 Million +10.05%
2020-12-31 GBX5.99 Million +22.14%
2019-12-31 GBX4.91 Million -10.91%
2018-12-31 GBX5.51 Million +105.56%
2017-12-31 GBX2.68 Million -12.54%
2016-12-31 GBX3.06 Million -14.25%
2015-12-31 GBX3.57 Million -13.53%
2014-12-31 GBX4.13 Million -12.14%
2013-12-31 GBX4.70 Million +417.27%
2012-12-31 GBX909.00K -25.30%
2011-12-31 GBX1.22 Million -17.93%
2010-12-31 GBX1.48 Million -12.08%
2009-12-31 GBX1.69 Million -17.51%
2008-12-31 GBX2.04 Million -10.44%
2007-12-31 GBX2.28 Million -8.98%
2006-12-31 GBX2.51 Million -2.45%
2005-12-31 GBX2.57 Million -15.15%
2004-12-31 GBX3.03 Million -78.26%
2003-12-31 GBX13.94 Million -47.90%
2002-12-31 GBX26.76 Million -59.32%
2001-12-31 GBX65.78 Million -2.19%
2000-12-31 GBX67.25 Million --