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Gooch & Housego PLC (GHH.L)
GBp874.00
+12.00 (+1.39%)
GB LSE Technology Hardware, Equipment & Parts
Address
Dowlish Ford TA19 0PF
Ilminster, SO, GB
Ilminster, SO, GB
CEO
Charles John Stewart Peppiatt
Website
gandh.com
IPO
1997-12-12
ISIN GB0002259116
Description
Gooch & Housego PLC is a global innovator and provider of advanced optical components and systems, specializing in acousto-optic, electro-optic, fiber optic, and precision optic technologies. Operating across the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific region, and other international territories, the company serves key markets including Aerospace & Defence, Life Sciences/Bio-photonics, and various Industrial sectors. Its comprehensive product offerings encompass a broad spectrum of items, from acousto-optic components like modulators and Q-switches, to crystal optics such as lithium niobate wafers, and electro-optic devices including Pockels cells. Additionally, the company delivers sophisticated fiber optic solutions, including DFB lasers, high-speed detectors, and specialized couplers. Gooch & Housego also produces a wide range of precision optical elements, such as beamsplitters, lenses, mirrors, and prisms, alongside advanced lens systems covering various wavelengths (e.g., broadband, IR). Furthermore, it develops integrated vision systems specifically designed for armored fighting vehicles, featuring embedded periscopes and advanced sighting technologies. These cutting-edge products are vital for industries like semiconductor and microelectronics, metrology, telecommunications, and scientific research, as well as for numerous mission-critical applications. Gooch & Housego plc was founded in 1948 and is based in Ilminster, United Kingdom.
Market Cap & Enterprise Value
Merger & Acquisition History
No mergers or acquisitions recorded for this company.
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Signal Summary
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Statistical fingerprint & regime detail
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Price Chart
GBp874.00
+12.00 (+1.39%)
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Volume Profile
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Liquidity & share structure
Average Volume
89.5K
Beta
0.89
Float Shares
25.97M
Free Float %
94.9%
Price Performance
| 1D | 5D | 1M | 3M | 6M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -1.88% | -0.85% | +1.30% | +21.50% | +56.33% | +56.33% | +57.91% | +60.62% | -37.47% | +2.68% | +635.69% |
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Financial Statements
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Income Statement
Balance Sheet
Cash Flow Statement
Key Metrics
Financial Ratios
Employees
Financial Growth (CAGR)
Market Data
Price Targets & DCF
Current price
874.00
DCF (Unlevered)
233.03
-73.3%
DCF (Levered)
341.06
-61.0%
DCF figures are point estimates: small changes in growth or discount-rate assumptions move them materially. Read them as a reference, not a precise target.
Ratings Trend (MoM)
100% Bullish
| Rating | 2026-05 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Buy | 0 | 0 |
| Buy | 5 | 0 |
| Hold | 0 | 0 |
| Sell | 0 | 0 |
| Strong Sell | 0 | 0 |
Quality scores
Altman Z-Score
4.25
Safe zone
Piotroski F-Score
5 / 9
Average
MOAT Score
4 / 10
Developing
Composite Rating
B
Overall Score
3 / 5
Medium
DCF Score
3 / 5
Medium
ROE Score
3 / 5
Medium
ROA Score
3 / 5
Medium
D/E Score
2 / 5
Medium
P/E Score
1 / 5
Low
P/Book Score
4 / 5
High
Operational MOAT
✗ Below peers
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Revenue growth Hardware, Equipment & Parts: +10.0%+10.7% ★ Q1'26: +28.7% (vs Q1'24)
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EPS growth Hardware, Equipment & Parts: +20.2%+154.2% ★ Q1'26: +1,123.9% (vs Q1'24)
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FCF margin FCF growth · Hardware, Equipment & Parts: +27.1%+1.8% Q1'26: -1.2% (vs Q1'24)
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EBIT margin Hardware, Equipment & Parts: +8.7%+5.2% Q1'26: +5.6% (vs Q1'24)
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ROIC Hardware, Equipment & Parts: +5.7%+3.3% Q1'26: +8.2% (vs Q1'24)
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Share dilution Hardware, Equipment & Parts: +0.0%+1.2% Q1'26: +7.5% (vs Q1'24)
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Debt / EBITDA Net debt/EBITDA · Hardware, Equipment & Parts: -0.70×2.55× Q1'26: 1.26× (vs Q1'24)
Valuation Multiples
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Theoretical Return — If Invested Today
* These projections are based on analyst consensus estimates and user-defined valuation multiples. This table is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Consensus Estimates
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| Revenue |
7.15M
est: 7.61M (-6.0%)
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10.38M
est: 9.14M (+13.6%)
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12.51M
est: 13.29M (-5.9%)
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19.15M
est: 19.22M (-0.4%)
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15.59M
est: 15.58M (+0.0%)
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22.32M
est: 22.56M (-1.1%)
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25.36M
est: 26.14M (-3.0%)
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30.68M
est: 30.30M (+1.2%)
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33.37M
est: 34.96M (-4.6%)
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36.41M
est: 37.66M (-3.3%)
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44.68M
est: 44.86M (-0.4%)
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61.01M
est: 62.32M (-2.1%)
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60.85M
est: 61.00M (-0.2%)
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63.25M
est: 64.69M (-2.2%)
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70.06M
est: 72.63M (-3.5%)
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78.70M
est: 77.52M (+1.5%)
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86.05M
est: 83.38M (+3.2%)
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112.02M
est: 108.29M (+3.4%)
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124.88M
est: 122.73M (+1.8%)
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129.13M
est: 129.33M (-0.1%)
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122.10M
est: 121.15M (+0.8%)
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124.07M
est: 125.23M (-0.9%)
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124.80M
est: 121.32M (+2.9%)
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148.48M
est: 147.56M (+0.6%)
|
135.99M
est: 135.53M (+0.3%)
|
150.49M
est: 151.40M (-0.6%)
|
174.40M
169.86M – 179.00M
+15.2% YoY
|
188.08M
182.01M – 197.36M
+7.8% YoY
|
199.93M
199.53M – 200.33M
+6.3% YoY
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| EBITDA |
2.13M
est: 903.3K (+136.0%)
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2.52M
est: 1.06M (+137.1%)
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3.45M
est: 3.17M (+8.9%)
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5.18M
est: 4.34M (+19.5%)
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2.97M
est: 3.73M (-20.4%)
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5.58M
est: 5.40M (+3.3%)
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6.47M
est: 6.23M (+3.8%)
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7.90M
est: 7.67M (+2.9%)
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6.60M
est: 8.98M (-26.5%)
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6.90M
est: 6.94M (-0.6%)
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8.94M
est: 3.96M (+125.9%)
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13.43M
est: 10.27M (+30.8%)
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11.11M
est: 11.46M (-3.0%)
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11.95M
est: 10.17M (+17.5%)
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12.74M
est: 12.12M (+5.1%)
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14.94M
est: 12.71M (+17.6%)
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14.88M
est: 15.64M (-4.8%)
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18.99M
est: 19.05M (-0.3%)
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17.31M
est: 20.39M (-15.1%)
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17.34M
est: 17.17M (+1.0%)
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17.43M
est: 11.56M (+50.7%)
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15.79M
est: 12.06M (+30.9%)
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8.89M
est: 12.33M (-27.9%)
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18.84M
est: 17.51M (+7.6%)
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18.34M
est: 16.09M (+14.0%)
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20.03M
est: 17.96M (+11.5%)
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20.69M
20.15M – 21.24M
+15.2% YoY
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22.32M
21.60M – 23.42M
+7.8% YoY
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23.72M
23.68M – 23.77M
+6.3% YoY
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| EBIT |
1.87M
est: 283.7K (+560.5%)
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2.04M
est: 333.8K (+511.8%)
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2.85M
est: 2.91M (-2.1%)
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4.39M
est: 4.05M (+8.4%)
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2.22M
est: 3.49M (-36.3%)
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4.80M
est: 5.05M (-4.9%)
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5.55M
est: 5.56M (-0.2%)
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6.63M
est: 6.61M (+0.4%)
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5.45M
est: 7.73M (-29.6%)
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2.48M
est: 5.81M (-57.3%)
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5.85M
est: 3.34M (+75.4%)
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9.57M
est: 8.20M (+16.7%)
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7.85M
est: 9.49M (-17.4%)
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8.97M
est: 8.39M (+6.8%)
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8.40M
est: 10.11M (-16.8%)
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10.32M
est: 9.10M (+13.4%)
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10.22M
est: 11.07M (-7.7%)
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13.31M
est: 13.22M (+0.6%)
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10.81M
est: 15.05M (-28.1%)
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8.43M
est: 11.40M (-26.1%)
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7.17M
est: 7.83M (-8.5%)
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5.40M
est: 8.17M (-33.9%)
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-1.56M
est: 8.36M (-118.6%)
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7.83M
est: 5.50M (+42.3%)
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6.85M
est: 5.05M (+35.6%)
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7.86M
est: 5.64M (+39.2%)
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6.50M
6.33M – 6.67M
+15.2% YoY
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7.01M
6.78M – 7.36M
+7.8% YoY
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7.45M
7.44M – 7.47M
+6.3% YoY
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| Net Income |
1.24M
est: 1.91M (-35.0%)
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1.10M
est: 1.86M (-41.0%)
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1.66M
est: 1.60M (+3.9%)
|
2.39M
est: 2.46M (-2.7%)
|
1.26M
est: 2.03M (-37.8%)
|
2.90M
est: 2.94M (-1.3%)
|
3.37M
est: 3.36M (+0.4%)
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4.15M
est: 4.17M (-0.6%)
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3.58M
est: 5.19M (-31.1%)
|
960.0K
est: 3.88M (-75.2%)
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4.69M
est: 1.19M (+293.7%)
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7.52M
est: 6.53M (+15.2%)
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5.32M
est: 7.34M (-27.5%)
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6.19M
est: 5.63M (+9.9%)
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5.40M
est: 6.96M (-22.4%)
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7.46M
est: 5.85M (+27.5%)
|
7.05M
est: 8.02M (-12.2%)
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8.89M
est: 9.15M (-2.8%)
|
7.22M
est: 10.08M (-28.4%)
|
3.76M
est: 7.62M (-50.7%)
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3.78M
est: 3.50M (+7.9%)
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3.40M
est: 3.66M (-6.9%)
|
-2.01M
est: -1.01M (-99.4%)
|
4.05M
est: 1.35M (+198.9%)
|
-6.38M
est: 6.59M (-196.7%)
|
3.54M
est: 9.44M (-62.5%)
|
11.68M
10.68M – 12.67M
+23.8% YoY
|
14.16M
13.27M – 15.06M
+21.3% YoY
|
16.03M
14.21M – 17.85M
+13.2% YoY
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| SGA |
—
est: 1.24M (-100.0%)
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—
est: 1.46M (-100.0%)
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—
est: 6.26M (-100.0%)
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—
est: 7.52M (-100.0%)
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—
est: 5.51M (-100.0%)
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—
est: 7.99M (-100.0%)
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—
est: 9.61M (-100.0%)
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5.87M
est: 10.66M (-44.9%)
|
6.05M
est: 14.19M (-57.4%)
|
4.97M
est: 8.50M (-41.5%)
|
6.51M
est: 10.01M (-35.0%)
|
7.95M
est: 14.31M (-44.4%)
|
12.30M
est: 13.31M (-7.6%)
|
13.48M
est: 13.07M (+3.1%)
|
14.52M
est: 15.16M (-4.2%)
|
15.98M
est: 15.71M (+1.7%)
|
17.89M
est: 17.19M (+4.1%)
|
26.40M
est: 23.24M (+13.6%)
|
31.55M
est: 29.91M (+5.5%)
|
30.07M
est: 33.32M (-9.7%)
|
21.20M
est: 28.02M (-24.3%)
|
20.64M
est: 29.23M (-29.4%)
|
21.58M
est: 29.88M (-27.8%)
|
19.67M
est: 24.07M (-18.3%)
|
24.15M
est: 22.13M (+9.1%)
|
25.05M
est: 24.70M (+1.4%)
|
28.45M
27.71M – 29.20M
+15.2% YoY
|
30.68M
29.69M – 32.20M
+7.8% YoY
|
32.62M
32.55M – 32.68M
+6.3% YoY
|
| EPS |
0.08
est: 0.07 (+4.0%)
|
0.07
est: 0.07 (-8.5%)
|
0.10
est: 0.10 (-6.1%)
|
0.14
est: 0.16 (-14.7%)
|
0.07
est: 0.08 (-14.0%)
|
0.16
est: 0.16 (+1.9%)
|
0.19
est: 0.21 (-11.0%)
|
0.22
est: 0.26 (-14.9%)
|
0.19
est: 0.20 (-5.0%)
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0.05
est: 0.09 (-46.7%)
|
0.24
est: 0.21 (+13.8%)
|
0.36
est: 0.34 (+6.2%)
|
0.24
est: 0.27 (-11.5%)
|
0.28
est: 0.31 (-9.0%)
|
0.23
est: 0.36 (-36.5%)
|
0.31
est: 0.39 (-21.4%)
|
0.29
est: 0.40 (-28.3%)
|
0.36
est: 0.47 (-23.3%)
|
0.29
est: 0.56 (-48.4%)
|
0.15
est: 0.44 (-65.7%)
|
0.15
est: 0.31 (-51.5%)
|
0.14
est: 0.37 (-62.4%)
|
-0.08
est: 0.26 (-131.1%)
|
0.16
est: 0.05 (+216.8%)
|
-0.25
est: 0.25 (-201.1%)
|
0.14
est: 0.35 (-60.4%)
|
0.45
0.40 – 0.48
+25.9% YoY
|
0.54
0.50 – 0.57
+20.3% YoY
|
0.60
0.54 – 0.67
+11.0% YoY
|
Historical Ratings (3M)
| Date | Rating | Overall | DCF | ROE | ROA | D/E | P/E | P/B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | B | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-06-04 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-06-03 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-06-02 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-06-01 | B | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-29 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-28 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-27 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-26 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-22 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-21 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-20 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-19 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-18 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-15 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-14 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-13 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-12 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-11 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-08 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-07 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-06 | B+ | 3/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-05 | B | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-05-01 | B | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-30 | B | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-29 | B | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-28 | B | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-27 | B | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-24 | B | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-23 | B- | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-22 | B- | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-21 | B- | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-20 | B- | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-17 | B- | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
| 2026-04-16 | B- | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 1/5 | 2/5 | 4/5 |
Owner Earnings
Owner's Earnings (history)
From
To
Owner alignment
Owner's Earnings TTM
13.82M
OE per share TTM
0.53
Owner's Yield
5.41%
Maintenance CapEx ratio
87.50%
Maint CapEx / Avg PPE
34.7%
Ownership Overview
Ownership breakdown
Ownership breakdown not available.
At a glance
Institutional holders
—
Total invested
—
Insider transactions (90d)
0
Beneficial owners (>5%)
0
Beneficial owners (>5%)
No beneficial ownership filings recorded.
Institutional Activity (13F)
Institutional ownership trend
Institutional history not available.
Top institutional holders
Top holders not available.
ETF Ownership
Top ETFs holding this stock
Held by 3 ETFs in our universe
| # | ETF | Weight | Est. AUM exposure | TER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fidelity Investment Trust - Fidelity Special Values PLC FSV.L | 0.71% | 12.47M | 0.27% |
| 2 | iShares International Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF ISCF | 0.02% | 99.1K | 0.24% |
| 3 | Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF AVDS | 0.01% | 41.8K | 0.30% |
Insider Activity
Insider Activity — Latest Quarter
No insider activity available.
Insider buys vs sells (history)
Insider history not available.
Recent insider transactions
No recent insider transactions.
Executive team
Top executives
EBIT / Employee
8.6K
Shares Outstanding
27.37M
Executive compensation
Executive compensation (annual)
Executive compensation not available.
CEO compensation breakdown
No CEO compensation history available.
Proxy statements
Proxy statements (DEF 14A)
No proxy statements available for this company yet.
Recent SEC filings
Recent SEC filings
No SEC filings available for this company yet.
Executive team
| Name | Title | Compensation | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles John Stewart Peppiatt | Chief Executive Officer & Director | 558.0K | male |
| Bryan Bothwell | Executive Vice President of Life Sciences | — | male |
| Efstratios Kehayas | President of Photonics Division | — | male |
| Gareth J. Crowe | Company Secretary, Acting CFO & Director | — | male |
| James Roger Corte | CFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director | — | male |
| Jamie Pindard | Executive Vice President of Optical Systems | — | male |
| Andy Back | Group Global Head of Quality & Compliance | — | — |
| Melinda Chudleigh | Chief People Officer | — | female |
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