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SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P operates in the Publishing industry, Communication Services sector. Full business description from SEC filing not yet available.
| Metric | TTM | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.3B | 1.5B |
| Net Income | 37M | 37M | 33M | 31M | 29M | 36M |
| EPS | $0.15 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.14 |
| Free Cash Flow | 60M | 60M | 24M | 42M | 60M | 54M |
| ROIC | 2366.5% | 1025.5% | 409.8% | 15.5% | 14.3% | 16.5% |
| Gross Margin | 7.1% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| Debt/Equity | 0.00 | 0.18 | - | - | - | - |
| Dividends/Share | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.02 |
| Operating Income | 54M | 54M | 51M | 48M | 40M | 49M |
| Operating Margin | 3.9% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 3.2% |
| ROE | 297.9% | 898.1% | - | - | - | - |
| Shares Outstanding | 242M | 242M | 241M | 237M | 239M | 243M |
| Metric | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Income Statement | ||||||
| Revenue | 1.5B | 1.3B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.4B | 1.4B |
| Gross Margin | 6.6% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 7.1% | 7.1% |
| R&D | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A | 52M | 50M | 43M | 42M | 45M | 45M |
| EBIT | 49M | 40M | 48M | 51M | 54M | 54M |
| Op. Margin | 3.2% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Net Income | 36M | 29M | 31M | 33M | 37M | 37M |
| Net Margin | 2.4% | 2.1% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Non-Recurring | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Returns on Capital | ||||||
| ROIC | 16.5% | 14.3% | 15.5% | N/M | N/M | N/M |
| ROE | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 898.1% | 297.9% |
| ROA | 14.1% | 11.8% | 13.1% | 13.8% | 16.3% | 16.3% |
| Cash Flow | ||||||
| Op. Cash Flow | 57M | 61M | 45M | 29M | 65M | 65M |
| Free Cash Flow | 54M | 60M | 42M | 24M | 60M | 60M |
| Owner Earnings | 57M | 61M | 45M | 29M | 65M | 65M |
| CapEx | 3.3M | 1.6M | 3.2M | 4.3M | 5.1M | 5.1M |
| Maint. CapEx | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Growth CapEx | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 5.1M |
| D&A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CapEx/OCF | 5.8% | 2.6% | 7.1% | 15.2% | 7.9% | 7.9% |
| Capital Allocation | ||||||
| Dividends Paid | 1.6M | 7.5M | 12M | 14M | 23M | 23M |
| Dividend Yield | 1.3% | 7.3% | 8.7% | 8.0% | 12.0% | 13.8% |
| Share Buybacks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Stock-Based Comp | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Debt Repayment | 79M | 102M | 10.0M | 53M | 0 | 0 |
| Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Net Debt | 71M | 36M | 19M | 14M | -8.6M | -11M |
| Cash & Equiv. | 27M | 44M | 47M | 9.0M | 11M | 11M |
| Long-Term Debt | 69M | N/A | N/A | 23M | 2.2M | 2.2M |
| Debt/Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 0.18 | 0.00 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.1 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 6.3 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Equity | -79M | -39M | -20M | -4.2M | 13M | 13M |
| Total Assets | 256M | 233M | 244M | 230M | 230M | 230M |
| Total Liabilities | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 217M | 217M |
| Intangibles | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Retained Earnings | 210M | 221M | 243M | 265M | 290M | 290M |
| Working Capital | -39M | -12M | -2.7M | -4.1M | -11M | -11M |
| Current Assets | 191M | 182M | 196M | 169M | 165M | 165M |
| Current Liabilities | 230M | 194M | 198M | 173M | 176M | 176M |
| Per Share Data | ||||||
| EPS | 0.14 | 0.11 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Owner EPS | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 0.27 |
| Book Value | -0.33 | -0.17 | -0.09 | -0.02 | 0.05 | 0.05 |
| Cash Flow/Share | 0.23 | 0.26 | 0.19 | 0.12 | 0.27 | 0.15 |
| Dividends/Share | 0.02 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.09 | 0.09 | 0.09 |
| Shares Out. | 242.6M | 238.8M | 236.8M | 240.6M | 241.9M | 241.9M |
| Valuation | ||||||
| P/E Ratio | 3.3 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.7 | 4.6 |
| P/FCF | 2.1 | 2.2 | 3.8 | 8.0 | 4.0 | 2.8 |
| EV/EBIT | 3.8 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 2.9 |
| Price/Book | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 19.2 | 13.3 |
| Price/Sales | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| FCF Yield | 47.3% | 45.2% | 26.2% | 12.5% | 24.9% | 36.1% |
| Market Cap | 113M | 132M | 161M | 194M | 241M | 166M |
| Avg. Price | 0.52 | 0.43 | 0.60 | 0.72 | 0.79 | 0.69 |
| Year-End Price | 0.47 | 0.55 | 0.68 | 0.81 | 1.00 | 0.69 |
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P passes 4 of 9 quality checks, suggesting mixed fundamentals.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P trades at 4.6x trailing earnings, compared to its 15-year median P/E of 5.5x, suggesting it is currently Fair relative to its historical range. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 2.8x vs a median of 3.8x. The company's 5-year average ROIC is 15.4% with a gross margin of 6.7%. Total shareholder yield (dividends) is 13.8%. At current prices, the estimated annualized return to fair value is -5.0%.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a current P/E ratio of 4.6, compared to its historical median P/E of 5.5. The stock is currently considered Fair based on its historical valuation range.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a 5-year average return on invested capital (ROIC) of 15.4%. This indicates strong capital allocation and a potential competitive advantage.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a market capitalization of $166M. It is classified as a small-cap stock.
Yes, SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) pays a dividend with a trailing twelve-month yield of 13.80%.
Based on historical P/E analysis, SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) appears fair. The current P/E of 4.6 is 15% below its historical median of 5.5. The estimated fair value CAGR (P/E method) is -1.3%.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) operates in the Publishing industry, within the Communication Services sector.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) reported annual revenue of $1.4 billion in its most recent fiscal year, based on SEC EDGAR filings.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a net profit margin of 2.7%. This is a modest margin.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) generated $60 million in free cash flow in its most recent fiscal year. Positive free cash flow supports dividends, buybacks, and debt reduction.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.18. This indicates a conservatively financed balance sheet.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.15 in its most recent fiscal year.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a return on equity (ROE) of 898.1%. This indicates the company generates strong returns for shareholders.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a 5-year average gross margin of 6.7%. This lower margin is typical of capital-intensive or commodity businesses.
The Ledger Terminal provides 5 years of financial data for SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L), sourced directly from SEC EDGAR filings. This includes income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and key financial ratios.
SMITHS NEWS PLC ORD 5P (SNWS-L) has a book value per share of $0.05, based on its most recent annual SEC filing.
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