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Spectris plc (SXS.L)
Key financial summary
Financials in GBP| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total revenue | £m | 1,635 | 1,336 | 1,161 | 1,332 | 1,449 | 1,299 | 1,340 |
| Operating profit | £m | 98 | 147 | |||||
| Net profit | £m | 234 | -17 | 347 | 125 | 145 | 233 | 58 |
| EPS reported | £ | 2.31 | 0.57 | |||||
| Operating cashflow per share | £ | 0.93 | 0.93 | |||||
| Capex per share | £ | 0.52 | 0.52 | |||||
| FCF per share | £ | 0.41 | 0.41 | |||||
| Free cash flow | £m | 42 | 57 | |||||
| Net debt | £m | 549 | 622 | |||||
| Book value equity | £m | 1,381 | 1,305 | |||||
| Book value per share | £ | 13.66 | 13.08 | |||||
| Number of shares | m | 101.1 | 99.8 | |||||
| DPS (TTM paid) | £ | 0.76 | 0.85 |
Financial summary
Financials in GBP| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | TTM | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | ||||||||
| P/E TTM | x | 10.86 | - | |||||
| P/B LTM | x | 1.82 | 3.15 | |||||
| P/S LTM | x | 1.94 | 3.07 | |||||
| P/FCF LTM | x | 60.55 | 71.90 | |||||
| EV/EBITDA LTM | x | 8.23 | 26.20 | |||||
| EV/Sales LTM | x | 2.42 | 3.53 | |||||
| Earnings Yield LTM | % | 9.21% | 5.62% | |||||
| FCF Yield | % | 1.65% | 1.39% | |||||
| Quality | ||||||||
| ROE | % | 16.89% | 17.30% | |||||
| ROIC | % | 3.42% | 3.42% | |||||
| Operating margin | % | 7.52% | 7.52% | |||||
| Gross margin | % | 55.12% | 55.12% | |||||
| FCF/Sales | % | 3.20% | 3.20% | |||||
| Growth and momentum | ||||||||
| EPS Growth YoY | % | +66.19% | -78.73% | |||||
| Sales Growth YoY | % | -10.39% | -0.16% | |||||
| Net Income Growth YoY | % | +60.39% | -78.92% | |||||
| FCF Growth | % | -75.66% | -52.17% | |||||
| Operating Profit Growth | % | -48.25% | -13.39% | |||||
| Dividend and capital structure | ||||||||
| Dividend Yield | % | 3.20% | 2.04% | |||||
| Dividend Growth | % | +30.98% | - | |||||
| Payout Ratio | % | 34.52% | 34.52% | |||||
| FCF/Debt | x | 0.06 | 0.08 | |||||
| Net Debt/EBITDA | x | 1.64 | 1.64 | |||||
| EBIT/Net interest | x | 5.67 | 5.67 | |||||
| Net debt/market cap | % | 21.85% | 15.13% | |||||
| Net debt/Equity | x | 0.40 | 0.48 | |||||
| Gross debt/equity | x | 0.53 | 0.54 | |||||
Company overview
Operating globally, Spectris plc specializes in the development and provision of sophisticated measurement tools and control systems. The company's operations are structured across distinct divisions: Malvern Panalytical, which focuses on advanced measurement and material characterization to boost efficiency in research, development, and production; HBK, delivering unique sensing, testing, modeling, and simulation capabilities for product innovation; Omega, offering solutions for process optimization, specialized sensors, and broad distribution channels; and Industrial Solutions, managing high-precision in-line sensing and monitoring enterprises. Its product portfolio includes particle measuring systems for monitoring contamination in pristine environments, Red Lion Controls for industrial automation enabling the connection, monitoring, and control of diverse assets, and Servomex, renowned for its gas and moisture analysis expertise. Beyond products, Spectris delivers data-driven insights, industrial test equipment, and specialized software. The company also offers a full suite of services covering sensor, instrument, and software technology, alongside comprehensive training, technical assistance, spare parts supply, calibration, and ongoing maintenance. Spectris serves a wide array of sectors, including pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, technology-driven, and primary and advanced materials industries. Established in 1986, Spectris plc maintains its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
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Spectris plc (SXS.L)
Operating globally, Spectris plc specializes in the development and provision of sophisticated measurement tools and control systems. The company's operations are structured across distinct divisions: Malvern Panalytical, which focuses on advanced measurement and material characterization to boost efficiency in research, development, and production; HBK, delivering unique sensing, testing, modeling, and simulation capabilities for product innovation; Omega, offering solutions for process optimization, specialized sensors, and broad distribution channels; and Industrial Solutions, managing high-precision in-line sensing and monitoring enterprises. Its product portfolio includes particle measuring systems for monitoring contamination in pristine environments, Red Lion Controls for industrial automation enabling the connection, monitoring, and control of diverse assets, and Servomex, renowned for its gas and moisture analysis expertise. Beyond products, Spectris delivers data-driven insights, industrial test equipment, and specialized software. The company also offers a full suite of services covering sensor, instrument, and software technology, alongside comprehensive training, technical assistance, spare parts supply, calibration, and ongoing maintenance. Spectris serves a wide array of sectors, including pharmaceutical, automotive, electronics, semiconductor, technology-driven, and primary and advanced materials industries. Established in 1986, Spectris plc maintains its headquarters in London, United Kingdom.
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