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CARDC59

Card Factory PLC

Miscellaneous Specialty RetailersVerified
Score breakdown
Profitability+32Sentiment+27Missing signals-3
Quality breakdown
Key fields100Profile38Conclusion95AI synthesis40Observations23

Card Factory's capital structure and liquidity position is characterized by a free cash flow of £48.1 million, with operating cash flow of £110.3 million and capital expenditure of £19.4 million. The company's liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents [doc:CARDC.L-FinancialSnapshot]. Profitability metrics show a gross profit of £188.7 million and operating income of £59.4 million, translating to a net income of £31.2 million. These figures indicate a healthy margin profile, though specific comparisons to industry medians are not available in the provided data [doc:CARDC.L-FinancialSnapshot]. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: Cardfactory Stores, Cardfactory Online, Partnerships, and Printcraft. While the exact revenue concentration by segment is not disclosed, the geographic exposure is primarily in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, with some international presence through the Partnerships segment [doc:CARDC.L-Description]. Growth trajectory is not explicitly quantified in the input data, but the company's operating cash flow and free cash flow suggest a stable financial position. Analysts have provided a mean price target of £115.14 and a median price target of £110.00, indicating a generally positive outlook [doc:CARDC.L-IRObservations]. Risk factors include the inability to assess liquidity risk due to missing balance-sheet data. The company is also exposed to the cyclical nature of the consumer goods market, which can affect demand for greeting cards and celebration products. Dilution risk is currently assessed as low, with no significant dilution sources identified in the input data [doc:CARDC.L-RiskAssessment]. Recent events include the publication of financial data and analyst estimates, but no specific filings or transcripts are detailed in the input data. The company's performance is closely monitored by analysts, with a mean recommendation of 2.17, indicating a generally positive sentiment [doc:CARDC.L-IRObservations].

Profile
CompanyCard Factory PLC
TickerCARDC.L
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryMiscellaneous Specialty Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Card Factory PLC operates as a United Kingdom-based specialist retailer of greeting cards, gifts, and celebration essentials, generating revenue through its Cardfactory Stores, Cardfactory Online, Partnerships, and Printcraft segments [doc:CARDC.L-Description].

Classification. Card Factory is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Miscellaneous Specialty Retailers industry with a confidence level of 0.92 [doc:CARDC.L-Classification].

Card Factory's capital structure and liquidity position is characterized by a free cash flow of £48.1 million, with operating cash flow of £110.3 million and capital expenditure of £19.4 million. The company's liquidity risk could not be assessed due to the absence of balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents [doc:CARDC.L-FinancialSnapshot]. Profitability metrics show a gross profit of £188.7 million and operating income of £59.4 million, translating to a net income of £31.2 million. These figures indicate a healthy margin profile, though specific comparisons to industry medians are not available in the provided data [doc:CARDC.L-FinancialSnapshot]. The company's revenue is distributed across four segments: Cardfactory Stores, Cardfactory Online, Partnerships, and Printcraft. While the exact revenue concentration by segment is not disclosed, the geographic exposure is primarily in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, with some international presence through the Partnerships segment [doc:CARDC.L-Description]. Growth trajectory is not explicitly quantified in the input data, but the company's operating cash flow and free cash flow suggest a stable financial position. Analysts have provided a mean price target of £115.14 and a median price target of £110.00, indicating a generally positive outlook [doc:CARDC.L-IRObservations]. Risk factors include the inability to assess liquidity risk due to missing balance-sheet data. The company is also exposed to the cyclical nature of the consumer goods market, which can affect demand for greeting cards and celebration products. Dilution risk is currently assessed as low, with no significant dilution sources identified in the input data [doc:CARDC.L-RiskAssessment]. Recent events include the publication of financial data and analyst estimates, but no specific filings or transcripts are detailed in the input data. The company's performance is closely monitored by analysts, with a mean recommendation of 2.17, indicating a generally positive sentiment [doc:CARDC.L-IRObservations].
Key takeaways
  • Card Factory operates in the retail sector with a focus on greeting cards and celebration essentials.
  • The company generates revenue through a mix of physical stores, online platforms, and partnerships.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean price target of £115.14.
  • Liquidity risk could not be assessed due to missing balance-sheet data.
  • The company's profitability is reflected in its gross profit and operating income figures.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyGBP
Revenue$582.7M
Gross profit$188.7M
Operating income$59.4M
Net income$31.2M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$110.3M
CapEx-$19.4M
Free cash flow$48.1M
Total assets
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Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
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Valuation
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ROE
Cash conversion3.5%
CapEx/Revenue-3.3%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskUnknown
  • Liquidity risk could not be assessed (no balance-sheet inputs and no going-concern language in source documents).
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 8 companies
MetricCARDCActivity
Op margin10.2%9.5% medp25 6.4% · p75 13.1%above median
Net margin5.4%8.2% medp25 5.0% · p75 11.1%below median
Gross margin32.4%35.0% medp25 33.0% · p75 44.8%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-3.3%3.4% medp25 2.9% · p75 4.6%bottom quartile
Debt / equity25.8% medp25 3.1% · p75 69.4%
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target115.14 GBP
Median price target110.00 GBP
High price target170.00 GBP
Low price target75.00 GBP
Mean recommendation2.17 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count3.00
Hold count2.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.13 GBP
Last actual EPS0.12 GBP
Source data
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-04 15:00 UTCJob: 593b69f1