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WOSG$722.0058

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC

Apparel & Accessories RetailersVerified

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.2, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.95, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations with its current assets. However, the company's price-to-book ratio of 312.16 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 312.16 indicate a significant premium over its book value, which may reflect market expectations of future growth or brand strength. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity of 9.97% and return on assets of 3.65% are below the typical thresholds for high-performing retailers, suggesting that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. The operating margin, calculated as operating income of £111.7 million on revenue of £1.65 billion, is 6.76%, which is in line with the industry's median for luxury retailers. The company's revenue is concentrated in the luxury watch and jewelry segments, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. This concentration may expose the company to risks associated with changes in consumer demand for luxury goods or economic downturns in key markets. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as the provided data does not include forward-looking revenue projections or historical growth rates. The absence of clear growth indicators makes it difficult to assess the company's future performance. Analysts have provided a mean price target of £550.00, which is below the current market price of £722.00, suggesting a bearish outlook. The company's risk profile is marked by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt indicates potential liquidity constraints. The company's capital structure includes a long-term debt of £647.4 million, which could impact its financial flexibility. No recent events or filings are provided in the data to assess the company's current risk environment.

30-day price · WOSG+182.60 (+36.2%)
Low$494.00High$698.00Close$687.50As of26 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWatches of Switzerland Group PLC
TickerWOSG.L
SectorConsumer Cyclicals
BusinessRetailers
Industry groupRetailers
IndustryApparel & Accessories Retailers
AI analysis

Business. Watches of Switzerland Group PLC operates as a luxury watch and jewelry retailer, generating revenue primarily through the sale of high-end timepieces and accessories in physical stores and online.

Classification. The company is classified under the Consumer Cyclicals economic sector, Retailers business sector, and Apparel & Accessories Retailers industry with a confidence level of 0.92.

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.2, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.95, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations with its current assets. However, the company's price-to-book ratio of 312.16 and price-to-tangible-book ratio of 312.16 indicate a significant premium over its book value, which may reflect market expectations of future growth or brand strength. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity of 9.97% and return on assets of 3.65% are below the typical thresholds for high-performing retailers, suggesting that the company is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. The operating margin, calculated as operating income of £111.7 million on revenue of £1.65 billion, is 6.76%, which is in line with the industry's median for luxury retailers. The company's revenue is concentrated in the luxury watch and jewelry segments, with no disclosed geographic diversification in the provided data. This concentration may expose the company to risks associated with changes in consumer demand for luxury goods or economic downturns in key markets. The company's growth trajectory is uncertain, as the provided data does not include forward-looking revenue projections or historical growth rates. The absence of clear growth indicators makes it difficult to assess the company's future performance. Analysts have provided a mean price target of £550.00, which is below the current market price of £722.00, suggesting a bearish outlook. The company's risk profile is marked by a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt indicates potential liquidity constraints. The company's capital structure includes a long-term debt of £647.4 million, which could impact its financial flexibility. No recent events or filings are provided in the data to assess the company's current risk environment.
Key takeaways
  • The company's capital structure is moderately leveraged, with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.2.
  • The company's profitability metrics, such as return on equity and return on assets, are below typical thresholds for high-performing retailers.
  • The company's revenue is concentrated in the luxury watch and jewelry segments, with no disclosed geographic diversification.
  • Analysts have a bearish outlook, with a mean price target below the current market price.
  • The company faces potential liquidity constraints due to negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyGBP
Revenue$1.65B
Gross profit$213.2M
Operating income$111.7M
Net income$53.8M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$183.7M
CapEx-$75.4M
Free cash flow$77.0M
Total assets$1.48B
Total liabilities$936.0M
Total equity$539.6M
Cash & equivalents
Long-term debt$647.4M
Valuation
Market price$722.00
Market cap$168.44B
Enterprise value$169.09B
P/E3130.9
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue102.4
EV/Op income1513.8
EV/OCF920.5
P/B312.2
P/Tangible book312.2
Tangible book$539.6M
Net cash-$647.4M
Current ratio1.9
Debt/Equity1.2
ROA3.6%
ROE10.0%
Cash conversion3.4%
CapEx/Revenue-4.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Retailers · cohort 469 companies
MetricWOSGActivity
Op margin6.8%3.9% medp25 0.1% · p75 8.6%above median
Net margin3.3%2.1% medp25 -0.7% · p75 5.9%above median
Gross margin12.9%35.2% medp25 18.1% · p75 51.9%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue0.4% medp25 0.4% · p75 0.4%
CapEx / revenue-4.6%-1.8% medp25 -3.6% · p75 -0.9%bottom quartile
Debt / equity120.0%40.3% medp25 11.2% · p75 101.3%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target550.00 GBP
Median price target560.00 GBP
High price target700.00 GBP
Low price target430.00 GBP
Mean recommendation2.09 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count4.00
Buy count2.00
Hold count5.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.42 GBP
Last actual EPS0.41 GBP
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