Greencoat UK Wind PLC
Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a closed-ended investment company focused on investing in UK wind farms, generating income through long-term power purchase agreements.
Business. Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a closed-ended investment company focused on investing in UK wind farms, generating income through long-term power purchase agreements.
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- Rate decisionBank of England rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-06 · GB
- Rate decisionReserve Bank of Australia rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-12 · AU
- Rate decisionNorges Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-08-20 · NO
- Rate decisionSveriges Riksbank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-03 · SE
- Rate decisionBank of Canada rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-09 · CA
- Rate decisionEuropean Central Bank rate decision (press conf.)2026-09-10 · EU
- Macro & political
- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a closed-ended investment company focused on investing in UK wind farms, generating income through long-term power purchase agreements.
Greencoat UK Wind PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.6, indicating a moderate level of leverage relative to its equity base. The company's current ratio of 0.18 suggests significant liquidity risk, as current assets are insufficient to cover current liabilities. The negative net cash position after subtracting total debt further highlights the company's liquidity constraints.
The company's profitability metrics are negative, with a return on equity of -6.68% and a return on assets of -4.15%. These figures indicate that the company is not generating returns for its shareholders or effectively utilizing its assets. The negative operating and net income figures underscore the company's ongoing financial challenges.
Greencoat UK Wind PLC operates as a single-segment entity focused on UK wind farm investments. The company's geographic exposure is concentrated in the UK, with no disclosed diversification into other regions. This concentration increases the company's vulnerability to UK-specific economic and regulatory risks.
The company's growth trajectory is constrained by its negative revenue and net income figures. The operating cash flow of GBP 365.4 million provides some cash generation, but the free cash flow of -GBP 419.7 million indicates that the company is not generating sufficient cash to sustain operations without external financing.
The risk assessment highlights medium liquidity risk and low dilution risk. The key flag of negative net cash after subtracting total debt suggests potential refinancing challenges. The company's capital structure and financial performance indicate a need for careful monitoring of liquidity and debt management.
Recent events include analyst estimates with a mean price target of GBP 141.00 and a median price target of GBP 141.00. The mean recommendation of 2.00 suggests a neutral outlook, with one strong-buy, two buy, and one hold recommendation from analysts.
- Greencoat UK Wind PLC has a negative return on equity and return on assets, indicating poor profitability.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 0.18 and negative net cash after debt.
- The company's operations are concentrated in the UK wind farm sector, increasing geographic and regulatory risk.
- Analysts have a neutral outlook, with a mean price target of GBP 141.00.
- The company's free cash flow is negative, indicating a need for external financing to sustain operations.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,13 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | —no estimate |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 391,5M GBP |
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39 tracked| Asset | Type | Commodity | Country | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishopthorpe wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Bishopthorpe wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Braes O'Doune wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Braes O'Doune wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Brockaghboy wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Brockaghboy wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Brockaghboy wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Brockaghboy wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Church House wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Church House wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Corriegarth wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Corriegarth wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Cotton Farm wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Cotton Farm wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Crighshane wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Crighshane wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Douglas West And Dalquhandy Renewable Energy Project wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Drone Hill wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Drone Hill wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Earl'S Hall wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Earl'S Hall wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Langhope Rig wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Langhope Rig wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Maerdy wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Maerdy wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| North Hoyle wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| North Rhins wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| North Rhins wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Sixpenny Wood wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Sixpenny Wood wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Slieve Divena wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Slieve Divena wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Stroupster wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Stroupster wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Tappaghan wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Tappaghan wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Twentyshilling Hill wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
| Yelvertoft wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Operating company |
| Yelvertoft wind farm | Power | Power | United Kingdom | Registered owner |
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