Animalcare Group PLC
Astrazeneca PLC (ANCR.L) develops, produces, and commercializes prescription pharmaceuticals, primarily in the areas of oncology, cardiovascular, and respiratory diseases.
Business. ANCR.L is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm operates within the broader healthcare sector, specifically focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical research activities. It is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ANCR.L. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data.
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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
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- ElectionSE Swedish Election2026-09-14 · SE
- ElectionUS U.S. Midterms2026-11-03 · US
- ElectionFR French Legislative2027-06-01 · FR
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ANCR.L is a pharmaceutical company engaged in the research, development, and sale of pharmaceutical products. The firm operates within the broader healthcare sector, specifically focusing on pharmaceuticals and medical research activities. It is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ANCR.L. Specific details regarding operating segments, headquarters location, and geographic revenue mix are not available in the provided data.
ANCR.L has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2 and a current ratio of 4.75, indicating a strong liquidity position with ample short-term assets to cover liabilities. The company's free cash flow of 5.97 million GBP and operating cash flow of 11.35 million GBP support its capital structure and suggest a capacity to fund operations and growth without external financing. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which raises some liquidity concerns.
In terms of profitability, ANCR.L reports a return on equity (ROE) of 16.32% and a return on assets (ROA) of 11.65%, both of which exceed the typical thresholds for the pharmaceutical industry, indicating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. The company's operating income of 7.06 million GBP and net income of 18.49 million GBP further support its profitability, although these figures should be compared to industry peers to assess relative performance.
ANCR.L's revenue is primarily concentrated in its core pharmaceutical segments, with no disclosed geographic breakdown in the provided data. The company's exposure to specific geographic regions is not quantified, but its global operations suggest a diversified revenue base. The absence of detailed segment or geographic data limits the ability to assess concentration risk in specific markets or product lines.
Looking ahead, ANCR.L is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or decline indicated in the provided outlook. The company's capital expenditure of -3.01 million GBP suggests a reduction in investment in physical assets, which may reflect a shift toward cost optimization or a focus on intangible assets such as R&D. The company's liquidity risk is assessed as medium, and its dilution risk is low, indicating a relatively stable capital structure with limited pressure for equity issuance.
Recent events and filings for ANCR.L include analyst price targets, with a mean, median, high, and low all set at 335.00 GBP. The mean recommendation from analysts is 2.00, indicating a "hold" rating, with one strong-buy and one hold recommendation reported. No recent earnings transcripts or 10-K filings are included in the provided data, so the narrative is limited to the available financial and analyst data.
ANCR.L's risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk, with the key flag being a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt. The company's capital structure appears to be well-managed, with a low debt-to-equity ratio and strong liquidity metrics. However, the negative net cash position suggests that the company may need to manage its working capital or debt more carefully in the near term.
- ANCR.L has a strong liquidity position with a current ratio of 4.75 and a low debt-to-equity ratio of 0.2.
- The company's ROE of 16.32% and ROA of 11.65% indicate strong profitability relative to its equity and asset base.
- ANCR.L's free cash flow of 5.97 million GBP supports its operations and growth without external financing.
- Analysts have assigned a "hold" rating to ANCR.L, with a mean price target of 335.00 GBP.
- The company's capital expenditure is negative, suggesting a reduction in investment in physical assets.
- ANCR.L's liquidity risk is assessed as medium, and its dilution risk is low.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
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| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,15 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 89,2M GBP |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 13,9M GBP |
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- ANCR.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Animalcare Group plc Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
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- Jenny Ann Julia WinterChief Executive Officer, Executive Director