Empresaria Group PLC
EMPR.L provides employment services, primarily operating within the industrial and commercial services sector.
Business. EMPR.L is an employment services company operating within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector. The firm generates service revenue by providing staffing and related employment solutions. It is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not disclosed.
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- Macro
- 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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EMPR.L is an employment services company operating within the Industrial & Commercial Services sector. The firm generates service revenue by providing staffing and related employment solutions. It is headquartered in the United Kingdom and is primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. Specific details regarding operating segments and geographic revenue mix are not disclosed.
EMPR.L's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.59, indicating a relatively high level of leverage. The company holds GBP 17.2 million in cash and equivalents, but its long-term debt stands at GBP 38.7 million, resulting in a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt. The liquidity risk is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.1, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion.
Profitability metrics for EMPR.L are weak, with a return on equity of -0.4262 and a return on assets of -0.1029, both significantly below typical industry benchmarks for employment services. The company reported a net loss of GBP 10.4 million and an operating loss of GBP 3.6 million, indicating operational inefficiencies or declining margins.
The company's revenue is not segmented by geographic region or product line in the available data, but the employment services industry is typically sensitive to macroeconomic conditions and labor market dynamics. As such, EMPR.L's performance may be influenced by regional economic shifts and demand for temporary or contract labor.
Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to remain stable, with the most recent actual revenue of GBP 246.2 million aligning closely with the mean analyst estimate of GBP 238 million. However, the operating cash flow of GBP 1.4 million and free cash flow of GBP 1.5 million suggest limited capacity for reinvestment or debt reduction.
Risk factors for EMPR.L include its negative net income and operating income, which raise concerns about its ability to sustain operations without external financing. The dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding between basic and diluted shares. However, the company's capital expenditure of GBP -0.8 million indicates a reduction in investment, which may affect long-term growth prospects.
Recent financial filings and transcripts are not provided in the available data, so no specific recent events can be cited to inform the company's current strategic direction or operational changes.
- EMPR.L is operating at a net loss, with a return on equity of -0.4262 and a return on assets of -0.1029.
- The company's liquidity position is weak, with a current ratio of 1.1 and a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt.
- Revenue is expected to remain stable, with actual revenue of GBP 246.2 million aligning with analyst estimates.
- The company's capital expenditure is negative, indicating a reduction in investment.
- Dilution risk is low, with no significant changes in shares outstanding.
- The company's profitability and operational performance are below typical industry benchmarks for employment services.
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| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 0,00 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 238,0M GBP |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 5,0M GBP |
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- EMPR.L Market data — financials · 2026-05-27
- Empresaria Group PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-27
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- Rhona Lynne DriggsChief Executive Officer, Executive Director