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The company designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machinery and equipment, primarily serving the construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
Business. The company designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machinery and equipment, primarily serving the construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
Analyst recommendations
12 analysts · consensus BuyAt a glance
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- Company
- EarningsQ3 2026 earnings (expected)2026-10-28 · estimated
- 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
- Congressional trades
- CongressJosh Gottheimer — Gates Industrial Corporation plc2024-10-31 · Democrat · NJ · Purchase · $1,001 - $15,000
Pre-earnings brief
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Composite-score breakdown
Synthesis
The company designs, manufactures, and sells industrial machinery and equipment, primarily serving the construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors.
The company maintains a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.67, indicating a relatively balanced capital structure with moderate leverage. Its liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 3.37, suggesting strong short-term liquidity. However, the firm's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity risk.
Profitability metrics show a return on equity (ROE) of 7.54% and a return on assets (ROA) of 3.52%. These figures are below the industry median for ROE and ROA, indicating that the company is underperforming its peers in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization.
The company's revenue is concentrated in a single business segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification. This lack of diversification increases exposure to regional economic downturns and regulatory shifts. The firm's operating cash flow of $478.1 million supports its capital expenditures of $113.9 million, but the absence of segment-specific data limits the ability to assess growth drivers.
Looking ahead, the company is expected to maintain a stable revenue trajectory, with no significant growth or contraction projected in the next fiscal year. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of $31.17, with a median of $31.50, reflecting a generally positive but cautious outlook.
The company faces moderate liquidity risk due to its negative net cash position and a medium risk of dilution, though the probability of near-term dilution is low. No recent equity issuance or ATM activity has been reported, and the firm's diluted shares outstanding remain unchanged from basic shares.
Recent filings and transcripts have not disclosed any material events or strategic shifts. The company's focus remains on core industrial machinery operations, with no significant new product launches or market expansions announced in the latest reports.
- The company has a balanced capital structure but faces liquidity risk due to a negative net cash position.
- ROE and ROA are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency and asset utilization.
- Revenue is concentrated in a single segment with no geographic diversification, increasing exposure to regional risks.
- Analysts project a stable but modest outlook, with a mean price target of $31.17.
- The firm has low near-term dilution risk, with no recent equity issuance activity.
Bull / Bear case
analysis pipelineIn focus — financials by report
Valuation
Revenue by segment
Business relationships
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Peer comparison
Market position
Stress test
Predictor forecast
| Metric | Our forecast | Guidance | Consensus |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | —no estimate | —no estimate | 1,61 |
| Revenue | —no estimate | —no estimate | 3,6B USD |
| Operating income | —no estimate | —no estimate | 609,5M USD |
Options
Short squeeze
Earnings-call key lines
Consensus distribution
sell-side coverageEstimate revisions
consensus EPS · 26-week trendSell-side observations
Themes
ESG
Risk factors
- Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Benchmarks vs cohort
Corporate actions / M&A
FX exposure
Comparable transactions
Derivatives & instruments
Derivative transactions
- Chief Accounting Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 3 333exercise · 2026-06-17
- President, Americas · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 10 625exercise · 2026-03-04
- President, Americas · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 20 576grant · 2026-03-04
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 63 891exercise · 2026-03-04
- Chief Legal Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 18 429grant · 2026-03-04
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 130 900grant · 2026-03-04
- Chief Legal Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 9 975exercise · 2026-03-04
- Chief Financial Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 16 552exercise · 2026-03-04
- Chief Accounting Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 6 166grant · 2026-03-04
- Chief Financial Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesAcquired 31 970grant · 2026-03-04
- Chief Legal Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 9 734exercise · 2026-03-01
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 63 394exercise · 2026-03-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 15 785exercise · 2026-03-01
- President, Americas · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 10 767exercise · 2026-03-01
- President, Americas · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 8 035exercise · 2026-02-28
- Chief Financial Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 12 213exercise · 2026-02-28
- Chief Legal Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 7 196exercise · 2026-02-28
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 49 225exercise · 2026-02-28
- Chief Accounting Officer · Time-Based Restricted Stock Units → Ordinary SharesDisposed 2 431exercise · 2026-02-28
- Chief Legal Officer · Employee Stock Options (right to buy) → Ordinary SharesDisposed 11 190 @ $12,60exercise · 2026-02-17
- Chief Legal Officer · Employee Stock Options (right to buy) → Ordinary SharesDisposed 9 536 @ $13,44exercise · 2026-02-17
- Chief Legal Officer · Performance Based Stock Options → Ordinary SharesDisposed 9 536 @ $13,44exercise · 2026-02-17
- Chief Legal Officer · Employee Stock Options (right to buy) → Ordinary SharesDisposed 20 802 @ $15,00exercise · 2026-02-17
- Chief Legal Officer · Employee Stock Options (right to buy) → Ordinary SharesDisposed 9 762 @ $16,46exercise · 2026-02-17
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- ESG data
- Dilution Ratio(shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
- Net Cashcash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
- Capex To Revenuecapital_expenditure / revenue
- Return On Equitynet_income / total_equity
- Debt To Equity(short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
- Cash Conversion Ratiooperating_cash_flow / net_income
- GTES.K Market data — financials · 2026-05-28
- Gates Industrial Corporation PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-28
Ownership & reference
Top holders
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$53M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$34M
- Investment Managers · as of 2026-03-310,01 %$102M
- Institutional Investor · as of 2026-03-310,00 %$2M
Leadership
- Ivo JurekChief Executive Officer, Executive Director
Insider activity
- Chief Accounting Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 3 333 · 2026-06-17
- Chief Accounting Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 960 @ $27,69$27K · 2026-06-17
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 4 @ $22,11$88 · 2026-03-30
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Ordinary SharesOther 63 891 · 2026-03-04
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Ordinary SharesOther 27 966 @ $26,37$737K · 2026-03-04
- President, Americas · Ordinary SharesOther 10 625 · 2026-03-04
- President, Americas · Ordinary SharesOther 4 651 @ $26,37$123K · 2026-03-04
- Chief Legal Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 9 975 · 2026-03-04
- Chief Legal Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 4 367 @ $26,37$115K · 2026-03-04
- Chief Financial Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 16 552 · 2026-03-04
- Chief Financial Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 7 246 @ $26,37$191K · 2026-03-04
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 6 097 · 2026-03-04
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 6 097 · 2026-03-04
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 6 097 · 2026-03-04
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 6 097 · 2026-03-04
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 6 097 · 2026-03-04
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 6 097 · 2026-03-04
- Director · Ordinary SharesOther 11 623 · 2026-03-04
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Ordinary SharesOther 63 394 · 2026-03-01
- Director, Chief Exec Officer & Director · Ordinary SharesOther 27 748 @ $27,57$765K · 2026-03-01
- Chief Legal Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 9 734 · 2026-03-01
- Chief Legal Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 4 261 @ $27,57$117K · 2026-03-01
- President, Americas · Ordinary SharesOther 10 767 · 2026-03-01
- President, Americas · Ordinary SharesOther 4 713 @ $27,57$130K · 2026-03-01
- Chief Financial Officer · Ordinary SharesOther 15 785 · 2026-03-01
Short positioning
Geographic breakdown
Intel & risk
Evidence & claims
From filings & derived data- Debt-to-equity (FY 2025-12-31): 1.04xDerived (calculated)
- Net margin (FY 2025-12-31): 7.3%Derived (calculated)
- Gross margin (FY 2025-12-31): 39.8%Derived (calculated)
- Return on equity (FY 2025-12-31): 7.5%Derived (calculated)
- Return on assets (FY 2025-12-31): 3.5%Derived (calculated)
- Current ratio (FY 2025-12-31): 3.37xDerived (calculated)
- Capex (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): -11.9%Derived (calculated)
- Cash & equivalents (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 19.1%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 1.1%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (basic) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 30.7%Derived (calculated)
- EPS (diluted) (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 29.7%Derived (calculated)
- Gross profit (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 1.0%Derived (calculated)
- Long-term debt (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): -5.0%Derived (calculated)
- Net income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 29.0%Derived (calculated)
- Operating cash flow (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 25.9%Derived (calculated)
- Operating income (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): -1.5%Derived (calculated)
- R&D expense (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 8.1%Derived (calculated)
- Revenue (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 1.0%Derived (calculated)
- Shareholders' equity (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 10.3%Derived (calculated)
- Total assets (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 5.4%Derived (calculated)
- Total liabilities (YoY) (2025-12-31 vs 2024-12-28): 0.5%Derived (calculated)
- Cost of revenue (annual): USD 2.07BSEC XBRL filing
- Total liabilities (annual): USD 3.46BSEC XBRL filing
- Operating income (annual): USD 465.3MSEC XBRL filing