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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
GTLY59

Gateley (Holdings) PLC

Business Support ServicesVerified

Gateley (Holdings) PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 3.35, indicating a moderate level of leverage and strong short-term liquidity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's profitability is modest, with a return on equity of 2.02% and a return on assets of 0.94%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing professional services firms, suggesting that Gateley (Holdings) PLC is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. Gateley (Holdings) PLC operates through four segments: Corporate, Business Service, People, and Property. The financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment, but the company's services are spread across a range of professional consultancy areas, including legal, employment, pensions, and real estate. The geographic exposure is not specified in the provided data. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the negative free cash flow of -4.63 million GBP and capital expenditure of -1.53 million GBP suggest that the company is investing in its operations. The operating cash flow of 7.93 million GBP indicates that the company is generating positive cash from its operations. The risk assessment for Gateley (Holdings) PLC indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's liquidity position is constrained by its negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. The dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue a significant amount of new shares in the near term. Recent events and filings for Gateley (Holdings) PLC are not detailed in the provided data. However, the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment provide insights into its current financial position and potential risks.

30-day price · GTLY+2.50 (+3.6%)
Low$65.00High$75.50Close$71.50As of13 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyGateley (Holdings) PLC
TickerGTLY.L
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryBusiness Support Services
AI analysis

Business. Gateley (Holdings) PLC provides commercial legal services and complementary professional consultancy services through four segments: Corporate, Business Service, People, and Property.

Classification. Gateley (Holdings) PLC is classified under the industry of Business Support Services within the Industrial & Commercial Services business sector, with a classification confidence of 0.92.

Gateley (Holdings) PLC has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66 and a current ratio of 3.35, indicating a moderate level of leverage and strong short-term liquidity. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a key flag noting that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt. The company's profitability is modest, with a return on equity of 2.02% and a return on assets of 0.94%. These figures are below the typical thresholds for high-performing professional services firms, suggesting that Gateley (Holdings) PLC is not generating strong returns relative to its equity and asset base. Gateley (Holdings) PLC operates through four segments: Corporate, Business Service, People, and Property. The financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment, but the company's services are spread across a range of professional consultancy areas, including legal, employment, pensions, and real estate. The geographic exposure is not specified in the provided data. The company's growth trajectory is not explicitly detailed in the provided data, but the negative free cash flow of -4.63 million GBP and capital expenditure of -1.53 million GBP suggest that the company is investing in its operations. The operating cash flow of 7.93 million GBP indicates that the company is generating positive cash from its operations. The risk assessment for Gateley (Holdings) PLC indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's liquidity position is constrained by its negative net cash position after accounting for total debt. The dilution risk is low, suggesting that the company is not expected to issue a significant amount of new shares in the near term. Recent events and filings for Gateley (Holdings) PLC are not detailed in the provided data. However, the company's financial snapshot and risk assessment provide insights into its current financial position and potential risks.
Key takeaways
  • Gateley (Holdings) PLC has a moderate level of leverage with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.66.
  • The company's return on equity of 2.02% is below the typical thresholds for high-performing professional services firms.
  • Gateley (Holdings) PLC operates through four segments, but the financial data does not provide a breakdown of revenue by segment.
  • The company is generating positive operating cash flow but has a negative free cash flow, indicating ongoing investment in operations.
  • The risk assessment indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk for Gateley (Holdings) PLC.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyGBP
Revenue$179.5M
Gross profit
Operating income$4.0M
Net income$1.4M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$7.9M
CapEx-$1.5M
Free cash flow-$4.6M
Total assets$145.0M
Total liabilities$77.5M
Total equity$67.5M
Cash & equivalents$12.1M
Long-term debt$44.5M
Annual history (last 5)
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Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
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PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
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Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$67.5M
Net cash-$32.4M
Current ratio3.4
Debt/Equity0.7
ROA0.9%
ROE2.0%
Cash conversion5.8%
CapEx/Revenue-0.9%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial Services · cohort 6 companies
MetricGTLYActivity
Op margin2.2%11.2% medp25 7.1% · p75 18.5%bottom quartile
Net margin0.8%13.8% medp25 13.8% · p75 13.8%bottom quartile
Gross margin94.7% medp25 62.9% · p75 126.4%
R&D / revenue6.0% medp25 6.0% · p75 6.0%
CapEx / revenue-0.9%6.7% medp25 4.4% · p75 7.4%bottom quartile
Debt / equity66.0%136.7% medp25 101.5% · p75 217.7%bottom quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target190.00 GBP
Median price target190.00 GBP
High price target230.00 GBP
Low price target150.00 GBP
Mean recommendation1.75 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count2.00
Buy count1.00
Hold count1.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.13 GBP
Last actual EPS0.13 GBP
Source data
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