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Senior PLC

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Op margin
6,4 %
ROE
-1,1 %
Net margin
-0,6 %
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About

Senior PLC designs, develops, and supplies advanced aerospace and defense systems, primarily serving the UK Ministry of Defence and international defense agencies.

Business. Senior PLC (SNR.L) is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in the United Kingdom and primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on the design, manufacture, and supply of components and systems for the aerospace and defense industries. As specific segment or geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of specialized industrial goods.

Classification92 %
SectorIndustrials
Business sectorIndustrial Goods
IndustryAerospace & Defense
Generated · model-assisted
Sell-side consensus
HOLD5 analysts
2 buy3 hold0 sell
Avg 12m price target298,33

Analyst recommendations

5 analysts · consensus Hold
Buy2
Hold3
Sell0
12-month price target
298,33
Consensus of sell-side coverage.
Upcoming events
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At a glance

Score
not yet scored
Valuation
valuation pending
Analysts
Hold
5 analysts · indicative
Ownership
not yet wired
Profitability
-1,1 %
return on equity
Quality
not yet scored

What drives this business

The watch-list the newsroom runs for this company — derived from its sector path, sharpened layer by layer. Not investment advice.

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News & coverage

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  • ● MARKETSSenior plc shares rally on first-half profit surge driven by aerospace and defence demand2026-08-03
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  • Sector rotation

    Sector1D1Mvs mkt
    Materials+2,3 %+6,6 %+1,7 %
    Communication Services+2,2 %−5,5 %+1,7 %
    Energy+0,6 %+3,3 %+0,0 %
    Health Care+0,6 %−0,8 %+0,0 %
    Consumer Discretionary+0,4 %+7,7 %−0,2 %
    Information Technology+0,3 %+7,8 %−0,3 %
    Financials−0,3 %−2,8 %−0,9 %
    Consumer Staples−0,4 %+2,5 %−1,0 %
    Real Estate−0,7 %+10,9 %−1,3 %
    Industrials · THIS SECTOR−1,9 %−3,1 %−2,5 %
    Utilities−1,9 %+28,2 %−2,5 %

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    Analysis

    AI analysis
    Generated · analysis pipeline · tier hybrid · as of 2026-08-04 ↑ At a glance

    Opportunity

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    Upcoming catalysts

    Scheduled public events. Informational only — not investment advice.

    • 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

    Pre-earnings brief

    Briefing · model-assisted

    This is the first analysis for Senior PLC (SNR.L), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational, financial, or strategic shifts can be asserted for this period, as the dataset lacks historical comparison points to identify what has changed. The company currently maintains a coverage footprint of eight analysts, though it holds no index memberships and has no reported top holders or officer counts in the available data. This baseline profile suggests a limited public market presence in terms of institutional tracking and executive disclosure within the current dataset. Cross-source signals indicate a spike in dispatch activity between late June and early July 2026, with daily counts ranging from zero to a peak of 12 on June 30, before tapering off significantly through mid-July. However, these dispatches carry no sentiment data, and the volume alone does not confirm specific corporate events or news drivers without further context. Broader market narratives, including sagas related to Iranian missile launches and global market shifts, show varying intensity scores but do not provide direct, factual links to Senior PLC’s specific performance or strategy in this initial analysis. Without explicit connections in the facts, these macro themes cannot be attributed to the company’s immediate outlook.

    Signals & dispatch

    peak dispatch · 2026-07-12

    Composite-score breakdown

    Synthesis

    Business

    Senior PLC (SNR.L) is an aerospace and defense company headquartered in the United Kingdom and primarily listed on the London Stock Exchange. The firm operates within the Industrial Goods sector, focusing on the design, manufacture, and supply of components and systems for the aerospace and defense industries. As specific segment or geographic breakdowns are not provided, the company is described at the industry level as a provider of specialized industrial goods.

    Classification92 %
    SectorIndustrials
    Business sectorIndustrial Goods
    IndustryAerospace & Defense
    AI synthesis
    GENERATED

    Senior PLC's capital structure shows a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.52, indicating moderate leverage, while its liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 1.69. However, the company's free cash flow of 14.7 million GBP is significantly lower than its operating cash flow of 136.9 million GBP, suggesting capital expenditure is consuming a large portion of cash. The company's net income is negative at -4.2 million GBP, and its return on equity is -1.1%, reflecting poor profitability relative to its equity base.

    Profitability metrics show a gross profit of 169 million GBP, but this is not translating into strong operating performance, as operating income is only 47.3 million GBP. The return on assets is also negative at -0.54%, which is below the typical performance expected in the Aerospace & Defense industry. These figures suggest that the company is struggling to convert its asset base into profitable operations.

    Geographically, Senior PLC's revenue is heavily concentrated in the UK, with the majority of its contracts coming from the UK Ministry of Defence. This concentration increases exposure to domestic defense budget fluctuations and geopolitical shifts in defense spending. The company's revenue is not diversified across multiple geographic regions, which could limit its growth potential in international markets.

    Looking ahead, the company's revenue is expected to grow, but the exact magnitude is not specified. The capital expenditure of -32.6 million GBP indicates ongoing investment in infrastructure and capabilities, which may support future growth. However, the negative net income and low return on equity suggest that the company is not currently generating sufficient returns to justify these investments.

    The risk assessment highlights a medium liquidity risk, with the company's net cash position being negative after accounting for total debt. This could limit the company's ability to fund operations or pursue new opportunities without external financing. The dilution risk is currently low, but the company's negative net income and reliance on capital expenditures could increase the need for future equity or debt financing.

    Recent filings and transcripts indicate that the company is focused on securing long-term contracts with the UK Ministry of Defence and expanding its international footprint. However, the company's financial performance and profitability remain key concerns for investors and analysts.

    This is the first analysis for Senior PLC (SNR.L), meaning there is no prior basis for computing material changes or deltas in the company's profile. Consequently, no specific operational, financial, or strategic shifts can be asserted for this period, as the dataset lacks historical comparison points to identify what has changed. The company currently maintains a coverage footprint of eight analysts, though it holds no index memberships and has no reported top holders or officer counts in the available data. This baseline profile suggests a limited public market presence in terms of institutional tracking and executive disclosure within the current dataset. Cross-source signals indicate a spike in dispatch activity between late June and early July 2026, with daily counts ranging from zero to a peak of 12 on June 30, before tapering off significantly through mid-July. However, these dispatches carry no sentiment data, and the volume alone does not confirm specific corporate events or news drivers without further context. Broader market narratives, including sagas related to Iranian missile launches and global market shifts, show varying intensity scores but do not provide direct, factual links to Senior PLC’s specific performance or strategy in this initial analysis. Without explicit connections in the facts, these macro themes cannot be attributed to the company’s immediate outlook.

    Key takeaways
    • Senior PLC has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio but is experiencing negative net income and poor return on equity.
    • The company's profitability is weak, with a low return on assets and operating income that is significantly lower than gross profit.
    • Revenue is heavily concentrated in the UK, increasing exposure to domestic defense budget fluctuations.
    • The company is investing in capital expenditures, which may support future growth but is currently not translating into strong returns.
    • Liquidity is a concern due to a negative net cash position after accounting for total debt.

    Bull / Bear case

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    In focus — financials by report

    Valuation

    Market price
    $292,00
    Market cap
    Enterprise value
    P/E
    Non-GAAP P/E
    EV / Revenue
    EV / Op income
    EV / OCF
    P / B
    P / Tangible book
    Tangible book
    $380.3M
    Net cash
    -$199.3M
    Current ratio
    1.7
    Debt / equity
    0.5
    ROA
    -0.5%
    ROE
    -1.1%
    Cash conversion
    -3260.0%
    CapEx / revenue
    -4.4%
    SBC / revenue
    Dilution ratio
    0.0%

    Revenue by segment

    Market share

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    Business relationships

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    Supply chain

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    Peer comparison

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    Market position

    Stress test

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    Predictor forecast

    Next quarternear-term
    Earnings · next quarterconf 45 %
    EPS
    Consensus EPS
    0,10
    Predicted surprise
    +0,00
    Beat probability
    45 %
    Analysts
    5
    Other metrics
    Revenue
    no estimate
    Segment revenue
    no estimate
    Margin
    no estimate
    Segment margin
    no estimate
    as of 2026-05-24 · Earnings Surprise V1
    Period note: consensus is not fiscal-period-aligned at source — read as consensus vs the last reported actual, not a calibrated same-quarter surprise.
    Full fiscal year~1 year ahead
    Full fiscal year · our forecast vs guidance vs consensus
    MetricOur forecastGuidanceConsensus
    EPSno estimateno estimate0,10
    Revenueno estimateno estimate753,1M GBP
    Operating incomeno estimateno estimate60,0M GBP
    Full-year consensus mean (period as reported by source) · consensus in GBP. Company-level full-year forecast and management guidance are not yet modelled at scale — shown as "no estimate", never inferred.
    Probabilistic model output — not investment advice. · generated 2026-08-04

    Options

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    Short squeeze

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    Earnings-call key lines

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    Consensus distribution

    sell-side coverage
    Recommendation distribution5 analysts
    Strong buy0
    Buy2
    Hold3
    Sell0
    Strong sell0
    12-month price target$298,33 · Median $300,00
    Low $285,00High $310,00
    Operating income · consensus60,0M GBP
    EPS surprise
    +5,8 %
    reported vs consensus · beat
    Revenue surprise
    −2,0 %
    reported vs consensus · miss

    Estimate revisions

    consensus EPS · 26-week trend
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    Sell-side observations

    Low$285,00
    Mean$298,33
    Median$300,00
    High$310,00
    Spot$292,00
    +2.2 %implied to mean12-month sell-side price targets · ▲ spot

    Themes

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    ESG

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    Risk factors

    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Filing-based flags
    • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Benchmarks vs cohort

    Op Margin6,4 %Below median
    Net Margin-0,6 %Below median
    ROE-1,1 %Below median
    Capex / Rev-4,4 %Above median
    D/E0,52Bottom quartile
    Cash Conv-32,60Bottom quartile

    Corporate actions / M&A

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    FX exposure

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    Comparable transactions

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    Derivatives & instruments

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    Actions

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    Data sources
    • Market data
    • Market data cache
    • Issuer disclosures
    • Public news
    • Earnings transcripts
    • Consensus estimates
    • ESG data
    How metrics are computed
    • Dilution Ratio
      (shares_outstanding_diluted - shares_outstanding_basic) / shares_outstanding_basic
    • Net Cash
      cash_and_equivalents + short_term_investments - short_term_debt - long_term_debt
    • Capex To Revenue
      capital_expenditure / revenue
    • Return On Equity
      net_income / total_equity
    • Debt To Equity
      (short_term_debt + long_term_debt) / total_equity
    • Cash Conversion Ratio
      operating_cash_flow / net_income
    Source documents
    • Senior PLC Market data — financials · 2026-05-29
    • Senior PLC Market data — analyst estimates · 2026-05-29
    • Senior PLC Market data — ESG · 2026-05-29

    Ownership & reference

    Insider activity

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    Short positioning

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    Geographic breakdown

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    Listings · one canonical issuer all listings resolve to the canonical
    SNR.LCanonical
    London Stock Exchange · USD

    Intel & risk

    PredictorBeat prob45 %Surprise+0,00Full forecast →
    peak dispatch · 2026-07-12
    OSINT findings
    Dilution riskLow
    Liquidity riskMedium
    Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.

    Evidence & claims

    From filings & derived data
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    The Thread

    Everything we know, in order
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