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INDICATIVE · SAMPLE DATA
SRP59

Serco Group PLC

Business Support ServicesVerified

Serco Group PLC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.93, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 290.6 million GBP supports operational flexibility, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 16.67% and a return on assets of 5.21%, which are key indicators of the company's efficiency in generating returns from equity and total assets. These figures should be compared against the industry's preferred metrics to assess relative performance. The operating margin, derived from operating income of 246.3 million GBP on revenue of 4.88 billion GBP, suggests a moderate level of profitability. Geographically, Serco Group PLC's revenue is concentrated in undisclosed regions, as the input data does not specify geographic exposure. The company's business is segmented into undisclosed segments, with no specific details provided on the contribution of each segment to total revenue. This lack of detail limits the ability to assess the diversification of revenue streams. The company's growth trajectory is expected to be modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue data indicates a stable revenue base, but the absence of forward-looking guidance makes it difficult to assess future growth potential. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 305.80 GBP and a median price target of 339.50 GBP, reflecting a range of expectations. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the current ratio and negative net cash position. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified. However, the presence of long-term debt of 909.3 million GBP introduces credit risk, particularly if interest rates rise or the company's credit rating is downgraded. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the input data, limiting the ability to assess the company's recent performance and strategic direction. The absence of specific events does not preclude the need for ongoing monitoring of the company's financial and operational developments.

30-day price · SRP-12.40 (-4.2%)
Low$260.40High$301.00Close$280.60As of26 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanySerco Group PLC
TickerSRP.L
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial & Commercial Services
Industry groupIndustrial & Commercial Services
IndustryBusiness Support Services
AI analysis

Business. Serco Group PLC provides business support services, primarily through government and public sector contracts, generating revenue from service delivery and management solutions.

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

Serco Group PLC maintains a capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized by a current ratio of 0.93, suggesting limited short-term liquidity cushion. Free cash flow of 290.6 million GBP supports operational flexibility, but net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 16.67% and a return on assets of 5.21%, which are key indicators of the company's efficiency in generating returns from equity and total assets. These figures should be compared against the industry's preferred metrics to assess relative performance. The operating margin, derived from operating income of 246.3 million GBP on revenue of 4.88 billion GBP, suggests a moderate level of profitability. Geographically, Serco Group PLC's revenue is concentrated in undisclosed regions, as the input data does not specify geographic exposure. The company's business is segmented into undisclosed segments, with no specific details provided on the contribution of each segment to total revenue. This lack of detail limits the ability to assess the diversification of revenue streams. The company's growth trajectory is expected to be modest, with no specific numeric deltas provided for the current or next fiscal year. Historical revenue data indicates a stable revenue base, but the absence of forward-looking guidance makes it difficult to assess future growth potential. Analysts have provided a mean price target of 305.80 GBP and a median price target of 339.50 GBP, reflecting a range of expectations. Risk factors include a medium liquidity risk, as indicated by the current ratio and negative net cash position. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no significant dilution potential identified. However, the presence of long-term debt of 909.3 million GBP introduces credit risk, particularly if interest rates rise or the company's credit rating is downgraded. Recent events, including filings and transcripts, are not detailed in the input data, limiting the ability to assess the company's recent performance and strategic direction. The absence of specific events does not preclude the need for ongoing monitoring of the company's financial and operational developments.
Key takeaways
  • Serco Group PLC has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio of 1.04, indicating a balanced capital structure.
  • The company's return on equity of 16.67% suggests strong profitability relative to its equity base.
  • Liquidity is constrained, with a current ratio of 0.93 and negative net cash after subtracting total debt.
  • Analysts have provided a wide range of price targets, from 140.00 GBP to 385.00 GBP, indicating varied expectations for the company's future performance.
  • The company's growth trajectory is uncertain due to the lack of specific numeric deltas for the current and next fiscal years.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyGBP
Revenue$4.88B
Gross profit$512.8M
Operating income$246.3M
Net income$145.6M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$446.7M
CapEx-$33.2M
Free cash flow$290.6M
Total assets$2.80B
Total liabilities$1.92B
Total equity$873.6M
Cash & equivalents$199.3M
Long-term debt$909.3M
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$873.6M
Net cash-$710.0M
Current ratio0.9
Debt/Equity1.0
ROA5.2%
ROE16.7%
Cash conversion3.1%
CapEx/Revenue-0.7%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Business Support Services · cohort 173 companies
MetricSRPActivity
Op margin5.1%8.1% medp25 1.3% · p75 16.5%below median
Net margin3.0%6.2% medp25 1.0% · p75 13.7%below median
Gross margin10.5%41.7% medp25 27.1% · p75 59.9%bottom quartile
R&D / revenue12.0% medp25 12.0% · p75 12.0%
CapEx / revenue-0.7%-2.4% medp25 -7.1% · p75 -0.7%top quartile
Debt / equity104.0%18.4% medp25 1.6% · p75 56.1%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target305.80 GBP
Median price target339.50 GBP
High price target385.00 GBP
Low price target140.00 GBP
Mean recommendation2.25 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count4.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate0.18 GBP
Last actual EPS0.17 GBP
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