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Bloomsbury Publishing Plc(BMY)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward59Moderate
Risk26Low
📊75%Data
2.5% dividend yield · Revenue down 11% YoY
BMY
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc | Communication Services
Defensive Anchor
Market Cap:498.14M
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Reward Rating
59
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
26
Low
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 756p.

What is Bloomsbury Publishing Plc?

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes academic, educational, and general fiction and non-fiction books publishing for children, general reader, teachers, students, researchers, libraries, researchers, and professionals worldwide.

BMY · Verdict

Solid reward · low risk

BMY scores well on volatility and balance sheet with no major weaknesses flagged in the model.

Based on 88% data coverage

BMY · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Volatility80/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Balance sheet79/100

    Interest covered 16.5×

  • Cash flow76/100

    10% free-cash-flow margin

No major weaknesses flagged.

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is Bloomsbury Publishing Plc?

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes academic, educational, and general fiction and non-fiction books publishing for children, general reader, teachers, students, researchers, libraries, researchers, and professionals worldwide. It operates through Consumer, Academic & Professional, and Special Interest segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 498.14M, and a P/E ratio of 22.7x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (59)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with profitability and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
Market Cap498.14M
P/E Ratio22.6667
Dividend Yield2.50%
52 Week High638
52 Week Low435
Last AnnualFebruary
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding81M
No. of Employees1,214
IndustryPublishing
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.381
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.bloomsbury.com
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