Emmerson PLC(EML)
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EML
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Emmerson PLC | Basic Materials
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:36.23M
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Reward Rating
44
Moderate
Bottom 25% stock
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
66
Medium-High
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: 17p.

What is Emmerson PLC?

Emmerson PLC engages in the exploration and development of potash in Morocco. Its primary project is the Khemisset Potash project located in northern Morocco. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 36.23M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (44)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and growth offering the most support. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap36.23M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High3.1
52 Week Low1.3
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding1B
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAgricultural Inputs
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.302
CurrencyGBX

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Business Snapshot

  • Revenue TrendInsufficient data
  • Profitability TrendInsufficient data
  • Balance Sheet StrengthStrong
  • Cash GenerationWeak

Risk Flags

Structural indicators detected (5):
Profitability
  • Free cash flow has been negative for 8 consecutive years.
  • Return on equity has declined for 2 consecutive years (-3007.5% latest).
Balance Sheet
  • Interest coverage is -5.01Kx (below 3.0x).
  • Net debt has shown elevated year-over-year volatility.
  • Share count has increased for 2 consecutive years (18.3% versus two years ago).

What Changed This Year

Compared to 2023:
  • Operating Income↓ 766.5%
  • Net Income↓ 763.4%
  • EBITDA↓ 57.4%
  • Net Debt↑ 52.3%

Income Statement

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Cash Flow

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Key Ratios

Net Margin
-Infinity%
Net Income / Revenue
Operating Margin
-Infinity%
Operating Income / Revenue
ROE
-3000.00%
Net Income / Equity
Debt-to-Equity
-1.07x
Net Debt / Equity
FCF Yield
-10.45%
FCF / Market Cap

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John Investor · 2 hours agoBullish
Really impressive Q3 results. Revenue growth of 15% YoY is strong given the current market conditions. The management team seems to be executing well on their strategic plan.
Sarah Chen · 5 hours agoBearish
Concerned about the increasing debt levels. While the P/E ratio looks attractive, the debt-to-equity ratio has been climbing. Would like to see more focus on deleveraging in the next few quarters.
Mike Trading · 1 day agoBullish
Been holding this for 3 years now. Solid dividend yield and consistent performance. Great for long-term investors looking for stability.
Emma Watson · 1 day agoNeutral
What are people's thoughts on the upcoming merger announcement? Could be a game changer for the industry.
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Total Posts12
Active Users8
Avg. Posts/Day2

Community Sentiment

Bullish50%
Neutral25%
Bearish25%
Ownership Analysis
Key Takeaway

Mixed ownership structure with varying levels of insider, institutional, and public participation.

29.1% Insider 5.7% Institutional 65.2% Float
Insider
Institutional
Public Float
35%
Total Owned
29.1%
Insider

Insider Ownership

Very Bullish

Insiders own 29.1%, which indicates very strong alignment between management and shareholders.

5.7%
Institutional

Institutional Ownership

Low

Institutions own 5.7%, which suggests relatively limited professional investor coverage.

65.2%
Public

Public Float

High

Public float is 65.2%, which supports good trading liquidity.

Reward Rating Breakdown

Our reward rating analyses EML's potential upside using 5 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100, then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Reward Rating
44
Moderate REWARD
Data Coverage: 75%

📈 Growth

Weight: 40%
50/100

Growth measures the company's ability to expand its business over time through revenue, earnings, and cash flow generation.

Historical (60%)
Revenue CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
Net Income CAGR (3yr)
110.0%
Very Good
FCF CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
Forward Estimates (40%)
Rev Est Growth (NTM)
26.3%
Very Good
EPS Est Growth (NTM)
Neutral
Analyst Target Upside
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

EML scored 50/100 for growth — blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Net income expanded at 110.0%, showing strong earnings leverage. Forward: analysts forecast 26.3% revenue growth next year. Growth is modest — the company needs to accelerate expansion to drive higher returns.

🚀 Momentum

Weight: 25%
50/100

Momentum is assessed relative to the FTSE 100 benchmark where available. Relative outperformance is a stronger signal than absolute return alone.

12M vs Benchmark 30%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
6M vs Benchmark 25%
Absolute return
No Benchmark
3M Return 20%
Neutral
Consistency 15%
3m vs 1Y/4 normalised
No Data
Volume Trend 10%
30d vs 90d avg volume
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

Insufficient price history to assess momentum. Score defaulted to neutral (50).

💰 Profitability

Weight: 20%
10/100

Profitability examines both the current margin level and margin expansion trends. High and expanding margins indicate pricing power and operational efficiency.

Gross Margin 25%
Sector avg 45%
No Data
Net Margin 20%
Sector avg 10%
No Data
FCF Conversion 20%
0%
FCF / Net Income
Very Bad
EBIT Growth (3yr) 15%
Neutral
ROE (TTM) 10%
-214.1%
Very Bad
ROA (TTM) 10%
-122.0%
Very Bad
🤖AI Analysis

Insufficient profitability data available. Score defaulted to neutral (50).

💎 Valuation

Weight: 15%
62/100

Valuation is scored sector-relative — each metric is compared against the typical multiple for this industry, so a high P/E in Healthcare is judged differently to a high P/E in Energy. PEG and Price/FCF use absolute thresholds.

PEG Ratio 25%
0.00
No Data
EV/EBITDA 25%
-5.3x
Sector avg 12x
Exceptional Value
Fwd P/E 20%
0.0x
Sector avg 18x
Very Expensive
Price/FCF 20%
No Sector Data
EV/Sales 10%
0.0x
Sector avg 2x
Exceptional Value
🤖AI Analysis

EML received a valuation score of 62/100 using sector-relative scoring. Its Forward P/E of 0.0x is 100% below the sector average of 18x. EV/EBITDA of -5.3x sits 144% below the sector norm of 12x. Overall the stock trades broadly in line with sector norms.

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The reward rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.

Risk Rating Breakdown

Our risk rating assesses EML's downside potential using 4 weighted factors. Each factor is scored 0-100 (higher = riskier), then combined using the weights shown below.

Overall Risk Rating
66
Medium-High RISK
Data Coverage: 100%

⚖️ Financial Solvency

Weight: 35%
37/100

Financial Solvency measures the company's ability to service and repay its debt obligations. Five sub-metrics are weighted to produce the composite score.

Interest Coverage (25%)
-5012.0x
Danger Zone
Net Debt / EBITDA (20%)
Net Cash
Net Cash
Current Ratio (20%)
3.57x
Very Strong
Debt Trend 3yr (15%)
+91%
Rapidly Deteriorating
FCF / Debt Coverage (20%)
Net Cash
No Debt
🤖AI Analysis

EML has a financial solvency risk score of 37/100. This shows low leverage risk and a healthy balance sheet. Interest coverage of -5012.0x means earnings comfortably exceed debt service. Current ratio of 3.57x confirms strong short-term liquidity. The company has flexibility to invest, return capital, or absorb unexpected shocks.

💼 Operational Quality

Weight: 30%
95/100

Operational Quality measures bottom-line efficiency, cash generation, capital productivity, and margin consistency — four equally weighted signals of business model resilience.

Net Margin (25%)
FCF Margin (25%)
Cash ROA (25%)
-212.7%
Poor
Margin Stability (25%)
🤖AI Analysis

EML scores 95/100 for operational quality, indicating high operational risk. Key concerns: weak capital efficiency with -212.7% Cash ROA. These weaknesses make the business vulnerable to cost shocks or revenue shortfalls. Monitor profitability trends closely.

📉 Volatility

Weight: 25%
65/100

Volatility measures price instability, worst-case drawdowns, and sensitivity to broader market moves.

Annualised Volatility (35%)
Max Drawdown (35%)
Beta (30%)
1.30
Moderately Aggressive
🤖AI Analysis

EML has a volatility risk score of 65/100. This represents moderate-to-elevated volatility — above average but manageable. Beta of 1.30 means it amplifies broad market moves. Investors should expect periodic double-digit declines but can ride them out with patience.

📊 Size Factor

Weight: 10%
80/100

Size factor captures existential risk. Smaller companies have higher failure rates, less diversification, and greater vulnerability to shocks.

Market Cap
£0.0B
Neutral
Size Category
Nano Cap
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

EML has a market cap of £0.0B (Nano Cap), resulting in a size risk score of 80/100. As a smaller company, it faces elevated existential risk. Small and micro-caps have higher failure rates, less diversified revenue, and greater vulnerability to competitive threats or economic shocks. They often lack scale advantages and may struggle to access capital markets during stress. While these companies offer growth potential, investors must accept that a meaningful percentage could fail or suffer permanent capital loss. Diversification is critical when investing at this size.

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The risk rating and analysis shown above are based on historical financial data and quantitative metrics, provided for informational and educational purposes only. This is not financial advice and should not be interpreted as a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any security. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research or consult a qualified financial adviser before making investment decisions.