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James Latham PLC(LTHM)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward35Moderate
Risk31Moderate
📊75%Data
Thin 5% profit margin · 3.2% dividend yield
LTHM
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
James Latham PLC | Basic Materials
Value Trap
Market Cap:207.65M
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Reward Rating
35
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
31
Moderate
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: 1600p.

What is James Latham PLC?

James Latham plc, together with its subsidiaries, distributes timbers, panels, and decorative panels in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, rest of Europe, and internationally.

LTHM · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

LTHM stands out on balance sheet and valuation, but watch the profitability signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

LTHM · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 3

  • Balance sheet99/100

    Interest covered 70.8×

  • Valuation70/100

    P/E 11.8×

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 2

  • Profitability16/100

    5% net margin · 8% ROE

  • Growth23/100

    Rev -1.6% CAGR · earnings -26.5%

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What is James Latham PLC?

James Latham plc, together with its subsidiaries, distributes timbers, panels, and decorative panels in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers melamine, veneer, laminates, washroom collection, solid surface products, door blanks, plastics, hardwoods, softwoods, engineered timber products, decking and timber cladding products, solid wood worktops, modified timbers and panels, fire retardant and advanced technical panels, and treatments, as well as architectural moldings and components. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 207.65M, and a P/E ratio of 11.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (35)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

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Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap207.65M
P/E Ratio11.8391
Dividend Yield3.22%
52 Week High1181.9242
52 Week Low908.429
Last AnnualMarch
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding20M
No. of Employees588
IndustryLumber & Wood Production
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.667
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.lathamtimber.co.uk
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