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Macfarlane Group PLC(MACF) Stock Analysis | Consumer Cyclical

GBX --+0.00%
Reward49Moderate
Risk40Moderate
75%Data
Thin 2% profit margin · 4.6% dividend yield
GBX —+0.00 (+0.00%) Previous close · LSE
Market cap 124.72M
Reward Ratingⓘ49 Moderate reward assessment · 75% data coverage
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Risk Ratingⓘ40 Moderate risk assessment
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Market Performance

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

What is Macfarlane Group PLC?

Macfarlane Group PLC, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes protective packaging products to businesses in the United Kingdom and Europe.

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What is Macfarlane Group PLC?

Macfarlane Group PLC, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes protective packaging products to businesses in the United Kingdom and Europe. It operates through Packaging Distribution and Manufacturing Operations segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 124.72M, and a P/E ratio of 20.3x.

Financial Highlights

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Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (49)

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Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Market Cap124.72M
P/E Ratio20.25
Dividend Yield4.60%
Beta0.523
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
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