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Merchants Trust PLC(MRCH)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward48Moderate
Risk33Moderate
📊75%Data
Strong 76% profit margin · 4.5% dividend yield · Revenue down 58% YoY
MRCH
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Merchants Trust PLC | Financial Services
Dividend King
Market Cap:915.32M
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Reward Rating
48
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
33
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 Merchants Trust PLC?

The Merchants Trust Plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors GmbH, UK Branch.

MRCH · Verdict

Moderate reward · moderate risk

MRCH stands out on balance sheet and cash flow, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

MRCH · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Balance sheet70/100

    Above average

  • Cash flow70/100

    31% free-cash-flow margin

  • Profitability65/100

    97% net margin · 4% ROE

  • Volatility65/100

    Above average

Watchouts 1

  • Growth38/100

    Rev -16.4% CAGR · earnings -17.0%

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

What is Merchants Trust PLC?

The Merchants Trust Plc is a closed-ended equity mutual fund launched and managed by Allianz Global Investors GmbH, UK Branch. The fund invests in the public equity markets of the United Kingdom. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 915.32M, and a P/E ratio of 27.0x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Discount reflects uncertainty around future performance.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (48)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with profitability and momentum offering the most support. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap915.32M
P/E Ratio26.9565
Dividend Yield4.55%
52 Week High662
52 Week Low425.626
Last AnnualJanuary
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding148M
No. of EmployeesN/A
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.663
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.merchantstrust.co.uk/Navigate.aspx/Mer
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