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Norman Broadbent Plc(NBB)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward47Moderate
Risk55Medium-High
📊75%Data
Thin -1% profit margin · Revenue down 6% YoY
NBB
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Norman Broadbent Plc | Industrials
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:4.37M
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Reward Rating
47
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
55
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: 345p.

What is Norman Broadbent Plc?

Norman Broadbent plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional services in the United Kingdom and internationally.

NBB · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

NBB's standout is volatility; cash flow and balance sheet weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

NBB · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

Watchouts 3

  • Cash flow29/100

    -0% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet31/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 2.1×

  • Profitability32/100

    -1% net margin · -12% ROE

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

What is Norman Broadbent Plc?

Norman Broadbent plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It provides board and leadership search, senior interim management, research and insight, leadership consulting, and talent acquisition and advisory services. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 4.37M, and a P/E ratio of 1.6x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Growth trend is developing — watch for revenue consistency over upcoming quarters.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (47)

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

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap4.37M
P/E Ratio1.5833
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High260
52 Week Low70
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding2M
No. of Employees58
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.047
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.normanbroadbent.com
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