Oxford Metrics plc(OMG)
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67Reward
38Risk
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Thin -2% profit margin · 6.7% dividend yield · Revenue growing 38% YoY
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Oxford Metrics plc | Technology
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Market Cap:54.21M
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Reward Rating
67
High
Top 25% stock
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
38
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: 88p.

What is Oxford Metrics plc?

Oxford Metrics plc operates as a smart sensing and software company in the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, North America, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company operates through the Motion Capture and Smart Manufacturing segments. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Technology sector, with a market capitalisation of 54.21M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Profitability metrics are mixed — margins may be under pressure.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: High (67)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and growth as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

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Company Information
SectorTechnology
Market Cap54.21M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield6.67%
52 Week High59.5334
52 Week Low36.3864
Last AnnualSeptember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding114M
No. of Employees234
IndustrySoftware - Application
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.563
CurrencyGBX

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Business Snapshot

  • Revenue TrendAccelerating
  • Profitability TrendDeteriorating
  • Balance Sheet StrengthStrong
  • Cash GenerationStrong

Risk Flags

Structural indicators detected (5):
Profitability
  • Operating margin is 8.5pp below its recent average.
  • Free cash flow margin was below 0% in 3 of the last 5 years.
  • Operating cash flow to net income ratio has remained below 1.0x for 2 consecutive years (-0.57x latest).
Balance Sheet
  • Interest coverage is 1.11x (below 3.0x).
  • Net debt has shown elevated year-over-year volatility.

What Changed This Year

Compared to 2024:
  • Free Cash Flow↑ 254.3%
  • Net Income↓ 189.8%
  • Net Debt↓ 99.3%
  • Operating Income↓ 55.1%

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Key Ratios

Net Margin
-1.52%
Net Income / Revenue
Operating Margin
0.73%
Operating Income / Revenue
ROE
-1.03%
Net Income / Equity
Debt-to-Equity
-0.51x
Net Debt / Equity
FCF Yield
14.59%
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
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Community Sentiment

Bullish50%
Neutral25%
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Ownership Analysis
Key Takeaway

Highly concentrated ownership with exceptional insider alignment and strong institutional confidence.

26.1% Insider 62.4% Institutional 11.5% Float
Insider
Institutional
Public Float
89%
Total Owned
26.1%
Insider

Insider Ownership

Very Bullish

Insiders own 26.1%, which indicates very strong alignment between management and shareholders.

62.4%
Institutional

Institutional Ownership

Strong

Institutions own 62.4%, indicating strong support from professional investors.

11.5%
Public

Public Float

Very Low

Public float is 11.5%, which suggests concentrated ownership and tighter liquidity.

Reward Rating Breakdown

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

Overall Reward Rating
67
High REWARD
Data Coverage: 75%

📈 Growth

Weight: 40%
80/100

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

Historical (60%)
Revenue CAGR (3yr)
15.8%
Good
Net Income CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
FCF CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
Forward Estimates (40%)
Rev Est Growth (NTM)
11.0%
Good
EPS Est Growth (NTM)
10.0%
Good
Analyst Target Upside
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

OMG scored 80/100 for growth — blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Historical revenue CAGR of 15.8% is strong. Forward: analysts forecast 11.0% revenue growth next year, EPS expected to grow 10.0%. Overall this is a compelling growth profile that justifies attention from growth-oriented investors.

🚀 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%
44/100

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

Gross Margin 25%
61.3%
Sector avg 45%
Exceptional
Net Margin 20%
-1.5%
Sector avg 10%
Loss Making
FCF Conversion 20%
>200%
FCF / Net Income
Very Good
EBIT Growth (3yr) 15%
-32.1%
Very Bad
ROE (TTM) 10%
-0.9%
Very Bad
ROA (TTM) 10%
-0.1%
Very Bad
🤖AI Analysis

OMG scores 44/100 for profitability, assessed sector-relative on margins and via absolute thresholds for capital efficiency. Gross margin of 61.3% is 36% above the sector average of 45% — indicating strong pricing power and competitive moat. The company is currently loss-making with a net margin of -1.5%. FCF conversion of >200% confirms high earnings quality — reported profits are well-backed by cash. Operating profit has been declining, which warrants monitoring. Profitability is modest — margin improvement is the key lever to unlock higher returns.

💎 Valuation

Weight: 15%
95/100

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%
4.0x
Sector avg 20x
Exceptional Value
Fwd P/E 20%
18.6x
Sector avg 28x
Very Good Value
Price/FCF 20%
6.9x
Exceptional Value
EV/Sales 10%
0.5x
Sector avg 5x
Exceptional Value
Net Debt/EBITDA Adj
Net Cash
Net Cash
🤖AI Analysis

OMG received a valuation score of 95/100 using sector-relative scoring. Its Forward P/E of 18.6x is 33% below the sector average of 28x. EV/EBITDA of 4.0x sits 80% below the sector norm of 20x. Price/FCF of 6.9x is compelling on a cash yield basis. The company holds net cash, providing balance sheet flexibility. Overall the stock looks attractively valued relative to its sector peers.

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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 OMG'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
38
Moderate 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%)
1.1x
Danger Zone
Net Debt / EBITDA (20%)
Net Cash
Net Cash
Current Ratio (20%)
4.15x
Very Strong
Debt Trend 3yr (15%)
+49%
Rapidly Deteriorating
FCF / Debt Coverage (20%)
Net Cash
No Debt
🤖AI Analysis

OMG has a financial solvency risk score of 37/100. This shows low leverage risk and a healthy balance sheet. Interest coverage of 1.1x means earnings comfortably exceed debt service. Current ratio of 4.15x confirms strong short-term liquidity. The company has flexibility to invest, return capital, or absorb unexpected shocks.

💼 Operational Quality

Weight: 30%
41/100

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

Net Margin (25%)
-1.5%
Loss Making
FCF Margin (25%)
17.7%
Exceptional
Cash ROA (25%)
9.6%
Strong
Margin Stability (25%)
±5.8pp
Stable
🤖AI Analysis

OMG scores 41/100 for operational quality, indicating moderate operational risk. The company shows healthy free cash flow at 17.7% FCF margin, adequate capital efficiency with 9.6% Cash ROA. Key concerns: a negative net margin of -1.5% — the company is loss-making; moderate margin variance of ±5.8pp over 3 years. Overall the business is viable but not without risk. Investors should monitor whether margins are improving or deteriorating quarter on quarter.

📉 Volatility

Weight: 25%
20/100

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

Annualised Volatility (35%)
Max Drawdown (35%)
Beta (30%)
0.56
Defensive
🤖AI Analysis

OMG has a volatility risk score of 20/100. This shows low volatility with relatively stable prices. Beta of 0.56 indicates defensive characteristics — it moves less than the market. Lower volatility is well-suited to conservative investors and income-focused portfolios.

📊 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
£0.1B
Neutral
Size Category
Nano Cap
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

OMG has a market cap of £0.1B (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.