Pensionbee Group PLC(PBEE)
GBX --+0.00%
60Reward
41Risk
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Thin -12% profit margin · Revenue growing 23% YoY
PBEE
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GBX · LSE
Pensionbee Group PLC | Financial Services
Growth Machine
Market Cap:377.09M
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Reward Rating
60
Moderate
Top 50% stock
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
41
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: 209p.

What is Pensionbee Group PLC?

PensionBee Group plc provides online retirements saving services in the United Kingdom and the United States. The company's technology platform allows its customers to combine their retirement savings and invest in a range of portfolios, make new contributions to their retirement account, forecast how much they are expected to have saved by the time they retire, and withdraw their savings. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 377.09M.

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: Moderate (60)

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

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Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap377.09M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High175
52 Week Low131
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding238M
No. of Employees212
IndustryCapital Markets
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.367
CurrencyGBX

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Business Snapshot

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

Risk Flags

Structural indicators detected (5):
Profitability
  • Free cash flow margin was below 0% in 4 of the last 5 years.
  • The EBITDA to operating cash flow gap has widened for 2 consecutive years.
Balance Sheet
  • Interest coverage is -115.42x (below 3.0x).
  • Net debt has shown elevated year-over-year volatility.
  • Equity as a share of assets has declined for 3 consecutive years (83.2% latest).

What Changed This Year

Compared to 2023:
  • Net Debt↓ 193.7%
  • Free Cash Flow↑ 143.7%
  • EBITDA↑ 72.5%
  • Net Income↑ 70.3%

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Key Ratios

Net Margin
-9.44%
Net Income / Revenue
Operating Margin
-9.71%
Operating Income / Revenue
ROE
-9.13%
Net Income / Equity
Debt-to-Equity
-1.01x
Net Debt / Equity
FCF Yield
1.03%
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%
Bearish25%
Ownership Analysis
Key Takeaway

Mixed ownership structure with varying levels of insider, institutional, and public participation.

40.1% Insider 30.4% Institutional 29.5% Float
Insider
Institutional
Public Float
70%
Total Owned
40.1%
Insider

Insider Ownership

Very Bullish

Insiders own 40.1%, which indicates very strong alignment between management and shareholders.

30.4%
Institutional

Institutional Ownership

Low

Institutions own 30.4%, which suggests relatively limited professional investor coverage.

29.5%
Public

Public Float

Low

Public float is 29.5%, which points to a fairly balanced ownership structure.

Reward Rating Breakdown

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

Overall Reward Rating
60
Moderate REWARD
Data Coverage: 75%

📈 Growth

Weight: 40%
78/100

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

Historical (60%)
Revenue CAGR (3yr)
37.6%
Very Good
Net Income CAGR (3yr)
-49.7%
Very Bad
FCF CAGR (3yr)
Neutral
Forward Estimates (40%)
Rev Est Growth (NTM)
23.2%
Very Good
EPS Est Growth (NTM)
58.7%
Very Good
Analyst Target Upside
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

PBEE scored 78/100 for growth — blending a 3-year historical track record (60%) with analyst forward estimates (40%). Historical revenue CAGR of 37.6% is strong. Net income contracted at -49.7%, suggesting cost or margin pressure. Forward: analysts forecast 23.2% revenue growth next year, EPS expected to grow 58.7%. 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%
66.5%
Sector avg 45%
Exceptional
Net Margin 20%
-9.4%
Sector avg 10%
Loss Making
FCF Conversion 20%
>200%
FCF / Net Income
Very Good
EBIT Growth (3yr) 15%
Neutral
ROE (TTM) 10%
-20.1%
Very Bad
ROA (TTM) 10%
-11.1%
Very Bad
🤖AI Analysis

PBEE scores 44/100 for profitability, assessed sector-relative on margins and via absolute thresholds for capital efficiency. Gross margin of 66.5% is 48% above the sector average of 45% — indicating strong pricing power and competitive moat. The company is currently loss-making with a net margin of -9.4%. FCF conversion of >200% confirms high earnings quality — reported profits are well-backed by cash. Profitability is modest — margin improvement is the key lever to unlock higher returns.

💎 Valuation

Weight: 15%
48/100

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%
-7.8x
Sector avg 12x
Exceptional Value
Fwd P/E 20%
0.0x
Sector avg 18x
Very Expensive
Price/FCF 20%
96.7x
Very Expensive
EV/Sales 10%
9.1x
Sector avg 2x
Very Expensive
🤖AI Analysis

PBEE received a valuation score of 48/100 using sector-relative scoring. Its Forward P/E of 0.0x is 100% below the sector average of 18x. EV/EBITDA of -7.8x sits 165% below the sector norm of 12x. Price/FCF of 96.7x is elevated, meaning the cash yield is modest. Overall the stock trades at a premium to sector peers, leaving limited margin of safety.

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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 PBEE'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
41
Moderate RISK
Data Coverage: 100%

⚖️ Financial Solvency

Weight: 35%
34/100

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%)
-115.4x
Danger Zone
Net Debt / EBITDA (20%)
Net Cash
Net Cash
Current Ratio (20%)
5.96x
Very Strong
Debt Trend 3yr (15%)
+19%
Deteriorating
FCF / Debt Coverage (20%)
Net Cash
No Debt
🤖AI Analysis

PBEE has a financial solvency risk score of 34/100. This shows low leverage risk and a healthy balance sheet. Interest coverage of -115.4x means earnings comfortably exceed debt service. Current ratio of 5.96x confirms strong short-term liquidity. The company has flexibility to invest, return capital, or absorb unexpected shocks.

💼 Operational Quality

Weight: 30%
58/100

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

Net Margin (25%)
-9.4%
Loss Making
FCF Margin (25%)
11.7%
Very Strong
Cash ROA (25%)
9.7%
Strong
Margin Stability (25%)
±79.6pp
Highly Erratic
🤖AI Analysis

PBEE scores 58/100 for operational quality, indicating elevated operational risk. The company shows healthy free cash flow at 11.7% FCF margin, adequate capital efficiency with 9.7% Cash ROA. Key concerns: a negative net margin of -9.4% — the company is loss-making; significant margin instability of ±79.6pp over 3 years — the primary risk driver here. 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%)
0.37
Defensive
🤖AI Analysis

PBEE has a volatility risk score of 20/100. This shows low volatility with relatively stable prices. Beta of 0.37 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%
65/100

Size factor captures existential risk. Smaller companies have higher failure rates, less diversification, and greater vulnerability to shocks.

Market Cap
£0.4B
Neutral
Size Category
Micro Cap
Neutral
🤖AI Analysis

PBEE has a market cap of £0.4B (Micro Cap), resulting in a size risk score of 65/100. 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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