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Petards Group plc(PEG)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward42Moderate
Risk63Medium-High
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Thin -3% profit margin · Revenue growing 78% YoY
PEG
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Petards Group plc | Industrials
Value Trap
Market Cap:6.68M
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Reward Rating
42
Moderate
Bottom 10% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
63
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: 34p.

What is Petards Group plc?

Petards Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, supply, and maintenance of technologies used in advanced security, surveillance, and ruggedised electronic applications in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally.

PEG · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

PEG stands out on volatility and valuation, but watch the balance sheet signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

PEG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Valuation74/100

    P/E 3.1×

Watchouts 4

  • Balance sheet10/100

    Current ratio 0.87

  • Profitability19/100

    -9% net margin · -8% ROE

  • Cash flow27/100

    -3% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth37/100

    Revenue -4.0% CAGR

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

What is Petards Group plc?

Petards Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the development, supply, and maintenance of technologies used in advanced security, surveillance, and ruggedised electronic applications in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and internationally. It offers rail technology solutions, such as eyeTrain, a solution for digital on-train CCTV systems; and RTS, a solution that provides safety for railway infrastructures by supporting rail companies and sub-contractors with resources, assets, safety, and failure management software. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 6.68M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (42)

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 Cap6.68M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High12.5
52 Week Low6.5
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding61M
No. of Employees112
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.263
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.petards.com
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