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Persimmon PLC(PSN)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward35Moderate
Risk48Moderate
75%Data
4.1% dividend yield · Revenue growing 14% YoY
PSN
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Persimmon PLC | Consumer Cyclical
Capital Destroyer
Market Cap:4.40Bn
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Reward Rating
35
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 5% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
48
Moderate
Risk Assessment
1 metric flaggedView details

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Limited data coverage
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Earnings Ex-dividend

Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: 1628p.

What is Persimmon PLC?

Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom.

PSN · Verdict

Limited reward · moderate risk

PSN's standout is balance sheet; profitability and growth weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

PSN · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Balance sheet73/100

    Interest covered 27.0×

Watchouts 3

  • Profitability20/100

    8% net margin · 7% ROE

  • Growth26/100

    Rev -3.9% CAGR · earnings -30.3%

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

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

What is Persimmon PLC?

Persimmon Plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a house builder in the United Kingdom. The company offers family housing under the Persimmon Homes brand name; housing under the Charles Church brand name; and social housing under the Westbury Partnerships brand name. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, with a market capitalisation of 4.40B, and a P/E ratio of 17.4x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
Valuation
Valuation appears fair relative to current fundamentals.

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Reward: Moderate (35)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including valuation and momentum. Risk indicators are moderate, consistent with typical market exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorConsumer Cyclical
IndustryResidential Construction
Market Cap4.40B
P/E Ratio17.3924
Dividend Yield4.11%
Beta1.318
Insider Activity
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