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Reach PLC(RCH) Stock Analysis | Communication Services

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Reward44Moderate
Risk66Medium-High
75%Data
Thin -36% profit margin · Revenue down 9% YoY
Value Trap
Market Cap:135.39M
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Reward Rating
44
Moderate
Reward Assessment
75% data coverage
Bottom 25% of stocksView factors
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Risk Rating
66
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Limited data coverage
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New listing — limited trading history
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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: 93p.

What is Reach PLC?

Reach plc operates as a commercial news publisher in the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and internationally.

RCH · Verdict

Moderate reward · elevated risk

RCH's standout is valuation; profitability and balance sheet weigh on the picture.

Based on 88% data coverage

RCH · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 1

  • Valuation75/100

    P/E 322.6×

Watchouts 5

  • Profitability28/100

    -26% net margin · -31% ROE

  • Balance sheet29/100

    Current ratio 0.69

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Growth36/100

    Revenue -4.8% CAGR

  • Cash flow39/100

    3% free-cash-flow margin

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

What is Reach PLC?

Reach plc operates as a commercial news publisher in the United Kingdom, the rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers newspapers and magazines through wholesalers under the Mirror, Express, Daily Star, Daily Record, Manchester Evening News, Liverpool Echo, Irish Star, OK! The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 135.39M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (44)

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.

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Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
IndustryPublishing
Market Cap135.39M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield0.14%
Beta1.325
Insider Activity
12M windowAwaiting coverage
LSE director-dealings coverage launching later this year. The data feed is in development.
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