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Smiths News PLC(SNWS)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward44Moderate
Risk22Low
📊75%Data
Thin 3% profit margin · 8.5% dividend yield · Revenue down 6% YoY
SNWS
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Smiths News PLC | Communication Services
Dividend King
Market Cap:156.35M
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Reward Rating
44
Moderate
Bottom 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
22
Low
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: 90p.

What is Smiths News PLC?

Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally.

SNWS · Verdict

Moderate reward · low risk

SNWS stands out on volatility and valuation, but watch the growth signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

SNWS · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Volatility95/100

    Top decile vs peers

  • Valuation88/100

    P/E 6.2×

  • Balance sheet81/100

    Interest covered 12.2×

  • Cash flow74/100

    4% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 1

  • Growth20/100

    Rev -0.8% CAGR · earnings +6.5%

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

What is Smiths News PLC?

Smiths News plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distributing of newspapers and magazines in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers plastic and cardboard waste; and is involved in recycling activities. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Communication Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 156.35M, and a P/E ratio of 5.9x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Below-average volatility supports a steadier risk profile.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (44)

The scoring profile indicates limited reward potential at this time, with valuation and profitability offering the most support. Risk indicators are low, suggesting a relatively contained downside profile.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorCommunication Services
Market Cap156.35M
P/E Ratio5.8727
Dividend Yield8.48%
52 Week High75.8
52 Week Low40.0064
Last AnnualAugust
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding242M
No. of Employees1,357
IndustryPublishing
ExchangeLSE
Beta0.318
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.smithsnews.co.uk
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