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St. James's Place plc(STJ)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward68High
Risk40Moderate
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Thin 2% profit margin · Revenue growing 128% YoY
STJ
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
St. James's Place plc | Financial Services
Quality Compounder
Market Cap:6.59Bn
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Reward Rating
68
High
Top 25% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
40
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: 1668p.

What is St. James's Place plc?

James's Place plc is a publicly owned investment manager.

STJ · Verdict

Solid reward · moderate risk

STJ stands out on balance sheet and valuation, but watch the cash flow signal.

Based on 88% data coverage

STJ · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 4

  • Balance sheet98/100

    Interest covered 47.2×

  • Valuation80/100

    P/E 17.2× · PEG 1.68

  • Profitability73/100

    2% net margin · 39% ROE

  • Growth72/100

    Earnings +9.3% CAGR

Watchouts 1

  • Cash flow21/100

    4% free-cash-flow margin

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What is St. James's Place plc?

James's Place plc is a publicly owned investment manager. The firm launches and manages equity, fixed income, and balanced mutual funds for its clients. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Financial Services sector, with a market capitalisation of 6.59B, and a P/E ratio of 12.8x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue and earnings growing steadily, indicating improving operating performance.
💰 Profitability
Strong margins and consistent earnings support financial stability.
⚠️ Risk
Risk profile appears balanced versus broad market conditions.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: High (68)

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

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Company Information
SectorFinancial Services
Market Cap6.59B
P/E Ratio12.8081
Dividend Yield1.36%
52 Week High1575.5
52 Week Low727.2237
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding518M
No. of Employees3,334
IndustryAsset Management
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.019
CurrencyGBX
Websitewww.sjp.co.uk
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