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Synthomer plc(SYNT)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward36Moderate
Risk80High
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Thin -4% profit margin · Revenue down 10% YoY
SYNT
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
Synthomer plc | Basic Materials
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:29.10M
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Reward Rating
36
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
80
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: 127p.

What is Synthomer plc?

Synthomer plc manufactures and supplies specialised polymers and ingredients for coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection sectors.

SYNT · Verdict

Limited reward · high risk

SYNT has limited near-term tailwinds — profitability and balance sheet weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

SYNT · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 6

  • Profitability9/100

    -4% net margin · -7% ROE

  • Balance sheet16/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 7.9×

  • Volatility20/100

    Weak vs peers

  • Cash flow26/100

    -6% free-cash-flow margin

  • Growth37/100

    Revenue -2.5% CAGR

  • Valuation43/100

    P/E 21.7×

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

What is Synthomer plc?

Synthomer plc manufactures and supplies specialised polymers and ingredients for coatings, construction, adhesives, and health and protection sectors. The company offers adhesives, such as PSA labels, and packaging and specialty tapes; tape saturants, release coating, wood working, sealants, wet glues, hygiene, and contact adhesives; packaging and assembly hot melt adhesives; and liquid polybutadiene products under the LITHENE brand. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 29.10M.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Elevated volatility implies higher downside and expectation risk.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

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Reward: Moderate (36)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are high — this profile reflects meaningful downside exposure.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap29.10M
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
52 Week High157.6
52 Week Low17.8
Last AnnualDecember
IPO DateN/A
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding163M
No. of Employees3,900
IndustrySpecialty Chemicals
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.855
CurrencyGBX · Reports in GBP
Websitewww.synthomer.com
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