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YouGov plc(YOU)
GBX --+0.00%
Reward61Moderate
Risk57Medium-High
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Thin 3% profit margin · 4.5% dividend yield
YOU
+0.0 · +0.00%
GBX · LSE
YouGov plc | Industrials
Dividend King
Market Cap:228.09M
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Reward Rating
61
Moderate
Top 50% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
57
Medium-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: 442p.

What is YouGov plc?

YouGov plc provides online market research services in the United Kingdom, the Americas, the Middle East, Mainland Europe, India, and the Asia Pacific.

YOU · Verdict

Solid reward · elevated risk

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

Based on 88% data coverage

YOU · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Strengths 2

  • Valuation100/100

    P/E 5.8× · PEG 0.45

  • Cash flow70/100

    11% free-cash-flow margin

Watchouts 2

  • Balance sheet28/100

    Interest covered 2.5×

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

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

What is YouGov plc?

YouGov plc provides online market research services in the United Kingdom, the Americas, the Middle East, Mainland Europe, India, and the Asia Pacific. It operates through three divisions: Data Products, Research, and Shopper. The company is listed on the LSE in UK, operating in the Industrials sector, with a market capitalisation of 228.09M, and a P/E ratio of 17.7x.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Moderate growth momentum — positive trajectory without breakout acceleration.
💰 Profitability
Adequate profitability with some margin variability in recent periods.
⚠️ Risk
Performance tied to macro conditions — sensitive to interest rate cycles.
💸 Valuation
Currently trading below intrinsic value estimates, suggesting upside potential.

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Reward: Moderate (61)

The scoring profile indicates moderate reward potential, with valuation and profitability as the leading contributors. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorIndustrials
Market Cap228.09M
P/E Ratio17.6909
Dividend Yield4.54%
52 Week High385.177
52 Week Low189
Last AnnualJuly
IPO Date4/25/2005
IncorporatedUK
Shares Outstanding117M
No. of Employees3,119
IndustryConsulting Services
ExchangeLSE
Beta1.395
CurrencyGBX
Websiteyougov.co.uk
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