£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Income Statement | 31-Mar-24 | 31-Mar-23 | 31-Mar-22 | 31-Mar-21 | 31-Mar-20 |
Turnover | 6.35 | 4.99 | 3.98 | 2.99 | 5.60 |
Operating Profit/(Loss) | 5.45 | 4.06 | 3.00 | 2.12 | 4.74 |
Net Interest | (0.17) | (0.13) | (0.16) | (0.15) | (0.16) |
Profit Before Tax | 5.28 | 3.92 | 2.84 | 1.96 | 4.58 |
Profit After Tax | 5.28 | 3.92 | 2.84 | 1.96 | 4.58 |
Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | 5.28 | 3.92 | 2.84 | 1.96 | n/a |
Earnings per Share - Basic | 3.15p | 2.34p | 1.70p | 1.18p | 2.73p |
Earnings per Share - Diluted | 3.15p | 2.34p | 1.70p | 1.18p | 2.73p |
Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 3.15p | 2.34p | 1.70p | 1.18p | 2.73p |
Dividend per Share | 4.60p | 4.50p | 6.40p | 5.52p | 5.31p |
£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Balance Sheet | 31-Mar-24 | 31-Mar-23 | 31-Mar-22 | 31-Mar-21 | 31-Mar-20 |
Fixed Assets | |||||
Intangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Tangible Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Fixed Investments | 204.69 | 200.78 | 236.49 | 262.44 | 195.59 |
204.69 | 200.78 | 236.49 | 262.44 | 195.59 | |
Current Assets | |||||
Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Debtors | 0.31 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.79 | 3.05 |
Cash at Bank & in Hand | 14.63 | 10.86 | 10.28 | 10.03 | 12.10 |
Other Current Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Other Assets | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Total Assets | 219.63 | 211.99 | 247.13 | 273.25 | 210.74 |
Liabilities | |||||
Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | 20.55 | 0.34 | 0.33 | 24.59 | 0.33 |
Net Current Assets | (5.61) | 10.87 | 10.31 | (13.77) | (0.33) |
Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | n/a | 20.00 | 20.00 | n/a | 20.00 |
Provisions for Liabilities & Charges | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Other Liabilities | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Total Liabilities | 20.55 | 20.34 | 20.33 | 24.59 | 20.33 |
Net Assets | 199.08 | 191.65 | 226.79 | 248.67 | 190.41 |
Capital & Reserves | |||||
Called Up Share Capital | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 | 3.35 |
Share Premium Account | 19.31 | 19.31 | 19.31 | 19.31 | 19.31 |
Other Reserves | 6.20 | 6.58 | 203.76 | 225.82 | 165.76 |
Profit & Loss Account | 170.23 | 162.42 | 0.38 | 0.19 | 1.99 |
Shareholders Funds | 199.08 | 191.65 | 226.79 | 248.67 | 190.41 |
Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Capital Employed | 199.08 | 191.65 | 226.79 | 248.67 | 190.41 |
Cash Flow | 31-Mar-24 | 31-Mar-23 | 31-Mar-22 | 31-Mar-21 | 31-Mar-20 |
Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Returns On Investment & Servicing of Finance | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Taxation Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Capital Expenditure | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Acquisitions & Disposals | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Equity Dividends Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Management of Liquid Resources | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Financing | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Net Increase/Decrease In Cash | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Ratios | 31-Mar-24 | 31-Mar-23 | 31-Mar-22 | 31-Mar-21 | 31-Mar-20 |
PE Ratio | 31.9 | 45.1 | 75.6 | 122.5 | 34.9 |
PEG | 0.9 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a | 3.2 |
EPS Growth | 35% | 38% | 44% | -57% | 11% |
Dividend Yield | 4.6% | 4.3% | 5.0% | 3.8% | 5.6% |
Dividend Cover | 0.68 | 0.52 | 0.27 | 0.21 | 0.51 |
Dividend per Share Growth | 2.22% | (29.69%) | 15.94% | 3.95% | 36.50% |
Operating Cashflow Per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Pre-tax Profit per Share | 15.77p | 11.72p | 8.49p | 0.059p | 13.68p |
Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Turnover per Share | 18.96p | 14.89p | 11.89p | 0.090p | 16.72p |
Net Asset Value per Share | 594.70p | 572.50p | 677.49p | 742.82p | 568.79p |
Operating Margin | 85.91% | 81.35% | 75.47% | 70.71% | 84.69% |
ROCE | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Net Gearing | 2.98% | 4.95% | 4.43% | 5.85% | 4.32% |
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