31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 | 31-Dec-20 | 31-Dec-19 | Total Dividend | 3.00p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p |
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£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Income Statement | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 | 31-Dec-20 | 31-Dec-19 |
Turnover | 3.37 | 3.34 | 3.27 | 2.96 | 3.02 |
Operating Profit/(Loss) | 3.44 | 2.37 | 2.38 | 2.23 | 2.15 |
Net Interest | (0.30) | (0.14) | (0.05) | (0.06) | (0.10) |
Profit Before Tax | 3.14 | 2.24 | 2.33 | 2.18 | 2.05 |
Profit After Tax | 2.57 | 1.77 | 1.82 | 1.76 | 1.59 |
Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | 2.57 | 1.77 | n/a | 1.76 | 1.59 |
Earnings per Share - Basic | 3.98p | 2.72p | 2.87p | 3.00p | 2.76p |
Earnings per Share - Diluted | 3.98p | 2.72p | 2.87p | 3.00p | 2.76p |
Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 3.98p | 2.72p | 2.87p | 3.00p | 2.76p |
Dividend per Share | 3.00p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p | 2.50p |
£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Balance Sheet | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 | 31-Dec-20 | 31-Dec-19 |
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 | 283.99 | 291.72 | 322.12 | 251.21 | 208.25 |
283.99 | 291.72 | 322.12 | 251.21 | 208.25 | |
Current Assets | |||||
Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Debtors | 0.31 | 0.41 | 0.56 | 0.61 | 0.65 |
Cash at Bank & in Hand | 19.24 | 6.65 | 3.06 | 5.99 | 4.61 |
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 | 303.53 | 298.78 | 325.74 | 257.81 | 213.51 |
Liabilities | |||||
Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | 23.81 | 25.72 | 1.81 | 20.97 | 15.26 |
Net Current Assets | (4.26) | (18.67) | 1.81 | (14.37) | (10.00) |
Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | n/a | n/a | 22.15 | n/a | n/a |
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 | 23.81 | 25.72 | 23.96 | 20.97 | 15.26 |
Net Assets | 279.73 | 273.06 | 301.78 | 236.84 | 198.25 |
Capital & Reserves | |||||
Called Up Share Capital | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.45 |
Share Premium Account | 45.76 | 45.76 | 45.37 | 21.97 | 13.39 |
Other Reserves | 228.84 | 223.12 | 252.39 | 211.23 | 181.57 |
Profit & Loss Account | 3.49 | 2.54 | 2.39 | 2.14 | 1.85 |
Shareholders Funds | 279.73 | 273.06 | 301.78 | 236.84 | 198.25 |
Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Capital Employed | 279.73 | 273.06 | 301.78 | 236.84 | 198.25 |
Cash Flow | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 | 31-Dec-20 | 31-Dec-19 |
Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities | 1.25 | (0.30) | (0.18) | 0.17 | (0.13) |
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 | 18.31 | 7.32 | (28.14) | (9.35) | 1.21 |
Acquisitions & Disposals | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Equity Dividends Paid | (1.62) | (1.63) | (1.60) | (1.46) | (1.45) |
Management of Liquid Resources | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Financing | (5.13) | (2.07) | 26.94 | 12.42 | (0.28) |
Net Increase/Decrease In Cash | 12.82 | 3.32 | (2.97) | 1.78 | (0.65) |
Ratios | 31-Dec-23 | 31-Dec-22 | 31-Dec-21 | 31-Dec-20 | 31-Dec-19 |
PE Ratio | 101.5 | 143.8 | 162.7 | 134.3 | 127.5 |
PEG | 2.2 | n/a | n/a | 14.9 | n/a |
EPS Growth | 46% | -5% | -4% | 9% | 0% |
Dividend Yield | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.7% |
Dividend Cover | 1.33 | 1.09 | 1.15 | 1.20 | 1.10 |
Dividend per Share Growth | 20.00% | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Operating Cashflow Per Share | 2.06p | (0.49p) | (0.29p) | 0.29p | (0.21p) |
Pre-tax Profit per Share | 5.18p | 3.69p | 0.039p | 3.59p | 3.38p |
Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | 21.15p | 5.47p | (0.049p) | 2.94p | (1.07p) |
Turnover per Share | 5.55p | 5.50p | 0.054p | 4.89p | 4.99p |
Net Asset Value per Share | 461.42p | 450.42p | 497.81p | 390.68p | 327.03p |
Operating Margin | 102.35% | 71.13% | 72.75% | 75.32% | 70.99% |
ROCE | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Net Gearing | 1.63% | 6.98% | 6.93% | 6.33% | 5.37% |
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