30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 | |
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Interim Dividend | 6.00p | 6.00p | 6.00p | 15.00p | n/a |
Final Dividend | 12.50p | 11.00p | 11.00p | 11.00p | 19.00p |
Total Dividend | 18.50p | 17.00p | 17.00p | 26.00p | 25.00p |
£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Income Statement | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 |
Turnover | 3.30 | 2.62 | 3.44 | 4.49 | 3.51 |
Operating Profit/(Loss) | 2.39 | 1.86 | 2.52 | 3.45 | 2.58 |
Net Interest | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | (0.03) |
Profit Before Tax | 2.39 | 1.86 | 2.52 | 3.45 | 2.55 |
Profit After Tax | 2.24 | 1.73 | 2.01 | 2.91 | 2.28 |
Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | 2.24 | 1.73 | 2.01 | 2.91 | 2.28 |
Earnings per Share - Basic | 18.97p | 14.59p | 16.77p | 23.86p | 18.40p |
Earnings per Share - Diluted | 18.97p | 14.59p | 16.77p | 23.86p | 18.40p |
Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 18.97p | 14.59p | 16.77p | 23.86p | 18.40p |
Dividend per Share | 18.50p | 17.00p | 17.00p | 26.00p | 25.00p |
£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Balance Sheet | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-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 | 80.08 | 68.71 | 75.06 | 109.23 | 83.57 |
80.08 | 68.71 | 75.06 | 109.23 | 83.57 | |
Current Assets | |||||
Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Debtors | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.47 | 0.67 | 0.27 |
Cash at Bank & in Hand | 3.77 | 3.96 | 0.23 | 1.66 | 1.83 |
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 | 84.37 | 73.07 | 75.76 | 111.56 | 85.67 |
Liabilities | |||||
Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | 1.03 | 0.21 | 0.35 | 0.67 | 0.39 |
Net Current Assets | 3.25 | 4.15 | 75.41 | 1.66 | 1.71 |
Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | n/a | n/a | n/a | 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 | 1.03 | 0.21 | 0.35 | 0.67 | 0.39 |
Net Assets | 83.33 | 72.86 | 75.41 | 110.90 | 85.28 |
Capital & Reserves | |||||
Called Up Share Capital | 1.51 | 1.51 | 1.52 | 1.54 | 1.56 |
Share Premium Account | 1.41 | 1.41 | 3.26 | 1.41 | 1.41 |
Other Reserves | 78.27 | 68.04 | 68.43 | 105.73 | 79.95 |
Profit & Loss Account | 2.14 | 1.90 | 2.19 | 2.22 | 2.37 |
Shareholders Funds | 83.33 | 72.86 | 75.41 | 110.90 | 85.28 |
Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Capital Employed | 83.33 | 72.86 | 75.41 | 110.90 | 85.28 |
Cash Flow | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-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 | 30-Sep-24 | 30-Sep-23 | 30-Sep-22 | 30-Sep-21 | 30-Sep-20 |
PE Ratio | 29.3 | 33.1 | 32.7 | 33.2 | 31.9 |
PEG | 1.0 | n/a | n/a | 1.1 | n/a |
EPS Growth | 30% | -13% | -30% | 30% | -48% |
Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 3.5% | 3.1% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
Dividend Cover | 1.03 | 0.86 | 0.99 | 0.92 | 0.74 |
Dividend per Share Growth | 8.82% | n/a | (34.62%) | 4.00% | (28.57%) |
Operating Cashflow Per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Pre-tax Profit per Share | 20.27p | 15.73p | 21.34p | 0.29p | 21.59p |
Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Turnover per Share | 27.96p | 22.18p | 29.16p | 0.38p | 29.72p |
Net Asset Value per Share | 706.40p | 617.64p | 639.22p | 940.06p | 722.92p |
Operating Margin | 72.50% | 70.92% | 73.17% | 76.89% | 73.59% |
ROCE | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Net Gearing | n/a | n/a | 0.16% | n/a | n/a |
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