30-Nov-23 | 30-Nov-22 | 30-Nov-21 | 30-Nov-20 | 30-Nov-19 | Q1 Dividend | 5.55p | 5.15p | 4.70p | 4.67p | 4.66p | Q2 Dividend | 5.55p | 5.15p | 4.70p | 4.67p | 4.66p | Q3 Dividend | 5.55p | 5.15p | 4.70p | 4.67p | 4.66p | Q4 Dividend | n/a | 6.05p | 6.05p | 6.05p | 6.00p | Total Dividend | 22.70p | 21.50p | 14.10p | 20.06p | 19.98p |
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£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Income Statement | 30-Nov-23 | 30-Nov-22 | 30-Nov-21 | 30-Nov-20 | 30-Nov-19 |
Turnover | 14.43 | 12.62 | 11.49 | 9.19 | 11.50 |
Operating Profit/(Loss) | 12.85 | 11.15 | 10.10 | 7.98 | 10.30 |
Net Interest | (0.41) | (0.30) | (0.27) | (0.28) | (0.29) |
Profit Before Tax | 12.45 | 10.84 | 9.83 | 7.70 | 10.01 |
Profit After Tax | 11.25 | 9.67 | 8.69 | 6.82 | 9.25 |
Total Dividend Paid | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Retained Profit/(Loss) for the Financial Year | 11.25 | 9.67 | 8.69 | 6.82 | 9.25 |
Earnings per Share - Basic | 26.35p | 22.66p | 20.35p | 15.96p | 21.66p |
Earnings per Share - Diluted | 26.35p | 22.66p | 20.35p | 15.96p | 21.66p |
Earnings per Share - Adjusted | 26.35p | 22.66p | 20.35p | 15.96p | 21.66p |
Dividend per Share | 22.70p | 21.50p | 20.15p | 20.06p | 19.98p |
£ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | £ (Millions) | |
Balance Sheet | 30-Nov-23 | 30-Nov-22 | 30-Nov-21 | 30-Nov-20 | 30-Nov-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 | 553.38 | 522.83 | 533.92 | 445.12 | 435.57 |
553.38 | 522.83 | 533.92 | 445.12 | 435.57 | |
Current Assets | |||||
Stocks | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Debtors | 1.66 | 2.75 | 2.26 | 2.46 | 2.59 |
Cash at Bank & in Hand | 9.86 | 7.92 | 3.69 | 8.96 | 2.33 |
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 | 564.90 | 533.49 | 539.87 | 456.53 | 440.49 |
Liabilities | |||||
Creditors: Amount Due Within 1 Year | 11.59 | 11.31 | 12.34 | 9.36 | 11.64 |
Net Current Assets | (0.07) | (0.64) | (6.39) | 2.06 | (6.72) |
Creditors: Amount Due Over 1 Year | 25.10 | 25.09 | 25.08 | 25.07 | 25.06 |
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 | 36.69 | 36.40 | 37.42 | 34.43 | 36.70 |
Net Assets | 528.21 | 497.10 | 502.45 | 422.10 | 403.79 |
Capital & Reserves | |||||
Called Up Share Capital | 10.67 | 10.67 | 10.67 | 10.67 | 10.67 |
Share Premium Account | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Other Reserves | 499.96 | 470.58 | 476.63 | 396.38 | 376.34 |
Profit & Loss Account | 17.58 | 15.85 | 15.15 | 15.05 | 16.77 |
Shareholders Funds | 528.21 | 497.10 | 502.45 | 422.10 | 403.79 |
Minority Interests | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Capital Employed | 528.21 | 497.10 | 502.45 | 422.10 | 403.79 |
Cash Flow | 30-Nov-23 | 30-Nov-22 | 30-Nov-21 | 30-Nov-20 | 30-Nov-19 |
Net Cash Flow From Operating Activities | 12.91 | 14.10 | 1.67 | 16.63 | 0.44 |
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 | (9.52) | (8.99) | (8.59) | n/a | n/a |
Management of Liquid Resources | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Financing | (1.15) | (0.84) | 1.67 | (9.94) | (9.13) |
Net Increase/Decrease In Cash | 2.24 | 4.28 | (5.24) | 6.69 | (8.69) |
Ratios | 30-Nov-23 | 30-Nov-22 | 30-Nov-21 | 30-Nov-20 | 30-Nov-19 |
PE Ratio | 40.4 | 45.0 | 51.6 | 52.8 | 39.8 |
PEG | 2.5 | 4.1 | 1.8 | n/a | 4.0 |
EPS Growth | 16% | 11% | 28% | -26% | 10% |
Dividend Yield | 2.1% | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 2.3% |
Dividend Cover | 1.16 | 1.05 | 1.01 | 0.80 | 1.08 |
Dividend per Share Growth | 5.58% | 6.70% | 0.45% | 0.40% | 10.08% |
Operating Cashflow Per Share | 30.26p | 33.05p | 3.92p | 38.98p | 1.03p |
Pre-tax Profit per Share | 29.17p | 25.41p | 0.23p | 18.06p | 23.46p |
Cash Increase / Decrease per Share | 5.25p | 10.02p | (0.12p) | 15.69p | (20.37p) |
Turnover per Share | 33.81p | 29.58p | 0.27p | 21.55p | 26.95p |
Net Asset Value per Share | 1,237.96p | 1,165.04p | 1,177.59p | 989.27p | 946.35p |
Operating Margin | 89.10% | 88.29% | 87.90% | 86.82% | 89.57% |
ROCE | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Net Gearing | 5.08% | 5.73% | 6.71% | 6.03% | 8.51% |
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