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INCH Stock Chart & Stats
825.50 p
-3.50 p(-0.42%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
825.50 p
-3.50 p(-0.42%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range640.50 p - 895.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume715.76K
Average Volume (3M)903.86K
Market Cap
£2.92B
Enterprise Value3.53K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£716.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£1.39B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.9
Beta0.94
Next Earnings
Mar 09, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.85%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.65
Shares Outstanding349,151,060
10 Day Avg. Volume974,639
30 Day Avg. Volume903,860
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.36
Price to Book (P/B)2.29
Price to Sales (P/S)0.32
P/FCF Ratio8.48
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,071.40Price Target Upside29.79% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.89
Revenue Forecast (FY)£9.75B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Free Cash Flow GenerationSustained, high-quality free cash flow (2025 FCF 340M; FCF ~88% of net income) provides durable internal funding for operations, capex, dividends and buybacks. Strong cash conversion supports financial flexibility through cycles and funds strategic actions without reliance on equity issuance.
Diversified OEM Partnerships And Global FootprintBroad geographic presence and ongoing wins (five new distribution contracts) diversify revenue and reduce dependence on any single market. Scale across importation, logistics, retail and aftersales improves negotiating leverage with OEMs and supports recurring higher-margin services as vehicle parc grows.
Disciplined Capital Allocation And Shareholder ReturnsManagement’s commitment to a larger GBP 250m buyback and a stable 40% dividend payout shows disciplined allocation tied to cash generation. This signals prudent financial stewardship, supports EPS accretion and returns capital to shareholders while maintaining flexibility to reinvest in the business.
Bears Say
APAC Structural Underperformance (Australia)Rapid EV adoption, fuel/supply shocks and mix shifts in Australia caused substantial volume and margin deterioration in APAC. Management expects a multi-period recovery, making APAC a medium-term drag on group margins and revenue until market dynamics and contract rebalancing stabilise.
Rising Leverage And Interest Cost SensitivityHigher leverage (debt-to-equity ~1.01) reduces balance-sheet buffer in a cyclical auto retail business. With elevated interest costs and inventory financing pressures, increased leverage limits flexibility for M&A or cushioning against cyclical downturns and raises sensitivity to further margin or cash-flow shocks.
Margin Compression, Restructuring And Revenue DilutionCompressed gross and net margins versus prior year, plus GBP 62–64m of restructuring and write-downs, indicate operating strain. Contract exits removing ~GBP 140m annualized revenue and inventory write-downs will weigh on near-to-medium-term margins until portfolio rationalisation and cost actions take full effect.
Inchcape News
INCH FAQ
What was Inchcape’s price range in the past 12 months?
Inchcape lowest share price was 640.50 p and its highest was 895.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Inchcape’s market cap?
Inchcape’s market cap is £2.92B.
When is Inchcape’s upcoming earnings report date?
Inchcape’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 09, 2027 which is in 214 days.
How were Inchcape’s earnings last quarter?
Inchcape released its earnings results on Jul 28, 2026. The company reported 0.349 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Inchcape overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Inchcape’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Inchcape pay dividends?
Inchcape pays a Semiannually dividend of 10.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.85%. See more information on Inchcape dividends here
What is Inchcape’s EPS estimate?
Inchcape’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Inchcape have?
Inchcape has 349,151,060 shares outstanding.
What happened to Inchcape’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Inchcape reported an EPS of 0.349 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.426%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Inchcape?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:INCH
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
£1,071.40 (29.79% Upside)
£1,071.40 (29.79% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £2.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.66%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.85%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.61%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Inchcape
Inchcape Plc engages in the provision of automotive services and other related products. It operates through the Distribution and Retail segment. The Distribution segment is involved in exclusive distribution, sales, and marketing activities of new vehicles and parts. The Retail segment focuses on the sale of new and used vehicles, together with associated aftersales activities of service, body shop repairs, and parts sales in the UK and Europe. The company was founded in 1811 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
INCH Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,071.40 p
▲(29.79% Upside)