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Johnson Service Group PLC (GB:JSG)
LSE:JSG
JSG Stock Chart & Stats
129.60p
0.40p(0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
129.60p
0.40p(0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range118.60p - 160.20p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume486.26K
Average Volume (3M)1.91M
Market Cap
£492.64M
Enterprise Value653.11M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£11.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£170.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.6
Beta1.04
Next Earnings
Sep 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding377,792,240
10 Day Avg. Volume972,297
30 Day Avg. Volume1,910,294
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.90
Price to Book (P/B)1.97
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio14.14
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£177.50Price Target Upside36.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)£553.28M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Multi-year Revenue RecoverySustained revenue growth over multiple years reflects successful scaling of staffing and placement operations and diversified demand across segments. This durable top-line expansion strengthens market position, supports fixed-cost absorption and underpins medium-term margin resilience and investment capacity.
Improving Profitability And Clear Margin TargetConsistent margin improvement, rising adjusted EBITDA and an explicit 14% operating-margin goal indicate structural productivity gains and disciplined cost management. The GBP25M buyback signals management confidence and returns excess capital, reinforcing alignment of capital allocation with long-term profitability objectives.
Solid Operating Cash GenerationRobust operating cash flow provides durable coverage for interest, working-capital swings and reinvestment needs. Consistent cash from operations reduces refinancing risk, supports the buyback/dividend program and gives the company flexibility to fund productivity investments without relying solely on external financing.
Bears Say
Rising Leverage Since 2022Material increase in leverage over a short period reduces financial flexibility and raises vulnerability to adverse industry cycles or rate moves. Higher net debt limits headroom for opportunistic M&A or cushioning against demand shocks, making the capital structure a medium-term risk to strategic optionality.
Volatile Free Cash FlowLarge swings in free cash flow reduce predictability of discretionary spending and shareholder returns. Volatility driven by working-capital and reinvestment needs can constrain consistent buybacks or dividends, and complicates planning for capex and productivity projects over the medium term.
Labor Cost And Pricing Execution PressureRising labor intensity and constrained ability to pass costs through in certain end markets exert durable margin pressure for staffing firms. If pricing execution remains difficult in sensitive sectors, margin expansion targets will rely heavily on productivity gains or structural shifts rather than straightforward rate hikes.
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JSG FAQ
What was Johnson Service Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Johnson Service Group PLC lowest share price was 118.60p and its highest was 160.20p in the past 12 months.
What is Johnson Service Group PLC’s market cap?
Johnson Service Group PLC’s market cap is £492.64M.
When is Johnson Service Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Johnson Service Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 08, 2026 which is in 186 days.
How were Johnson Service Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Johnson Service Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported 0.057p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.057p.
Is Johnson Service Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Johnson Service Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Johnson Service Group PLC pay dividends?
Johnson Service Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.6p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.18%. See more information on Johnson Service Group PLC dividends here
What is Johnson Service Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Johnson Service Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Johnson Service Group PLC have?
Johnson Service Group PLC has 377,792,240 shares outstanding.
What happened to Johnson Service Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Johnson Service Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.057p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Johnson Service Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:JSG
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
Johnson Service Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£177.50 (36.96% Upside)
£177.50 (36.96% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
12.46%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
10.99%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Johnson Service Group PLC
Johnson Service Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides textile rental and related services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, Workwear; and Hotel, Restaurants and Catering. The Workwear segment supplies workwear garments and protective wear, and workplace hygiene services under the Johnsons Workwear brands, as well as provides laundering services. The Hotel, Restaurants and Catering segment offers linen services, including table linen, napkins, and chefs wear to the hotel, restaurant, and catering markets through the Afonwen, Bourne, PLS, Fresh Linen, Stalbridge, South West Laundry, and London Linen brands. It also engages in the property holding activities. Johnson Service Group PLC was incorporated in 1953 and is based in Preston Brook, the United Kingdom.
JSG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
177.50p
▲(36.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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