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MER Stock Chart & Stats
377.00 p
27.00 p(7.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
377.00 p
27.00 p(7.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range310.00 p - 448.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.20K
Average Volume (3M)162.47K
Market Cap
£349.47M
Enterprise Value592.70M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£48.48M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£318.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.8
Beta0.46
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.02%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
Shares Outstanding84,219,920
10 Day Avg. Volume185,388
30 Day Avg. Volume162,471
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio5.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£520.00Price Target Upside37.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted, Recurring RevenueMears’ business is driven by long-term, contracted services to public and regulated housing clients. This contract-heavy model creates recurring revenue streams and predictable scheduling, supporting durable cash flow visibility and competitive stickiness with councils and housing associations.
Improving Profitability And Revenue TrendOperating results moved from loss-making to consistently positive in recent years, and overall revenue has grown since 2021. That structural improvement in earnings power indicates better cost control and contract execution, which should sustain margin recovery if the company maintains contract scale.
High Returns On EquityReported ROE in the high-teens to mid-20s shows efficient capital deployment across the business. High ROE implies the firm can convert invested capital into profit effectively, supporting reinvestment or shareholder distributions over the medium term if maintained alongside disciplined contract pricing.
Bears Say
Thin Net MarginsNet margins around 4% leave limited buffer against cost shocks such as labor, materials, or energy. In a services business with tight schedules and regulated clients, slim margins reduce flexibility to absorb contract underperformance or inflation without eroding profitability materially over time.
Elevated LeverageA balance sheet where debt exceeds equity heightens sensitivity to rising interest costs and earnings volatility. Elevated leverage constrains strategic optionality—making it harder to invest in growth, bid low-margin contracts, or weather temporary revenue dips without increasing refinancing or covenant risk.
Weakened Cash ConversionA marked drop in free cash flow and weakened cash conversion reduces financial flexibility to service debt, fund working capital, or sustain dividends. If cash conversion remains depressed, the company may need external financing or cutbacks, which could impair operational stability.
Mears Group Plc News
MER FAQ
What was Mears Group Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mears Group Plc lowest share price was 310.00 p and its highest was 448.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Mears Group Plc’s market cap?
Mears Group Plc’s market cap is £349.47M.
When is Mears Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mears Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 13 days.
How were Mears Group Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Mears Group Plc released its earnings results on Mar 26, 2026. The company reported 0.273 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.273 p.
Is Mears Group Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mears Group Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mears Group Plc pay dividends?
Mears Group Plc pays a Quarterly dividend of 11.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.02%. See more information on Mears Group Plc dividends here
What is Mears Group Plc’s EPS estimate?
Mears Group Plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Mears Group Plc have?
Mears Group Plc has 84,219,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mears Group Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mears Group Plc reported an EPS of 0.273 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.322%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mears Group Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MER
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
Mears Group Plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£520.00 (37.93% Upside)
£520.00 (37.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:MER Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 65%
Sector Average 65%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £639.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.02%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mears Group Plc
Mears Group plc is a United Kingdom-based entity that delivers a broad spectrum of outsourced provisions to both public and private sector clients. Its offerings include diverse maintenance solutions, such as urgent and pre-planned repair services for local authorities, gas and general repair work, significant capital projects, energy efficiency investments, and regeneration initiatives for public infrastructure, alongside groundskeeping. The company is also heavily involved in housing management, supplying affordable residences to various sectors, operating emergency and temporary accommodation, providing housing with care, and offering general housing support to government departments. Additionally, Mears undertakes house construction and furnishes comprehensive facilities management services across a range of settings, including defense estates, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, public buildings, and commercial office spaces. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Gloucester, UK.
MER Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
520.00 p
▲(37.93% Upside)







