Norman Broadbent PLC (GB:NBB)
LSE:NBB
NBB Stock Chart & Stats
232.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
232.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range73.50 p - 260.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume3.05M
Average Volume (3M)1.66K
Market Cap
£4.38M
Enterprise Value2.86M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£178.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.9
Beta0.45
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding1,925,688
10 Day Avg. Volume1,120
30 Day Avg. Volume1,658
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.28
P/FCF Ratio2.34
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Materially Reduced LeverageThe company's debt-to-equity has fallen to about 0.08, reflecting materially reduced leverage and growing equity. Lower structural leverage increases financial flexibility, reduces default and refinancing risk, and supports investment or opportunistic M&A during industry cycles over the next 2–6 months.
Stronger Cash Generation And FCFOperating and free cash flow strengthened substantially in 2025, with FCF up ~46% and closely matching earnings. Improved cash conversion supports reinvestment in client delivery, funds discretionary payout or working capital, and underpins sustainable operations even if revenue growth moderates.
Revenue Recovery And Return To ProfitabilityThe firm recovered revenue and returned to positive operating profit and EBITDA in 2025 after a weak 2024. This demonstrates demand resilience for executive search and advisory services and validates the business model's ability to restore margins and earnings when market hiring recovers.
Bears Say
Cyclical Revenue And EarningsNorman Broadbent operates in a cyclical hiring market where downturns can quickly depress mandates and fees. Historical swings (losses and negative cash flow in 2024) highlight predictable sensitivity to macro hiring cycles, making near-term earnings and cash generation volatile.
Modest Net Margin BufferNet margins of roughly 4% provide limited cushion against revenue downturns or cost inflation. Given the services-heavy model with modest bottom-line leverage, small margin compression or lost mandates could materially reduce profits and free cash flow over the coming months.
Limited Scale And DiversificationA small employee base and focused service mix constrain capacity to pursue large, multi-market mandates and reduce geographic or sector diversification. Limited scale can restrict pricing power, increase client concentration risk, and make revenue more sensitive to losing a few key mandates.
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What was Norman Broadbent PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Norman Broadbent PLC lowest share price was 73.50 p and its highest was 260.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Norman Broadbent PLC’s market cap?
Norman Broadbent PLC’s market cap is £4.38M.
When is Norman Broadbent PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Norman Broadbent PLC’s earnings last quarter?
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Is Norman Broadbent PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Norman Broadbent PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Norman Broadbent PLC pay dividends?
Norman Broadbent PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is Norman Broadbent PLC’s EPS estimate?
Norman Broadbent PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Norman Broadbent PLC have?
Norman Broadbent PLC has 1,925,688 shares outstanding.
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Company Description
Norman Broadbent PLC
Norman Broadbent plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides professional services in the United Kingdom and internationally. It offers a portfolio of services, including board advisory, interim management, leadership search, research and insight, and development and assessment, as well as coaching and talent management, mezzanine level search, and executive search solutions. The company was incorporated in 1936 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.
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