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Shearwater Group PLC (GB:SWG)
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Shearwater (SWG) Price & Analysis

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SWG Stock Chart & Stats

48.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
48.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Strong Revenue GrowthSustained ~35% top-line growth signals robust demand for Shearwater's cybersecurity services and validates go-to-market execution. Over a 2–6 month horizon this supports scale economics, expands cross-sell opportunities across subsidiaries, and provides a runway for investing in product and SOC capacity that can improve long-term margins if cost trends stabilize.
Conservative LeverageLow debt-to-equity gives durable financial flexibility: it reduces refinancing risk and preserves capacity for strategic investments or tuck-in M&A. With a healthy equity ratio the group can fund growth or weather temporary cash shortfalls without immediate pressure to cut R&D or customer-facing spending, supporting multi-quarter stability.
Recurring Managed ServicesA subscription-style core (managed security services) creates predictable, sticky revenue and higher customer lifetime value. Structurally this improves revenue visibility, aids capacity planning and client retention, and enables investment in automation and higher-margin offerings that can lift operating profitability over several quarters.
Bears Say
Negative ProfitabilityPersistent negative net and EBIT margins indicate the business is not currently generating operating profits, which erodes equity and constrains reinvestment. Absent sustained margin recovery or outsized revenue expansion, losses will limit internal funding for growth and increase dependence on external capital over the medium term.
Declining Gross MarginA falling gross margin points to structural pressure on core economics—either higher delivery costs or lower pricing power. This undermines operating leverage: even with revenue growth, deteriorating gross margins make it harder to reach sustainable operating profitability without efficiency gains, repricing, or cost base redesign.
Weak Cash GenerationDeclining free cash flow and OCF that doesn't cover net income reveal a cash-conversion shortfall. Structurally this increases funding needs, limits ability to self-finance growth or acquisitions, and raises the likelihood of dilutive equity raises or debt, reducing strategic optionality until cash generation materially improves.

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SWG FAQ

What was Shearwater Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Shearwater Group PLC lowest share price was 35.50 p and its highest was 70.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Shearwater Group PLC’s market cap?
    Shearwater Group PLC’s market cap is £8.94M.
      When is Shearwater Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Shearwater Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 48 days.
        How were Shearwater Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Shearwater Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported -0.01 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -0.01 p by >-0.001 p.
          Is Shearwater Group PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Shearwater Group PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Shearwater Group PLC pay dividends?
            Shearwater Group PLC does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Shearwater Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
            Shearwater Group PLC’s EPS estimate is 0.07.
              How many shares outstanding does Shearwater Group PLC have?
              Shearwater Group PLC has 23,829,712 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Shearwater Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Shearwater Group PLC reported an EPS of -0.01 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -0.01 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.571%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Shearwater Group PLC?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SWG
                  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

                    Company Description

                    Shearwater Group PLC

                    Shearwater Group plc offers operational resilience capabilities to clients across the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, and other international markets. The company's operations are structured into two distinct divisions: Software and Services. Within its Software portfolio, Shearwater provides SecurEnvoy for comprehensive identity and access management, alongside Geolang, a sophisticated tool designed for data discovery, extraction, and loss prevention, enabling the protection of sensitive information in both cloud and on-premise environments. The Services division delivers a range of offerings, including cybersecurity and network monitoring technologies, managed security services, advisory and assurance for business and technology regulatory risks, and offensive security consulting such as penetration testing and red teaming. Established in 2004, the company was formerly known as Aurum Mining Plc before rebranding as Shearwater Group PLC in January 2017, and its headquarters are located in London, United Kingdom.

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