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TST Stock Chart & Stats
60.00 p
-5.00 p(-5.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
60.00 p
-5.00 p(-5.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range52.50 p - 94.07 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.67K
Average Volume (3M)8.42K
Market Cap
£6.42M
Enterprise Value4.39M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£721.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta<0.01
Next Earnings
Sep 16, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.13
Shares Outstanding7,921,494
10 Day Avg. Volume6,954
30 Day Avg. Volume8,419
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio6.96
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)-0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)£6.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Cash GenerationTouchstar generated positive operating cash flow and free cash flow in 2025 despite reported losses, showing an ability to convert revenue to cash. That durable cash generation supports working capital, funds basic capex/dividends, and reduces near-term refinancing pressure even if earnings are volatile.
Moderate LeverageLeverage remains moderate with debt-to-equity around 0.38, providing financial flexibility and lower ongoing interest burden compared with highly levered peers. This balance sheet posture helps absorb shocks and preserves optionality for investment or restructuring over the coming quarters.
Healthy Gross MarginA gross margin near 46.5% indicates structural pricing power or cost efficiency at the product level. That margin buffer supports recovery of operating costs if revenues rebound and gives management room to invest in R&D or sales without immediate margin compression.
Bears Say
Profitability DeteriorationThe sharp swing to a sizeable net loss and negative margins signals deterioration in core profitability, reducing retained earnings and weakening return metrics. Persistent losses would limit reinvestment, strain covenants or dividends, and may force restructuring or equity raises over the medium term.
Top-line WeaknessA declining revenue trend after prior profitable years raises concern about demand, competitive position, or contract renewals. Sustained top-line weakness erodes operating leverage, makes margin recovery harder, and could mandate cost cutting that harms long-term growth prospects.
Equity ErosionA meaningful drop in shareholders' equity reduces the company’s capital buffer, tightening borrowing headroom and amplifying the impact of future losses. Weaker equity may increase perceived credit risk, raise financing costs, and constrain strategic investments over the next several quarters.
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TST FAQ
What was Touchstar PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Touchstar PLC lowest share price was 52.50 p and its highest was 94.07 p in the past 12 months.
What is Touchstar PLC’s market cap?
Touchstar PLC’s market cap is £6.42M.
When is Touchstar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Touchstar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 16, 2026 which is in 77 days.
How were Touchstar PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Touchstar PLC released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -0.121 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.121 p.
Is Touchstar PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Touchstar PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Touchstar PLC pay dividends?
Touchstar PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 1.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.42%. See more information on Touchstar PLC dividends here
What is Touchstar PLC’s EPS estimate?
Touchstar PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Touchstar PLC have?
Touchstar PLC has 7,921,494 shares outstanding.
What happened to Touchstar PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Touchstar PLC reported an EPS of -0.121 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Touchstar PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:TST
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Company Description
Touchstar PLC
Based in Manchester, UK, and founded in 1904, Touchstar plc is a global specialist in mobile technology solutions. The company designs and produces rugged mobile computing devices, marketed under the Touchstar brand, for customers throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. Beyond manufacturing, Touchstar provides, installs, and maintains a range of software applications and hardware systems tailored for mobile use in the transport, logistics, and access control industries. Its offerings also encompass supply chain data capture, GPS satellite tracking with vehicle telematics, and dedicated software and hardware for the oil and gas logistics sector. Furthermore, Touchstar supplies products for security clearance checks and attendance recording, alongside PODStar, an electronic proof of delivery (EPOD) solution for SMEs and other organizations. The company, formerly known as Belgravium Technologies plc, adopted the name Touchstar plc in May 2016.
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