Watkin Jones PLC (GB:WJG)
LSE:WJG
WJG Stock Chart & Stats
27.85 p
0.30 p(1.52%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
27.85 p
0.30 p(1.52%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range23.45 p - 40.96 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume72.41K
Average Volume (3M)703.71K
Market Cap
£65.75M
Enterprise Value28.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£80.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£43.56M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.74
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding256,831,420
10 Day Avg. Volume513,156
30 Day Avg. Volume703,712
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio-6.13
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)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)£305.47M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Development-led Model With Institutional Forward-salesThe forward-sale/forward-funding model provides durable revenue visibility and shifts market risk to institutional buyers. This structure supports predictable milestone-driven cash inflows and repeat institutional relationships, underpinning development margins and contract revenues over time.
Specialist PBSA And Build-to-rent ExpertiseEnd-to-end capability in PBSA and BTR creates a structural competitive advantage: integrated site sourcing, planning and delivery fosters faster project execution, stronger investor ties and potential margin retention versus pure contractors, supporting sustainable project pipeline conversion.
Improving Leverage ManagementSlight improvement in debt-to-equity and a stable equity ratio indicate better leverage control, reducing refinancing pressure. That structural improvement enhances balance sheet resilience, helping the firm fund or complete developments and negotiate with lenders over the medium term.
Bears Say
Declining Revenue And ProfitabilitySustained revenue decline and negative operating profitability erode development margins and limit reinvestment into the business. Persistent losses reduce retained capital for new projects, weaken investor confidence in forward-sale deals, and pressure long-term returns on projects and partners.
Weak Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flow constrain the company's ability to finance construction and meet milestone-driven cash needs without external funding. Structurally poor cash conversion increases dependency on lenders or partners, raising funding risk for multi-quarter project delivery.
Negative ROE And Liquidity PressuresA negative ROE signals capital destruction and undermines shareholders' ability to absorb project setbacks. Combined with liquidity concerns, this raises the risk of strained counterparty relationships, tighter financing terms and potential delays or pauses in project progression over the medium term.
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WJG FAQ
What was Watkin Jones PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watkin Jones PLC lowest share price was 23.45 p and its highest was 40.95 p in the past 12 months.
What is Watkin Jones PLC’s market cap?
Watkin Jones PLC’s market cap is £65.75M.
When is Watkin Jones PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watkin Jones PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 48 days.
How were Watkin Jones PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Watkin Jones PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watkin Jones PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Watkin Jones PLC pay dividends?
Watkin Jones PLC pays a Notavailable dividend of 1.4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Watkin Jones PLC dividends here
What is Watkin Jones PLC’s EPS estimate?
Watkin Jones PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Watkin Jones PLC have?
Watkin Jones PLC has 256,831,420 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watkin Jones PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watkin Jones PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:WJG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Watkin Jones Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-5.86%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Watkin Jones PLC
Watkin Jones (WJG) is a leading UK-based property development and construction company, primarily focused on the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and residential sectors. Established in 1791, the company specializes in the design, development, and management of high-quality residential properties, including student housing and private residential developments. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Watkin Jones aims to provide innovative living solutions that meet the evolving needs of the market.
Technical Analysis
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