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Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc
(LSE:AML)
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Rating:44Neutral
Price Target:
34.00 p
▼(-4.44% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/02/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—persistent losses, high/rising leverage, and ongoing negative free cash flow. Technicals also pressure the rating with the share price below all major moving averages. The earnings call provides partial offset via improving revenue/margins and better cash-flow trajectory supported by strengthened liquidity, but balance-sheet and profitability risks remain dominant.
Positive Factors
High‑margin 'Specials' product mix (Valhalla)
Successful rollout of ultra‑high‑margin Specials (Valhalla) raises average selling price and shifts mix toward bespoke, durable revenue streams. This product-led premium skew improves gross profit per unit and diversification of revenue, supporting higher long‑run margins and brand exclusivity.
Negative Factors
Very high net debt and leverage
Extremely high leverage materially constrains financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risks. Elevated debt amplifies exposure to demand shocks or margin setbacks, increases fixed financing obligations, and makes sustained investment or strategic optionality more costly over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High‑margin 'Specials' product mix (Valhalla)
Successful rollout of ultra‑high‑margin Specials (Valhalla) raises average selling price and shifts mix toward bespoke, durable revenue streams. This product-led premium skew improves gross profit per unit and diversification of revenue, supporting higher long‑run margins and brand exclusivity.
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Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc (AML) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£355.16M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.82
Revenue Growth-0.24%
EPS Growth-68.68%
CountryUK
Employees2,807
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryAuto - Manufacturers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.63
Shares Outstanding1,015,315,300
10 Day Avg. Volume3,579,648
30 Day Avg. Volume2,097,786
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)1.97
Price to Sales (P/S)0.50
P/FCF Ratio-4.55
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£50.83Price Target Upside42.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.24
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.53B
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc is a global enterprise renowned for the design, engineering, production, promotion, and sale of premium sports cars, primarily under its iconic Aston Martin and Lagonda brands. Its business activities exten...
How the Company Makes Money
AML primarily makes money from selling luxury vehicles to customers via a mix of direct and dealer/distributor channels, recognizing revenue from the manufacture and delivery of Aston Martin-branded cars (including core sports cars/GTs and special...
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Nov 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a clear improvement trajectory: strong top-line growth (revenue +38%), significant gross profit expansion (+68%), volume gains (+21% wholesales) and a successful high-margin Specials launch (Valhalla). Cash generation and margins are moving in the right direction and liquidity was materially strengthened with a GBP 550m financing. However, meaningful challenges remain: the company is still loss-making at adjusted EBIT, leverage is high (adjusted net leverage ~8.9x), net financing costs jumped materially, free cash flow remains an outflow (though improved), and core ASP/aged stock issues persist and delayed into H2. Overall, the results are a mixture of strong operational and product successes tempered by financial and balance sheet constraints; positives and negatives are roughly balanced.Positive Updates
Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue for H1 2026 reached GBP 629 million, up 38% year-over-year, driven by higher wholesales and a stronger Specials mix (notably Valhalla).
Negative Updates
Adjusted EBIT Still Negative
Despite improvement, the company remains loss-making on an adjusted EBIT basis with a GBP 109 million loss in H1 2026.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Revenue Growth
Revenue for H1 2026 reached GBP 629 million, up 38% year-over-year, driven by higher wholesales and a stronger Specials mix (notably Valhalla).
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Company Guidance
Management reconfirmed full‑year 2026 guidance, expecting a material improvement vs 2025 driven by product mix and transformation benefits: H1 wholesales were 2,331 (+21% YoY) with revenue GBP 629m (+38%) and total ASP GBP 241k (+17%); over 220 Valhallas were delivered in H1 and management expects ~500 Valhalla deliveries for the year (Specials 10% of mix vs 1% prior year), core ASP was -5% in H1 but is guided toward +5% for the full year, gross profit rose to GBP 213m (+68%) and gross margin improved to 34% (targeting high‑30s for FY), adjusted EBIT loss narrowed to GBP 109m (10% improvement), D&A rose 45% to GBP 172m, free cash flow outflow narrowed to GBP 198m (vs GBP 321m prior year) with material FY improvement expected (free cash flow excluding Q2 net cash interest of GBP 73m approached breakeven), H1 capex was GBP 120m (down GBP 50m YoY), pro‑forma liquidity is ~GBP 340m after a GBP 550m financing, net debt is GBP 1.5bn with adjusted net leverage ~8.9x, and net cash interest guidance is revised to ~GBP 160m (from ~150m), while management continues to monitor macro and geopolitical risks.Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
34
Negative
Balance Sheet
18
Very Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 1.72B | 1.26B | 1.58B | 1.63B | 1.38B | 1.10B |
| Gross Profit | 317.10M | 29.90M | 583.90M | 639.20M | 450.70M | 343.70M |
| EBITDA | 132.70M | 120.50M | 237.80M | 309.60M | -5.40M | 150.70M |
| Net Income | -629.50M | -493.20M | -323.50M | -228.10M | -527.70M | -189.30M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.66B | 2.81B | 3.16B | 3.17B | 3.10B | 2.84B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 117.40M | 252.90M | 359.60M | 392.40M | 592.10M | 426.20M |
| Total Debt | 1.62B | 1.59B | 1.48B | 1.17B | 1.31B | 1.29B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.46B | 2.48B | 2.41B | 2.25B | 2.33B | 2.18B |
| Stockholders Equity | 181.50M | 316.30M | 740.20M | 902.30M | 753.00M | 641.80M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -257.20M | -137.10M | -276.70M | -251.50M | -159.80M | -5.80M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -56.00M | -67.50M | 123.90M | 145.90M | 127.10M | 178.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -274.90M | -232.50M | -374.80M | -383.40M | -284.70M | -184.10M |
| Financing Cash Flow | 371.60M | 196.60M | 215.80M | 59.70M | 315.00M | -66.50M |
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
71 Outperform | £2.92B | 12.90 | 19.59% | 3.91% | 7.27% | -39.82% | |
65 Neutral | £247.33M | 17.88 | 4.05% | 2.59% | 1.47% | -15.99% | |
63 Neutral | £169.86M | -32.17 | -3.98% | 0.89% | -9.83% | -149.61% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
46 Neutral | £95.20M | 18.05 | 22.27% | 1.86% | 8.14% | 81.96% | |
44 Neutral | £355.16M | -0.55 | -166.57% | ― | -0.24% | -68.68% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Aston Martin boosts margins and cash position on Valhalla-led H1 2026 surge
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
Aston Martin reported materially improved interim results for the first half of 2026, driven by a 21% rise in wholesale volumes and a surge in high-value Specials, notably over 220 Valhalla deliveries. Revenue climbed 38% to £629m, while gros...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aston Martin Clarifies Collateral Structure of New Debt Financing
Neutral
Jul 27, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc has provided clarifying details to investors on the structure of its recently announced new debt financing. The company explained that the financing is secured against certain group assets housed in a newly...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
Aston Martin Boosts Liquidity with £550m Debt Financing
Positive
Jul 22, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc has secured a new £550 million debt package comprising a £450 million senior secured term loan and a £100 million delayed draw term loan, priced at 6.75% over SONIA and maturing in July 2031....
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Aston Martin Addresses Debt Financing Speculation, Reaffirms 2026 Performance Focus
Positive
Jul 17, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda has responded to recent press coverage by confirming that its board regularly reviews capital structure and debt financing options, including ongoing discussions with potential lenders. The company emphasised that these consid...
Financial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aston Martin Clears Conditions for £50m Related-Party Funding Facility
Positive
Jun 26, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda said that customary closing conditions have been satisfied for a new £50m committed facility agreed with Yew Tree Consortium members Yew Tree Overseas Limited and Saint Alexander S.à r.l. The facility, announced alon...
Executive/Board Changes
Aston Martin grants new 2026 share awards to CEO and CFO
Positive
Jun 9, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda has granted a series of share-based awards to its new chief executive, Adrian Hallmark, and chief financial officer, Doug Lafferty under its existing remuneration schemes. The awards, made outside a trading venue on 8 June 202...
Private Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aston Martin Issues New Shares to Fund Employee Incentive Plan
Neutral
Jun 4, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc has applied for the admission of 2,229,037 new ordinary shares to the Financial Conduct Authority and London Stock Exchange. These shares, each with a nominal value of £0.10, will be used to satisfy fr...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Aston Martin Issues New Shares to Fulfil Employee Incentive Awards
Neutral
May 15, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc has applied for the admission of 624,592 new ordinary shares to the FCA Official List and to trading on the London Stock Exchange. The shares are being issued to satisfy the vesting of restricted and intern...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Aston Martin Shareholders Back All Resolutions at 2026 AGM
Positive
May 6, 2026
Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings plc reported that its electronically held Annual General Meeting on 6 May 2026 concluded successfully, with shareholders passing all resolutions on a poll. Participation was robust, with votes cast representing...
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