AG Barr (GB:BAG)
LSE:BAG
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AG Barr
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
777.00 p
▲(25.93% Upside)
Action:UpgradedDate:12/07/25
AG Barr's strong financial performance and positive corporate events are offset by bearish technical indicators. The company's valuation is fair, and the dividend yield adds to its attractiveness. The lack of earnings call data means this component is excluded from the analysis.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
AG Barr's extremely low debt-to-equity (0.01) and high equity ratio (73.4%) provide durable financial resilience. Minimal leverage preserves flexibility for capex, M&A or dividends, reduces refinancing risk and supports stability through demand or input-cost shocks over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Slight decline in free cash flow
A 5.2% year-over-year reduction in free cash flow, while modest, is a structural flag if it continues. Persistent FCF erosion would limit reinvestment capacity, reduce the buffer for volatility and force tougher trade-offs between dividends, capex and strategic spending.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
AG Barr's extremely low debt-to-equity (0.01) and high equity ratio (73.4%) provide durable financial resilience. Minimal leverage preserves flexibility for capex, M&A or dividends, reduces refinancing risk and supports stability through demand or input-cost shocks over the medium term.
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AG Barr (BAG) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£696.41M
Dividend Yield2.74%
Average Volume (3M)197.11K
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.2
Beta (1Y)0.58
Revenue Growth3.97%
EPS Growth34.09%
CountryUK
Employees981
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryBeverages - Non-Alcoholic
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding112,028,870
10 Day Avg. Volume163,843
30 Day Avg. Volume197,109
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio5.96
Price to Book (P/B)2.13
Price to Sales (P/S)1.61
P/FCF Ratio23.24
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)0.47
Revenue Forecast (FY)£456.00M
AG Barr Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
A.G. BARR p.l.c., together with its subsidiaries, manufactures, distributes, and sells soft drinks and cocktail solutions in the United Kingdom and internationally. It provides carbonated and flavored soft drinks, fruit cocktails, fruit juices, sp...
How the Company Makes Money
AG Barr generates revenue primarily through the sale of its wide array of beverages. The company's revenue model is built on multiple key streams: retail sales through supermarkets, convenience stores, and online platforms; partnerships with foods...
AG Barr Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
85
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
80
Positive
Cash Flow
78
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 | Jan 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 427.20M | 420.40M | 400.00M | 317.60M | 268.60M | 227.00M |
| Gross Profit | 170.80M | 164.30M | 154.20M | 128.10M | 118.60M | 93.60M |
| EBITDA | 75.50M | 65.90M | 63.80M | 55.70M | 53.80M | 39.50M |
| Net Income | 48.70M | 39.70M | 38.50M | 33.90M | 27.80M | 19.10M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 473.50M | 432.90M | 401.70M | 377.50M | 336.30M | 302.10M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 41.30M | 64.80M | 53.60M | 53.60M | 68.70M | 52.90M |
| Total Debt | 4.90M | 4.60M | 4.90M | 5.80M | 4.40M | 5.40M |
| Total Liabilities | 143.80M | 115.30M | 109.00M | 108.70M | 88.10M | 73.30M |
| Stockholders Equity | 321.90M | 317.60M | 292.70M | 268.80M | 244.50M | 228.80M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 29.00M | 29.10M | 30.70M | 21.30M | 38.40M | 43.60M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 51.80M | 48.30M | 48.50M | 35.90M | 43.40M | 50.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -9.60M | -39.30M | -8.10M | -71.50M | -9.00M | -8.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -27.10M | -21.20M | -19.70M | -20.20M | -15.70M | -3.60M |
AG Barr Technical Analysis
Negative
617.00
Price Trends
662.76
Negative
651.27
Negative
667.22
Negative
Market Momentum
-12.72
Positive
31.22
Neutral
25.93
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:BAG, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 617 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 660.60, below the 50-day MA of 662.76, and below the 200-day MA of 667.22, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -12.72 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 31.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.93 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:BAG.
AG Barr Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
75 Outperform | £15.41B | 17.33 | 28.56% | 1.96% | 6.00% | 42.42% | |
72 Outperform | £339.29M | 16.26 | 23.59% | 3.39% | 3.04% | -6.67% | |
70 Outperform | £696.41M | 7.17 | 15.23% | 2.74% | 3.97% | 34.09% | |
65 Neutral | £403.69M | 9.36 | 3.72% | 4.05% | -2.22% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
57 Neutral | £909.18M | 43.61 | 9.32% | 2.11% | -6.03% | 13.11% | |
43 Neutral | £123.61M | -3.34 | ― | 5.22% | -0.79% | 87.50% |
* Consumer Defensive Sector Average
GB:BAG
AG Barr
619.00
8.39
1.37%
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777.00
-47.47
-5.76%
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4,920.00
491.47
11.10%
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803.45
23.37%
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110.20
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-11.20%
AG Barr Corporate Events
Business Operations and Strategy
A.G. Barr Executives Increase Holdings Through Employee Share Scheme
Positive
Feb 9, 2026
A.G. Barr has disclosed share purchases by five senior executives under its All Employee Share Ownership Plan, an HMRC-approved scheme allowing staff to acquire ordinary shares via salary deductions with additional matching free shares. The transa...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
A.G. Barr Delivers Double-Digit Profit Growth and Buys Fentimans and Frobishers
Positive
Feb 3, 2026
A.G. Barr reported full-year results for the period to 31 January 2026 in line with expectations, with revenue rising about 4% to £437m and adjusted operating margin improving by roughly 110 basis points to 14.7%, delivering double-digit prof...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
A.G. BARR Chair Mark Allen Steps Down as Board Launches Successor Search
Neutral
Jan 15, 2026
A.G. BARR has announced that Mark Allen OBE has stepped down with immediate effect from his roles as non-executive chair and director in order to concentrate on his expanded executive chair position at Hilton Food Group. The board has launched an ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
A.G. BARR executives increase holdings under all-employee share scheme
Positive
Jan 12, 2026
A.G. BARR has disclosed share transactions by several members of its executive leadership team under the company’s HM Revenue Customs-approved All Employee Share Ownership Plan (AESOP). Chief Executive Officer Euan Sutherland, Chief Finance...
Business Operations and Strategy
A.G. Barr Executives Participate in Share Ownership Plan
Positive
Dec 8, 2025
A.G. Barr has announced the purchase of shares by its top executives under the All Employee Share Ownership Plan (AESOP), a scheme approved by HM Revenue and Customs that allows employees to buy shares using salary deductions and receive matching ...
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