Big Yellow Group plc (GB:BYG)
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BYG Stock Chart & Stats
933.00 p
-5.00 p(-0.55%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
933.00 p
-5.00 p(-0.55%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range835.00 p - 1,208.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.48K
Average Volume (3M)686.43K
Market Cap
£1.74B
Enterprise Value2.28B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£7.22M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£462.82M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.4
Beta0.82
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.27Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.54%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.38
Shares Outstanding196,818,570
10 Day Avg. Volume524,009
30 Day Avg. Volume686,429
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)0.80
Price to Sales (P/S)9.77
P/FCF Ratio18.62
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£1,120.08Price Target Upside20.05% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering5
EPS Forecast (FY)0.62
Revenue Forecast (FY)£210.38M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthA very high equity ratio and modest debt-to-equity provide durable financial flexibility for Big Yellow. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk, supports development/acquisition funding and dividend payouts, and cushions the business against cyclical occupancy or rental-rate shocks.
Cash GenerationConsistent FCF growth and stable operating cash flow indicate the core rental business reliably converts revenue into cash. That strengthens capacity to fund site development, maintain dividends, reduce debt or invest in yield-accretive expansions without needing external capital.
High Operating MarginsRobust gross and operating margins point to efficient property operations and pricing power in self-storage. High margins support durable cash returns and reinvestment ability, helping sustain yields through occupancy cycles and enabling competitive reinvestment in site quality and services.
Bears Say
Declining Net IncomeA year-over-year fall in net income signals earnings volatility that can weaken retained earnings and restrict reinvestment. For a capital-intensive REIT, persistent net income declines would strain funding for development or distributions and complicate long-term planning.
Rising Property RatesHigher property rates are a structural cost headwind for a property owner-operator like Big Yellow. Sustained increases reduce net operating income and compress margins unless fully passed through to tenants, which may be constrained by local market competition and demand elasticity.
Earnings Per Share VolatilityA sharp year-over-year EPS decline signals material pressure on per-share profitability, whether from one-offs or weaker operations. Persistent EPS contraction undermines dividend coverage and capital allocation flexibility, and raises questions about sustainable returns during market stress.
Big Yellow Group News
BYG FAQ
What was Big Yellow Group plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Big Yellow Group plc lowest share price was 835.00 p and its highest was 1208.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Big Yellow Group plc’s market cap?
Big Yellow Group plc’s market cap is £1.74B.
When is Big Yellow Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Big Yellow Group plc’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were Big Yellow Group plc’s earnings last quarter?
Big Yellow Group plc released its earnings results on Nov 17, 2025. The company reported 0.378 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.285 p by 0.093 p.
Is Big Yellow Group plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Big Yellow Group plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Big Yellow Group plc pay dividends?
Big Yellow Group plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 23.8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.54%. See more information on Big Yellow Group plc dividends here
What is Big Yellow Group plc’s EPS estimate?
Big Yellow Group plc’s EPS estimate is 0.27.
How many shares outstanding does Big Yellow Group plc have?
Big Yellow Group plc has 196,818,570 shares outstanding.
What happened to Big Yellow Group plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Big Yellow Group plc reported an EPS of 0.378 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.285 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.551%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Big Yellow Group plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:BYG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Big Yellow Group Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
£1,120.08 (20.05% Upside)
£1,120.08 (20.05% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:BYG Sentiment 66%
Sector Average 69%
Sector Average 69%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $675.0K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.56%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
5.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
4.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Big Yellow Group plc
Big Yellow is the UK's brand leader in self storage. Big Yellow now operates from a platform of 103 stores, including 25 stores branded as Armadillo Self Storage, in which the Group has a 20% interest. We own a further 11 Big Yellow self storage development sites, of which eight have planning consent. The current maximum lettable area of the existing platform (including Armadillo) is 6.0 million sq ft. When fully built out the portfolio will provide approximately 6.8 million sq ft of flexible storage space. Of the Big Yellow stores and sites, 98% by value are held freehold and long leasehold, with the remaining 2% short leasehold. The Group has pioneered the development of the latest generation of self storage facilities, which utilise state of the art technology and are in high profile, accessible, main road locations. Our focus on the location and visibility of our Big Yellow stores, coupled with our excellent customer service and our market leading online platform, has created the most recognised brand name in the UK self storage industry.
BYG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
1,120.08 p
▲(20.05% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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