Celebrus Technologies (GB:CLBS)
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Rating:54Neutral
Price Target:
93.00 p
â–¼(-27.34% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:03/29/26
The score is held back primarily by very weak technical momentum and concerning cash flow trends, despite solid profitability metrics, low leverage, and a balanced earnings update supported by ARR growth and strong cash.
Positive Factors
Low leverage & strong capital structure
A very low debt-to-equity ratio (0.03) and a 15.01% ROE indicate minimal leverage and efficient use of capital. This durable balance-sheet strength gives the company flexibility to fund product development, support operations through revenue volatility, and sustain dividends or targeted M&A without refinancing risk.
Negative Factors
Revenue decline from recognition change
The shift to straight-line revenue recognition materially reduced reported revenue, complicating comparability and hiding underlying trends. Such accounting changes can create persistent reporting volatility and reduce clarity on sales momentum, making multi-quarter planning and investor assessment harder.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage & strong capital structure
A very low debt-to-equity ratio (0.03) and a 15.01% ROE indicate minimal leverage and efficient use of capital. This durable balance-sheet strength gives the company flexibility to fund product development, support operations through revenue volatility, and sustain dividends or targeted M&A without refinancing risk.
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Celebrus Technologies (CLBS) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£30.02M
Dividend Yield2.44%
Average Volume (3M)85.47K
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.4
Beta (1Y)0.54
Revenue Growth-25.62%
EPS Growth-20.46%
CountryUK
Employees154
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Application
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding37,995,304
10 Day Avg. Volume78,275
30 Day Avg. Volume85,472
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.18
Price to Book (P/B)1.88
Price to Sales (P/S)2.07
P/FCF Ratio-8.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£150.00Price Target Upside17.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)-0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)£23.50M
Celebrus Technologies Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Celebrus Technologies plc, through its various subsidiaries, specializes in providing a comprehensive suite of information technology products and services. Its flagship offering is Celebrus, an innovative data technology platform engineered to en...
How the Company Makes Money
Publicly available, company-specific detail on Celebrus Technologies’ exact revenue model (e.g., precise breakdown between subscriptions, licenses, professional services, or usage-based fees), key revenue streams, and the identities/terms of signi...
Celebrus Technologies Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Dec 02, 2025
(Q2-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Jul 14, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflects a balanced outlook with notable progress in ARR growth, a robust cash position, and an increased dividend. However, these positives are countered by a revenue decline due to changes in revenue recognition, reported losses, and market challenges impacting deal closures.Positive Updates
Celebrus ARR Growth
Celebrus ARR increased to $15.6 million, a rise of just under 15% in the first half and over 20% year-on-year compared to H1 FY '25.
Negative Updates
Total Revenue Decline
Total revenue fell to $10.4 million due to a move to straight-line revenue recognition and adjustments in contract terms.
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Q2-2026 Updates
Positive
Negative
Celebrus ARR Growth
Celebrus ARR increased to $15.6 million, a rise of just under 15% in the first half and over 20% year-on-year compared to H1 FY '25.
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Company Guidance
During the Celebrus Technologies plc Half Year Results presentation, the company provided guidance on several key financial metrics. Celebrus Software's Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) increased to $15.6 million, marking a nearly 15% growth in the first half of the year and over 20% year-on-year compared to H1 FY '25. The company's total revenue stood at $10.4 million, reflecting a decline largely due to a shift to straight-line revenue recognition. Celebrus Software's gross profit margin was reported at 93.1%, slightly down from the previous year's 95.4%. Despite a loss before tax of approximately $1.5 million, the company maintained a healthy cash position of $27.3 million. Celebrus announced a 3.2% increase in the dividend to 0.98p for the first half. Additionally, the company shared insights into its pipeline, revealing a $26 million pipeline from around 60 opportunities, indicating a 13% year-on-year growth, with an emphasis on AI readiness and digital identity solutions driving business prospects.Celebrus Technologies Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
50
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Mar 2025 | Mar 2024 | Mar 2023 | Mar 2022 | Mar 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 32.22M | 38.60M | 32.64M | 21.37M | 24.46M | 22.79M |
| Gross Profit | 23.84M | 23.89M | 17.21M | 12.26M | 12.40M | 13.95M |
| EBITDA | 5.95M | 8.27M | 6.05M | 3.02M | 2.48M | 3.75M |
| Net Income | 3.99M | 6.38M | 4.04M | 2.12M | 1.70M | 2.77M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 47.81M | 56.63M | 58.74M | 39.74M | 53.89M | 41.85M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 27.25M | 31.48M | 30.72M | 17.16M | 11.43M | 14.24M |
| Total Debt | 1.09M | 1.24M | 1.08M | 221.00K | 200.00K | 277.00K |
| Total Liabilities | 9.41M | 14.11M | 29.24M | 12.40M | 22.00M | 10.97M |
| Stockholders Equity | 38.40M | 42.52M | 29.50M | 27.34M | 31.89M | 30.89M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.66M | -9.99M | 15.34M | 13.52M | -1.10M | 3.10M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 1.71M | -9.11M | 16.11M | 14.04M | -659.00K | 3.33M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 3.16M | 4.20M | -164.00K | -517.00K | -639.00K | -229.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.47M | -2.33M | -2.38M | -7.80M | -1.51M | -1.63M |
Celebrus Technologies Technical Analysis
Negative
128.00
Price Trends
88.20
Negative
104.90
Negative
126.10
Negative
Market Momentum
-3.17
Positive
30.53
Neutral
5.06
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:CLBS, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 128 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 91.50, above the 50-day MA of 88.20, and above the 200-day MA of 126.10, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -3.17 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 30.53 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 5.06 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:CLBS.
Celebrus Technologies Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £105.60M | 14.39 | 5.57% | ― | -1.34% | 20.88% | |
68 Neutral | £142.73M | 1,385.77 | 0.31% | ― | -1.56% | -98.71% | |
68 Neutral | £203.01M | 82.94 | 5.22% | 0.80% | 19.00% | -53.85% | |
67 Neutral | £134.64M | 14.71 | 8.80% | 1.68% | 3.82% | -18.43% | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
55 Neutral | £439.45M | -5.94 | -14.39% | 1.73% | 0.82% | -997.08% | |
54 Neutral | £30.02M | 10.41 | 8.83% | 2.44% | -25.62% | -20.46% |
* Technology Sector Average
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Celebrus Technologies Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Updates Voting Rights After Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 26, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc has bought back 49,504 ordinary shares at a price of 101 pence per share, with the repurchased stock to be held in treasury, as part of its ongoing capital management activity. Following the transaction, the company has 4...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Celebrus Technologies adjusts capital structure with latest share buyback
Positive
Mar 25, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc has undertaken a share buyback, repurchasing 46,576 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 107.35 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 40,431,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Celebrus Technologies Tightens Free Float with New Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 23, 2026
Celebrus Technologies has repurchased 31,418 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 113.09 pence each, with the stock to be held in treasury, in a move that marginally reduces free float while signalling ongoing capital management activity. Foll...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Updates Share Capital After Treasury Stock Buyback
Positive
Mar 19, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc has repurchased 29,460 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 121.22 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 40,431,453 shares in issue, of which...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Updates Share Capital After Treasury Buyback
Positive
Mar 16, 2026
Celebrus Technologies has repurchased 16,326 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 122.50 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury, following a market transaction executed through Cavendish Capital Markets. After thi...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Updates Share Count After Latest Buyback
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Celebrus Technologies has executed a share buyback transaction, repurchasing 31,746 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 126 pence per share via Cavendish Capital Markets. The acquired shares will be held in treasury, indicating o...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Buys Back Shares, Updates Voting Rights
Neutral
Mar 10, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc has repurchased 31,746 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 126 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury, as part of its ongoing capital management strategy. Following this transaction, the company now ...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Updates Share Count After Treasury Stock Buyback
Positive
Mar 10, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc has repurchased 31,746 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 126 pence each, with the transaction executed through Cavendish Capital Markets and the acquired stock to be held in treasury. Following this buyback, the co...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Tightens Free Float with Treasury Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 5, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc has repurchased 38,167 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 131 pence per share, with the stock bought through Cavendish Capital Markets and placed into treasury. Following this transaction, the company n...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Updates Voting Rights After Share Buyback
Positive
Mar 4, 2026
Celebrus Technologies has repurchased 46,353 of its own shares at a volume-weighted average price of 129.44 pence each, with the stock to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 40,431,453 ordinary shares in issue, of whic...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies updates share capital after treasury share buyback
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Celebrus Technologies has conducted a share buyback, purchasing 15,000 ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 130.95 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 40,431,453 ord...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies Updates Share Capital After Treasury Share Buyback
Neutral
Feb 24, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc, a data technology company listed on AIM, provides first-party data capture and activation tools through its Celebrus software and cloud platform, serving sectors such as financial services, retail, travel, healthcare, an...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Technologies updates share capital after latest buyback
Positive
Feb 20, 2026
Celebrus Technologies announced it has repurchased 17,000 of its own ordinary shares at a price of 130 pence per share, with the stock to be held in treasury rather than being cancelled. Following the transaction, the company has 40,431,453 shares...
Stock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus updates voting rights after latest share buyback
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
Celebrus Technologies plc has repurchased 23,076 of its own ordinary shares at a volume-weighted average price of 130 pence per share, with the stock to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 40,431,453 ordinary shares in...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Celebrus Technologies launches share buyback of up to 1 million shares
Positive
Feb 13, 2026
Celebrus Technologies has launched a share buyback programme of up to 1,000,000 ordinary shares, to be executed by broker Cavendish on a discretionary basis between now and 13 May 2026. The purchased shares will be held in treasury to satisfy futu...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Celebrus Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights After Employee Option Exercise
Neutral
Jan 6, 2026
Celebrus Technologies has transferred 5,463 ordinary shares from treasury following the exercise of employee share options, a routine capital management move that slightly reduces its treasury holdings while rewarding staff participation in equity...
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