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Creightons PLC (GB:CRL)
LSE:CRL
CRL Stock Chart & Stats
28.50 p
-1.70 p(-5.69%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
28.50 p
-1.70 p(-5.69%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range24.00 p - 46.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume189.19K
Average Volume (3M)174.87K
Market Cap
£17.82M
Enterprise Value17.41M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.35M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.94M
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.7
Beta0.73
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.17%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.02
Shares Outstanding68,527,320
10 Day Avg. Volume159,513
30 Day Avg. Volume174,873
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)0.35
P/FCF Ratio8.58
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Balance Sheet / Low LeverageA debt-to-equity of 0.13 and ROE around 10% provide durable financial flexibility. Low leverage reduces refinancing risk and preserves capacity to fund working capital for manufacturing contracts, support R&D or small acquisitions, and withstand demand cycles over the medium term.
Improving Gross Margins And Revenue RecoveryA materially improved gross margin (44.67%) alongside recovering revenue indicates better product mix and cost control. Higher gross margins create structural room to cover SG&A, invest in manufacturing or product development, and sustain operating profitability despite modest top-line expansion.
Diversified Business Model (brands + Contract Manufacturing)Having both owned brands and contract manufacturing creates durable revenue diversification: B2B manufacturing provides stable volume and long-term customer relationships, while branded products offer higher-margin upside. In-house formulation and manufacturing support customer retention and incremental margin capture.
Bears Say
Sharp Decline In Free Cash Flow GrowthA near-60% drop in FCF growth materially weakens cash conversion and limits internal funding for capex, dividends, or acquisitions. Coupled with an operating cash flow to net income ratio of 0.31, this trend could constrain capital allocation and reduce resilience to raw-material price shocks over the medium term.
Low Net Profit MarginDespite strong gross margins, a net margin near 4.5% indicates significant operating, financing or tax drag. Low net profitability limits retained earnings, reduces ability to self-fund strategic initiatives, and increases sensitivity of reported earnings to modest revenue or cost swings.
Modest Revenue Growth And Limited ScaleTop-line growth is modest (~2.8%) and the company is relatively small (about 390 employees), which constrains economies of scale and market share gains. Slow revenue expansion makes fixed-cost absorption harder and limits the pace at which operational improvements can translate into substantial profit growth.
Creightons News
CRL FAQ
What was Creightons PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Creightons PLC lowest share price was 24.00 p and its highest was 46.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Creightons PLC’s market cap?
Creightons PLC’s market cap is £17.82M.
When is Creightons PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Creightons PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 22, 2026 which is in 127 days.
How were Creightons PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Creightons PLC released its earnings results on Nov 19, 2025. The company reported 0.016 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.016 p.
Is Creightons PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Creightons PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Creightons PLC pay dividends?
Creightons PLC pays a Annually dividend of 0.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.17%. See more information on Creightons PLC dividends here
What is Creightons PLC’s EPS estimate?
Creightons PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Creightons PLC have?
Creightons PLC has 68,527,320 shares outstanding.
What happened to Creightons PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Creightons PLC reported an EPS of 0.016 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.786%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Creightons PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:CRL
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Company Description
Creightons PLC
Creightons Plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets toiletries and fragrances in the United Kingdom and internationally. It offers haircare, skincare, bath and body, wellbeing, and male grooming products. The company also offers private label products for high street retailers and supermarket chains; and engages in the contract manufacturing business on behalf of third-party brand owners. It offers its products under the Argan Smooth, Balance Active Formula, Bambeautiful, Beautiful Brunette, Body Bliss, Bronze Ambition, Creightons, Charcoal, Creightons Frizz No More, Creightons H2O Boost, Creightons Pink Grapefruit, Creightons Pro Keratin, Crème de Cocunut & Keratin, Feather & Down, Humble Beauty, PureTouch, Salicylic Acid, Sunshine Blonde, Superfruits, and The Curl Company brands. The company also provides its products online. Creightons Plc was founded in 1954 and is based in Peterborough, the United Kingdom.
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