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Eurocell
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Rating:67Neutral
Price Target:
127.00 p
▲(10.43% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/04/26
Overall score reflects (1) decent but uneven fundamentals—improving operations and strong free cash flow tempered by thinner net margins and higher leverage, (2) moderately positive technical momentum with price above key moving averages, and (3) supportive valuation with a solid dividend yield. Corporate events add a small positive governance/alignment signal.
Positive Factors
Cash generation
Eurocell's consistently positive free cash flow (34.2m in 2025) and strong operating cash flow provide durable internal funding for reinvestment, dividends or debt servicing. Over the next 2–6 months this cash profile supports strategic flexibility and reduces reliance on external funding.
Negative Factors
Rising leverage
A material step-up in leverage to roughly 1.0x D/E meaningfully reduces financial flexibility. Over 2–6 months higher debt increases interest and refinancing risk and constrains the company's ability to pursue capex, acquisitions or rapid dividend increases without deleveraging.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Cash generation
Eurocell's consistently positive free cash flow (34.2m in 2025) and strong operating cash flow provide durable internal funding for reinvestment, dividends or debt servicing. Over the next 2–6 months this cash profile supports strategic flexibility and reduces reliance on external funding.
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Eurocell (ECEL) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£116.29M
Dividend Yield5.4%
Average Volume (3M)153.65K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.4
Beta (1Y)0.48
Revenue Growth12.74%
EPS Growth-3.35%
CountryUK
Employees1,875
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryConstruction
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding99,270,170
10 Day Avg. Volume110,194
30 Day Avg. Volume153,649
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-4.09
Price to Book (P/B)1.25
Price to Sales (P/S)0.33
P/FCF Ratio3.84
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£240.00Price Target Upside108.70% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)£425.15M
Eurocell Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Founded in 1974 and based in Alfreton, UK, Eurocell plc specializes in the manufacturing, distribution, and recycling of polyvinyl chloride (PVC) products for the building industry, specifically windows, doors, and roofline components, throughout ...
How the Company Makes Money
Eurocell makes money primarily by selling building products used in window and door fabrication and installation. Its revenue model is based on product sales through a combination of: (1) manufacturing and selling uPVC profiles and systems (the co...
Eurocell Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Sep 04, 2025
(Q2-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Sep 09, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call reflects a mixed performance, with strong growth from the Alunet acquisition and digital sales offset by challenging market conditions and increased costs. While there are significant achievements, the revised full-year outlook and subdued market conditions indicate a balanced outlook.Positive Updates
Revenue and Profit Growth
Against a challenging market backdrop, Eurocell reported a 10% increase in total group sales and a 9% increase in adjusted operating profit for H1 2025 compared to H1 2024.
Negative Updates
Subdued Market Conditions
Despite growth in some areas, the overall market remains challenging with low consumer confidence affecting the RMI (Repair, Maintenance, and Improvement) sector.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Revenue and Profit Growth
Against a challenging market backdrop, Eurocell reported a 10% increase in total group sales and a 9% increase in adjusted operating profit for H1 2025 compared to H1 2024.
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Company Guidance
During the Eurocell Half Year Results Presentation for Fiscal Year 2025, several key metrics were highlighted. The company reported a 10% increase in total Group sales, primarily driven by the acquisition of Alunet, which showed a robust 36% growth post-acquisition. Adjusted operating profit rose by 9% compared to H1 2024, with underlying sales volumes slightly below the previous year. Despite ongoing challenges, including subdued trading conditions and a demanding market environment, Eurocell managed to implement cost reduction strategies, achieving GBP 2 million in annualized savings from a Branch Network restructure. Shareholder returns were enhanced with GBP 7.3 million announced, including an interim dividend up 5% to 2.3p per share and a GBP 5 million share buyback. The company revised its full-year outlook downward due to challenging trading conditions, with adjusted profit before tax down by 3%, and net debt at GBP 29 million, reflecting the funding of the Alunet acquisition.Eurocell Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
63
Positive
Balance Sheet
54
Neutral
Cash Flow
71
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 403.50M | 357.90M | 364.50M | 381.20M | 339.80M |
| Gross Profit | 204.00M | 188.30M | 173.80M | 182.70M | 170.20M |
| EBITDA | 51.50M | 41.90M | 39.60M | 53.00M | 52.40M |
| Net Income | 9.60M | 10.50M | 9.60M | 19.70M | 21.10M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 287.80M | 223.80M | 223.80M | 254.90M | 240.20M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 6.30M | 400.00K | 400.00K | 5.10M | 6.60M |
| Total Debt | 103.80M | 62.90M | 58.60M | 84.00M | 76.30M |
| Total Liabilities | 183.00M | 118.40M | 109.50M | 140.00M | 134.00M |
| Stockholders Equity | 104.80M | 105.40M | 114.30M | 114.90M | 106.20M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 34.20M | 33.90M | 43.70M | 21.50M | 13.50M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 46.50M | 44.20M | 52.80M | 33.90M | 29.00M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -33.10M | -10.30M | -8.30M | -12.10M | -15.50M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.50M | -36.90M | -49.20M | -17.40M | -15.40M |
Eurocell Technical Analysis
Positive
115.00
Price Trends
111.78
Positive
109.34
Positive
115.45
Positive
Market Momentum
2.07
Positive
56.99
Neutral
69.92
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:ECEL, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 115 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 116.34, above the 50-day MA of 111.78, and below the 200-day MA of 115.45, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 2.07 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 56.99 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 69.92 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:ECEL.
Eurocell Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £1.36B | 26.23 | 18.46% | 1.80% | 26.72% | 29.51% | |
70 Outperform | £790.51M | 16.81 | 6.89% | 4.77% | 7.27% | 34.79% | |
67 Neutral | £116.29M | 12.36 | 9.23% | 5.57% | 12.74% | -3.35% | |
66 Neutral | £78.70M | 10.71 | 18.04% | 5.10% | -3.47% | -21.11% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
59 Neutral | £1.43B | -8.24 | -9.63% | 2.18% | -0.49% | -208.37% | |
54 Neutral | £300.55M | 955.88 | 0.15% | 3.60% | 6.87% | -91.28% |
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Eurocell Corporate Events
Business Operations and Strategy
Eurocell Expands Employee Benefit Trust Shareholding
Positive
Aug 5, 2026
Eurocell has disclosed that its Employee Benefit Trust, managed by Equiniti Trust (Jersey) Limited, has acquired 100,000 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 118.75 pence per share. The shares will be used to satisfy current and future a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
Eurocell Expands Employee Benefit Trust With Additional Share Purchase
Positive
Jul 31, 2026
Eurocell plc has directed its Employee Benefit Trust, managed by Equiniti Trust (Jersey) Limited, to purchase 100,000 ordinary shares on the market. These shares will be held on an unallocated basis within the trust to support current and future a...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Eurocell Aligns Non-Executive Directors’ Pay with New Share Purchase Plan
Positive
Jun 29, 2026
Eurocell has introduced a new share purchase plan for all its current non-executive directors, aligning their compensation more closely with shareholder interests by directing a quarter of their net monthly fees into automatic market purchases of ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Eurocell Non-executive Directors Boost Holdings Under Share Purchase Plan
Positive
Jun 29, 2026
Eurocell has disclosed that four non-executive directors, including chair Derek Mapp, have purchased ordinary shares in the company under a newly announced Non-executive Directors’ Share Purchase Plan. Following these transactions, Mapp hold...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Eurocell CEO Increases Personal Stake with Additional Share Purchases
Positive
Jun 15, 2026
Eurocell plc has disclosed that its chief executive officer, William Truman, has acquired a total of 19,529 additional ordinary shares in the company through two market purchases on the London Stock Exchange. Following these transactions, Truman&#...
Regulatory Filings and Compliance
Eurocell CEO and Associate Increase Stakes with Insider Share Purchases
Positive
May 18, 2026
Eurocell has reported insider share purchases involving its chief executive officer and a person closely associated with him, underscoring regulatory transparency around management dealings. The disclosure indicates incremental alignment between l...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Eurocell shareholders back all AGM resolutions and dividend
Positive
May 14, 2026
Eurocell plc reported that all resolutions at its 14 May 2026 Annual General Meeting were approved by shareholders via a poll vote, with participation representing around three-quarters of the issued share capital. The meeting endorsed the 2025 ac...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
Eurocell lifts sales in tough market as Alunet shines and expansion pauses
Positive
May 14, 2026
Eurocell reported that trading conditions in the first four months of 2026 remained subdued amid challenging macroeconomics, weak consumer confidence and uncertainty linked to the Middle East, weighing on RMI and new build activity. Group sales ro...
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