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Empiric Student Property PLC (GB:ESP)
LSE:ESP
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ESP Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range78.10p - 100.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume174.81K
Average Volume (3M)1.94M
Market Cap
£550.45M
Enterprise Value909.13M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£40.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£357.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)14.5
Beta0.60
Next Earnings
Aug 14, 2025EPS EstimateN/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Mar 27, 2025Dividend Yield4.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding663,996,800
10 Day Avg. Volume2,549,580
30 Day Avg. Volume1,943,157
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.06
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)6.75
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)306.20
P/FCF Ratio29.60
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
99.00pPrice Target Upside17.44% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
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Empiric Student Property News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Empiric Student Property Announces Executive Share Awards
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Empiric Student Property Announces Interim Dividend
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Empiric Student Property Reports Strong 2024 Results with Strategic Growth
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Empiric Student Property Sees Change in Voting Rights StakePremiumCompany Announcements
Empiric Student Property to Announce 2024 Preliminary Results
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Empiric Student Property Increases Share Capital to Enhance Liquidity---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Acquisition OpportunitiesThe proceeds of the raise are to be deployed into acquisition opportunities, with £30m allocated for two identified assets in Manchester and Edinburgh, due to complete in the short-term.
Balance Sheet ManagementEmpiric has established a track record for good balance sheet management, having achieved its LTV target in each of the 10 years since IPO.
Revenue And OccupancyTrading update shows revenue occupancy for the academic year at 95%, expected to be full by January, with rental growth expected to exceed 6.5%.
Bears Say
NTA DilutionThe Placing will be slightly dilutive to NTA, reducing it by 2-3%.
Share Price DiscountThe company's shares are trading at a 25% discount to the FY24 NTA forecast, highlighting significant total return potential.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
0.06% Insiders
1.45%
Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
92.92% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
ESP FAQ
What was Empiric Student Property PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Empiric Student Property PLC lowest share price was 78.10p and its highest was 100.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Empiric Student Property PLC’s market cap?
Empiric Student Property PLC’s market cap is £550.45M.
When is Empiric Student Property PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Empiric Student Property PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 14, 2025 which is in 121 days.
How were Empiric Student Property PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Empiric Student Property PLC released its earnings results on Mar 13, 2025. The company reported 0.016p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.016p.
Is Empiric Student Property PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Empiric Student Property PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Empiric Student Property PLC pay dividends?
Empiric Student Property PLC pays a Annually dividend of 1.075p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.46%. See more information on Empiric Student Property PLC dividends here
What is Empiric Student Property PLC’s EPS estimate?
Empiric Student Property PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Empiric Student Property PLC have?
Empiric Student Property PLC has 663,996,800 shares outstanding.
What happened to Empiric Student Property PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Empiric Student Property PLC reported an EPS of 0.016p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.538%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Empiric Student Property PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:ESP
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Empiric Student Property Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
99.00p (17.44% Upside)
99.00p (17.44% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £73.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 59%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-5.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
4.48%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.64%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Empiric Student Property PLC
Empiric Student Property (ESP) is a UK-based real estate investment trust (REIT) that specializes in owning and managing high-quality, purpose-built student accommodation. The company primarily focuses on providing modern, secure, and well-located housing solutions for students attending leading universities across the United Kingdom. With a portfolio strategically positioned in key university cities, ESP aims to offer premium living experiences tailored to the needs of domestic and international students.
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ESP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
99.00p
▲(17.44% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Best Analysts Covering ESP
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
8/19 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-1.93%
reiterated a buy rating 26 days ago
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