4Imprint Group PLC (GB:FOUR)
LSE:FOUR
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Rating:78Outperform
Price Target:
4,261.00 p
▲(10.22% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:03/12/26
The score is driven primarily by strong financial performance (profitability, cash generation, and minimal leverage) and compelling valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield). These positives are partially offset by weak technicals, with the stock trading below key moving averages and negative MACD indicating a soft near-term trend.
Positive Factors
Free cash flow generation
Consistent high operating cash flow and a rebound in free cash flow provide durable internal funding for dividends, share actions, and targeted reinvestment. Strong cash conversion historically supports capital allocation flexibility and resilience through demand cycles.
Negative Factors
Revenue growth slowdown
A sustained flattening of top-line growth reduces the runway for operating leverage and long-term EPS expansion. With revenue growth normalized, returns will depend more on margin gains, share gains or cost cuts, making organic expansion a structural concern.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Free cash flow generation
Consistent high operating cash flow and a rebound in free cash flow provide durable internal funding for dividends, share actions, and targeted reinvestment. Strong cash conversion historically supports capital allocation flexibility and resilience through demand cycles.
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4Imprint (FOUR) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£1.06B
Dividend Yield9.72%
Average Volume (3M)102.70K
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.2
Beta (1Y)1.47
Revenue Growth-4.53%
EPS Growth-5.79%
CountryUK
Employees1,603
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryAdvertising Agencies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)4.04
Shares Outstanding28,172,530
10 Day Avg. Volume102,933
30 Day Avg. Volume102,698
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-26.00
Price to Book (P/B)8.90
Price to Sales (P/S)1.06
P/FCF Ratio11.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£4,554.67Price Target Upside17.81% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering3
EPS Forecast (FY)3.12
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.32B
4Imprint Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
4imprint Group plc operates as a direct marketer of promotional products in North America, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. It offers pens, bags, drinkware, embroidered apparel, business gifts, fitness and outdoor recreation/leisure, tradeshows an...
How the Company Makes Money
4imprint makes money by selling customized promotional products at a margin: it acquires blank or semi-finished items from a network of third-party manufacturers and suppliers, arranges decoration (e.g., printing, embroidery, engraving) through su...
4Imprint Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
88
Very Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 1.38B | 1.37B | 1.33B | 1.14B | 787.32M |
| Gross Profit | 445.15M | 435.40M | 383.60M | 305.64M | 210.39M |
| EBITDA | 155.29M | 153.00M | 147.50M | 106.88M | 33.94M |
| Net Income | 115.98M | 117.20M | 106.20M | 80.10M | 22.59M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 262.40M | 287.50M | 238.30M | 240.29M | 167.78M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 132.85M | 147.60M | 104.50M | 86.75M | 41.59M |
| Total Debt | 3.40M | 5.30M | 12.30M | 13.75M | 12.09M |
| Total Liabilities | 99.04M | 102.40M | 103.80M | 100.07M | 84.82M |
| Stockholders Equity | 163.36M | 185.10M | 134.50M | 140.22M | 82.97M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 129.66M | 113.00M | 127.00M | 69.27M | 8.35M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 133.65M | 132.60M | 137.00M | 76.98M | 11.43M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 70.35M | -101.20M | 11.30M | -44.71M | -3.46M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -153.25M | -69.00M | -110.80M | -20.81M | -6.09M |
4Imprint Technical Analysis
Positive
3866.00
Price Trends
3535.78
Positive
3713.49
Positive
3529.74
Positive
Market Momentum
26.11
Positive
58.07
Neutral
64.39
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:FOUR, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 3866 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 3664.06, above the 50-day MA of 3535.78, and above the 200-day MA of 3529.74, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 26.11 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 58.07 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 64.39 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:FOUR.
4Imprint Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
78 Outperform | £1.06B | 6.24 | 78.01% | 9.72% | -4.53% | -5.79% | |
62 Neutral | £87.02M | 4.75 | 6.44% | 4.25% | -0.49% | -9.92% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
58 Neutral | £289.95M | -11.70 | -20.40% | 4.98% | -15.42% | -176.11% | |
55 Neutral | £172.00M | -7.44 | -6.04% | 1.09% | -12.14% | -117.78% | |
49 Neutral | £2.97B | -3.51 | -7.54% | 9.68% | -8.08% | -139.61% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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4Imprint Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackDividendsFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
4imprint shareholders back all resolutions at 2026 AGM
Positive
May 20, 2026
4imprint Group plc reported that all resolutions at its 2026 annual general meeting were passed, including approval of the financial statements, the final dividend, and the directors’ remuneration report. Shareholders also endorsed the elect...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
4imprint Holds Revenue Steady as Orders Dip, Affirms Outlook
Neutral
May 20, 2026
4imprint reported that trading in the first four months of 2026 was in line with Board expectations, with revenue broadly flat versus the same period in 2025 and order intake down about 2%. Existing customer orders were stable, new customer orders...
Executive/Board Changes
4imprint Grants Discounted ESPP Share Options to Top Executives
Positive
May 15, 2026
4imprint Group plc has granted share options to its chief executive officer and chief financial officer under its 2022 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, reinforcing equity-based incentives for top management. CEO Kevin Lyons-Tarr received options over...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
4imprint Publishes 2025 Annual Report and Sets Date for 2026 AGM
Neutral
Apr 14, 2026
4imprint Group plc has published its Annual Report Accounts 2025, containing financial statements for the 52 weeks ended 27 December 2025, alongside the Notice of its 2026 Annual General Meeting, with both documents now accessible via the Nationa...
Executive/Board Changes
4imprint grants new executive share awards and reports CFO vesting
Neutral
Mar 25, 2026
4imprint has granted new conditional share awards to chief executive Kevin Lyons‑Tarr and chief financial officer Michelle Brukwicki under its Deferred Bonus Plan 2021 and Long Term Incentive Plan, reflecting the deferral of portions of thei...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial Disclosures
4imprint Holds Margins and Dividend as New Business Softens in 2025
Neutral
Mar 11, 2026
4imprint reported a marginal decline in 2025 results, with revenue down 2% to $1.35bn and profit before tax down 2% to $150.8m, while maintaining a robust 10.8% operating margin and a strong gross margin. Cash and bank deposits fell to $132.8m but...
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