Gattaca PLC (GB:GATC)
LSE:GATC
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Rating:63Neutral
Price Target:
137.00 p
▲(29.25% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:05/15/26
The score is anchored by mixed financial performance: a strong, low-leverage balance sheet and improving operating margins are offset by negative operating/free cash flow and very thin net profitability. Technicals add moderate caution due to weak momentum signals despite price holding above major moving averages. Valuation is a clear positive with a low P/E and a moderate dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Strong low-leverage balance sheet
Very low debt-to-equity gives durable financial flexibility: it reduces interest burden, preserves borrowing capacity for investments or cyclical downturns, and supports capital allocation without forcing asset sales—important for multi‑quarter resilience.
Negative Factors
Negative operating and free cash flow
Persistent negative operating and free cash flow is a structural concern: it constrains reinvestment, increases dependence on external financing or shareholder support, and limits ability to sustain dividends or pursue strategic initiatives over several quarters.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong low-leverage balance sheet
Very low debt-to-equity gives durable financial flexibility: it reduces interest burden, preserves borrowing capacity for investments or cyclical downturns, and supports capital allocation without forcing asset sales—important for multi‑quarter resilience.
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Gattaca (GATC) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£41.94M
Dividend Yield3.35%
Average Volume (3M)16.10K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta (1Y)0.61
Revenue Growth5.91%
EPS Growth458.42%
CountryUK
Employees386
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryStaffing & Employment Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.11
Shares Outstanding31,532,686
10 Day Avg. Volume19,553
30 Day Avg. Volume16,100
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.95
Price to Sales (P/S)0.07
P/FCF Ratio-8.79
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)0.13
Revenue Forecast (FY)£443.00M
Gattaca Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Gattaca plc, a human capital resources company, provides contract and permanent recruitment services in the private and public sectors. The company operates through three segments: UK Engineering, UK Technology, and International. It offers flexib...
How the Company Makes Money
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Gattaca Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
65
Positive
Balance Sheet
70
Positive
Cash Flow
50
Neutral
| Breakdown | TTM | Jul 2025 | Jul 2024 | Jul 2023 | Jul 2022 | Jul 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 417.86M | 398.90M | 389.53M | 385.17M | 403.87M | 415.73M |
| Gross Profit | 41.23M | 38.80M | 40.08M | 43.40M | 44.20M | 42.08M |
| EBITDA | 6.20M | 4.11M | 3.37M | 6.03M | -2.26M | 3.46M |
| Net Income | 3.31M | 2.20M | 186.00K | 1.23M | -4.62M | -437.00K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 78.60M | 81.41M | 81.22M | 81.38M | 84.37M | 109.10M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 15.27M | 17.14M | 22.82M | 23.38M | 17.77M | 29.24M |
| Total Debt | 2.25M | 1.42M | 2.07M | 1.82M | 5.43M | 15.11M |
| Total Liabilities | 48.11M | 52.04M | 52.91M | 50.56M | 53.91M | 74.00M |
| Stockholders Equity | 30.49M | 29.37M | 28.30M | 30.82M | 30.45M | 35.11M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 550.00K | -3.16M | 3.24M | 9.36M | -1.60M | -4.62M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 731.00K | -3.11M | 3.40M | 9.54M | -1.20M | -4.20M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.31M | 17.00K | -31.00K | -48.00K | -399.00K | -415.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.65M | -2.56M | -3.49M | -3.69M | -10.06M | -598.00K |
Gattaca Technical Analysis
Positive
106.00
Price Trends
114.18
Positive
113.91
Positive
102.87
Positive
Market Momentum
4.35
Negative
68.26
Neutral
86.24
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:GATC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 106 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 119.00, below the 50-day MA of 114.18, and above the 200-day MA of 102.87, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 4.35 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 68.26 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 86.24 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:GATC.
Gattaca Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | £194.99M | 5.14 | 7.83% | 6.35% | -12.77% | -63.39% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
63 Neutral | £41.94M | 5.49 | 11.07% | 3.35% | 5.91% | 458.42% | |
48 Neutral | £363.83M | 21.80 | 4.18% | 7.58% | -8.19% | -67.95% | |
46 Neutral | £56.96M | -1.58 | -24.67% | 12.88% | -12.44% | -346.71% | |
45 Neutral | £502.50M | 748.65 | -2.24% | 1.76% | -4.16% | 26.67% | |
43 Neutral | £10.90M | -1.35 | -33.84% | ― | -2.92% | 9.53% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Gattaca Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Gattaca Lifts FY26 Profit Guidance on Strong Contract Recruitment
Positive
May 14, 2026
Gattaca plc has upgraded its full-year 2026 guidance after stronger-than-expected performance in its contract recruitment operations, which continued to trade ahead of market expectations in the second half. The board now expects continuing underl...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Gattaca Keeps Share Incentive Capacity Unused as Share Count Holds Steady
Neutral
Apr 1, 2026
Gattaca plc reported that, for the six-month period from 1 October 2025 to 31 March 2026, there were no new shares issued or allotted under its long-term incentive, deferred bonus, enterprise management incentive and share incentive plans. The bal...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Gattaca posts strong H1 as sector-focused strategy boosts profits
Positive
Mar 24, 2026
Gattaca reported a strong first half to 31 January 2026, with revenue up 10% to £212.4m and net fee income rising 13% to £21.4m, driven by gains in infrastructure, defence and energy. Underlying profit before tax from continuing operatio...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Gattaca Sets March Investor Events Around Interim Results
Neutral
Mar 11, 2026
Gattaca plc will release its interim results for the six months to 31 January 2026 on 24 March 2026, underscoring its commitment to transparent financial reporting for investors. Management will host a live online presentation that morning via the...
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