The Investment Company PLC (GB:INV)
LSE:INV
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INV Stock Chart & Stats
70.25 p
-9.80 p(-2.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
70.25 p
-9.80 p(-2.63%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range60.00 p - 73.60 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume860.00
Average Volume (3M)1.54K
Market Cap
£6.43M
Enterprise Value5.63M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£584.18K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£0.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.09
Next Earnings
Sep 17, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding9,186,025
10 Day Avg. Volume2,745
30 Day Avg. Volume1,536
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.78
Price to Book (P/B)0.80
Price to Sales (P/S)106.24
P/FCF Ratio-23.33
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
Debt-free Balance SheetA debt-free balance sheet materially reduces financial risk and preserves optionality to pursue strategic changes or withstand revenue volatility. Over the next 2–6 months this provides capital structure flexibility for recapitalisation efforts and limits solvency pressure while performance is stabilised.
Mandate And Manager Change To DowgateAppointing a boutique manager and adopting a new investment policy is a structural change that can materially improve investment process and positioning. If implemented, the new mandate offers a clearer long-term strategy to rebuild returns and reduce past performance volatility over months.
Recapitalisation And Shareholder Exit OptionA structured capital raise paired with a full tender option creates durable shareholder optionality and potential scale benefits. Successful recapitalisation would strengthen liquidity, support implementation of the new mandate and reduce the NAV discount over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Collapse And Loss In 2025A near-total revenue collapse and sharp swing to loss indicate impaired core earnings durability. Such extreme volatility weakens the trust’s ability to generate returns, undermines investor confidence and constrains management’s capacity to rebuild performance without significant structural intervention.
Consistently Poor Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flow reduces internal funding for operations and investment, making the company reliant on external capital. Over months this erodes execution flexibility, raises refinancing dependence and magnifies risk if recapitalisation efforts lag or fail.
Execution And Approval Risk For OverhaulThe strategic reset depends on multiple approvals and successful capital raising. If any condition fails the business remains exposed to current weaknesses; this structural execution risk could prevent the intended stabilisation and leave fundamentals impaired over the coming months.
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INV FAQ
What was The Investment Company PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
The Investment Company PLC lowest share price was 60.00 p and its highest was 73.60 p in the past 12 months.
What is The Investment Company PLC’s market cap?
The Investment Company PLC’s market cap is £6.43M.
When is The Investment Company PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
The Investment Company PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 93 days.
How were The Investment Company PLC’s earnings last quarter?
The Investment Company PLC released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported -0.015 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.015 p.
Is The Investment Company PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts The Investment Company PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does The Investment Company PLC pay dividends?
The Investment Company PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 0.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on The Investment Company PLC dividends here
What is The Investment Company PLC’s EPS estimate?
The Investment Company PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does The Investment Company PLC have?
The Investment Company PLC has 9,186,025 shares outstanding.
What happened to The Investment Company PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
The Investment Company PLC reported an EPS of -0.015 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.128%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of The Investment Company PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:INV
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Company Description
The Investment Company PLC
Managed by Fiske Plc, The Investment Company plc operates as a closed-ended, balanced investment fund. It strategically allocates capital across public equity and fixed income markets throughout the United Kingdom. Its portfolio predominantly comprises common equities, preference shares, loan instruments, and long-term debentures. Established in 1868, the company maintains its domicile in the United Kingdom.