IP Group PLC (GB:IPO)
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IPO Stock Chart & Stats
57.70 p
0.40 p(0.81%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
57.70 p
0.40 p(0.81%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range39.25 p - 66.16 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume357.15K
Average Volume (3M)2.98M
Market Cap
£537.12M
Enterprise Value642.09M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£16.50M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£119.70M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.1
Beta1.30
Next Earnings
Aug 05, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.12
Shares Outstanding883,427,600
10 Day Avg. Volume3,376,057
30 Day Avg. Volume2,975,893
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.06
Price to Book (P/B)0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)12.04
P/FCF Ratio0.00
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£110.00Price Target Upside90.64% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)£63.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Specialist IP Investment ModelA focused model targeting university and research IP provides sustained access to early-stage, innovation-driven deal flow across life sciences, deeptech and cleantech. Long-term capital plus hands-on support aligns incentives for multi-year value creation and asymmetric upside.
Resilient Balance Sheet, Low LeverageModest leverage and a large equity base give the company financial flexibility to fund follow-ons and withstand portfolio drawdowns. This structural strength supports patient investment timelines typical for early-stage commercialisation and reduces refinancing risk.
Return To Profitability (2025)A 2025 profit rebound shows the business can translate portfolio revaluations or realisations into reported earnings. If sustained, this indicates improved execution on exits or recoveries and helps rebuild retained capital for future investments and strategic flexibility.
Bears Say
Weak Operating Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating cash flow and intermittent free cash flow undermine earnings quality and the firm's ability to self-fund follow-ons. Over the medium term this pressures reliance on external funding and can constrain reinvestment into high-potential portfolio companies.
Volatile Earnings And Revenue TrendsSharp multi-year swings in revenue and earnings reduce predictability of returns and complicate capital allocation. Such volatility increases execution risk for long-dated investments and makes it harder to rely on reported profits when planning distributions or new commitments.
Earnings Driven By Fair-value And Exit TimingA business model heavily dependent on portfolio revaluations and exit timing makes reported results sensitive to capital markets and comparables. This structural reliance weakens the durability of earnings and heightens exposure to funding market cycles and valuation multiples.
IP Group plc News
IPO FAQ
What was IP Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
IP Group PLC lowest share price was 39.25 p and its highest was 66.16 p in the past 12 months.
What is IP Group PLC’s market cap?
IP Group PLC’s market cap is £537.12M.
When is IP Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
IP Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 05, 2026 which is in 99 days.
How were IP Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
IP Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.124 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.124 p.
Is IP Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts IP Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does IP Group PLC pay dividends?
IP Group PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 0.51 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on IP Group PLC dividends here
What is IP Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
IP Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does IP Group PLC have?
IP Group PLC has 883,427,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to IP Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
IP Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.124 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 10.66%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of IP Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:IPO
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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IP Group plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£110.00 (90.64% Upside)
£110.00 (90.64% Upside)
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
19.78%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.16%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-4.57%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
IP Group PLC
IP Group Plc is a private equity and venture capital firm specializing in seed, early stage, start-up, incubation, growth capital, and mature financing. The firm also provides seed capital financing to spin out companies from the universities. It seeks to invest in the life sciences, physical sciences, energy & renewables, medical equipment and supplies, healthcare, technology, cleantech, intellectual property, pharmaceuticals & biotechnology, information technology & communications, and chemicals & materials. It also provides support for its university partners' intellectual property commercialization activities, as well as in the identification of intellectual property. It typically invests between £0.5 million ($0.75 million) and £1 million ($1.50 million) per investment. The firm prefers to takes equity positions in its portfolio companies. IP Group Plc was founded in 2001 and is based in London, United Kingdom with additional offices in Wilmington, Delaware; London, United Kingdom; Oxford, United Kingdom; Hong Kong S.A.R., Hong Kong and Melbourne, Australia.
IPO Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
110.00 p
▲(90.64% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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