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LSL Property Services PLC (GB:LSL)
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LSL Property Services (LSL) Price & Analysis

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LSL Stock Chart & Stats

243.00 p
1.00 p(0.41%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
243.00 p
1.00 p(0.41%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue & Profit RecoveryLSL has meaningfully restored top-line and earnings after prior losses: revenue climbed from £144.4m (2023) to £184.1m (2025) with net income around £17m in both 2024 and 2025. This recovery strengthens recurring fee streams, improves cross‑sell potential across services, and bolsters sustainable cash generation and operational resilience over the medium term.
Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent free cash flow (about £26.5m in 2024 and £22.5m in 2025) provides durable internal funding for dividends, debt servicing and selective reinvestment. Sustained FCF reduces reliance on external financing across cycles, supports capital allocation choices and gives management flexibility to maintain operations and pursue targeted growth initiatives over the next several quarters.
Moderate Leverage & Efficient ReturnsWith debt around £45.8m versus equity ~£82.1m (debt-to-equity ~0.41) and ROE near 21% in profitable years, LSL displays moderate leverage and efficient capital use. This balance supports manageable interest and repayment obligations while delivering attractive returns on the current capital base, preserving capacity for reinvestment or selective shareholder returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Cyclicality Of BusinessLSL remains structurally exposed to the UK housing market cycle: revenues are materially below the 2021 peak (£327.8m) and the group incurred losses in 2022–2023. This cyclicality means commissions, survey demand and mortgage-related fees can swing significantly, reducing predictability of earnings and increasing downside risk if transaction volumes decline.
Reduced Equity BufferEquity has contracted materially—from about £217.6m in 2021 to roughly £82m in 2024–2025—shrinking the capital buffer available to absorb shocks. A smaller equity base constrains balance-sheet flexibility, limits headroom for large acquisitions or write-downs, and increases the firm's vulnerability to prolonged weakness in the housing market.
Cash Flow VolatilityWhile recent FCF was positive, LSL's cash flow has proven volatile—negative operating and free cash flow in 2023 and a decline in FCF in 2025 versus 2024. This sensitivity to transaction volumes risks dividend sustainability, constrains steady reinvestment and makes multi‑period planning harder if housing market activity weakens.

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LSL FAQ

What was LSL Property Services PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
LSL Property Services PLC lowest share price was 204.00 p and its highest was 298.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is LSL Property Services PLC’s market cap?
    LSL Property Services PLC’s market cap is £262.69M.
      When is LSL Property Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      LSL Property Services PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 29, 2027 which is in 254 days.
        How were LSL Property Services PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is LSL Property Services PLC overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts LSL Property Services PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does LSL Property Services PLC pay dividends?
          LSL Property Services PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 7.4 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.25%. See more information on LSL Property Services PLC dividends here
            What is LSL Property Services PLC’s EPS estimate?
            LSL Property Services PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does LSL Property Services PLC have?
            LSL Property Services PLC has 99,032,140 shares outstanding.
              What happened to LSL Property Services PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Currently, no data Available
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of LSL Property Services PLC?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LSL
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                Company Description

                LSL Property Services PLC

                LSL Property Services plc, established in 2004 and headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, offers a comprehensive range of property-related provisions. The company assists mortgage intermediaries, provides specialized mortgage and insurance advice to individuals utilizing its estate agency and new-build services, and conducts property valuations for lending institutions. Its business is structured across three key divisions: Financial Services, Surveying and Valuation Services, and Estate Agency. The Surveying and Valuation division delivers professional assessments and surveys of residential real estate for both financial entities and private clientele. Through its Estate Agency operations, LSL facilitates the buying, selling, and leasing of homes, managing a substantial network of 225 company-owned and 128 franchised branches. This segment further extends to include repossession and asset management services, along with coordinating legal conveyancing. Additionally, the company is involved in property management and the development of software solutions.

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