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James Latham PLC (GB:LTHM)
LSE:LTHM
LTHM Stock Chart & Stats
985.00p
-10.00p(-0.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
985.00p
-10.00p(-0.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range916.00p - 1,220.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.31K
Average Volume (3M)15.37K
Market Cap
£211.83M
Enterprise Value172.55M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£59.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£8.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.2
Beta0.36
Next Earnings
Jun 25, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.62%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.48
Shares Outstanding20,160,000
10 Day Avg. Volume12,884
30 Day Avg. Volume15,373
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.59
Price to Book (P/B)0.98
Price to Sales (P/S)0.59
P/FCF Ratio60.87
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
Strong Balance Sheet, Low LeverageVery low debt-to-equity and a healthy equity ratio give the company durable financial flexibility. This reduces refinancing and solvency risk, allows funding of depot network and capex, and supports dividends or opportunistic M&A without stressing cash flows in downturns.
Distribution Network And Value-added ServicesA broad depot network plus specialist divisions and in-house cutting/finishing services create sticky customer relationships and recurring volume. Value-added services improve product differentiation, raise effective margins, and create switching costs versus plain commodity suppliers.
Positive Operating Margins With Revenue GrowthSustained positive EBIT/EBITDA despite mixed top-line performance indicates underlying operational scale and cost control. Even modest revenue growth combined with operating profitability supports reinvestment, depot maintenance and long-term viability of the distribution model.
Bears Say
Margin CompressionMarked decline in gross and net margins materially reduces earnings power and the buffer to cover SG&A and capex. Persistent margin compression suggests limited pricing power or rising input/logistics costs, raising structural risk to long-term profitability.
Weaker Cash ConversionDeclining operating cash conversion and falling free cash flow constrain ability to fund working capital, depot investments and dividends. For a distributor that must stock inventory and finance receivables, weak cash flow undermines operational resilience and growth capacity.
Negative EPS GrowthMaterial negative EPS growth signals earnings deterioration that may be structural rather than cyclical. Falling EPS limits retained earnings for reinvestment, increases sensitivity to further margin pressure, and weakens the company’s ability to expand or return capital over time.
James Latham News
LTHM FAQ
What was James Latham PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Latham PLC lowest share price was 916.00p and its highest was 1220.00p in the past 12 months.
What is James Latham PLC’s market cap?
James Latham PLC’s market cap is £211.83M.
When is James Latham PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Latham PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 25, 2026 which is in 123 days.
How were James Latham PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Latham PLC released its earnings results on Nov 27, 2025. The company reported 0.479p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.479p.
Is James Latham PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Latham PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does James Latham PLC pay dividends?
James Latham PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 8.1p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.62%. See more information on James Latham PLC dividends here
What is James Latham PLC’s EPS estimate?
James Latham PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does James Latham PLC have?
James Latham PLC has 20,160,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Latham PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Latham PLC reported an EPS of 0.479p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.39%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Latham PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LTHM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
James Latham Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-18.72%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.10%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.13%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
James Latham PLC
James Latham plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the importing and distribution of timber, panels, and decorative surfaces in the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, rest of Europe, and internationally. The company offers panels, melamine, veneer, laminates, solid surface products, door blanks, plastics, hardwoods, engineered timber products, softwoods, flooring products, decking and cladding products, modified timbers and panels, fire retardant panels, advanced technical panels, and treatments, as well as architectural moldings and components. It serves the construction/housing, retail, transport, exhibition, and other sectors. The company was founded in 1757 and is based in Hemel Hempstead, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
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