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James Latham PLC (GB:LTHM)
LSE:LTHM
LTHM Stock Chart & Stats
985.00 p
-10.00 p(-0.87%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
985.00 p
-10.00 p(-0.87%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range916.00 p - 1,220.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume9.31K
Average Volume (3M)15.37K
Market Cap
£208.85M
Enterprise Value157.43M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£59.84M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£8.62M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta0.45
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 LeverageThe very low debt-to-equity ratio (0.054) and healthy equity base indicate a conservative capital structure that reduces refinancing and interest-rate risk. This balance-sheet strength supports supplier credit, selective capex for depots and cushions the business through cyclical demand swings over the next several months.
Distribution Footprint & Value-added ServicesA national depot network plus specialist divisions and in-house cutting/sizing/machining create customer stickiness and differentiated service. These value-added capabilities drive repeat business, support higher-value product mix and raise switching costs, sustaining revenue base and margins over the medium term.
Modest Revenue Growth With Positive Operating MarginsThe company has delivered modest top-line growth (~4% most recent) while sustaining positive EBIT/EBITDA margins, showing the distribution model can cover fixed costs. Continued operating profitability provides a foundation for durable cash generation and reinvestment if margins stabilise or recover.
Bears Say
Declining Gross MarginsA multi-year decline in gross margin from 23.35% to 16.76% materially reduces the safety buffer to absorb input cost increases or pricing pressure. Persistent margin erosion weakens long-term profitability, limits reinvestment capacity and raises the risk that the business must seek structural changes to restore margins.
Weakened Cash ConversionFalling free cash flow growth and a lower operating-cashflow-to-net-income ratio point to deteriorating cash conversion. Over a 2–6 month horizon this limits available funds for working capital, depot maintenance, and discretionary initiatives, increasing sensitivity to seasonal or demand shocks.
Earnings Per Share ContractionNegative EPS growth (~-13.8%) signals underlying profitability pressure from margin compression or adverse mix. Continued EPS declines reduce retained earnings and the company's ability to self-fund initiatives, potentially forcing trade-offs between dividends, capex and inventory financing.
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 916.00 p and its highest was 1220.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is James Latham PLC’s market cap?
James Latham PLC’s market cap is £208.85M.
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 99 days.
How were James Latham PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Latham PLC released its earnings results on Nov 27, 2025. The company reported 0.479 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.479 p.
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 8.1 p 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 0.479 p 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
7.92%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.62%
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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