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Macfarlane Group PLC (GB:MACF)
LSE:MACF
MACF Stock Chart & Stats
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range95.60p - 147.50p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume20.00
Average Volume (3M)415.33K
Market Cap
£157.05M
Enterprise Value233.64M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£4.61M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£17.87M
Price to Earnings (P/E)10.1
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Aug 21, 2025EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-Date
May 15, 2025Dividend Yield3.67%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding159,600,000
10 Day Avg. Volume416,805
30 Day Avg. Volume415,330
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.18
Price to Book (P/B)N/A
Price to Sales (P/S)0.58
Price to Cash Flow (P/CF)4.20
P/FCF Ratio4.30
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
140.00pPrice Target Upside44.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
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Macfarlane News
PremiumCompany Announcements
Macfarlane Group Executives Acquire Shares Under Deferred Bonus Plan
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Macfarlane Director Invests in Company Shares
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Macfarlane Group to Announce 2024 Financial Results
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Macfarlane Bolsters Growth with Acquisition of Pitreavie
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Macfarlane Group Navigates Market Challenges with Strategic Moves
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Aberforth Partners Acquires 5.60% of Macfarlane Group---
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
AcquisitionThe acquisition of Pitreavie provides geographic, product, end-market and customer synergies, and drives a c.5% adj. EPS upgrade in FY26E.
SustainabilityThe group is ideally placed to expand its sustainable packaging range, enabling it to play a central role in the sustainability shift across the protective packaging market.
ValuationShares currently trade at an attractive c.8.5x P/E, below its historical averages and listed peers.
Bears Say
CostsThe increase in employers' national insurance rates and National Minimum Wage will increase the group's costs by c.£1.5m annually.
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Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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Ownership Overview
1.14% Insiders
1.01%
Mutual Funds
― Other Institutional Investors
97.54% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
MACF FAQ
What was Macfarlane Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Macfarlane Group PLC lowest share price was 95.60p and its highest was 147.50p in the past 12 months.
What is Macfarlane Group PLC’s market cap?
Macfarlane Group PLC’s market cap is £157.05M.
When is Macfarlane Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Macfarlane Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 21, 2025 which is in 136 days.
How were Macfarlane Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Macfarlane Group PLC released its earnings results on Feb 27, 2025. The company reported 0.052p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.052p.
Is Macfarlane Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Macfarlane Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Macfarlane Group PLC pay dividends?
Macfarlane Group PLC pays a Annually dividend of 3.609p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.67%. See more information on Macfarlane Group PLC dividends here
What is Macfarlane Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Macfarlane Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Macfarlane Group PLC have?
Macfarlane Group PLC has 159,600,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Macfarlane Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Macfarlane Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.052p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -3.256%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Macfarlane Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MACF
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Macfarlane Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
140.00p (44.93% Upside)
140.00p (44.93% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £36.9K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
11.62%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Macfarlane Group PLC
Macfarlane Group PLC, through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and distributes protective packaging products to businesses. The company operates through Packaging Distribution and Manufacturing Operations segments. The Packaging Distribution segment distributes packaging materials; and supplies storage and warehousing services in the United Kingdom, Ireland, and Europe. The Manufacturing Operations segment designs, manufactures, and assembles timber, corrugated, and foam-based packaging materials in the United Kingdom. The company also distributes and supplies packaging equipment; and recovers waste papers and corrugated boards for recycling. In addition, it serves e-commerce retail, logistics, medical, automotive, aerospace, electronics, high street retail, household essentials, and food and hospitality industries. The company was incorporated in 1899 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.
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MACF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
140.00p
▲(44.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Best Analysts Covering MACF
1 Year
1 Year Success Rate
2/6 ratings generated profit
1 Year Average Return
-5.57%
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