ME Group International (GB:MEGP)
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MEGP Stock Chart & Stats
146.20 p
-1.59 p(-0.79%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
146.20 p
-1.59 p(-0.79%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range112.20 p - 237.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume84.09K
Average Volume (3M)376.85K
Market Cap
£536.54M
Enterprise Value517.02M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£56.54M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£43.04M
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.7
Beta0.66
Next Earnings
Jul 21, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.7%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding376,253,480
10 Day Avg. Volume392,899
30 Day Avg. Volume376,846
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.76
Price to Book (P/B)3.34
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio24.77
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£220.00Price Target Upside50.48% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)£326.15M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Recurring Installed-base EconomicsOwning and operating a large installed base of self-service machines creates recurring per-transaction revenues and predictable long-term cash flows. This business model supports steady income without relying solely on new unit sales, improving revenue visibility and scalability over months.
Material DeleveragingSignificant reduction in debt and a stronger equity base materially lower financial risk and interest burden. Improved leverage enhances financial flexibility for investment, repair/replacement of machines, and opportunistic M&A while reducing refinancing pressure over the medium term.
Improved Profitability And MarginsRising revenue and sharply higher net income, alongside healthy gross and net margins, indicate the group converts sales to profits efficiently. Durable margin levels provide capacity to absorb cost shocks and fund reinvestment or shareholder returns over coming quarters.
Bears Say
Weak/volatile Free Cash FlowAlthough operating cash flow is strong, free cash flow has fallen and is volatile versus earnings. A persistent gap between profit and surplus cash after investment limits the company's ability to consistently finance expansion, fund large capex or sustain dividends without external funding.
Slowing Revenue GrowthRevenue growth has slowed materially from the post-2021 rebound to low single digits. If the company cannot reaccelerate unit placement or expand services, mature market penetration could constrain top-line upside and limit longer-term earnings growth.
Dependence On Third-party SitesRevenue relies on site access and commercial terms with third parties. Contract renewals, site churn or poor location performance can materially affect transaction volumes. This exposure creates durable operational risk tied to partner negotiations and footfall trends.
ME Group International News
MEGP FAQ
What was ME Group International’s price range in the past 12 months?
ME Group International lowest share price was 112.20 p and its highest was 237.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is ME Group International’s market cap?
ME Group International’s market cap is £536.54M.
When is ME Group International’s upcoming earnings report date?
ME Group International’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 21, 2026 which is in 63 days.
How were ME Group International’s earnings last quarter?
ME Group International released its earnings results on Mar 23, 2026. The company reported 0.082 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.082 p.
Is ME Group International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ME Group International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ME Group International pay dividends?
ME Group International pays a Semiannually dividend of 3.85 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.7%. See more information on ME Group International dividends here
What is ME Group International’s EPS estimate?
ME Group International’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does ME Group International have?
ME Group International has 376,253,480 shares outstanding.
What happened to ME Group International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ME Group International reported an EPS of 0.082 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ME Group International?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MEGP
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ME Group International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£220.00 (50.48% Upside)
£220.00 (50.48% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £310.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-9.49%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.72%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
6.96%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
ME Group International
ME Group International plc operates, sells, and services a range of instant-service equipment in the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Ireland, and Asia. The company operates coin-operated automatic photobooths for identification and fun purposes, as well as vending equipment, including digital photo kiosks, laundry machines, business service equipment, amusement machines, and children's rides. As of October 31, 2021, it had 27,867 photobooths and 43,817 vending units. The company was formerly known as Photo-Me International plc and changed its name to ME Group International plc in August 2022. ME Group International plc was incorporated in 1962 and is based in Epsom, the United Kingdom.
MEGP Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
220.00 p
▲(50.48% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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