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MER Stock Chart & Stats
377.00 p
27.00 p(7.77%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
377.00 p
27.00 p(7.77%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range310.00 p - 428.50 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.20K
Average Volume (3M)162.47K
Market Cap
£327.02M
Enterprise Value592.70M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£48.48M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£318.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.3
Beta0.42
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.56
Shares Outstanding84,219,920
10 Day Avg. Volume185,388
30 Day Avg. Volume162,471
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio5.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£520.00Price Target Upside37.93% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improving ProfitabilityThe shift from losses to sustained operating profitability through 2023–2025 indicates the business model and cost structure have stabilized. That durability supports bid competitiveness on public-sector contracts, enables reinvestment in operations, and reduces structural downside risk over the next 2–6 months.
High Return On EquityConsistently high ROE implies efficient capital allocation and operational leverage in delivering contracted services. This enduring capability helps fund growth from internal resources, supports shareholder distributions, and signals competitive strength in contract delivery over the medium term.
Positive Cash Generation HistoryA multi‑year record of positive operating and free cash flow provides a durable foundation for meeting working capital needs, servicing debt, and funding maintenance capex. Even with recent weakness, the historical cash generation supports resilience in contract execution and near‑term liquidity.
Bears Say
Thin Net MarginsPersistently low net margins limit the company's ability to absorb cost inflation, pricing pressure or contract disputes. Given the public‑sector and fixed‑price nature of many contracts, thin margins reduce the firm’s structural buffer and increase earnings volatility over coming quarters.
Elevated LeverageA leverage profile where debt exceeds equity raises sensitivity to rising interest costs and constrains financial flexibility. Structurally higher leverage increases refinancing and covenant risk, making investment in growth or absorbing shocks more difficult over the medium term.
Weakened Cash Conversion In 2025A marked drop in free cash flow and weaker conversion of earnings to cash is a durable concern: it limits capacity to deleverage, fund capex or sustain distributions without external funding. If the trend persists, strategic options and resilience to contract timing shifts are impaired.
Mears Group Plc News
MER FAQ
What was Mears Group Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mears Group Plc lowest share price was 310.00 p and its highest was 428.50 p in the past 12 months.
What is Mears Group Plc’s market cap?
Mears Group Plc’s market cap is £327.02M.
When is Mears Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mears Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 06, 2026 which is in 35 days.
How were Mears Group Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Mears Group Plc released its earnings results on Mar 26, 2026. The company reported 0.273 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.273 p.
Is Mears Group Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mears Group Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mears Group Plc pay dividends?
Mears Group Plc pays a Quarterly dividend of 11.9 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 4.65%. See more information on Mears Group Plc dividends here
What is Mears Group Plc’s EPS estimate?
Mears Group Plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Mears Group Plc have?
Mears Group Plc has 84,219,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mears Group Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mears Group Plc reported an EPS of 0.273 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 4.322%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mears Group Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MER
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Mears Group Plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£520.00 (37.93% Upside)
£520.00 (37.93% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:MER Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £639.7K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
23.94%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mears Group Plc
Mears Group plc is a United Kingdom-based entity that delivers a broad spectrum of outsourced provisions to both public and private sector clients. Its offerings include diverse maintenance solutions, such as urgent and pre-planned repair services for local authorities, gas and general repair work, significant capital projects, energy efficiency investments, and regeneration initiatives for public infrastructure, alongside groundskeeping. The company is also heavily involved in housing management, supplying affordable residences to various sectors, operating emergency and temporary accommodation, providing housing with care, and offering general housing support to government departments. Additionally, Mears undertakes house construction and furnishes comprehensive facilities management services across a range of settings, including defense estates, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, public buildings, and commercial office spaces. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Gloucester, UK.
MER Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
520.00 p
▲(37.93% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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