Mears Group Plc (GB:MER)
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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 - 421.37 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume109.20K
Average Volume (3M)162.47K
Market Cap
£314.90M
Enterprise Value581.83M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£48.48M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£318.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.4
Beta0.40
Next Earnings
Aug 06, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.65%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.27
Shares Outstanding86,188,040
10 Day Avg. Volume185,388
30 Day Avg. Volume162,471
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.14
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
£565.00Price Target Upside49.87% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.04B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Contracted, Recurring Revenue ModelMulti-year contracts with local authorities, housing associations and public-sector clients create durable, contracted revenue and predictable service volumes. This reduces customer churn risk and supports steady operational planning and bidable backlog over several years.
Sustained Profitability TurnaroundA structural improvement in operating profitability from losses to sustained positive earnings indicates successful cost control, pricing or mix changes. This enhances the business's ability to compete for contracts and invest in service capability over the medium term.
High Returns On EquityConsistently high ROE implies efficient use of capital and strong operating returns relative to shareholders' funds. This supports internal reinvestment, potential dividend sustainability and indicates competitive strength in deploying assets into revenue-generating contracts.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt exceeding equity and a rising leverage trend increase sensitivity to interest-rate moves and cash-flow volatility. Higher fixed financing costs reduce financial flexibility for bidding, strategic investment or absorbing contract start-up losses over the medium term.
Thin Net MarginsLow single-digit net margins leave limited buffer against input cost inflation, wage pressure or contract price resets. In a services business with schedule-of-rates and fixed-price elements, narrow margins heighten downside risk if contract terms or volumes deteriorate.
Weakened Free Cash Flow ConversionA marked drop in free cash flow and poorer conversion of earnings into cash reduces capacity to deleverage, fund working capital or invest in operational improvements. Persistently weaker FCF would strain balance-sheet resilience given elevated debt levels.
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 421.37 p in the past 12 months.
What is Mears Group Plc’s market cap?
Mears Group Plc’s market cap is £314.90M.
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 104 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 5.6 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 86,188,040 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
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Mears Group Plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£565.00 (49.87% Upside)
£565.00 (49.87% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:MER Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
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, through its subsidiaries, provides a range of outsourced services to the public and private sectors in the United Kingdom. It offers rapid-response and planned maintenance services to local authorities; gas and repair services; and maintenance and repairs, capital works, energy investment, and regeneration solutions for public buildings, as well as grounds maintenance services. The company also provides housing management services, which include supply of affordable homes to public and private sectors, emergency and temporary accommodation services, affordable housing services, housing with care services, and housing services to government departments. In addition, it offers house building services; and facilities management services to the public and private sectors, including defense estates, education, healthcare, public buildings, and commercial office accommodation. The company was founded in 1988 and is headquartered in Gloucester, the United Kingdom.
MER Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
565.00 p
▲(49.87% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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