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Mothercare PLC (GB:MTC)
LSE:MTC
MTC Stock Chart & Stats
2.19p
-0.30p(-7.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2.19p
-0.30p(-7.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1.50p - 4.00p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume476.00
Average Volume (3M)206.81K
Market Cap
£10.67M
Enterprise Value16.48M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£8.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta-0.10
Next Earnings
May 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding563,836,600
10 Day Avg. Volume140,125
30 Day Avg. Volume206,814
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.03
Price to Book (P/B)-1.66
Price to Sales (P/S)0.40
P/FCF Ratio-10.41
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)>-0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£31.90M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Focused Product VerticalA focused product vertical (maternity and baby goods) supports durable, repeat purchase demand and category expertise. Over months this underpins brand recognition, customer lifetime value, and targeted merchandising/assortment strategies that help stabilize revenue even amid broader retail cyclicality.
Diverse Product AssortmentA broad assortment across apparel, nursery, travel equipment and feeding reduces reliance on a single category and enables cross-selling. Structurally this lowers category-specific volatility, supports higher average order values, and helps the company respond to shifting consumer preferences over a multi-month horizon.
Historically Achievable MarginsRelatively stable gross margins and evidence of a 15% net margin in 2021 show the business can achieve profitability when revenue normalizes. Stable product-level margins provide structural upside if sales recover, since fixed cost leverage would drive outsized improvements in operating profitability.
Bears Say
Sustained Revenue DeclinePersistent top-line contraction is a structural concern: lower revenue erodes fixed-cost absorption, reduces bargaining power with suppliers, constrains investment in marketing and digital channels, and makes margin recovery and scale economics more difficult over the coming months.
Negative Equity / Solvency RiskNegative shareholders' equity is a material solvency indicator; it limits access to traditional financing and elevates refinancing risk. Over a multi-month horizon, this structural weakness can force costly capital raises or asset disposals, hampering strategic initiatives and long-term competitiveness.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowOngoing negative operating and free cash flow indicate the business is not self-funding operations or necessary investments. This structural cash shortfall increases reliance on external funding, raises liquidity risk, and constrains the company's ability to invest in growth or inventory ahead of peak selling seasons.
Mothercare News
MTC FAQ
What was Mothercare PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mothercare PLC lowest share price was 1.50p and its highest was 4.00p in the past 12 months.
What is Mothercare PLC’s market cap?
Mothercare PLC’s market cap is £10.67M.
When is Mothercare PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mothercare PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 22, 2026 which is in 76 days.
How were Mothercare PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Mothercare PLC released its earnings results on Dec 23, 2025. The company reported -0.003p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.003p.
Is Mothercare PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mothercare PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Mothercare PLC pay dividends?
Mothercare PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.312p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Mothercare PLC dividends here
What is Mothercare PLC’s EPS estimate?
Mothercare PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Mothercare PLC have?
Mothercare PLC has 563,836,600 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mothercare PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mothercare PLC reported an EPS of -0.003p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10.976%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mothercare PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MTC
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
Company Description
Mothercare PLC
Mothercare plc, through its subsidiaries, operates as a specialist franchisor of products for mothers-to-be and children under the Mothercare brand. The company provides clothing, footwear, home, and travel products, as well as toys. It operates approximately 700 Mothercare stores and 400 additional stores under the Mothercare brand, as well as websites through a network of franchise partners in 37 countries. The company was founded in 1961 and is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, the United Kingdom.
Technical Analysis
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