Mothercare PLC (GB:MTC)
LSE:MTC
MTC Stock Chart & Stats
2.19 p
-0.30 p(-7.14%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
2.19 p
-0.30 p(-7.14%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range1.00 p - 4.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume476.00
Average Volume (3M)206.81K
Market Cap
£7.68M
Enterprise Value13.49M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£3.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£8.80M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.33
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)£26.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Niche Product Focus & MultichannelMothercare's focused product assortment for pregnancy and young children targets a steady, recurring demand pool. Broad product categories (apparel, equipment, feeding) and presence via retail and online channels provide structural diversification of sales and distribution, supporting recovery and long-term customer lifetime value if merchandising and channel execution are sustained.
Stable Gross Profit MarginRelatively stable gross margins indicate durable unit economics and some pricing or sourcing resilience despite revenue volatility. Maintaining gross margin stability gives management flexibility to focus on fixing operating leverage and returning to profitability once top-line trends improve, making margin recovery more attainable.
Proven Ability To Be Profitable HistoricallyRecording a 15% net margin in 2021 demonstrates the business can produce meaningful profits under favorable conditions. This historical profitability shows operational leverage exists in the model and indicates that, with restored sales scale and disciplined cost control, the company has structural capacity to generate sustainable earnings again.
Bears Say
Negative Shareholders' EquityNegative equity is a core solvency concern that limits financial flexibility. It makes borrowing harder or more expensive, raises the risk of covenant breaches, and often necessitates capital raises or restructuring. Over months this undermines strategic optionality and increases the probability of distressed financing or ownership dilution.
Steep Revenue DeclineSustained steep top-line declines erode scale, reduce fixed-cost absorption, and weaken supplier and customer relationships. If revenue contraction persists, it will compress margins, reduce operating leverage, and make historical profitability harder to reattain without significant strategic shifts or investment to rebuild market share.
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowConsistent negative operating and free cash flow indicates the business consumes cash to run and grow, raising reliance on external funding. Over several months this depletes reserves, may trigger urgent capital raising, force asset disposals, or restrict investment in merchandising and channels, harming medium-term recovery prospects.
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MTC FAQ
What was Mothercare PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mothercare PLC lowest share price was 1.00 p and its highest was 4.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Mothercare PLC’s market cap?
Mothercare PLC’s market cap is £7.68M.
When is Mothercare PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mothercare PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 22, 2026 which is in 56 days.
How were Mothercare PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Mothercare PLC released its earnings results on Dec 23, 2025. The company reported -0.003 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.003 p.
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 1.312 p 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 -0.003 p 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.
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