M&C Saatchi plc (GB:SAA)
LSE:SAA
Want to see GB:SAA full AI Analyst Report?
SAA Stock Chart & Stats
136.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
136.00 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range100.50 p - 200.95 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume35.34K
Average Volume (3M)250.42K
Market Cap
£167.68M
Enterprise Value196.66M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£21.55M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£45.61M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.15
Next Earnings
Sep 23, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.09%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding120,922,460
10 Day Avg. Volume195,683
30 Day Avg. Volume250,419
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.62
Price to Book (P/B)4.61
Price to Sales (P/S)0.46
P/FCF Ratio15.72
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£170.00Price Target Upside25.00% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.15
Revenue Forecast (FY)£215.69M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strengthened Balance Sheet / Lower LeverageThe sharp reduction in debt and move to conservative debt-to-equity materially lowers financial risk, increasing resilience to client slowdowns. A stronger balance sheet supports reinvestment in agencies, M&A optionality, dividend capacity and protects against cyclical advertising downturns.
Constructive Free Cash Flow GenerationConsistent positive free cash flow in recent years, including during a reported net loss, indicates underlying cash-generative operations. That supports liquidity, funds ongoing client servicing and strategic investments, and enables debt paydown or shareholder returns without relying solely on equity markets.
Diversified Client Services And Revenue StreamsA broad mix of creative, digital, media and PR services reduces dependence on any single channel or client type. This multi-service model supports cross-selling, recurring retainers and adaptability to structural shifts toward digital and performance marketing over the medium term.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue Decline And Recent Net LossSustained revenue contraction erodes scale economics and reduces pricing leverage with clients. Returning to a net loss after a profitable year highlights earnings fragility, limiting retained earnings for reinvestment and increasing sensitivity to client budget volatility over the medium term.
Collapsed Gross Margin And Volatile ProfitabilityA sharp gross margin decline signals worsening project mix, margin pressure or rising direct costs that threaten long-term profitability. Persistent margin volatility complicates forecasting and may force austerity measures that can undermine creative talent and client delivery quality.
Choppy Cash-flow Profile Across CyclesIntermittent negative operating cash flow in 2023 shows cash generation is not yet stable across cycles. This inconsistency raises the risk of needing external financing during downturns, complicates multi-year planning and may constrain sustained investment in growth initiatives.
M&C Saatchi plc News
SAA FAQ
What was M&C Saatchi plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
M&C Saatchi plc lowest share price was 100.50 p and its highest was 200.95 p in the past 12 months.
What is M&C Saatchi plc’s market cap?
M&C Saatchi plc’s market cap is £167.68M.
When is M&C Saatchi plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
M&C Saatchi plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 23, 2026 which is in 105 days.
How were M&C Saatchi plc’s earnings last quarter?
M&C Saatchi plc released its earnings results on Apr 20, 2026. The company reported -0.044 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.044 p.
Is M&C Saatchi plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts M&C Saatchi plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does M&C Saatchi plc pay dividends?
M&C Saatchi plc pays a Annually dividend of 1.428 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.09%. See more information on M&C Saatchi plc dividends here
What is M&C Saatchi plc’s EPS estimate?
M&C Saatchi plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does M&C Saatchi plc have?
M&C Saatchi plc has 120,922,460 shares outstanding.
What happened to M&C Saatchi plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
M&C Saatchi plc reported an EPS of -0.044 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.913%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of M&C Saatchi plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SAA
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
M&C Saatchi plc Stock Smart Score
Neutral
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£170.00 (25.00% Upside)
£170.00 (25.00% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £50.5K 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
-27.09%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-15.30%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
M&C Saatchi plc
Established in London in 1995, M&C Saatchi plc delivers a wide array of advertising and marketing solutions to a global clientele. The company operates extensively across various regions, including the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. Its specialized offerings cover media planning and performance optimization, advertising campaigns and customer relationship management, brand strategy, sponsorship initiatives, and engagement with critical global and societal issues.
SAA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
170.00 p
▲(25.00% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
---