Science Group PLC (GB:SAG)
LSE:SAG
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SAG Stock Chart & Stats
547.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
547.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range435.00 p - 612.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.08K
Average Volume (3M)134.72K
Market Cap
£235.16M
Enterprise Value174.37M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£75.01M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£14.22M
Price to Earnings (P/E)7.3
Beta0.19
Next Earnings
Jul 27, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield1.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.20
Shares Outstanding41,184,100
10 Day Avg. Volume228,121
30 Day Avg. Volume134,725
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)2.35
Price to Sales (P/S)2.17
P/FCF Ratio9.88
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)0.41
Revenue Forecast (FY)£107.24M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
High ProfitabilityReported margins (gross ~41%, EBIT ~15%, net ~30%) and a sharp step-up in net income indicate durable pricing power and operational efficiency. Strong margins provide an earnings cushion versus revenue weakness, support reinvestment and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage (debt-to-equity ~0.14) and materially rebuilt equity give the company financial flexibility and downside protection. This conservative structure reduces refinancing risk, preserves strategic optionality for M&A or capex, and supports resilience across cycles.
Positive Cash GenerationConsistent positive operating cash flow and free cash flow across periods demonstrate the business converts earnings into cash. Reliable cash generation underpins dividends, buybacks and reinvestment, giving management durable funding for strategy without heavy new borrowing.
Bears Say
Soft/negative Revenue GrowthRecent top-line softness (slight decline after flat prior year) is a durable headwind: limited revenue growth constrains scale benefits and absolute earnings expansion. Over months, growth stagnation forces reliance on margin or buybacks to lift EPS rather than sustainable organic expansion.
Inconsistent Cash Conversion And FCF DeclineA ~20% FCF decline and historically weak cash conversion raise concerns about the reliability of internal funding. Inconsistent cash conversion limits predictable financing for dividends, buybacks or capex, and increases reliance on cost control or external finance to sustain returns over the medium term.
Earnings VolatilityYear-to-year profit variability, including weaker 2023 results, reduces earnings predictability and complicates multi-year planning. Persistent volatility can raise the cost of capital, challenge consistent dividend/buyback policies, and reflect operational or demand cyclicality that hampers long-term forecasting.
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SAG FAQ
What was Science Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Science Group PLC lowest share price was 435.00 p and its highest was 612.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Science Group PLC’s market cap?
Science Group PLC’s market cap is £235.16M.
When is Science Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Science Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 27, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Science Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Science Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 17, 2026. The company reported 0.2 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.2 p.
Is Science Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Science Group PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Science Group PLC pay dividends?
Science Group PLC pays a Annually dividend of 8 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 1.46%. See more information on Science Group PLC dividends here
What is Science Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Science Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Science Group PLC have?
Science Group PLC has 41,184,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Science Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Science Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.2 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.935%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Science Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SAG
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
Science Stock Smart Score
Outperform
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
22.21%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.59%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.83%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Science Group PLC
Science Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, provides science and technology-based consultancy services in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through R&D Consultancy; Regulatory & Compliance; and Frontier Smart Technologies divisions. It offers product and technology development, scientific and regulatory advice, and registration and compliance services to medical, food and beverage, consumer, industrial, chemical, and energy sectors. The company also provides property services. In addition, it manufactures and sells chips, and modules, which are incorporated into digital radios. The company was formerly known as Sagentia Group plc and changed its name to Science Group plc in July 2015. Science Group plc was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
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