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SDI Group (GB:SDI)
LSE:SDI

SDI Group (SDI) Price & Analysis

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SDI Stock Chart & Stats

78.80 p
1.50 p(2.80%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
78.80 p
1.50 p(2.80%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Acquisition-driven Revenue GrowthSDI's recent mix of organic and acquisitive growth shows a repeatable model: small, accretive buys plus modest organic expansion. This diversifies revenues across niche product lines, accelerates scale and cross-selling opportunities, and supports durable top-line expansion over the next 2–6 months.
High And Improving Gross MarginsSustained ~66% gross margins reflect pricing power and specialized product mixes in niche scientific and industrial segments. Improved operating margins to 13.5% indicate the business can convert revenue into operating profit, supporting long-term margin resilience amid targeted product and service offerings.
Strong Cash Generation And FCF ConversionRobust operating cash flow and rising free cash flow provide durable funding for reinvestment, small acquisitions, and debt servicing. High cash conversion reduces reliance on external financing and underpins the group's buy-and-build strategy and ability to fund capex and working capital needs sustainably.
Bears Say
Rising Net DebtHigher net debt from acquisitive activity raises leverage and interest exposure. Although currently within the group's target range, elevated debt reduces financial flexibility for opportunistic investments and increases sensitivity to slower cash conversion or weaker-than-expected post-acquisition integration outcomes over the medium term.
Intense Competition In Key DivisionSustained competitive pressure in laboratory equipment can compress pricing power and lengthen sales cycles. Even with demand, margin recovery may be constrained if rivals capture share or drive down prices, challenging long-term profitability and requiring ongoing product differentiation or higher commercial investment.
Rising Central CostsIncreased central headcount raises fixed overhead and breakeven needs. If revenue growth slows or acquisitions underperform, higher central costs can erode operating leverage and compress margins. This structural rise in operating expense makes earnings more dependent on sustained top-line expansion.

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SDI FAQ

What was SDI Group’s price range in the past 12 months?
SDI Group lowest share price was 46.00 p and its highest was 105.00 p in the past 12 months.
    What is SDI Group’s market cap?
    SDI Group’s market cap is £67.97M.
      When is SDI Group’s upcoming earnings report date?
      SDI Group’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 16, 2026 which is in 100 days.
        How were SDI Group’s earnings last quarter?
        SDI Group released its earnings results on Dec 03, 2025. The company reported 0.028 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of 0.021 p by 0.007 p.
          Is SDI Group overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts SDI Group’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does SDI Group pay dividends?
            SDI Group does not currently pay dividends.
            What is SDI Group’s EPS estimate?
            SDI Group’s EPS estimate is 0.04.
              How many shares outstanding does SDI Group have?
              SDI Group has 104,573,130 shares outstanding.
                What happened to SDI Group’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                SDI Group reported an EPS of 0.028 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of 0.021 p. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.538%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of SDI Group?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:SDI
                  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

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                    Company Description

                    SDI Group

                    SDI Group plc, through its subsidiaries, designs and manufactures scientific and technology products based on digital imaging in the United Kingdom, rest of Europe, the United States, Asia, and internationally. It operates in Digital Imaging and Sensors & Control segments. The company offers sensitive cameras for life science and industrial applications under the Atik Camera brand name; cameras for art conservation under the Opus Instruments brand name; and cameras that have applications in astronomy, life sciences, and flat-panel inspection under the Quantum Scientific Imaging brand name. It also designs and manufactures precision re-circulating chillers, coolers, and heat exchangers to control the thermal environment within the scientific instrument support market; and supplies chemical dosing and control systems for manufacturing industries. In addition, it offers off-the-shelf and custom-made electrochemical sensors for water-based applications under the Sentek name; systems and software for automated gel-based DNA and protein fluorescence/chemiluminescence imaging under the G:BOX and NuGenius brands; automated and manual systems for microbiological testing in food, water, pharmaceutical, and clinical applications; and ProReveal, a fluorescence-based patented protein detection test to check for residual protein on surgical instruments. Further, it engages in the design, manufacture, and calibration of pressure, vacuum, and gas flow measurement instruments; and flowmeters, flow alarms, flow indicators, flow-switches, calibration cylinders, and sight glasses for the measurement of liquids and gases; and precision micropattern products, as well as water purification products and vacuum ovens under the Cyclon Water Still and Gallenkamp vacuum ovens brands. The company was formerly known as Scientific Digital Imaging plc and changed its name to SDI Group plc in November 2019. SDI Group plc was incorporated in 2007 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.

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