Synectics PLC (GB:SNX)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
168.00 p
▼(-25.33% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:03/05/26
Score is driven primarily by solid financial performance (low leverage, improved profitability, and strong recent cash generation). This is meaningfully offset by weak technicals—price well below key moving averages with bearish momentum—while reasonable valuation and a moderate dividend yield provide partial support.
Positive Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
A very low debt-to-equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility and downside protection. It supports bidding for large, multi-year projects, funds working capital variability in project delivery, and reduces refinancing risk, allowing strategic reinvestment or M&A when opportunities arise.
Negative Factors
Historical earnings/cashflow volatility
Prior multi-year losses demonstrate cyclical exposure and execution risk inherent in project-based systems integration. Even with recent improvement, past volatility implies earnings and cash flow can swing materially with project delays, cost overruns, or sector downturns, reducing near-term predictability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Low leverage / strong balance sheet
A very low debt-to-equity ratio provides durable financial flexibility and downside protection. It supports bidding for large, multi-year projects, funds working capital variability in project delivery, and reduces refinancing risk, allowing strategic reinvestment or M&A when opportunities arise.
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Synectics (SNX) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£29.34M
Dividend Yield2.09%
Average Volume (3M)56.45K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.6
Beta (1Y)0.98
Revenue Growth21.43%
EPS Growth44.70%
CountryUK
Employees290
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustrySecurity & Protection Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.06
Shares Outstanding17,794,440
10 Day Avg. Volume80,643
30 Day Avg. Volume56,454
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.80
Price to Book (P/B)1.07
Price to Sales (P/S)0.69
P/FCF Ratio5.24
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)0.28
Revenue Forecast (FY)£70.50M
Synectics Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Synectics plc engages in the design, integration, and support of security and surveillance systems in the United Kingdom and internationally. It operates through Systems and Security divisions. The Systems division provides integrated electronic s...
How the Company Makes Money
Synectics makes money primarily by delivering security and surveillance projects and by providing ongoing support for the systems it deploys. Key revenue streams generally include: (1) Project/system integration revenue: fees earned from designing...
Synectics Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
90
Very Positive
Cash Flow
84
Very Positive
| Breakdown | Nov 2025 | Nov 2024 | Nov 2023 | Nov 2022 | Nov 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 68.10M | 55.81M | 49.13M | 39.12M | 36.64M |
| Gross Profit | 29.17M | 23.94M | 20.01M | 16.63M | 15.60M |
| EBITDA | 7.95M | 5.65M | 4.53M | 2.58M | 1.54M |
| Net Income | 3.71M | 3.18M | 2.16M | 1.47M | -479.00K |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 64.76M | 65.84M | 57.62M | 52.42M | 54.14M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 14.14M | 9.56M | 4.60M | 4.26M | 4.64M |
| Total Debt | 1.65M | 1.89M | 1.94M | 2.82M | 2.84M |
| Total Liabilities | 21.02M | 24.51M | 18.75M | 15.42M | 18.79M |
| Stockholders Equity | 43.74M | 41.33M | 38.88M | 37.00M | 35.34M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 8.92M | 6.59M | 2.75M | 915.00K | -1.48M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 9.24M | 8.52M | 3.02M | 1.23M | -607.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.21M | -1.93M | -1.39M | -582.00K | -842.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -2.63M | -1.61M | -1.17M | -1.17M | -1.02M |
Synectics Technical Analysis
Negative
225.00
Price Trends
209.39
Negative
232.87
Negative
270.93
Negative
Market Momentum
-15.26
Negative
37.79
Neutral
49.60
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SNX, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 225 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 175.63, above the 50-day MA of 209.39, and below the 200-day MA of 270.93, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -15.26 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 37.79 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 49.60 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:SNX.
Synectics Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | £29.34M | 12.60 | 8.48% | 2.09% | 21.43% | 44.70% | |
69 Neutral | £8.95M | -38.26 | 7.90% | ― | 3.41% | 393.71% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | £9.64M | 13.62 | 4.23% | 3.20% | 10.26% | 45.18% | |
61 Neutral | £6.83M | -4.01 | -8.19% | ― | 63.81% | 71.62% | |
42 Neutral | £4.02M | -0.42 | -76.54% | ― | -21.55% | 10.59% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Synectics Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Synectics CEO Increases Stake Following Performance Share Plan Option Exercise
Positive
Mar 13, 2026
Synectics plc has disclosed that Chief Executive Officer Amanda Larnder has exercised options over 62,000 ordinary shares under the company’s Performance Share Plan at an exercise price of 177.50 pence per share. To cover the related tax lia...
Other
Synectics CFO Increases Stake with Share Purchase
Positive
Mar 12, 2026
Synectics plc, a leader in advanced security and surveillance systems, has disclosed a share purchase by its chief financial officer, Paul Williams. The company is known for integrating multiple technologies and data streams into unified security ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Synectics CEO Amanda Larnder Increases Shareholding with New AIM Purchase
Positive
Mar 9, 2026
Synectics plc disclosed that chief executive officer Amanda Larnder has increased her stake in the company by purchasing 7,245 ordinary shares at 171.00 pence each on 9 March 2026. Following the transaction, Larnder holds 44,431 shares, representi...
Other
Synectics Director’s PCA Buys Shares, Lifting Board Insider Stake
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Synectics plc disclosed that Kate Kempster, the wife and person closely associated with non-executive director Jon Kempster, purchased 10,000 ordinary shares in the company at 185 pence each on 3 March 2026. Following the transaction, this holding...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Synectics Boosts Profits and Cash as It Invests in Product-Led Growth Strategy
Positive
Mar 3, 2026
Synectics reported a 22% rise in revenue to £68.1 million and a 36% increase in adjusted EBITDA to £8.5 million for the year to 30 November 2025, supported by a record £14.1 million cash balance, no bank debt and an 11% higher total...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Synectics Sets March Date for 2025 Final Results and Investor Webcast
Positive
Feb 24, 2026
Synectics plc has announced it will publish its audited financial results for the year ended 30 November 2025 on 3 March 2026, providing investors with a detailed view of the company’s recent performance. The timing of the release will be fo...
Business Operations and Strategy
Synectics Wins New Contracts in Southeast Asia Transport and European Renewables
Positive
Feb 23, 2026
Synectics plc, a specialist in advanced security and surveillance systems, focuses on delivering integrated monitoring and control solutions for critical operations worldwide. Leveraging long-standing technical expertise and industry partnerships,...
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