S&U plc (GB:SUS)
LSE:SUS
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
1,974.00 p
▲(0.20% Upside)
Action:DowngradedDate:04/26/26
The score is driven primarily by mixed financial performance: strong reported profitability and a revenue rebound are offset by inconsistent/negative cash flow and increased leverage risk. Technical indicators add near-term pressure (below key moving averages with negative MACD), while valuation materially supports the score due to the very low P/E and high dividend yield.
Positive Factors
High profitability and margins
S&U's high reported margins and a strong recent revenue rebound indicate durable core profitability in its lending businesses. Elevated margins provide a buffer against credit losses, support internal capital generation and help sustain returns during normal credit cycles.
Negative Factors
Weak, volatile cash generation
Persistent negative and unstable operating/free cash flow means earnings do not reliably convert to cash, forcing reliance on external funding or capital actions. Over months this can constrain growth, refinancing flexibility and dividend sustainability under stress.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High profitability and margins
S&U's high reported margins and a strong recent revenue rebound indicate durable core profitability in its lending businesses. Elevated margins provide a buffer against credit losses, support internal capital generation and help sustain returns during normal credit cycles.
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S&U plc (SUS) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£247.88M
Dividend Yield5.33%
Average Volume (3M)15.59K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.9
Beta (1Y)1.05
Revenue Growth-7.08%
EPS Growth32.38%
CountryUK
Employees239
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryFinancial - Credit Services
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.95
Shares Outstanding12,150,760
10 Day Avg. Volume29,155
30 Day Avg. Volume15,591
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.37
Price to Book (P/B)1.16
Price to Sales (P/S)2.68
P/FCF Ratio-7.85
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£2,220.00Price Target Upside12.69% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)2.17
Revenue Forecast (FY)£123.40M
S&U plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
S&U plc provides motor, property bridging, and specialist finance in the United Kingdom. The company was incorporated in 1938 and is headquartered in Solihull, the United Kingdom....
How the Company Makes Money
S&U plc makes money mainly by earning interest and fees on loans it originates and then services over their contractual term.
1) Advantage Finance (motor finance)
- Revenue model: S&U provides car finance—typically to customers who may not qualif...
S&U plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
78
Positive
Balance Sheet
64
Positive
Cash Flow
29
Negative
| Breakdown | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 107.43M | 97.49M | 100.38M | 102.71M | 87.89M |
| Gross Profit | 82.92M | 97.49M | 92.11M | 78.51M | 68.59M |
| EBITDA | 46.65M | 0.00 | 49.14M | 49.43M | 51.32M |
| Net Income | 23.71M | 17.91M | 25.44M | 33.72M | 37.98M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 501.22M | 445.06M | 466.85M | 428.17M | 327.23M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 0.00 | 5.22M | 1.00K | 3.14M | 1.00K |
| Total Debt | 241.98M | 0.00 | 225.25M | 196.54M | 114.44M |
| Total Liabilities | 252.22M | 206.98M | 232.68M | 203.29M | 120.48M |
| Stockholders Equity | 249.00M | 238.08M | 234.16M | 224.88M | 206.75M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -36.70M | 64.27M | -711.00K | -63.59M | -2.47M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -35.81M | 64.99M | -446.00K | -62.76M | -2.09M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -839.00K | -685.00K | -189.00K | -660.00K | -284.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 31.44M | -59.09M | -2.50M | 66.56M | 2.38M |
S&U plc Technical Analysis
Positive
1970.00
Price Trends
2096.86
Negative
2087.60
Negative
1910.95
Positive
Market Momentum
-15.63
Negative
56.92
Neutral
54.64
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SUS, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 1970 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 1923.25, below the 50-day MA of 2096.86, and above the 200-day MA of 1910.95, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -15.63 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 56.92 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 54.64 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:SUS.
S&U plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
80 Outperform | £39.32M | 3.46 | 8.28% | ― | 5.19% | 14.53% | |
68 Neutral | £205.00M | 2.13 | 33.54% | 4.74% | 34.56% | 89.25% | |
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
67 Neutral | £546.77M | 5.55 | 10.35% | 4.39% | 1.54% | -9.18% | |
62 Neutral | £11.96M | 4.32 | 14.61% | 3.33% | 8.91% | 94.32% | |
60 Neutral | £247.88M | 5.94 | 9.68% | 5.33% | -7.08% | 32.38% | |
53 Neutral | £289.65M | 24.71 | 1.89% | ― | 0.07% | ― |
* Financial Sector Average
GB:SUS
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S&U plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and Financing
S&U profit jumps as Advantage and Aspen drive renewed growth
Positive
Apr 21, 2026
SU plc reported a 32% rise in pre-tax profit to £31.8m for the year to 5 February 2026, driven by strong performances at both Advantage Motor Finance and Aspen Bridging despite a slight dip in group revenue. Net receivables grew to £496....
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
S&U plc Sets Analyst and Investor Presentations Around April Results
Positive
Apr 13, 2026
SU plc will release its financial results for the period to 5 February 2026 on 21 April 2026 and has scheduled an in‑person analyst webinar at 09:30 BST, led by senior leadership including the chairman and divisional CEOs. The event is aimed...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
S&U says FCA motor finance redress plan will have limited impact on Advantage
Positive
Apr 1, 2026
SU has welcomed the Financial Conduct Authority’s updated redress scheme for motor finance commissions, stressing that Advantage Finance has historically acted in customers’ best interests and has not used higher-risk commission struct...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesDividendsFinancial DisclosuresPrivate Placements and FinancingRegulatory Filings and Compliance
S&U rides trading upturn as motor and property units hit record performance
Positive
Feb 10, 2026
SU plc reported a strong continuation of the upturn flagged in December, with group net receivables rising to about £495m from £436m, a 20% share price gain since the last update, and a proposed higher second interim dividend of 35p per ...
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