Touchstar PLC (GB:TST)
LSE:TST
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TST Stock Chart & Stats
60.00 p
-5.00 p(-5.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
60.00 p
-5.00 p(-5.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range52.50 p - 94.07 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.67K
Average Volume (3M)8.42K
Market Cap
£5.82M
Enterprise Value4.03M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.49M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£721.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Sep 16, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.13
Shares Outstanding7,921,494
10 Day Avg. Volume6,954
30 Day Avg. Volume8,419
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.01
Price to Book (P/B)2.60
Price to Sales (P/S)0.72
P/FCF Ratio6.96
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)-0.06
Revenue Forecast (FY)£6.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Consistent Positive Cash GenerationTouchstar produced positive operating cash flow (~0.79m) and free cash flow (~0.70m) in 2025 despite reported losses. Persistent cash generation provides durable liquidity to fund operations, support dividends or capex, and reduce reliance on external financing as recovery is pursued.
Strong Gross MarginGross margin near 46.5% in 2025 indicates sound product-level economics. Sustained high gross margins create structural flexibility to absorb overhead, invest in R&D or sales, and improve the odds of returning to operating profitability if revenue stabilizes.
Moderate LeverageDebt-to-equity around 0.38 keeps leverage moderate and below earlier peaks, preserving borrowing capacity. A conservative balance between debt and equity gives management flexibility to fund restructuring or growth without being overly constrained by interest burden.
Bears Say
Material Swing To LossesThe sharp shift from modest profitability to a ~-15.8% net margin in 2025 materially weakens internal capital generation and erodes retained earnings. Sustained negative margins would pressure dividends, constrain investment, and require operational fixes to restore long-term viability.
Severe EPS Collapse And VolatilityAn EPS decline near -387% reflects extreme earnings volatility and a large one-year deterioration. Such volatility undermines predictability of cash flows and complicates multi-period planning, increasing execution risk for strategic initiatives and investor confidence.
Equity Drawdown And Negative ROEMeaningful equity decline and sharply negative ROE reduce the capital cushion available for shocks and limit financial flexibility. With diminished equity, the company may face higher borrowing costs or dilution if external capital is needed to rebuild the balance sheet.
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TST FAQ
What was Touchstar PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Touchstar PLC lowest share price was 52.50 p and its highest was 94.07 p in the past 12 months.
What is Touchstar PLC’s market cap?
Touchstar PLC’s market cap is £5.82M.
When is Touchstar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Touchstar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 16, 2026 which is in 105 days.
How were Touchstar PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Touchstar PLC released its earnings results on May 07, 2026. The company reported -0.121 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.121 p.
Is Touchstar PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Touchstar PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Touchstar PLC pay dividends?
Touchstar PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 1.75 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.42%. See more information on Touchstar PLC dividends here
What is Touchstar PLC’s EPS estimate?
Touchstar PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Touchstar PLC have?
Touchstar PLC has 7,921,494 shares outstanding.
What happened to Touchstar PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Touchstar PLC reported an EPS of -0.121 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Touchstar PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:TST
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Company Description
Touchstar PLC
Touchstar plc, together with its subsidiaries, designs and builds rugged mobile computing devices under the Touchstar brand in the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. It also supplies, installs, and maintains software applications and hardware solutions for mobile applications in the transport, logistics, and access control industries. In addition, the company offers supply chain data capture solutions; GPS satellite tracking and vehicle telematics data; software and hardware for the oil and gas logistics sector; products for security checking clearance and recording attendance; and PODStar, an EPOD solution for SMEs and other organizations. The company was formerly known as Belgravium Technologies plc and changed its name to Touchstar plc in May 2016. Touchstar plc was incorporated in 1904 and is based in Manchester, the United Kingdom.
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