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Touchstar PLC (GB:TST)
LSE:TST
TST Stock Chart & Stats
60.00p
-5.00p(-5.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
60.00p
-5.00p(-5.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range52.50p - 94.07p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume6.67K
Average Volume (3M)8.42K
Market Cap
£4.95M
Enterprise Value3.79M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£2.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£597.00K
Price to Earnings (P/E)145.3
Beta>-0.01
Next Earnings
Apr 22, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.42%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.01
Shares Outstanding7,921,494
10 Day Avg. Volume6,954
30 Day Avg. Volume8,419
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.51
Price to Book (P/B)2.27
Price to Sales (P/S)1.13
P/FCF Ratio7.66
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Cash Flow GenerationTouchstar's exceptional free cash flow expansion and high operating-cash-to-net-income ratios indicate durable cash conversion. This sustains capital allocation (capex, R&D, buybacks, dividends), reduces reliance on external funding, and provides a buffer to absorb cyclical revenue or margin pressures over the next several months.
Low Leverage And Solid Equity BaseA very low debt-to-equity ratio and healthy equity ratio give Touchstar financial flexibility to pursue organic growth or opportunistic M&A without stress. A mid-teens ROE (10.7%) suggests the company generates acceptable returns on equity, supporting sustainable shareholder value creation and downside protection.
Recurring Subscription Model And PartnershipsTouchstar's recurring SaaS/subscription revenue, maintenance contracts and services create predictable cashflows and customer stickiness. Partnerships with telecom providers and integrators extend distribution and bundling opportunities, supporting steady revenue streams and cross-sell potential over the medium term.
Bears Say
Eroding Operating And Net MarginsMargins have declined materially across EBIT and net profit, indicating rising costs, pricing pressure, or unfavorable business mix. If persistent, lower operating profitability will constrain retained earnings, reduce reinvestment capacity, and make long-term growth more dependent on cost control or price recovery rather than top-line expansion.
Sharp EPS ContractionA near-total EPS decline signals significant pressure on bottom-line performance versus the prior period. Over a multi-month horizon this hampers dividend sustainability and limits flexibility for shareholder returns. Restoring EPS will require margin improvement or revenue recovery to be durable.
Small Scale And Limited StaffingA 56-person workforce suggests constrained scale for product development, sales expansion, and large enterprise implementations. Over the medium term, limited human capital can slow new product rollouts, reduce competitive response speed, and require higher investment to scale operations versus larger peers.
Touchstar News
TST FAQ
What was Touchstar PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Touchstar PLC lowest share price was 52.50p and its highest was 94.07p in the past 12 months.
What is Touchstar PLC’s market cap?
Touchstar PLC’s market cap is £4.95M.
When is Touchstar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Touchstar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 22, 2026 which is in 58 days.
How were Touchstar PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Touchstar PLC released its earnings results on Sep 16, 2025. The company reported -0.01p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.01p.
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 1.75p 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 -0.01p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.297%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Touchstar PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:TST
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
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.