Watkin Jones PLC (GB:WJG)
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WJG Stock Chart & Stats
27.85 p
0.30 p(1.52%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
27.85 p
0.30 p(1.52%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range19.50 p - 35.15 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume72.41K
Average Volume (3M)703.71K
Market Cap
£50.09M
Enterprise Value25.54M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£67.06M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£35.96M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.66
Next Earnings
Jan 27, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding256,881,530
10 Day Avg. Volume513,156
30 Day Avg. Volume703,712
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.02
Price to Book (P/B)0.70
Price to Sales (P/S)0.31
P/FCF Ratio-6.13
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)0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)£260.80M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Integrated Development-construction ModelWatkin Jones's vertically integrated model captures both development margin and contracting income by controlling site sourcing, planning, design and delivery. That integration improves coordination, reduces subcontract reliance and supports margin retention and execution reliability over project cycles.
Forward-sale Relationships With Institutional InvestorsThe forward-sale/forward-funding model with institutional counterparties provides contracted revenue visibility when projects are pre-sold, aligning delivery milestones to payments. This structure reduces exposure to spot-sale risk and can stabilize cash conversion timing across development pipelines.
Improved Leverage ManagementReported slight improvement in debt-to-equity and a stable equity ratio indicate more prudent leverage management. Better leverage position increases financial flexibility to fund ongoing projects or negotiate refinancing, helping withstand cyclical pressures on development cashflows.
Bears Say
Negative Operating And Free Cash FlowSustained negative operating and free cash flows signal weakening internal cash generation and liquidity stress. This constrains the group's ability to self-fund developments, increases reliance on external funding or partners, and raises execution risk for multi-quarter project pipelines.
Declining Revenue And ProfitabilityA pattern of falling revenue, negative EBIT and shrinking gross margins undermines sustainable profitability. Lower margins reduce internal capital accumulation, weaken ROE and limit the firm's capacity to reinvest in land, planning and build capacity over the medium term.
Execution Dependence On Presales And PlanningThe development-led model depends materially on securing sites, planning approvals and pre-sales to investors. Delays or investor funding pullbacks can stall revenue recognition and push back cash inflows, creating multi-month pipeline and earnings volatility tied to external approvals and counterparties.
Watkin Jones News
WJG FAQ
What was Watkin Jones PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Watkin Jones PLC lowest share price was 19.50 p and its highest was 35.15 p in the past 12 months.
What is Watkin Jones PLC’s market cap?
Watkin Jones PLC’s market cap is £50.09M.
When is Watkin Jones PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watkin Jones PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Jan 27, 2027 which is in 227 days.
How were Watkin Jones PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Watkin Jones PLC released its earnings results on May 27, 2026. The company reported 0 p earnings per share for the quarter, the consensus estimate of N/A by 0 p.
Is Watkin Jones PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Watkin Jones PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Watkin Jones PLC pay dividends?
Watkin Jones PLC pays a Notavailable dividend of 0.014 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Watkin Jones PLC dividends here
What is Watkin Jones PLC’s EPS estimate?
Watkin Jones PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Watkin Jones PLC have?
Watkin Jones PLC has 256,881,530 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watkin Jones PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Watkin Jones PLC reported an EPS of 0 p in its last earnings report, expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -4.814%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Watkin Jones PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:WJG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Watkin Jones Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.89%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-10.27%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Watkin Jones PLC
Watkin Jones Plc, a company established in 1791, is headquartered in London, UK, and specializes in developing and managing residential properties across the United Kingdom. Its operations are divided into key segments: Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, and Accommodation Management. The company's core activities involve the construction of purpose-built student housing, build-to-rent developments, and general residential properties, alongside the ongoing management of its student and build-to-rent portfolios. The entity adopted its current name, Watkin Jones Plc, in March 2016, having previously operated as Watkin Jones Limited.
Technical Analysis
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