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Watkin Jones PLC (GB:WJG)
LSE:WJG
WJG Stock Chart & Stats
27.85p
0.30p(1.52%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
27.85p
0.30p(1.52%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range23.14p - 40.96p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume72.41K
Average Volume (3M)703.71K
Market Cap
£82.26M
Enterprise Value44.91M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£80.40M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£43.56M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta1.81
Next Earnings
May 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding256,653,100
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
PBSA & Residential Market PositionWatkin Jones's focused business model on PBSA and residential creates durable demand from predictable tenant cohorts and institutional buyers. Specialization supports repeatable development pipelines and operational expertise, reducing execution risk and sustaining revenue sources over years.
Institutional Partnerships & Diversified IncomePartnerships with universities and institutional investors provide structural access to capital and pre-let or forward-funding arrangements, securing project pipelines and reducing sales risk. This diversification across development, management and rental income supports steadier cash generation long-term.
Improving Leverage MetricsA slight improvement in debt-to-equity and a stable equity ratio indicate better leverage management, which enhances financial flexibility. Sustained control of leverage reduces refinancing risk and supports capacity to fund new projects or withstand cyclical headwinds over several quarters.
Bears Say
Declining RevenueConsistent revenue decline signals weakening demand, execution delays or reduced completions. Over multiple quarters this erodes scale benefits, pressures fixed-cost absorption, and can shrink development pipelines and partner confidence, impairing medium-term growth and project cadence.
Poor Cash GenerationNegative operating and free cash flows reflect weak conversion of earnings into liquidity and strained working capital from developments. Persistent cash-flow deficits limit reinvestment, increase reliance on external financing, and raise refinancing and covenant risks across the next several quarters.
Negative Return On EquityA negative ROE shows the firm is not delivering returns to shareholders and signals operational losses or poor capital allocation. If sustained, this undermines capacity to attract equity, raises cost of capital, and constrains funding for new projects or dividend policies over the medium term.
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 23.14p and its highest was 40.95p in the past 12 months.
What is Watkin Jones PLC’s market cap?
Watkin Jones PLC’s market cap is £82.26M.
When is Watkin Jones PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Watkin Jones PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is May 26, 2026 which is in 89 days.
How were Watkin Jones PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
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 1.4p 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 256,653,100 shares outstanding.
What happened to Watkin Jones PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
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?
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
Watkin Jones Stock Smart Score
Neutral
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
12.59%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-6.53%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-6.05%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Watkin Jones PLC
Watkin Jones (WJG) is a leading UK-based property development and construction company, primarily focused on the purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) and residential sectors. Established in 1791, the company specializes in the design, development, and management of high-quality residential properties, including student housing and private residential developments. With a strong commitment to sustainability and community engagement, Watkin Jones aims to provide innovative living solutions that meet the evolving needs of the market.
Technical Analysis
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