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United Kingdom
In shortMacfarlane Group PLC is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−3.7% last year).
Financial health
Solid
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 8.7% | 46/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 5.7% | 43/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 13.1% | 65/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 12.7% | 85/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 1.18× | 31/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.12× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.08× | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 8.74× | 69/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 2.95 | 47/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 8.3% | 53/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 1.45× | 100/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 4 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 4 of 4 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 1 of 3 | 44/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 15.0% | 56/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 0.9% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 8.8% | 65/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 14.9% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2024 · change vs prior year
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Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
The last 4 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
GBP millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY20 | FY21 | FY23 | FY24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 210 | 264 | 281 | 270 |
| Cost of revenue | 140 | 175 | 175 | 165 |
| Gross profit | 70 | 89 | 106 | 105 |
| Operating income | 14 | 20 | 22 | 24 |
| Interest expense | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 2.7 |
| Pre-tax income | 12 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| Income tax | 2.7 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Net income | 10 | 13 | 15 | 16 |
| Diluted EPS | £0.06 | £0.08 | £0.09 | £0.10 |
2.95 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: filings.xbrl.org (ESEF). Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2024 · Data updated Dec 31, 2024