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Carclo plc (CAR) Price & Analysis
CAR Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- GBX 38.00 - GBX 41.00
- 52-Week Range
- GBX 27.50 - GBX 74.92
- Previous Close
- GBX 41.00
- Volume
- 300.61K
- Average Volume (3M)
- 153.21K
- Market Cap
- GBP 30.30M
- Enterprise Value
- GBP 56.80M
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- GBP 5.77M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- GBP 29.68M
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 11.2
- Beta
- 1.04
- Next Earnings
- Nov 26, 2026
- EPS Estimate
- N/A
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Profitability And Capital Returns
The sharp improvement in operating margin and return on capital indicates that the turnaround is translating into more productive use of assets and stronger underlying economics. Sustaining these gains would improve earnings quality, support internal investment, and strengthen competitiveness over the next several quarters.
Specialty Division Growth
A multi-year 14% revenue CAGR in the Specialty division, achieved while maintaining margins, provides evidence of durable demand in an attractive aerospace market. This growth area can help offset weaker activities, improve the group mix, and provide a stronger foundation for future expansion.
Refinancing And Improved Cash Generation
Completed refinancing reduces immediate funding uncertainty, while higher operating cash generation shows that operational improvement is converting into liquidity. Together, these developments give Carclo greater capacity to fund investment, manage obligations, and progressively reduce leverage if performance holds.
Bears Say
Negative Equity And Elevated Leverage
Negative shareholders’ equity leaves Carclo with a thin financial buffer and makes the business more sensitive to earnings volatility. Although debt has fallen from earlier levels, sizable borrowings alongside negative equity preserve refinancing risk and restrict flexibility for acquisitions or downturns.
Multi-year Revenue Contraction
Repeated revenue declines raise questions about the durability of demand and the group’s ability to grow without relying mainly on efficiency gains. Deliberate exits may improve quality, but a smaller revenue base can reduce scale benefits and makes sustained profit growth more dependent on execution.
Ongoing Pension Cash Commitments
Required pension deficit payments represent a continuing use of cash that competes with investment, debt reduction, and shareholder distributions. Even though pension costs are lower relative to EBITDA than previously, the fixed commitment remains material for a company with uneven cash conversion.
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Company Description
Carclo plc
Carclo plc, along with its subsidiaries, operates as a global manufacturing entity primarily focused on producing and distributing high-precision, injection-molded plastic components. The company's business activities are structured into two key divisions: Technical Plastics and Aerospace. The Technical Plastics segment specializes in crafting highly accurate, injection-molded plastic parts for a variety of demanding applications, including medical devices, diagnostic equipment, optical systems, and electronic products. This division also undertakes the design, development, and manufacturing of custom-engineered optical components and complete assembled devices. Conversely, the Aerospace division is responsible for creating a diverse array of specialized parts vital for both commercial and military aviation sectors. Its product offerings encompass flight control cables, precision-machined components, complex mechanical assemblies, aerofoil blading, streamlined wires, and robust tie rods. Carclo plc maintains a significant international presence, conducting operations across the United Kingdom, North America, the Czech Republic, China, India, and other global markets. The company, which was established in 1924, is headquartered in Ossett, United Kingdom.
- Sector
- Consumercyclical
- Industry
- Manufacturing - Miscellaneous
- CEO
- Franciscus Lodewijk Paulus Doorenbosch
- Employees
- 907
- Website
- www.carclo.co.uk
- Address
- 47 Wates Way, Mitcham, SU, CR4 4HR, GB
Carclo plc (CAR) Earnings & Revenues
CAR Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call emphasized a successful multi-year turnaround: stronger margins, improved returns, better safety and sustainability metrics, robust Specialty growth and a completed refinancing that provides stability. Management set clear Precision 2030 targets and is already ahead on return metrics. Near-term headwinds include deliberate revenue reduction from portfolio exits, ongoing pension deficit contributions, net debt still above target (1.3x EBITDA), no dividend and mixed demand in parts of Life Sciences driven by a weak respiratory virus season. On balance, operational and financial improvements are substantial and management has a concrete plan to address remaining issues.
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Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 12 | 5 | 5 |
| Technical Analysis | 2 | 5 | 3 |
| Moving Averages | 10 | 0 | 2 |