Johnson Service Group PLC (GB:JSG)
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JSG Stock Chart & Stats
134.80 p
0.40 p(0.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
134.80 p
0.40 p(0.31%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range123.80 p - 160.20 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume486.26K
Average Volume (3M)1.91M
Market Cap
£573.90M
Enterprise Value737.15M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£11.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£170.20M
Price to Earnings (P/E)15.9
Beta1.01
Next Earnings
Sep 08, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.18%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.10
Shares Outstanding377,815,980
10 Day Avg. Volume972,297
30 Day Avg. Volume1,910,294
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.90
Price to Book (P/B)1.97
Price to Sales (P/S)1.01
P/FCF Ratio14.14
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£165.00Price Target Upside22.40% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.14
Revenue Forecast (FY)£546.70M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Revenue & Profit RecoveryA multi-year recovery to materially higher revenue and a return to positive net income implies structurally stronger demand coverage and operating leverage. Sustained scale improves client reach and pricing power in staffing, supporting durable earnings capacity over the next several quarters.
Consistent Operating Cash FlowReliable operating cash generation indicates the business converts billings into cash, supporting debt service and working-capital needs typical of staffing firms. This durable cashflow base enhances financial flexibility for reinvestment, dividends, or opportunistic M&A over the medium term.
Diversified Staffing Revenue ModelMultiple service lines reduce single-channel dependence and smooth cyclicality: recurring billable hours, one-time placement fees, and managed-program fees create blended, more predictable revenue. This structural diversification strengthens resilience across economic cycles.
Bears Say
Rising LeverageMaterial increase in leverage reduces financial flexibility and raises interest and refinancing risk. For a services firm sensitive to hiring cycles, higher debt amplifies downside in weaker demand, constraining capacity for investment or strategic moves without deleveraging.
Volatile Free Cash FlowLarge FCF swings reflect working-capital and reinvestment variability inherent in staffing. Volatility complicates reliable debt reduction, dividend sustainability and funding of growth initiatives; it raises the chance that temporary stress could force operational or financing adjustments.
Inconsistent Margin Trends / Data UncertaintyIrregular margin trends and reported inconsistencies undermine confidence in the durability of profitability improvements. Without clear, consistent margin expansion, it's harder to assume long-term operating-leverage gains, complicating forecasting and strategic margin management.
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JSG FAQ
What was Johnson Service Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Johnson Service Group PLC lowest share price was 123.80 p and its highest was 160.20 p in the past 12 months.
What is Johnson Service Group PLC’s market cap?
Johnson Service Group PLC’s market cap is £573.90M.
When is Johnson Service Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Johnson Service Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 08, 2026 which is in 95 days.
How were Johnson Service Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Johnson Service Group PLC released its earnings results on Mar 03, 2026. The company reported 0.057 p earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by 0.057 p.
Is Johnson Service Group PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Johnson Service Group PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Johnson Service Group PLC pay dividends?
Johnson Service Group PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.18%. See more information on Johnson Service Group PLC dividends here
What is Johnson Service Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
Johnson Service Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Johnson Service Group PLC have?
Johnson Service Group PLC has 377,815,980 shares outstanding.
What happened to Johnson Service Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Johnson Service Group PLC reported an EPS of 0.057 p in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -10%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Johnson Service Group PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:JSG
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Johnson Service Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£165.00 (22.40% Upside)
£165.00 (22.40% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth £300.1K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.89%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
13.04%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
3.06%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Johnson Service Group PLC
Johnson Service Group PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides textile rental and related services in the United Kingdom. The company operates through two segments, Workwear; and Hotel, Restaurants and Catering. The Workwear segment supplies workwear garments and protective wear, and workplace hygiene services under the Johnsons Workwear brands, as well as provides laundering services. The Hotel, Restaurants and Catering segment offers linen services, including table linen, napkins, and chefs wear to the hotel, restaurant, and catering markets through the Afonwen, Bourne, PLS, Fresh Linen, Stalbridge, South West Laundry, and London Linen brands. It also engages in the property holding activities. Johnson Service Group PLC was incorporated in 1953 and is based in Preston Brook, the United Kingdom.
JSG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
165.00 p
▲(22.40% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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