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LTHM Stock Chart & Stats
1070.00 p
-8.00 p(-0.73%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
1070.00 p
-8.00 p(-0.73%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range910.00 p - 1,170.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume7.79K
Average Volume (3M)9.13K
Market Cap
£216.81M
Enterprise Value149.42M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£51.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£7.77M
Price to Earnings (P/E)11.8
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Nov 26, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield3.37%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.92
Shares Outstanding20,160,000
10 Day Avg. Volume8,340
30 Day Avg. Volume9,127
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio3.10
Price to Book (P/B)0.83
Price to Sales (P/S)0.49
P/FCF Ratio-42.30
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)0.87
Revenue Forecast (FY)£410.40M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Very Strong Balance SheetVery low leverage and steadily growing equity provide James Latham with meaningful financial resilience. The company can support operations and selective investment without relying heavily on debt, while positive returns on equity indicate that this conservative balance sheet is still producing acceptable profitability.
Resilient Profitable OperationsThe return to modest revenue growth while remaining solidly profitable supports the durability of the operating model. Positive EBIT and net income provide an earnings base for ongoing operations and reinvestment, even though results are below the unusually strong 2022–2023 peak.
Value-added Distribution ModelJames Latham combines materials distribution with availability, inventory holding, product breadth and delivery services. Those capabilities add value beyond simply reselling timber, can support repeat purchasing and customer relationships, and provide a durable platform across construction, fit-out and manufacturing users.
Bears Say
Negative Free Cash FlowNegative free cash flow reduces the cash available for dividends, buybacks and internally funded growth. Although operating cash flow remained positive, the recent reversal suggests that capital spending or working-capital requirements are absorbing a larger share of internally generated funds and weakening financial flexibility.
Material Margin CompressionBroad compression across gross, operating and net margins indicates that weaker pricing, product mix or cost conditions have reduced profit captured from sales. If this persists, revenue growth will translate less effectively into earnings and the company may have less capacity to reinvest or absorb further cost pressure.
Returns And Earnings Below Prior PeaksThe decline in returns and earnings from the prior cycle peak shows that current profitability is less powerful than it was previously. Persistently lower returns could constrain reinvestment capacity and indicate that the business is operating in a less favorable pricing or demand environment than during the earlier peak.
James Latham News
LTHM FAQ
What was James Latham PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Latham PLC lowest share price was 910.00 p and its highest was 1170.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is James Latham PLC’s market cap?
James Latham PLC’s market cap is £216.81M.
When is James Latham PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
James Latham PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 26, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were James Latham PLC’s earnings last quarter?
James Latham PLC released its earnings results on Jul 02, 2026. The company reported 0.445 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is James Latham PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts James Latham PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does James Latham PLC pay dividends?
James Latham PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 28.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.37%. See more information on James Latham PLC dividends here
What is James Latham PLC’s EPS estimate?
James Latham PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does James Latham PLC have?
James Latham PLC has 20,160,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Latham PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Latham PLC reported an EPS of 0.445 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.333%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Latham PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LTHM
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
James Latham Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
6.46%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
3.37%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.88%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
James Latham PLC
James Latham plc, operating with its subsidiaries, functions as a key importer and distributor of timber, panel products, and decorative surface materials. Its extensive operations cover the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, broader Europe, and various international markets. The company's comprehensive product portfolio includes a wide array of panels, melamine, veneers, laminates, solid surfaces, door blanks, plastics, hardwoods, engineered wood products, softwoods, flooring solutions, decking and cladding materials, modified timbers and panels, fire-rated panels, advanced technical panels, and protective treatments, alongside architectural mouldings and custom components. James Latham serves a diverse clientele across sectors such as construction and housing, retail, transport, exhibitions, and other specialist industries. Established in 1757, the firm is headquartered in Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom.