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MER Stock Chart & Stats
434.50 p
5.42 p(1.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
434.50 p
5.42 p(1.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range310.00 p - 460.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.54K
Average Volume (3M)162.47K
Market Cap
£343.06M
Enterprise Value569.02 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£70.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£307.64M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.5
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Apr 01, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.75%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.66
Shares Outstanding84,219,920
10 Day Avg. Volume185,388
30 Day Avg. Volume162,471
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.13
Price to Book (P/B)1.47
Price to Sales (P/S)0.26
P/FCF Ratio5.40
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£497.50Price Target Upside14.50% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.44
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved Operating ProfitabilityThe shift from operating losses in 2020 to solidly positive earnings in 2023–2025 indicates improved execution and a stronger earnings base. This supports the company’s ability to sustain contracted housing-service operations over the medium term.
Overall Revenue GrowthOverall revenue expansion demonstrates continued demand for Mears’ maintenance, refurbishment and housing-management services. Its focus on public-sector and regulated housing clients provides a foundation for recurring contract activity over the next several months.
Positive Cash GenerationConsistently positive operating and free cash flow shows that the contracted-services model has generated cash across the reported period. This provides internal funding capacity for operations and reduces reliance on external financing, despite the latest decline.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageDebt exceeding equity makes the balance sheet more exposed to interest costs and earnings volatility. Higher leverage can constrain financial flexibility and increase the risk that weaker contract performance or cost pressure affects investment and shareholder returns.
Thin Net MarginsMargins near 4% leave limited protection against wage inflation, supplier costs, execution issues or contract pricing pressure. Because the business operates through service contracts, modest cost overruns could have a material effect on earnings sustainability.
Weaker Free Cash Flow ConversionThe sharp 2025 decline in free cash flow and weaker conversion from profit raise questions about cash-generation durability. If this persists, Mears may have less capacity to reduce debt, fund investment or maintain shareholder distributions from internally generated cash.
Mears Group Plc News
MER FAQ
What was Mears Group Plc’s price range in the past 12 months?
Mears Group Plc lowest share price was 310.00 p and its highest was 460.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Mears Group Plc’s market cap?
Mears Group Plc’s market cap is £343.06M.
When is Mears Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date?
Mears Group Plc’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 01, 2027 which is in 224 days.
How were Mears Group Plc’s earnings last quarter?
Mears Group Plc released its earnings results on Aug 06, 2026. The company reported 0.253 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Mears Group Plc overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Mears Group Plc’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Mears Group Plc pay dividends?
Mears Group Plc pays a Semiannually dividend of 6.2 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.75%. See more information on Mears Group Plc dividends here
What is Mears Group Plc’s EPS estimate?
Mears Group Plc’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Mears Group Plc have?
Mears Group Plc has 84,219,920 shares outstanding.
What happened to Mears Group Plc’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Mears Group Plc reported an EPS of 0.253 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.116%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Mears Group Plc?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:MER
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Mears Group Plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£497.50 (14.50% Upside)
£497.50 (14.50% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
GB:MER Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth £38.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-8.38%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.75%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.76%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Mears Group Plc
Mears Group plc is a United Kingdom-based entity that delivers a broad spectrum of outsourced provisions to both public and private sector clients. Its offerings include diverse maintenance solutions, such as urgent and pre-planned repair services for local authorities, gas and general repair work, significant capital projects, energy efficiency investments, and regeneration initiatives for public infrastructure, alongside groundskeeping. The company is also heavily involved in housing management, supplying affordable residences to various sectors, operating emergency and temporary accommodation, providing housing with care, and offering general housing support to government departments. Additionally, Mears undertakes house construction and furnishes comprehensive facilities management services across a range of settings, including defense estates, educational institutions, healthcare facilities, public buildings, and commercial office spaces. The company was founded in 1988 and is based in Gloucester, UK.
MER Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
497.50 p
▲(14.50% Upside)






