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MER Stock Chart & Stats
425.00 p
5.42 p(1.25%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
425.00 p
5.42 p(1.25%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range320.50 p - 460.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume36.54K
Average Volume (3M)144.02K
Market Cap
£316.07M
Enterprise Value569.02M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£70.47M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£307.64M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.2
Beta0.47
Next Earnings
Apr 01, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield4.46%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.66
Shares Outstanding81,767,430
10 Day Avg. Volume133,841
30 Day Avg. Volume144,021
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 Upside17.06% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.45
Revenue Forecast (FY)£1.05B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Improved ProfitabilityOperating earnings moved from negative in 2020 to solidly positive in 2023–2025, while gross profit steadily lifted. This indicates improved operating execution and earnings capacity that can support the business over coming quarters, although thin net margins moderate the benefit.
Recurring Contracted RevenueMulti-year contracts and framework agreements provide a recurring revenue foundation across repairs, maintenance, compliance and housing services. This structure can improve revenue visibility and support customer retention, while essential property and regulatory work may sustain demand over the medium term.
Effective Capital UseHigh-teens to mid-20s returns on equity indicate that Mears has generated meaningful returns from the capital employed in the business. Strong capital efficiency can support reinvestment and shareholder returns, although the benefit is tempered by the company’s elevated leverage.
Bears Say
Thin Net MarginsNet margins of roughly 4% leave limited protection if labour, materials or contract delivery costs increase, or if revenue growth slows. The narrow earnings cushion makes profitability more sensitive to operational execution and reduces the ability to absorb adverse changes without affecting returns.
Elevated LeverageDebt exceeding equity and rising versus 2022 makes the balance sheet more sensitive to interest costs and earnings volatility. Higher leverage can restrict financial flexibility, leaving less capacity to absorb weaker contract performance or fund future opportunities through internal resources.
Weaker Free Cash FlowThe sharp 2025 decline in free cash flow and weaker conversion from net income raise concerns about the durability of recent earnings quality. If cash generation remains below accounting profit, Mears may have less internally generated funding for debt reduction, investment or shareholder distributions.
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 320.50 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 £316.07M.
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 170 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.
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 4.46%. 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 81,767,430 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. 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
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
Mears Group Plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£497.50 (17.06% Upside)
£497.50 (17.06% Upside)
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
31.13%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
25.52%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
1.76%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
▲(17.06% Upside)





