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Petards Group PLC (GB:PEG)
LSE:PEG
UK Market
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Petards (PEG) Price & Analysis

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PEG Stock Chart & Stats

10.25 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
10.25 p
0.00 p(0.00%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Revenue Rebound & Margin RecoveryThe 2025 rebound—higher revenue and a positive EBITDA margin—signals the underlying business model can scale profitably when contract flow normalizes. Durable margin recovery improves cash conversion potential and reduces structural reliance on external financing, supporting reinvestment and long-term operational stability.
Positive Free Cash Flow In 2025A return to positive operating and free cash flow demonstrates the company can internally fund working capital and some investment needs when revenue holds. Sustained FCF strengthens balance sheet resilience, lowers refinancing risk and enables focus on recurring maintenance/support revenue and selective growth investments over months-to-years.
Manageable Leverage RatioDebt at about 0.4x equity indicates capital structure room to absorb shocks and to fund targeted projects without excessive interest burden. This relative conservatism supports medium-term financial flexibility, allowing the group to pursue contracts or working-capital needs while preserving capacity to deleverage if cash generation sustains.
Bears Say
Persisting Net Losses And Negative ROEContinued net losses and negative returns on equity through 2023–2025 indicate the existing capital base is not delivering shareholder value. Persisting unprofitability undermines the ability to self-fund expansion, raises the bar for consistent cash generation, and may limit strategic options if losses re-emerge.
Uneven Revenue Growth HistoryInconsistent top-line performance reflects sensitivity to contract timing and market cyclicality in security/transport projects. This unevenness complicates capacity planning, weakens operating leverage, and limits predictable margin expansion—structural issues that impede durable, multi-period profit improvement.
Inconsistent Cash Flow QualityWhile 2025 showed positive free cash flow, prior years had very weak operating cash flow, indicating volatility in cash conversion. That inconsistency raises the risk that FCF could revert during project slowdowns, pressuring liquidity, limiting capex/R&D, and complicating sustained debt reduction or dividend capacity.

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PEG FAQ

What was Petards Group PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Petards Group PLC lowest share price was 7.00 p and its highest was 12.50 p in the past 12 months.
    What is Petards Group PLC’s market cap?
    Petards Group PLC’s market cap is £5.77M.
      When is Petards Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Petards Group PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 17, 2026 which is in 89 days.
        How were Petards Group PLC’s earnings last quarter?
        Petards Group PLC released its earnings results on Apr 15, 2026. The company reported -0.002 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.002 p.
          Is Petards Group PLC overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Petards Group PLC’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Petards Group PLC pay dividends?
            Petards Group PLC does not currently pay dividends.
            What is Petards Group PLC’s EPS estimate?
            Petards Group PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
            How many shares outstanding does Petards Group PLC have?
            Petards Group PLC has 60,705,040 shares outstanding.
              What happened to Petards Group PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Petards Group PLC reported an EPS of -0.002 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -2.128%.
                Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Petards Group PLC?
                Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:PEG
                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

                  Company Description

                  Petards Group PLC

                  Petards Group plc, an entity specializing in cutting-edge security, surveillance, and robust electronic systems, designs, delivers, and maintains technological solutions for clients across the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, and international markets. Among its diverse offerings are sophisticated rail technologies, including eyeTrain, a digital on-train surveillance system, and RTS software, which enhances railway safety and operational efficiency through comprehensive resource, asset, safety, and failure management. The company also provides advanced traffic technologies, such as ProVida, an in-vehicle solution for mobile speed enforcement and surveillance. Its Hawk ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) camera technology addresses needs in access control, parking enforcement, level crossing monitoring, traffic management, and law enforcement. Petards further expands its ANPR portfolio with mobile units (including tablet-based, PC boot-mounted, and intelligent camera systems), fixed installations, and associated software for management, analysis, and video evidence storage. Additionally, the group offers a suite of defense solutions and services, encompassing communication systems, advanced visual surveillance, in-service support, defensive aid systems, control systems, real threat stimulators, and expert consultancy. Operating under the recognized eyeTrain, ProVida, and QRO brands, Petards Group plc was established in 1994 and maintains its headquarters in Guildford, UK.

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