PHQ Stock Chart & Stats
€1.49
€0.06(4.65%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€1.49
€0.06(4.65%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range€1.15 - €2.22
Previous CloseN/A
Volume25.00
Average Volume (3M)572.00
Market Cap
€542.25M
Enterprise Value€555.54
Total Cash (Recent Filing)€52.85M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)€55.34M
Price to Earnings (P/E)8.5
Beta0.61
Next Earnings
Mar 03, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.15
Shares Outstanding374,642,670
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume572
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio1.76
Price to Book (P/B)3.34
Price to Sales (P/S)2.25
P/FCF Ratio24.77
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€2.68Price Target Upside79.60% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)<0.01
Revenue Forecast (FY)€3.74M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Sustained Revenue And Profit ExpansionThe substantial recovery in revenue and net income since 2021 demonstrates that ME Group has expanded its operating earnings after the post-2020 downturn. A larger, profitable installed base can support continued reinvestment and strengthen the company’s ability to compound results over multiple periods.
Material DeleveragingThe sharp reduction in debt alongside higher equity materially improves financial resilience and lowers balance-sheet pressure. A stronger capital base gives ME Group more flexibility to maintain operations, fund equipment deployment, and withstand weaker trading without relying as heavily on external financing.
Strong Operating Cash GenerationConsistently strong operating cash flow indicates that ME Group’s unattended services generate substantial cash from normal operations. This supports ongoing maintenance and investment in machines, while also providing capacity for shareholder returns and other capital-allocation needs over the medium term.
Bears Say
Growth Is ModeratingThe recent slowdown in revenue growth suggests that the powerful rebound following 2020 is losing momentum. If lower growth persists, ME Group may have fewer opportunities to leverage its installed base, and future profit expansion could depend more heavily on pricing and operating efficiency.
Weak And Volatile Free Cash FlowThe gap between accounting earnings and surplus cash after investment indicates weaker cash conversion than reported profitability alone would suggest. Volatile or declining free cash flow can constrain equipment expansion, reduce capital-allocation flexibility, and make shareholder returns less dependable.
FY2026 Profit Outlook Was TemperedA lowered FY2026 profit outlook signals that operating conditions have become less supportive than previously expected. The cited slowdown and uncertainty could weigh on transaction volumes and earnings visibility, making near-term profit delivery less predictable even though the broader business remains profitable.
ME Group International News
PHQ FAQ
What was ME Group International’s price range in the past 12 months?
ME Group International lowest stock price was €1.15 and its highest was €2.22 in the past 12 months.
What is ME Group International’s market cap?
ME Group International’s market cap is €542.25M.
When is ME Group International’s upcoming earnings report date?
ME Group International’s upcoming earnings report date is Mar 03, 2027 which is in 176 days.
How were ME Group International’s earnings last quarter?
ME Group International released its earnings results on Jul 13, 2026. The company reported €0.076 earnings per share for the quarter.
Is ME Group International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts ME Group International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does ME Group International pay dividends?
ME Group International does not currently pay dividends.
What is ME Group International’s EPS estimate?
ME Group International’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does ME Group International have?
ME Group International has 374,642,670 shares outstanding.
What happened to ME Group International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
ME Group International reported an EPS of €0.076 in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 17.647%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of ME Group International?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:PHQ
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
ME Group International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
€2.68 (79.60% Upside)
€2.68 (79.60% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
DE:PHQ Sentiment 100%
Sector Average 58%
Sector Average 58%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-31.71%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
5.07%
Trailing 12-Months
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Company Description
ME Group International
Established in 1962 and based in Epsom, United Kingdom, ME Group International plc specializes in the operation, sale, and upkeep of various instant-service machines. The company, formerly known as Photo-Me International plc until its rebranding in August 2022, serves customers across the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Ireland, and Asia. Its equipment range includes automatic, coin-operated photobooths, used for both official identification and leisure, alongside a broad selection of vending units. This diverse vending portfolio encompasses digital photo kiosks, self-service laundry facilities, business service apparatus, amusement machines, and children's rides. As of October 31, 2021, the group's network comprised 27,867 photobooths and 43,817 vending machines.
PHQ Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
€2.68
▲(79.60% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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