Want to see GB:72HN full AI Analyst Report?
72HN Stock Chart & Stats
49.10 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
49.10 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range47.00 p - 56.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume0.00
Average Volume (3M)0.00
Market Cap
£578.40K
Enterprise Value169.31M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£26.08M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£116.85M
Price to Earnings (P/E)0.5
Beta-0.17
Next Earnings
Sep 29, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield511.68%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.10
Shares Outstanding1,178,000
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume0
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)<0.01
Price to Sales (P/S)0.00658
P/FCF Ratio0.00
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)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative LeveragePersistently low debt-to-equity provides durable financial flexibility, lowering default risk and preserving capacity to fund operations or opportunistic investments during downturns. This structural conservatism supports long-term resilience and strategic optionality for the business.
Recent Profitability ReboundA sustained rebound with materially higher margins and sharp revenue growth in recent periods indicates restored operating leverage and improved earnings power. If maintained, these fundamentals can rebuild retained earnings, fund reinvestment, and support long-term competitiveness.
Low Market SensitivityA negative beta signals lower correlation with broad market swings, implying revenue and earnings are less cyclical. This defensive profile can reduce cash flow volatility over months and increase predictability for planning, capital allocation, and risk management.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationMaterial swings in operating cash flow demonstrate weak cash conversion consistency, undermining the firm's ability to self-fund growth or distributions. Over multiple years, this variability raises the likelihood of needing external financing and reduces certainty around capital allocation.
Historic Earnings VolatilityA track record of intermittent negative revenue and losses increases forecasting risk and weakens confidence in recurring earnings. Such volatility complicates long-range planning, risk management, and credibility with clients or counterparties that prefer predictable fee streams.
Free Cash Flow ErosionA decline to zero free cash flow constrains the firm's capacity to reinvest, reduce leverage, or sustain distributions even while accounting profits improved. Persistent FCF weakness would impair strategic initiatives and increase reliance on external capital over the medium term.
72HN FAQ
What was Merchants Trust PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Merchants Trust PLC lowest share price was 47.00 p and its highest was 56.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Merchants Trust PLC’s market cap?
Merchants Trust PLC’s market cap is £578.40K.
When is Merchants Trust PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Merchants Trust PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 29, 2026 which is in 32 days.
How were Merchants Trust PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is Merchants Trust PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Merchants Trust PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Merchants Trust PLC pay dividends?
Merchants Trust PLC pays a Semiannually dividend of 1.825 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 511.68%. See more information on Merchants Trust PLC dividends here
What is Merchants Trust PLC’s EPS estimate?
Merchants Trust PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Merchants Trust PLC have?
Merchants Trust PLC has 1,178,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Merchants Trust PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Currently, no data Available
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Merchants Trust PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:72HN
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
Merchants Trust PLC
Merchants Trust PLC operates as an independent investment fund based in the United Kingdom. Its primary aim is to generate a superior level of income and consistent income growth, alongside sustained capital appreciation, for its investors. To achieve this, the Trust predominantly allocates capital to high-dividend-paying companies listed on the UK FTSE 100 index. The portfolio is broadly diversified across numerous industries, encompassing energy (such as oil, gas, electricity, mining, and multi-utilities), financial services (including banks, life insurance, and real estate investment trusts), healthcare (pharmaceuticals and biotechnology), various consumer sectors (like tobacco, beverages, general retail, and media), infrastructure (construction and materials), telecommunications, and other specialized areas such as travel and leisure, support services, and aerospace and defense.
Technical Analysis
―
Braveheart Investment
―
Mineral & Financial Investments
―
Primorus Investments
―
BSF Enterprise PLC
―