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CEPS Stock Chart & Stats
35.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
35.50 p
0.00 p(0.00%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range21.06 p - 49.88 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume207.46K
Average Volume (3M)13.15K
Market Cap
£8.51M
Enterprise Value16.18M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.11M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£8.16M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.05
Next Earnings
Sep 11, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.04
Shares Outstanding21,000,000
10 Day Avg. Volume8,391
30 Day Avg. Volume13,147
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.04
Price to Book (P/B)3.59
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio3.43
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
Cash Generation ResilienceCEPS's operating cash flow remained positive and produced meaningful free cash flow even as reported earnings turned negative in 2025. That sustained cash conversion supports working capital, funds near-term operations or selective investments, and reduces immediate refinancing pressure, which is a durable cushion through cyclical pressures.
Diversified Holding Company ModelAs a holding company with multiple operating subsidiaries across industrial and specialty services niches, CEPS benefits from diversification of cash flows and managerial optionality. The portfolio approach allows redeployment of capital, selective buy/sell decisions and risk mitigation across end markets over the medium term.
Historically Stable Gross MarginsPrior to 2025 the group consistently delivered gross margins around 41–42%, indicating structural pricing or cost advantages in its niches. That underlying margin profile suggests the business can recover unit profitability if volumes or mix normalize, supporting a pathway back to sustainable operating earnings.
Bears Say
Severe 2025 Revenue Decline And LossA near-70% revenue collapse and return to net loss represent a fundamental disruption to CEPS's operating scale. Loss of scale impairs fixed-cost absorption, weakens customer relationships and amplifies earnings volatility, making recovery and medium-term forecasting harder and constraining reinvestment plans until volumes stabilize.
High LeverageSustained high debt-to-equity ratios materially limit financial flexibility: interest and principal commitments constrain cash available for growth, heighten refinancing risk, and reduce maneuverability if conditions worsen. After the 2025 earnings setback, leverage materially increases the risk of covenant stress or costly refinancing.
Thin Equity Buffer And Balance-sheet SensitivityA small equity base relative to total debt creates limited shock absorption for further operating setbacks. Thin shareholders' equity raises the probability that losses or asset write-downs could force deleveraging actions, disposals, or capital raises, constraining strategy and increasing execution risk over the next several months.
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CEPS FAQ
What was CEPS PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
CEPS PLC lowest share price was 21.06 p and its highest was 49.88 p in the past 12 months.
What is CEPS PLC’s market cap?
CEPS PLC’s market cap is £8.51M.
When is CEPS PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
CEPS PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Sep 11, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were CEPS PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Currently, no data Available
Is CEPS PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CEPS PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does CEPS PLC pay dividends?
CEPS PLC does not currently pay dividends.
What is CEPS PLC’s EPS estimate?
CEPS PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does CEPS PLC have?
CEPS PLC has 21,000,000 shares outstanding.
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Company Description
CEPS PLC
CEPS PLC functions as an industrial trading holding company, extending its operations across the United Kingdom, continental Europe, and other international markets. The firm conducts its business through three primary divisions: Aford Awards, Friedman's, and the Hickton Group. Aford Awards specializes in providing sports trophies and engraving services, while Friedman's concentrates on the conversion and distribution of specialized lycra. The Hickton Group is dedicated to delivering various services to the construction sector. Furthermore, CEPS PLC's portfolio includes building control, gas and electrical safety provisions, gas safety consultancy, and the design and manufacturing of leotards. The company was founded in 2004 and is headquartered in Bath, United Kingdom.