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Caffyns PLC (GB:CFYN)
LSE:CFYN
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Caffyns

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Neutral 46 (OpenAI - Gpt-5.6Sol)
Rating:46Neutral
Price Target:
441.00 p
▼(-11.80% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/01/26
The score is primarily weighed down by weak financial performance (losses, revenue decline, and higher leverage), with only partial relief from the 2026 rebound to positive free cash flow. Technicals are mixed-to-slightly supportive, but valuation remains pressured due to negative earnings despite a modest dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Rebound in Cash Generation
The return to positive operating and free cash flow shows the business again generated cash after two negative FCF years. While the amount remains modest, sustained positive conversion would support ongoing dealership investment, working-capital needs, and debt servicing.
Negative Factors
Material Revenue Contraction
A decline of this magnitude signals substantial pressure on sales volumes or business scale and reduces the revenue base available to absorb fixed dealership costs. Unless reversed, the contraction can keep operating leverage unfavorable and limit the company’s ability to rebuild sustainable profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Rebound in Cash Generation
The return to positive operating and free cash flow shows the business again generated cash after two negative FCF years. While the amount remains modest, sustained positive conversion would support ongoing dealership investment, working-capital needs, and debt servicing.
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Caffyns (CFYN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)

Caffyns Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
Caffyns plc operates as an automotive retail group across the southeastern region of the United Kingdom. The company's offerings encompass the sale of both brand-new and pre-owned vehicles, alongside a variety of automotive components including ti...
How the Company Makes Money
Caffyns makes money primarily through automotive retailing and aftersales operations. Its key revenue streams include: (1) New vehicle sales: revenue generated from selling new cars sourced from manufacturer/brand relationships operated under fran...

Caffyns Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Overall financial quality is weak. The income statement shows a return to net losses (2026) alongside a sharp revenue decline and compressed EBIT margin, while the balance sheet has become more debt-heavy (higher debt-to-equity), increasing risk. The main positive is improved 2026 cash generation with positive operating and free cash flow, but multi-year volatility and modest cash conversion keep the score below average.
Income Statement
38
Negative
Balance Sheet
44
Neutral
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
BreakdownMar 2025Mar 2024Mar 2023Mar 2022Mar 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue270.66M275.46M262.08M251.43M223.93M
Gross Profit31.63M34.69M31.70M31.45M29.92M
EBITDA3.46M5.11M3.25M6.75M7.32M
Net Income-1.29M176.00K-1.20M2.52M3.00M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets108.83M101.71M99.54M100.03M84.49M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments4.61M3.76M438.00K4.23M2.76M
Total Debt44.62M37.09M35.80M33.58M27.23M
Total Liabilities78.96M71.79M70.81M68.37M49.76M
Stockholders Equity29.87M29.92M28.74M31.66M34.73M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow1.71M-1.37M-2.46M3.33M553.00K
Operating Cash Flow2.53M-303.00K119.00K4.24M3.39M
Investing Cash Flow-567.00K3.83M-2.33M-716.00K-2.65M
Financing Cash Flow-1.12M-208.00K-1.57M-2.05M-3.71M

Caffyns Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Neutral
Last Price500.00
Price Trends
50DMA
459.44
Negative
100DMA
428.01
Positive
200DMA
415.12
Positive
Market Momentum
MACD
5.81
Positive
RSI
27.50
Positive
STOCH
11.11
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:CFYN, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 500 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 497.50, above the 50-day MA of 459.44, and above the 200-day MA of 415.12, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 5.81 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 27.50 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 11.11 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:CFYN.

Caffyns Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
71
Outperform
£2.54B11.5119.59%4.49%7.27%-39.82%
70
Outperform
£569.75M17.726.52%3.36%5.04%―
65
Neutral
£253.87M18.994.05%2.36%1.47%-15.99%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
57
Neutral
£15.27M3.2220.83%―4.04%-25.71%
54
Neutral
£111.86M21.2022.27%1.56%8.14%81.96%
46
Neutral
£13.63M-9.57-4.30%2.22%-1.74%-830.03%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
GB:CFYN
Caffyns
450.00
-37.80
-7.75%
GB:HFD
Halfords
267.50
131.07
96.08%
GB:INCH
Inchcape
748.00
75.24
11.18%
GB:MOTR
Motorpoint
141.00
-14.79
-9.50%
GB:VTU
Vertu Motors
86.80
28.07
47.79%
GB:CTA
CT Automotive Group Plc
21.25
-11.25
-34.62%

Caffyns Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Caffyns shareholders back board at AGM but reject share split proposal
Positive
Aug 7, 2026
Caffyns PLC reported that all resolutions proposed at its 6 August 2026 annual general meeting were approved by shareholders, including the adoption of accounts for the year ended 31 March 2026, the directors’ remuneration report and policy,...
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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Oct 01, 2026