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EPE Special Opportunities
(LSE:ESO)
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Rating:48Neutral
Price Target:
209.00 p
▼(-0.95% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:08/11/26
The score is held back primarily by volatile financial performance and weak cash conversion (multiple years of negative operating cash flow) despite a relatively solid balance sheet. Technicals also weigh heavily, with price below key moving averages and very weak momentum (negative MACD and deeply low RSI/Stoch). A low P/E provides some valuation support but is not enough to offset the financial and technical risks.
Positive Factors
Balance sheet strength
The company’s substantial equity base and moderate leverage provide a durable financial buffer that supports capital flexibility. Over a 2–6 month horizon this balance sheet strength reduces refinancing risk and permits opportunistic investments or shock absorption.
Negative Factors
Highly volatile earnings
Earnings swing widely across years, with losses in some periods and large rebounds in others, reducing predictability of persistent earnings. This variability undermines reliable revenue and profit forecasts and complicates long-term planning and capital allocation over a 2–6 month horizon.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Balance sheet strength
The company’s substantial equity base and moderate leverage provide a durable financial buffer that supports capital flexibility. Over a 2–6 month horizon this balance sheet strength reduces refinancing risk and permits opportunistic investments or shock absorption.
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EPE Special Opportunities (ESO) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£60.96M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)2.32K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.3
Beta (1Y)0.13
Revenue Growth-49.50%
EPS Growth6482.50%
CountryUK
EmployeesN/A
SectorFinancial
Sector Strength70
IndustryAsset Management
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.26
Shares Outstanding28,890,852
10 Day Avg. Volume1,539
30 Day Avg. Volume2,321
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.40
Price to Sales (P/S)111.16
P/FCF Ratio-15.98
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
EPE Special Opportunities Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
EPE Special Opportunities Limited is a Jersey-based private equity investment company listed in the UK that aims to generate long-term returns for shareholders by investing between roughly £2 million and £30 million in small and medium-sized busin...
EPE Special Opportunities Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
72
Positive
Cash Flow
34
Negative
| Breakdown | Jan 2026 | Jan 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2023 | Jan 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 358.42K | 709.75K | 366.66K | -41.17M | 8.11M |
| Gross Profit | -1.53M | -1.25M | -1.52M | -41.48M | 7.79M |
| EBITDA | 7.40M | 81.62K | -396.00K | -43.53M | 6.05M |
| Net Income | 6.43M | 81.62K | -396.00K | -43.84M | 5.73M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 114.55M | 111.64M | 115.26M | 122.73M | 168.17M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 12.98M | 11.07M | 19.72M | 22.23M | 27.55M |
| Total Debt | 13.87M | 15.02M | 3.99M | 3.99M | 23.56M |
| Total Liabilities | 14.54M | 15.67M | 18.38M | 25.31M | 24.54M |
| Stockholders Equity | 100.01M | 95.97M | 96.88M | 97.42M | 143.62M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -2.49M | 1.70M | 906.35K | -2.10M | -3.23M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -2.49M | 1.70M | 906.35K | -2.10M | -3.23M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 9.32M | 3.66M | 3.08M | 673.93K | -12.89M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -4.92M | -5.09M | -8.67M | -2.92M | 16.11M |
EPE Special Opportunities Technical Analysis
Neutral
211.00
Price Trends
220.14
Negative
220.03
Negative
189.82
Positive
Market Momentum
-1.98
Negative
27.12
Positive
45.91
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:ESO, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 211 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 210.90, below the 50-day MA of 220.14, and above the 200-day MA of 189.82, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -1.98 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 27.12 is Positive, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 45.91 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:ESO.
EPE Special Opportunities Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (68)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | $18.00B | 11.42 | 9.92% | 3.81% | 9.73% | 1.22% | |
62 Neutral | £17.29M | 4.76 | 23.41% | ― | 543.02% | 30.22% | |
49 Neutral | £4.22M | 4.42 | 15.97% | 0.26% | -106.88% | -66.67% | |
48 Neutral | £60.96M | 5.25 | 6.96% | ― | -49.50% | 6482.50% | |
44 Neutral | £2.63M | -6.09 | -17.10% | 1.86% | ― | 68.42% | |
41 Neutral | £2.68M | -1.86 | -43.66% | ― | ― | 83.53% |
* Financial Sector Average
GB:ESO
EPE Special Opportunities
211.00
68.00
47.55%
GB:BLU
Blue Star Capital
5.25
-9.00
-63.16%
GB:TRUE
Braveheart Investment
3.35
1.25
59.52%
GB:MAFL
Mineral & Financial Investments
44.50
16.50
58.93%
GB:PRIM
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3.40
-0.60
-15.00%
EPE Special Opportunities Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial Disclosures
EPE Special Opportunities Ends Buybacks Ahead of September Interim Results
Neutral
Aug 7, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities will publish its interim report and unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the six months to 31 July 2026 on 9 September 2026. The update signals continued transparency on portfolio performance and capi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackPrivate Placements and Financing
EPE Special Opportunities Raises £11.1m via Loan Notes and Tightens Free Float with Share Buy-Back
Positive
Aug 6, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities has issued a further £11.1 million of unsecured loan notes, partly for cash and partly in exchange for 1.75 million of its own ordinary shares, which will be held in treasury. The proceeds are earmarked to redeem zer...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
EPE Special Opportunities Shifts Registered Office in Bermuda
Neutral
Aug 3, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has changed its registered office in Bermuda from Clarendon House on Church Street to Richmond House on Par-la-Ville Road, effective 3 August 2026. The company stated that all other contact details remain unchange...
Private Placements and FinancingShareholder Meetings
EPE Special Opportunities Sets AGM Date and Completes Loan Note Interest Payment
Positive
Jul 31, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has scheduled its annual general meeting for 12:00 p.m. Jersey time on 7 September 2026 at Gaspe House in St Helier, and has circulated the formal notice, proxy and instruction forms to shareholders. These AGM mat...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
EPE Special Opportunities Cuts Debt with Partial Redemption of Loan Notes
Positive
Jul 31, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Ltd has partially redeemed £1,726,428 of its outstanding unsecured loan notes under a special redemption option, following recent amendments and extensions to the loan note instrument originally issued in 2015. The r...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
EPE Special Opportunities Publishes Annual Report and Accounts
Neutral
Jul 27, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has distributed its Report and Accounts for the financial year ended 31 January 2026 to shareholders, and has also made the document accessible on its corporate website for broader stakeholder review. The release ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
EPE Special Opportunities Offers Special Redemption of Unsecured Loan Notes
Positive
Jul 23, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Ltd has invited holders of its outstanding unsecured loan notes to exercise a Special Redemption option, allowing them to redeem their notes at par in cash on 31 July 2026. Noteholders must submit instructions via CREST b...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
EPE Special Opportunities Extends 8.5% Loan Notes to 2030 and Upsizes Debt Capacity
Positive
Jul 22, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Ltd has secured approval from holders of at least 75% of its 8.5% unsecured loan notes to extend the final repayment date from July 2026 to July 2030. The notes’ capacity has been increased from £10 million to ...
Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
EPE Special Opportunities Seeks to Extend Loan Notes and Raise Additional Debt
Positive
Jul 14, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Ltd has asked holders of its 8.5% unsecured loan notes due 2026 to approve a package of changes extending maturity to 31 July 2030, revising early redemption terms and adding put options in 2026 and 2029. The company also...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Adds to Treasury with Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 9, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has repurchased 15,000 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 236 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury to adjust its capital structure. Following this transaction, the company now has 26,241,292 s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Tightens Free Float With Targeted Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 8, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has repurchased 4,201 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 232.60 pence on 7 July 2026, with Deutsche Numis executing the transaction on its behalf. The shares will be held in treasury, leaving 26,256,29...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Boosts Treasury Stock With Targeted Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 6, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has carried out a share buyback, purchasing 18,843 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 236 pence on 6 July 2026. The repurchased shares will be held in treasury, reflecting the company’s ongoing a...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Boosts Treasury Stock with AIM Share Buyback
Positive
Jul 6, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited, an AIM-listed investment company specialising in special situations and private equity-style opportunities, actively manages its share capital and treasury stock. The firm works with Deutsche Numis and other advi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Increases Treasury Stock with AIM Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 25, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has bought back 27,000 of its own ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 232.15 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. Following this transaction, the company has 26,299,336 s...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackRegulatory Filings and Compliance
EPE Special Opportunities Tightens Free Float with Modest Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 23, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities has repurchased 2,000 of its own ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 230 pence, with the transaction executed on 22 June 2026 through Deutsche Numis on the AIM Market. The shares will be held in treasury, leavi...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Restarts £2m Share Buy-Back Programme Amid Low Liquidity
Positive
Jun 19, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has announced it will recommence purchases of its ordinary shares, reinstating a share buy-back programme of up to £2 million, subject to finding stock on attractive terms. The buy-backs will be funded from e...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Ends Current Share Buyback Programme After Repurchasing 5.2% Free Float
Neutral
Jun 5, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has halted its current share buyback activity, stating it does not intend to make further purchases of ordinary shares for now and will signal any renewed plans in due course. The move follows the repurchase of 20...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Tightens Capital Base With New Share Buyback
Positive
Jun 4, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has repurchased 10,000 of its own ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 238 pence per share, with the transaction executed on 3 June 2026 by Deutsche Numis on the AIM market of the London Stock Exchange. ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Boosts Treasury Stock with Share Buyback on AIM
Positive
Jun 3, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has continued its capital management strategy by repurchasing 1,250 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 238 pence, with the shares to be held in treasury. Following this transaction, the company has 26,...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Buys Back 195,000 Shares for Treasury
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has repurchased 195,000 ordinary shares at a weighted average price of 238 pence per share, with the shares to be held in treasury rather than cancelled. Following the transaction, the company has 26,339,586 share...
Business Operations and StrategyStock Buyback
EPE Special Opportunities Launches Aggressive £2m Share Buyback Programme
Positive
Jun 1, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has announced plans to buy back up to £2 million of its ordinary shares, funded from existing cash reserves, with any repurchased stock to be held in treasury and each transaction disclosed promptly to the ma...
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
EPE Special Opportunities Grants Long-Term Jointly Owned Share Awards to Directors and Advisers
Neutral
May 29, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has granted jointly owned share awards under its 2022 Share Matching Plan to several company directors and members of its investment adviser, EPIC Investment Partners LLP, and their connected parties. Under the pl...
Business Operations and Strategy
EPE Special Opportunities Raises £4.8m from Partial Luceco Stake Sale
Positive
May 27, 2026
EPE Special Opportunities Limited has partially exited its stake in Luceco plc through its wholly owned holding vehicle, ESO Investments 2 Limited. The sale of 1.8 million Luceco shares raised £4.8 million in cash, strengthening the company&#...
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