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Goodwin
(LSE:GDWN)
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Rating:60Neutral
Price Target:
13,944.00 p
▼(-23.55% Downside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/01/26
The score is driven primarily by solid financial positioning (low leverage and strong recent cash flow) but is held back by the sharp 2026 revenue contraction and reduced confidence in earnings durability. Technicals are notably weak with bearish momentum and the stock trading below key moving averages. Valuation is mixed: a high dividend yield helps, while an elevated P/E tempers the upside.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Material deleveraging and very low absolute debt provide Goodwin with a substantial financial cushion. This reduces balance-sheet risk, preserves borrowing capacity, and gives management greater flexibility to fund operations or pursue growth through the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Sharp 2026 revenue contraction
A 72.3% annual revenue decline is a major disruption to the operating trajectory and weakens confidence in near-term demand visibility. Sustained contraction would pressure utilization, fixed-cost absorption, and the company’s ability to maintain prior profitability levels.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Material deleveraging and very low absolute debt provide Goodwin with a substantial financial cushion. This reduces balance-sheet risk, preserves borrowing capacity, and gives management greater flexibility to fund operations or pursue growth through the next several quarters.
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Goodwin (GDWN) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£997.27M
Dividend Yield7.25%
Average Volume (3M)30.06K
Price to Earnings (P/E)25.5
Beta (1Y)1.09
Revenue Growth24.42%
EPS Growth103.25%
CountryUK
Employees1,296
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)5.29
Shares Outstanding7,509,600
10 Day Avg. Volume23,797
30 Day Avg. Volume30,061
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.12
Price to Book (P/B)6.62
Price to Sales (P/S)12.56
P/FCF Ratio17.84
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
Goodwin Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Goodwin PLC, founded in 1883 and headquartered in Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, is a global entity providing mechanical and refractory engineering solutions across the UK, Europe, the United States, the Pacific Basin, and other international mar...
Goodwin Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
60
Neutral
Balance Sheet
78
Positive
Cash Flow
73
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Apr 2025 | Apr 2024 | Apr 2023 | Apr 2022 | Apr 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 248.93M | 68.86M | 219.71M | 191.26M | 185.74M | 144.11M |
| Gross Profit | 112.80M | 32.74M | 91.61M | 77.89M | 46.22M | 42.70M |
| EBITDA | 66.41M | 19.73M | 46.81M | 37.87M | 29.04M | 30.17M |
| Net Income | 39.65M | 55.45M | 24.57M | 16.90M | 15.90M | 12.98M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 298.81M | 323.47M | 285.87M | 284.23M | 262.83M | 218.98M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 19.89M | 14.13M | 18.46M | 32.12M | 19.66M | 11.65M |
| Total Debt | 28.33M | 1.43M | 32.13M | 75.93M | 53.98M | 43.14M |
| Total Liabilities | 192.91M | 187.45M | 143.66M | 157.58M | 133.68M | 99.24M |
| Stockholders Equity | 101.24M | 130.64M | 138.16M | 122.28M | 124.75M | 115.31M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 50.84M | 48.49M | 41.90M | 9.72M | 8.38M | -8.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | 70.16M | 61.80M | 58.19M | 27.12M | 29.13M | 17.99M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -14.74M | -14.66M | -16.01M | -16.88M | -20.52M | -18.09M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -19.61M | -45.80M | -55.92M | 987.00K | -281.00K | -3.79M |
Goodwin Technical Analysis
Negative
18240.00
Price Trends
16787.78
Negative
16086.47
Negative
17826.10
Negative
Market Momentum
-939.51
Negative
37.56
Neutral
30.20
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:GDWN, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 18240 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 14725.44, above the 50-day MA of 16787.78, and above the 200-day MA of 17826.10, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -939.51 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 37.56 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 30.20 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for GB:GDWN.
Goodwin Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
76 Outperform | £276.98M | 35.47 | 6.13% | 0.68% | 4.43% | 2.22% | |
76 Outperform | £7.36B | 22.38 | 32.41% | 1.15% | 7.67% | 45.97% | |
76 Outperform | £3.98B | 32.80 | 21.48% | 1.71% | 2.22% | 25.89% | |
65 Neutral | £6.97B | 25.24 | 13.45% | 1.64% | 5.84% | -14.62% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
61 Neutral | £740.79M | 40.17 | 5.79% | 4.52% | -5.58% | -32.73% | |
60 Neutral | £997.27M | 25.52 | 34.20% | 7.25% | 24.42% | 103.25% |
* Industrials Sector Average
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Goodwin Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board ChangesFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Goodwin PLC Sets Post-Disposal Growth Path as Refractory and Tech Units Strengthen
Positive
Sep 30, 2026
Goodwin PLC reported resilient trading in its continuing businesses for the four months to 31 August 2026, with overseas refractory profits up 19 percent to £3.1 million despite maintenance disruptions and weaker demand in some precious metal...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Goodwin to Sell Major Engineering Arm to Cerberus in £1.1bn Deal
Positive
Sep 9, 2026
Goodwin PLC has agreed to sell a substantial portion of its Mechanical Engineering division, including steel castings, international engineering, Noreva, Easat and pumps, to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management for up to approximately £...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Goodwin in Advanced Talks on £1.1 Billion Sale of Mechanical Engineering Assets
Neutral
Sep 9, 2026
Goodwin PLC has confirmed it is in advanced talks to sell a substantial portion of its Mechanical Engineering division, comprising Goodwin Steel Castings, Goodwin International, Noreva, Easat Group and Pumps, to funds advised by Cerberus Capital M...
DividendsFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Goodwin PLC Publishes 2026 Accounts and Sets Final Dividend Timetable
Positive
Aug 28, 2026
Goodwin PLC has published its Directors’ Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 April 2026, making the documents available on its website and arranging for their submission to the Financial Conduct Authority’s national storage mecha...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial DisclosuresM&A TransactionsProduct-Related Announcements
Goodwin PLC Posts Record Profits and Moves to Sell Mechanical Engineering Arm
Positive
Aug 28, 2026
Goodwin PLC reported record trading profit of £77.5 million for the year to 30 April 2026, up 118% on the prior year, on revenues of £280 million, and proposed an 18% increase in its ordinary dividend. The strong performance was driven b...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
Goodwin Launches Strategic Review of Mechanical Engineering Division
Neutral
Aug 7, 2026
Goodwin PLC has launched a strategic review of its Mechanical Engineering division in response to recent market speculation about a potential asset sale. The review aims to explore options to maximise shareholder value while maintaining operationa...
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