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James Latham (LTHM) Share Price & Analysis

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LTHM Stock Chart & Stats

GBX 1,040.00GBX 0.00(0.00%)
At close: 4:30 PM GMT
1.02K p1.05K p1.07K p1.1K pAug 17Sep 1Sep 14Sep 28Oct 12Oct 26Nov 9
Day’s Range
GBX 1,025.00 - GBX 1,050.00
52-Week Range
GBX 910.00 - GBX 1,170.00
Previous Close
GBX 1,040.00
Volume
N/A
Average Volume (3M)
12.38K
Market Cap
GBP 206.86M
Enterprise Value
GBP 149.42M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)
GBP 51.20M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)
GBP 7.77M
Price to Earnings (P/E)
11.3
Beta
0.54
Next Earnings
Nov 26, 2026 (Est.)
EPS Estimate
N/A
Last Dividend Ex-Date
Jul 30, 2026
Dividend Yield
3.53%

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say

Very Strong Balance Sheet

Very low leverage and steadily growing equity provide James Latham with meaningful financial resilience. The company can support operations and selective investment without relying heavily on debt, while positive returns on equity indicate that this conservative balance sheet is still producing acceptable profitability.

Resilient Profitable Operations

The return to modest revenue growth while remaining solidly profitable supports the durability of the operating model. Positive EBIT and net income provide an earnings base for ongoing operations and reinvestment, even though results are below the unusually strong 2022–2023 peak.

Value-added Distribution Model

James Latham combines materials distribution with availability, inventory holding, product breadth and delivery services. Those capabilities add value beyond simply reselling timber, can support repeat purchasing and customer relationships, and provide a durable platform across construction, fit-out and manufacturing users.

Bears Say

Negative Free Cash Flow

Negative free cash flow reduces the cash available for dividends, buybacks and internally funded growth. Although operating cash flow remained positive, the recent reversal suggests that capital spending or working-capital requirements are absorbing a larger share of internally generated funds and weakening financial flexibility.

Material Margin Compression

Broad compression across gross, operating and net margins indicates that weaker pricing, product mix or cost conditions have reduced profit captured from sales. If this persists, revenue growth will translate less effectively into earnings and the company may have less capacity to reinvest or absorb further cost pressure.

Returns And Earnings Below Prior Peaks

The decline in returns and earnings from the prior cycle peak shows that current profitability is less powerful than it was previously. Persistently lower returns could constrain reinvestment capacity and indicate that the business is operating in a less favorable pricing or demand environment than during the earlier peak.

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LTHM FAQ

What was James Latham’s price range in the past 12 months?
James Latham lowest share price was 910.00 p and its highest was 1170.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is James Latham’s market cap?
James Latham’s market cap is £206.86M.
When is James Latham’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were James Latham’s earnings last quarter?
James Latham released its earnings results on Jul 02, 2026. The company reported 0.445 p earnings per share for the quarter.
Is James Latham overvalued?
Not enough analysts have published a price target to calculate whether the price is overvalued.
Does James Latham pay dividends?
James Latham pays a semiannual dividend of 28.6 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 3.53%. See more information on James Latham dividends here
What is James Latham’s EPS estimate?
James Latham’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does James Latham have?
James Latham has 20,160,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to James Latham’s price movement after its last earnings report?
James Latham reported an EPS of 0.445 p in its last earnings report. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 8.333%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of James Latham?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:LTHM
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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