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Mobico Group
(LSE:MCG)
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Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
39.00 p
▲(64.00% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/22/26
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—persistent net losses, negative equity, and inconsistent free cash flow (negative in 2025) despite some operating improvement. Technicals are supportive due to a strong uptrend above major moving averages, but overbought readings add near-term risk. Valuation remains unfavorable because losses drive a negative P/E and no dividend yield is available in the data.
Positive Factors
Contracted revenue mix
Mobico’s mix of contracted and regulated transport income can provide greater revenue visibility than a business reliant only on fares. Public-sector service agreements may help underpin activity through demand cycles, supporting operational continuity and a more durable market position.
Negative Factors
Weak revenue and profitability
The 2025 revenue decline and continuing net losses show that operational improvement has not yet translated into consistent earnings. Persistent bottom-line losses can restrict reinvestment capacity, weaken resilience, and leave future performance dependent on further margin recovery.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Contracted revenue mix
Mobico’s mix of contracted and regulated transport income can provide greater revenue visibility than a business reliant only on fares. Public-sector service agreements may help underpin activity through demand cycles, supporting operational continuity and a more durable market position.
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Mobico Group (MCG) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£236.45M
Dividend Yield0.08%
Average Volume (3M)5.18M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)1.24
Revenue GrowthN/A
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUK
Employees30,800
SectorIndustrials
Sector Strength72
IndustryRailroads
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.52
Shares Outstanding614,086,360
10 Day Avg. Volume10,398,878
30 Day Avg. Volume5,175,176
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio<0.01
Price to Book (P/B)-0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.05
P/FCF Ratio-2.35
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£52.50Price Target Upside120.77% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)0.1
Revenue Forecast (FY)£2.94B
Mobico Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Mobico Group Plc is a prominent provider of public transportation solutions, operating across a wide international footprint that includes the UK, Germany, Spain, Morocco, Switzerland, the United States, Canada, France, and Portugal. Its extensive...
How the Company Makes Money
Mobico Group makes money primarily by operating passenger transport services and earning revenue tied to ridership (fares) and to contracted service delivery (payments from transport authorities or other counterparties). Key revenue streams includ...
Mobico Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Jul 29, 2026
(Q5-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Mar 04, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call presents a mixed but stabilizing picture: clear operational improvement (strong H2, Alsa record performance, contract wins, improved conversion, liquidity and a focused cost program) alongside several substantial legacy and contract-specific challenges (WMATA provision, CARTA losses, German rail provisions, Morocco impairments and legal liabilities). Management emphasizes simplification, cash discipline and derisking of rail contracts; guidance is cautious but indicates a pathway to improved profitability. Given meaningful progress and credible mitigation plans tempered by material outstanding provisions and legal/contract risks, the tone is constructive but cautious.Positive Updates
Group Revenue Growth
Revenue increased 6.2% year-on-year to GBP 2.8 billion, driven primarily by strong performance at Alsa.
Negative Updates
WMATA and WeDriveU Onerous Contract
A GBP 52 million onerous contract provision related to the WMATA contract was recorded; legal proceedings to recover losses are expected to take 18–24 months and outcomes are uncertain in timing.
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Q5-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Group Revenue Growth
Revenue increased 6.2% year-on-year to GBP 2.8 billion, driven primarily by strong performance at Alsa.
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Company Guidance
Management guided to an adjusted operating profit of £195–210m for 2026 (excluding any upside from the pending German rail contract revisions expected to be legally binding by 30 June), and reiterated the Simplify for Success targets of £75m of cost savings in 2026 with a £100m annual run‑rate by year‑end; planned CapEx is £120m and the group expects to be in positive net cash in 2026. They expect Alsa to maintain current performance, WeDriveU to continue recovering, UK Bus to be at breakeven (subject to final funding with TfWM), and to utilise c.£8m of the WeDriveU provision in 2026 while the German onerous contract provision remains £133m. Key cash and balance sheet metrics discussed included free cash flow £77.3m (c.£76m excluding school bus), net funds inflow £127m for the period, c.£286m proceeds from the school bus disposal, nearly €900m of cash and undrawn committed facilities, covenant gearing of 2.7x (improved 0.1x), ~94% of debt at fixed rates, and the 15‑month audited results to 31 Mar 2026 due in late June/early July (with a return to a Dec‑year end in 2026).Mobico Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
28
Negative
Balance Sheet
18
Very Negative
Cash Flow
35
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 2.74B | 3.41B | 3.15B | 2.81B | 2.17B |
| Gross Profit | 124.10M | 1.10B | 1.49B | 1.09B | 935.30M |
| EBITDA | 316.80M | -250.70M | 235.20M | 82.00M | 215.20M |
| Net Income | -294.30M | -824.10M | -163.80M | -253.60M | -102.00M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 2.72B | 3.24B | 4.08B | 4.15B | 4.29B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 406.80M | 244.50M | 356.30M | 291.80M | 508.40M |
| Total Debt | 1.51B | 1.47B | 1.56B | 1.49B | 1.60B |
| Total Liabilities | 2.93B | 3.02B | 3.01B | 2.76B | 2.84B |
| Stockholders Equity | -256.30M | 184.80M | 1.04B | 1.35B | 1.43B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -59.70M | 63.40M | 88.90M | 41.50M | -42.00M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 109.60M | 259.00M | 230.00M | 221.20M | 170.90M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 44.00M | -190.00M | -103.10M | -180.40M | -197.20M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -81.80M | -157.00M | -62.50M | -202.90M | -113.50M |
Mobico Group Technical Analysis
Positive
23.78
Price Trends
25.97
Positive
25.38
Positive
24.08
Positive
Market Momentum
4.14
Negative
78.19
Negative
82.23
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:MCG, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 23.78 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 29.18, below the 50-day MA of 25.97, and below the 200-day MA of 24.08, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 4.14 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 78.19 is Negative, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 82.23 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:MCG.
Mobico Group Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | £2.11B | 14.05 | 24.09% | 2.56% | 9.58% | 14.74% | |
68 Neutral | £1.11B | 9.88 | 17.75% | 3.32% | -6.21% | 0.75% | |
65 Neutral | £1.31B | 22.92 | 11.95% | 2.49% | 6.75% | 11.01% | |
63 Neutral | $10.79B | 15.43 | 7.44% | 2.01% | 2.89% | -14.66% | |
62 Neutral | £501.33M | 14.85 | 13.74% | 3.49% | 1.73% | 9.66% | |
60 Neutral | £1.11B | 27.90 | 34.20% | 6.63% | 24.42% | 103.25% | |
47 Neutral | £236.45M | -0.75 | 160.47% | 0.08% | ― | ― |
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Mobico Group Corporate Events
M&A Transactions
Mobico Confirms Approach for Possible £0.46-a-Share Takeover
Positive
Oct 21, 2026
Mobico’s independent directors have confirmed that Autobuses de Leon, a vehicle jointly owned by existing major shareholder CMC Group and Asterion Industrial Partners, has submitted a non-binding proposal to acquire Mobico’s entire sha...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackShareholder Meetings
Mobico Shareholders Back All Resolutions at 2026 AGM
Positive
Sep 9, 2026
Mobico Group PLC, a UK-listed transport services provider, offers mobility solutions via public transit and related operations, serving passengers across its key markets. The company operates within the broader mobility and transport industry, whe...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Mobico Group Names New Senior Independent Director Ahead of 2026 AGM
Neutral
Sep 8, 2026
Mobico Group PLC has appointed Ana de Pro Gonzalo as Senior Independent Director, effective at the conclusion of its 2026 annual general meeting on 9 September 2026. She will continue to serve on both the Remuneration Committee and the Audit Commi...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Mobico lifts Q2 revenue as Alsa and German Rail offset UK Coach and WeDriveU weakness
Positive
Sep 8, 2026
Mobico Group reported a 5.0% year-on-year increase in group revenue for Q2 2026, driven by strong growth at Alsa and a robust recovery in German Rail, while guidance for the full year remains unchanged. The company is reshaping its portfolio by ex...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Mobico to Sell West Midlands Bus Operations to Local Authority in Franchising Shake-Up
Neutral
Aug 18, 2026
Mobico Group has agreed in principle to sell the net assets and operations of its West Midlands bus business to the West Midlands Combined Authority for expected upfront residual proceeds of about £24 million, with headline asset value of rou...
Executive/Board ChangesRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Mobico Discloses Executive Share Awards and Option Exercises
Neutral
Jul 30, 2026
Mobico Group PLC has disclosed share transactions involving Executive Chair Phil White and Group CFO Brian Egan, linked to their 2025 and 2026 remuneration packages. The executives exercised nil-cost share options, sold part of the vested stock to...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Mobico Group Publishes 2025-26 Annual Report and Sets Date for 2026 AGM
Neutral
Jul 29, 2026
Mobico Group PLC has published its Annual Report for the financial period ended 31 March 2026 alongside the formal notice and proxy form for its 2026 Annual General Meeting. The documents will be accessible via the Financial Conduct Authority̵...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
Mobico lifts profit guidance as Alsa and German rail drive growth amid legacy headwinds
Positive
Jul 29, 2026
Mobico Group reported audited results for an extended 15‑month period to 31 March 2026, showing adjusted revenue of £3.42bn, up 5.9% year on year, and adjusted operating profit rising to £231m. Growth was driven primarily by a stro...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Mobico sets date for extended-period audited results and investor briefings
Neutral
Jul 24, 2026
Mobico Group said it will publish its audited results for the extended 15‑month period to 31 March 2026 on 29 July 2026, aligning investors with an updated financial reporting timetable. The company will host a presentation for institutional...
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