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NAHL Group Plc
(LSE:NAH)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
42.00 p
▲(17.65% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:10/01/26
The score is driven primarily by a solid but volatile financial profile: strong 2025 recovery and consistently positive free cash flow offset by the large 2024 loss and earnings variability. Technicals add support with price above major moving averages and positive momentum, while valuation is a tailwind due to the low P/E.
Positive Factors
Consistent Cash Generation
Positive operating and free cash flow through both strong and weak earnings periods indicates the business can convert activity into liquidity. This supports ongoing operations, provides internal funding for investment, and reduces reliance on external financing over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Earnings Volatility
The movement from a severe loss in 2024 to profitability in 2025 shows that reported earnings remain uneven rather than steadily compounding. Such volatility makes future performance less predictable and can complicate decisions on investment, distributions, and operating resources.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Consistent Cash Generation
Positive operating and free cash flow through both strong and weak earnings periods indicates the business can convert activity into liquidity. This supports ongoing operations, provides internal funding for investment, and reduces reliance on external financing over the next several quarters.
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NAHL Group Plc (NAH) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£18.80M
Dividend Yield7.11%
Average Volume (3M)161.86K
Price to Earnings (P/E)5.5
Beta (1Y)-0.17
Revenue Growth1.45%
EPS GrowthN/A
CountryUK
Employees261
SectorCommunication Services
Sector Strength97
IndustryAdvertising Agencies
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.07
Shares Outstanding48,463,104
10 Day Avg. Volume365,759
30 Day Avg. Volume161,862
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.74
Price to Sales (P/S)0.42
P/FCF Ratio2.56
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)0.05
Revenue Forecast (FY)£38.20M
NAHL Group Plc Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
NAHL Group Plc, along with its subsidiaries, delivers a diverse range of products and services to both private individuals and businesses across the United Kingdom. The company primarily targets two key sectors: consumer legal support and the intr...
How the Company Makes Money
NAHL Group historically generates revenue primarily by (1) marketing and lead generation for consumer legal claims and (2) monetising those enquiries through referral/marketing fees or other commercial arrangements with law firms or legal service ...
NAHL Group Plc Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Sep 24, 2025
(Q2-2025)
| % Change Since: |
Next Earnings Date:May 13, 2027
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The earnings call highlighted strong growth in profitability, cash generation, and a significant reduction in net debt. The Consumer Legal Services division showed impressive improvement in operating profit, and the Critical Care division maintained strong margins and demand for expert witness services. However, there were challenges in the case management market and a decline in inquiry volumes due to reduced demand from law firms and increased acquisition costs from Google algorithm changes.Positive Updates
Strong Growth in Profitability
Profit before tax increased by 289% to GBP 1.9 million, with an 89% increase in operating profit for the Consumer Legal Services division.
Negative Updates
Decline in Consumer Legal Services Revenue
Revenue in the Consumer Legal Services division was 3% lower, with Personal Injury revenues down 5%.
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Q2-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Strong Growth in Profitability
Profit before tax increased by 289% to GBP 1.9 million, with an 89% increase in operating profit for the Consumer Legal Services division.
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Company Guidance
In the recent investor presentation call, NAHL Group Plc provided a comprehensive overview of its interim results for the first half of 2025. The Group reported revenue of £19.2 million, consistent with the previous year, and a significant 289% increase in profit before tax to £1.9 million. This was buoyed by an 89% rise in operating profit within the Consumer Legal Services division. Basic earnings per share grew by over 300% to 3p, highlighting a robust financial performance. Cash generation was strong, with free cash flow up 119% at £1.5 million, enabling the Group to reduce its net debt to a 10-year low of £5.6 million from £7.1 million at the year's start. The Consumer Legal Services division showed a notable turnaround, with Personal Injury business operating profit doubling compared to the first half of 2024. This was supported by National Accident Law (NAL), which settled 1,648 claims generating £5.3 million in cash, a 33% increase year-on-year. Additionally, the Critical Care division maintained strong operating profit margins at 31.5%, with revenues, operating profit, and cash from operations all increasing. The Group's strategic focus remains on sustaining growth, leveraging opportunities in both its Consumer Legal Services and Critical Care divisions, and exploring potential acquisitions to enhance shareholder value.NAHL Group Plc Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
62
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
74
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 39.18M | 40.04M | 38.80M | 42.19M | 41.42M | 38.95M |
| Gross Profit | 20.44M | 19.90M | 18.37M | 18.71M | 16.19M | 15.92M |
| EBITDA | 7.81M | 7.97M | -36.71M | 3.32M | 6.48M | 5.91M |
| Net Income | 3.59M | 3.26M | -39.29M | 384.00K | 385.00K | 156.00K |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 47.89M | 46.10M | 47.90M | 91.91M | 96.21M | 97.87M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.16M | 1.51M | 1.85M | 2.01M | 2.65M | 2.46M |
| Total Debt | 5.34M | 5.88M | 10.44M | 13.44M | 17.93M | 20.11M |
| Total Liabilities | 23.38M | 23.48M | 28.77M | 33.85M | 38.89M | 41.25M |
| Stockholders Equity | 24.51M | 22.62M | 19.13M | 58.06M | 57.32M | 56.62M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 7.06M | 6.54M | 4.89M | 7.20M | 5.74M | 4.52M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 7.13M | 6.60M | 5.08M | 7.51M | 6.02M | 5.14M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.33M | -2.37M | -130.00K | -339.00K | -3.56M | -4.04M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -3.25M | -4.57M | -5.11M | -7.82M | -2.26M | -2.25M |
NAHL Group Plc Technical Analysis
Positive
35.70
Price Trends
35.22
Positive
35.97
Positive
35.17
Positive
Market Momentum
1.09
Negative
67.55
Neutral
89.93
Negative
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:NAH, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 35.7 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 36.55, above the 50-day MA of 35.22, and above the 200-day MA of 35.17, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 1.09 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 67.55 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 89.93 is Negative, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for GB:NAH.
NAHL Group Plc Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (60)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
68 Neutral | £18.80M | 5.46 | 15.24% | 7.11% | 1.45% | ― | |
61 Neutral | £44.41M | 33.82 | 9.14% | 1.71% | -1.27% | -70.61% | |
60 Neutral | $48.67B | 4.58 | -11.27% | 4.14% | 2.83% | -41.78% | |
58 Neutral | £23.56M | -1.49 | -26.56% | 0.22% | 13.48% | -495.86% | |
47 Neutral | £13.55M | -3.04 | -19.11% | 1.38% | -6.88% | 63.74% | |
47 Neutral | £19.37M | -27.45 | -10.38% | ― | 2.25% | -158.24% |
* Communication Services Sector Average
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40.60
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NAHL Group Plc Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresLegal ProceedingsM&A Transactions
NAHL Group lifts profits, cuts debt as legal and critical care units grow
Positive
Sep 30, 2026
NAHL Group reported a solid first half, with revenue up 5% to £18.3m, underlying operating profit rising 13% and profit before tax jumping 31% to £2.3m, supported by strong cash generation and a two-thirds reduction in net debt to £...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresLegal Proceedings
NAHL Group secures £1.85m settlement in contract dispute
Positive
Sep 28, 2026
NAHL Group has resolved a long-running contract dispute with a supplier in its Consumer Legal Services division, securing a £1.85m payment due by 15 October 2026 in full and final settlement. The income had not been included in prior financia...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
NAHL Group to unveil half-year results with open investor webcast
Neutral
Sep 23, 2026
NAHL Group plc, a leading player in the UK consumer legal services sector, operates across two main divisions: Consumer Legal Services, which supports law firms and claimants through brands including National Accident Helpline and National Acciden...
Business Operations and StrategyM&A Transactions
NAHL Group to Sell Non-Core Searches UK Unit to TM Group
Positive
Aug 27, 2026
NAHL Group Plc has agreed to sell its non-core subsidiary Searches UK Limited, a provider of residential and commercial property conveyancing searches, to TM Group (UK) Limited for an enterprise value of £1.23m. Searches UK, acquired in 2016 ...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
NAHL Group lifts profits and slashes net debt as it reshapes Critical Care operations
Positive
Jul 22, 2026
NAHL Group Plc reported that first-half 2026 trading was in line with expectations, with revenue rising 3% to about £19.7m and underlying operating profit up around 8% to £3.4m, supported by strong cash generation that lifted free cash f...
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