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NTBR Stock Chart & Stats
118.50 p
-4.00 p(-3.38%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
118.50 p
-4.00 p(-3.38%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range84.92 p - 158.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume46.99K
Average Volume (3M)31.90K
Market Cap
£16.16M
Enterprise Value11.63 p
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£6.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£2.48M
Price to Earnings (P/E)3.9
Beta0.67
Next Earnings
Nov 20, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.13%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.30
Shares Outstanding13,750,276
10 Day Avg. Volume41,033
30 Day Avg. Volume31,898
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)0.55
Price to Sales (P/S)0.17
P/FCF Ratio3.42
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)0.21
Revenue Forecast (FY)£90.00M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthNorthern Bear's very low leverage and growing equity provide durable financial flexibility. A conservative balance sheet supports cyclical resilience, funds working-capital needs and selective bolt-on acquisitions, and reduces refinancing risk across a 2–6 month horizon.
Profitability TurnaroundThe company’s move from multi-year losses to sustained profits demonstrates improved operating discipline and margin recovery. EBIT expanded to £5.1m on £86.1m revenue, indicating structural margin gains and better cost control that are durable beyond short-term cycles.
Cash Generation CapabilityConsistent positive operating and free cash flow in 2025–2026 shows the group generates real cash to fund capex, dividends and small acquisitions. This cash-producing profile underpins capital allocation decisions and supports medium-term stability despite project seasonality.
Bears Say
Revenue VolatilityA 4.2% drop after a strong year highlights demand sensitivity and uneven contract flows in project-based building services. This revenue swing reduces visibility on organic growth and can pressure margins and planning for the next several quarters.
Cash Flow VariabilityLarge year-to-year swings in free cash flow point to working-capital swings and lumpy investment cycles inherent to construction projects. Such variability can constrain reinvestment timing, dividend sustainability and acquisition funding over the medium term.
Acquisition Reliance / Integration RiskGrowth by buying specialist contractors concentrates execution and integration risk: underperforming acquisitions can dilute margins, consume cash and divert management attention. Ongoing dependence on M&A raises structural execution risk for the next several quarters.
Northern Bear News
NTBR FAQ
What was Northern Bear PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Northern Bear PLC lowest share price was 84.92 p and its highest was 158.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Northern Bear PLC’s market cap?
Northern Bear PLC’s market cap is £16.16M.
When is Northern Bear PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Northern Bear PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 20, 2026 which is in 109 days.
How were Northern Bear PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Northern Bear PLC released its earnings results on Jul 16, 2026. The company reported 0.083 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by N/A.
Is Northern Bear PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Northern Bear PLC’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Northern Bear PLC pay dividends?
Northern Bear PLC pays a Notavailable dividend of 7.5 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.13%. See more information on Northern Bear PLC dividends here
What is Northern Bear PLC’s EPS estimate?
Northern Bear PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Northern Bear PLC have?
Northern Bear PLC has 13,750,276 shares outstanding.
What happened to Northern Bear PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Northern Bear PLC reported an EPS of 0.083 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 9.756%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Northern Bear PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:NTBR
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Company Description
Northern Bear PLC
Northern Bear PLC, established in 2006 and based in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom, offers a diverse portfolio of building and associated services across Northern England. The company serves a wide clientele, including local government bodies, social housing providers, NHS organizations, academic institutions, as well as construction firms and major residential developers. Its operations are structured across three primary divisions: Roofing, Materials Handling, and Construction. Through its Materials Handling segment, Northern Bear provides the sale, distribution, rental, upkeep, and servicing of forklift trucks and other warehouse machinery. The Roofing division delivers comprehensive contractor services, encompassing roof slating, tiling, specialist leadwork, felting, general repairs, and extensive refurbishment and maintenance for residential, commercial, and public sector buildings. The Construction Activities segment covers a broad range of offerings. These include the provision and installation of passive fire protection systems, fire stopping solutions, and acoustic insulation, in addition to specialized heritage restoration projects. General building contracting services involve planned and reactive maintenance, extensions, restorative work, and both new construction and refurbishment initiatives. Beyond this, the company supplies various specialized support services such such as health and safety consulting, high-definition video and photographic documentation of properties (including unmanned aerial imagery), commercial interior design and fitting, full electrical services (repairs, installations, maintenance, and testing), fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, door access control, and sound insulation solutions.