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Symphony Environmental Technologies
(LSE:SYM)
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Rating:40Underperform
Price Target:
7.50 p
▲(7.14% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:09/08/26
The score is held down primarily by very weak financial performance (recurring losses, ongoing cash burn, and negative equity). Technical signals also point to a bearish trend with negative momentum, while valuation is difficult to support using P/E due to losses and no provided dividend yield.
Positive Factors
Proprietary Additive Technology
Owning and supplying proprietary additive technologies gives Symphony a differentiated product platform within plastics and packaging. If customers continue adopting these formulations, the model can support repeat business, technical relationships, and expansion across multiple downstream applications over the next several quarters.
Negative Factors
Persistent Unprofitability
Six consecutive years of net losses and negative operating profit show that gross profit has not been sufficient to cover the operating structure. Continued losses reduce internal funding capacity, make the business more dependent on external capital, and weaken confidence in near-term earnings sustainability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Proprietary Additive Technology
Owning and supplying proprietary additive technologies gives Symphony a differentiated product platform within plastics and packaging. If customers continue adopting these formulations, the model can support repeat business, technical relationships, and expansion across multiple downstream applications over the next several quarters.
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Symphony Environmental Technologies (SYM) vs. iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF (EWC)
Market Cap
£17.73M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)60.91K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.12
Revenue Growth5.53%
EPS Growth-41.38%
CountryUK
Employees27
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryPackaging & Containers
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)>-0.01
Shares Outstanding236,364,000
10 Day Avg. Volume70,232
30 Day Avg. Volume60,911
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.11
Price to Book (P/B)-25.13
Price to Sales (P/S)3.53
P/FCF Ratio-14.72
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
Symphony Environmental Technologies Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc, along with its subsidiaries, specializes in the development and global provision of sustainable plastic additives and masterbatches. The company serves a wide array of international markets, including the U...
How the Company Makes Money
Symphony Environmental Technologies primarily makes money by selling its proprietary plastic additive masterbatches/technologies (i.e., additive products supplied to plastics producers and converters) and related technical support associated with ...
Symphony Environmental Technologies Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
18
Very Negative
Balance Sheet
12
Very Negative
Cash Flow
14
Very Negative
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 6.42M | 5.73M | 6.59M | 6.35M | 6.15M | 9.16M |
| Gross Profit | 3.55M | 2.88M | 3.06M | 2.32M | 2.28M | 3.59M |
| EBITDA | -770.00K | -1.29M | -837.00K | -1.83M | -2.69M | -1.24M |
| Net Income | -1.94M | -2.50M | -1.34M | -2.18M | -2.89M | -1.41M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 4.61M | 4.30M | 4.80M | 4.83M | 5.86M | 6.45M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 785.00K | 915.00K | 718.00K | 1.12M | 1.15M | 881.00K |
| Total Debt | 3.70M | 3.57M | 3.46M | 3.50M | 2.34M | 1.18M |
| Total Liabilities | 5.36M | 5.11M | 5.20M | 5.23M | 4.16M | 2.97M |
| Stockholders Equity | -751.00K | -806.00K | -398.00K | -400.00K | 1.70M | 3.47M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | -821.00K | -1.38M | -1.41M | -863.00K | -1.70M | -772.00K |
| Operating Cash Flow | -821.00K | -1.36M | -1.40M | -522.00K | -1.47M | -474.00K |
| Investing Cash Flow | -96.00K | -111.00K | -54.00K | -341.00K | -342.00K | -298.00K |
| Financing Cash Flow | 203.00K | 1.72M | 1.34M | 896.00K | 1.62M | 506.00K |
Symphony Environmental Technologies Technical Analysis
Neutral
7.00
Price Trends
7.72
Negative
7.80
Negative
7.75
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.03
Negative
49.49
Neutral
33.33
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For GB:SYM, the sentiment is Neutral. The current price of 7 is below the 20-day moving average (MA) of 7.39, below the 50-day MA of 7.72, and below the 200-day MA of 7.75, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.03 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.49 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 33.33 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Neutral sentiment for GB:SYM.
Symphony Environmental Technologies Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
62 Neutral | £123.45M | 20.77 | 5.10% | 4.53% | 5.45% | -48.47% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
58 Neutral | £25.40M | 10.22 | -29.78% | 0.02% | -5.78% | 208.40% | |
57 Neutral | £15.27M | 3.22 | 20.83% | ― | 4.04% | -25.71% | |
55 Neutral | £80.57M | -40.15 | -2.17% | 1.10% | ― | ― | |
40 Underperform | £17.73M | -8.93 | 248.81% | ― | 5.53% | -41.38% |
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Symphony Environmental Technologies Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Symphony Wins Key Colombian Backing for d2w Biodegradable Plastics
Positive
Sep 22, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies has secured a regulatory milestone in Colombia, where the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development has accepted evidence that polypropylene drinking straws made with its d2w biodegradable masterbatch ...
Business Operations and StrategyRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Symphony’s d2w® Plastic Wins Landmark Validation Under Mexican Biodegradation Standard
Positive
Sep 17, 2026
Mexico’s Centro de Investigación en Química Aplicada has issued its first report confirming that high-density polyethylene film containing Symphony’s d2w® technology complies with national biodegradation standard NMX-E-2...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Symphony Environmental Returns to Profit as Green Plastics Strategy Gains Traction
Positive
Sep 16, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies reported a marked turnaround in the first half of 2026, with revenue up 23% to £3.6 million, gross margins rising to 59% and a return to net profitability of £55,000, while cash used in operations fell...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Symphony Environmental Secures First Commercial Order for d2p Ethylene Adsorber After Strong Test Results
Positive
Sep 15, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies has reported new independent test results for its proprietary d2p® Ethylene Adsorber active packaging technology, showing significantly stronger ethylene reduction performance than conventional polyethylene...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related Announcements
Symphony Study Finds d2w Plastics Fully Biodegrade in Soil Without Microplastics
Positive
Sep 7, 2026
Symphony Environmental has completed a comprehensive, independently run soil biodegradation study on polymer films incorporating its d2w® technology, using a suite of internationally recognised standards. The Intertek-led programme confirmed ...
Business Operations and StrategyStock BuybackFinancial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Symphony Environmental Wins Full Shareholder Backing at 2026 AGM
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies plc reported that all resolutions at its 2026 Annual General Meeting were approved by shareholders, including the adoption of the FY25 accounts and the re-election of directors Nicolas Clavel and Ian Bristow. In...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Symphony Environmental Returns to Profit as Plastic Additive Strategy Gains Traction
Positive
Aug 4, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies reported a return to profitability in the first half of 2026, with revenue up 23% to £3.6 million and gross profit rising 40%, reflecting improved margins and tighter cost control. The group says this valid...
Business Operations and StrategyProduct-Related AnnouncementsRegulatory Filings and Compliance
Symphony Environmental Launches Biodegradable Garbage Liners in Kenyan Market
Positive
Jul 30, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies’ Kenyan distributor, Eco‑Essentials Limited, has secured a one‑year licence from the country’s National Environment Management Authority to import plastic film and bags for retailing 100%...
Financial DisclosuresRegulatory Filings and ComplianceShareholder Meetings
Symphony Environmental Sets August Date for AGM and Releases Annual Report
Neutral
Jul 8, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc has scheduled its Annual General Meeting for 4 August 2026 at a venue in Borehamwood, Hertfordshire, reinforcing standard governance and shareholder engagement practices. The company has begun distributing i...
Financial DisclosuresShareholder Meetings
Symphony Environmental Publishes Audited FY25 Results
Neutral
Jun 30, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies Plc has published its audited final results for the year ended 31 December 2025, making the full FY25 financial statements accessible on its corporate website. The release signals that the company has completed ...
Business Operations and Strategy
Symphony Keeps London Stock Exchange Green Mark for Seventh Year
Positive
Jun 24, 2026
Symphony Environmental Technologies has been reaffirmed in the London Stock Exchange’s Green Economy Mark for 2026, marking its seventh consecutive year in the classification that highlights companies deriving at least half their revenues fr...
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