Xaar PLC (GB:XAR)
LSE:XAR
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XAR Stock Chart & Stats
104.00 p
4.80 p(6.58%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
104.00 p
4.80 p(6.58%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range96.33 p - 150.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume16.00
Average Volume (3M)123.00K
Market Cap
£107.83M
Enterprise Value103.13M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£7.21M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£5.37M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Aug 04, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-0.03
Shares Outstanding79,821,470
10 Day Avg. Volume71,364
30 Day Avg. Volume123,000
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.36
Price to Book (P/B)1.49
Price to Sales (P/S)1.39
P/FCF Ratio-536.89
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
£140.00Price Target Upside34.62% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)0.02
Revenue Forecast (FY)£71.10M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageLow net leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial resilience, allowing Xaar to fund R&D and targeted CapEx without immediate refinancing pressure. This supports execution of multi-year growth targets and cushions the business through cyclical OEM-led order timing and uneven cash flow.
Printhead Revenue Growth And Margin ExpansionCore printhead unit growth combined with a 300bp margin uplift reflects strengthening product-market fit and pricing/efficiency gains. Durable adoption by OEMs and improving unit economics increase the probability that printheads remain the company’s profitable growth engine and a lasting driver of gross profitability.
Recurring Replacement Annuity Model And Large TAMsAn installed base with predictable replacement cycles creates durable annuity revenue that smooths OEM project lumpiness. Coupled with identified large TAMs (e.g., battery-coating opportunity and rapid wax/jewellery adoption), this structural recurring model supports steadier long-term unit demand and margin recovery.
Bears Say
Ongoing Losses And Inconsistent Cash ConversionDespite revenue recovery in 2025, Xaar remains loss-making with operating costs still above gross profit and free cash flow turning slightly negative. Persistent losses and erratic cash conversion constrain reinvestment, increase reliance on balance-sheet buffers, and raise execution risk for medium-term targets.
Elevated CapEx And Working-capital / Inventory StrainSustained elevated CapEx to remove bottlenecks plus high inventory ties up cash and depresses free cash flow. Over a multi-quarter horizon, working-capital and capital-intensity pressures can limit financial flexibility, delay margin conversion and amplify downside if OEM demand timing slips.
OEM Sales Timing Uncertainty And China IP ExposureHeavy dependence on OEM-mediated adoption creates unpredictable revenue timing across applications. Combined with selective IP enforcement in China, this elevates structural execution risk: slower adoption or imitation could compress pricing, delay revenue recognition, and weaken long-term margins and returns.
Xaar plc News
XAR FAQ
What was Xaar PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Xaar PLC lowest share price was 96.33 p and its highest was 150.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Xaar PLC’s market cap?
Xaar PLC’s market cap is £107.83M.
When is Xaar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
Xaar PLC’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 04, 2026 which is in 62 days.
How were Xaar PLC’s earnings last quarter?
Xaar PLC released its earnings results on Mar 24, 2026. The company reported -0.004 p earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -0.004 p.
Is Xaar PLC overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Xaar PLC’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Xaar PLC pay dividends?
Xaar PLC pays a Quarterly dividend of 1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Xaar PLC dividends here
What is Xaar PLC’s EPS estimate?
Xaar PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Xaar PLC have?
Xaar PLC has 79,821,470 shares outstanding.
What happened to Xaar PLC’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Xaar PLC reported an EPS of -0.004 p in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.448%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Xaar PLC?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in GB:XAR
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Xaar plc Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
£140.00 (34.62% Upside)
£140.00 (34.62% Upside)
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
38.83%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-5.90%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-3.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Xaar PLC
Xaar plc designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and sells printheads and associated products in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It operates through three segments: Printhead, Product Print Systems, and Digital Imaging segments. The company offers print head products; digital imaging solutions, comprising digital inkjet label presses and digital pathology scanners; industrial ink management and supply systems for digital inkjet; industrial printing machines; and system components, such as ink system test kit, print manager, hydra ink supply system, midas ink supply system, inkjet development system, head personality card 3 and 6, and 2001+ head personality card. Its products are used in 3D printing, ceramic tile decoration, coding and marking, decorative laminates, direct-to-shape, functional fluid deposition, glass printing, graphics, primary labels, packaging, and product printing. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
XAR Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
140.00 p
▲(34.62% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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