Ricardo PLC

Chart & Performance

D1W1MN

P/E

37,572.74

P/S

55.41

EPS

0.01

Div Yield, %

0.03%

Shrs. gr., 5y

3.22%

Rev. gr., 5y

4.31%

Revenues

475m

+6.63%

Net income

700k

CFO

26m

+83.69%

Dividend

Oct 31, 20248.9 GBP/sh

Earnings

Mar 04, 2025

Profile

Ricardo plc provides engineering, technical, environmental, and strategic consultancy services for transportation original equipment manufacturers and operators, suppliers, energy companies, and government agencies. It operates through five segments: Energy & Environment (EE), Rail, Automotive and Industrial (A&I), Defense, and Performance Products (PP). The EE segment provides industry-leading analysis, advice, and data to governments, public agencies, and businesses. The Rail segment offers technical advice and engineering services, and accredited assurance services. The A&I segment engages in the provision of clean, efficient, integrated propulsion, and energy solutions in area of hybrid and electric systems, electrification, engines, driveline and transmissions, testing, and vehicle engineering for automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, off-highway and commercial, marine, motorcycle and light-personal transport, and rail sectors. The Defense segment focuses on engineering services, software, and products that protect life and enhance the operation, maintenance, and support of complex systems, as well as offers various engineering programmes; and anti-lock braking system/electronic stability control systems. The PP segment manufactures and assembles niche high-quality components, prototypes, and complex products, including engines, transmissions, and other precision and performance-critical products; and provides software solutions for motorsport, automotive, aerospace, defense, and rail markets. It operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, China, Australia, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Shoreham-by-Sea, the United Kingdom.

URL

https://www.ricardo.com/

IPO date

Jan 03, 1986

Employees

2,873

Domiciled in

Incorporated in

Valuation

Order:

Title GBP in thousands, except ratios and share amounts	FY	FY	FY	FY	FY	FY	FY	FY	FY	FY
Title GBP in thousands, except ratios and share amounts	2024‑06	2023‑06	2022‑06	2021‑06	2020‑06	2019‑06	2018‑06	2017‑06	2016‑06	2015‑06
Income
Revenues	474,700 6.63%	445,200 17.10%	380,200 10.62%
Cost of revenue	451,400	404,400	362,100
Unusual Expense (Income)
NOPBT	23,300	40,800	18,100
NOPBT Margin	4.91%	9.16%	4.76%
Operating Taxes	3,500	4,000	(1,100)
Tax Rate	15.02%	9.80%
NOPAT	19,800	36,800	19,200
Net income	700 -112.96%	(5,400) -162.79%	8,600 405.88%
Dividends	(7,700)	(6,700)	(5,000)
Dividend yield	2.52%	1.88%	2.22%
Proceeds from repurchase of equity	(700)	(400)	(400)
BB yield	0.23%	0.11%	0.18%
Debt
Debt current	10,300	18,400	16,200
Long-term debt	144,200	118,600	93,000
Deferred revenue		19,400	18,300
Other long-term liabilities	4,900	8,500	3,300
Net debt	103,400	84,800	57,300
Cash flow
Cash from operating activities	25,900	14,100	43,600
CAPEX	(4,100)	(10,600)	(14,100)
Cash from investing activities	(8,000)	(22,800)	(23,900)
Cash from financing activities	(10,800)	8,800	(11,700)
FCF	30,500	37,000	15,800
Balance
Cash	48,600	49,800	49,400
Long term investments	2,500	2,400	2,500
Excess cash	27,365	29,940	32,890
Stockholders' equity	148,400	159,800	180,800
Invested Capital	273,435	289,560	273,010
ROIC	7.03%	13.08%	7.06%
ROCE	7.43%	12.18%	5.68%
EV
Common stock shares outstanding	62,800	62,200	62,200
Price	4.87 -14.86%	5.72 58.23%	3.62 -11.83%
Market cap	305,836 -14.04%	355,784 58.23%	224,853 -6.89%
EV	409,736	440,984	282,353
EBITDA	42,600	59,500	40,400
EV/EBITDA	9.62	7.41	6.99
Interest	9,600	7,100	4,400
Interest/NOPBT	41.20%	17.40%	24.31%