Why is Wickes Group Plc ?
1
Weak Long Term Fundamental Strength with an average Return on Equity (ROE) of 0%
- Poor long term growth as Operating profit has grown by an annual rate -231.95% of over the last 5 years
- High Debt Company with a Debt to Equity ratio (avg) at times
2
The company has declared Negative results for the last 4 consecutive quarters
- DEBT-EQUITY RATIO (HY) Highest at 430.85 %
3
With ROE of 0.56%, it has a very expensive valuation with a 4.17 Price to Book Value
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of 23.06%, its profits have risen by 133%
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
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When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Wickes Group Plc for you?
Medium Risk, High Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Wickes Group Plc
-100.0%
1.70
27.06%
FTSE 100
13.98%
1.15
13.60%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
2.83%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-231.95%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
-2.90
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
Negative Net Debt
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
-0.04
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
0.04
Tax Ratio
0
Dividend Payout Ratio
64.92%
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0.02%
ROCE (avg)
0
ROE (avg)
0
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
543
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
4.17
EV to EBIT
-73.30
EV to EBITDA
-98.58
EV to Capital Employed
9.02
EV to Sales
49.51
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
4.86%
ROCE (Latest)
-12.31%
ROE (Latest)
0.56%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bearish
Bullish
RSI
No Signal
No Signal
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Mildly Bullish
Moving Averages
Mildly Bullish (Daily)
KST
Mildly Bearish
Bullish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
OBV
Mildly Bearish
No Trend
Technical Movement
6What is working for the Company
NET PROFIT(HY)
Higher at GBP 20.9 MM
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Fallen by -1.43% (YoY
INVENTORY TURNOVER RATIO(HY)
Highest at 5.09 times
NET SALES(Q)
Highest at GBP 847.9 MM
EPS(Q)
Highest at GBP 0.09
-2What is not working for the Company
DEBT-EQUITY RATIO
(HY)
Highest at 430.85 %
Here's what is working for Wickes Group Plc
Net Profit
Higher at GBP 20.9 MM
than preceding 12 month period ended Jun 2025MOJO Watch
In the half year the company has already crossed Net Profit of the previous twelve months
Net Profit (GBP MM)
Net Sales
Highest at GBP 847.9 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is positive
Net Sales (GBP MM)
EPS
Highest at GBP 0.09
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Increasing profitability; company has created higher earnings for shareholders
EPS (GBP)
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Highest at 5.09 times
in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
Company has been able to sell its inventory faster
Inventory Turnover Ratio
Raw Material Cost
Fallen by -1.43% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has improved; this may lead to a rise in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales
Here's what is not working for Wickes Group Plc
Debt-Equity Ratio
Highest at 430.85 % and Grown
In each half year in the last five Semi-Annual periodsMOJO Watch
The company is borrowing more to fund its operations; it's liquidity situation may be stressed
Debt-Equity Ratio






