BMY:LSE-Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (GBX)

COMMON STOCK | Publishing | LSE

Last Closing Price

GBX 357.00

Change

+4.00 (+1.13)%

Market Cap

GBX 0.29B

Volume

0.04M

Avg Analyst Target

GBX 385.00 (+7.84%)

Avg User Target

GBX
Average Analyst Rating

Verdict

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc (BMY) Stock Analysis:
Based on the Bloomsbury Publishing Plc stock forecasts from 1 analysts, the average analyst target price for Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is GBX 385.00 over the next 12 months. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc’s average analyst rating is Strong Buy. Stock Target Advisor’s own stock analysis of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is Bullish , which is based on 12 positive signals and 2 negative signals. At the last closing, Bloomsbury Publishing Plc’s stock price was GBX 357.00. Bloomsbury Publishing Plc’s stock price has changed by -7.00% over the past week, +4.00% over the past month and +23.10% over the last year.

About

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc publishes academic, educational, and general fiction and non-fiction books for consumers, children, teachers, students, researchers, and professionals worldwide. The company offers books and digital resources to international research community and highe ...Read More

Company Website : https://www.bloomsbury.com

Address : 50 Bedford Square, London, United Kingdom, WC1B 3DP

Employees : 738

Fiscal Year End : February

Currency: GBX

Country : UK

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.38

52 Week High : 404.91

52 Week Low : 254.94

200 Day Moving Average : 343.49

50 Day Moving Average : 358.32

Shares Held By Insiders : 4.55%

Shares Held by Institutions : 65.09%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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ETFs Containing BMY

Symbol Name Weight Mer Price(Change) Market Cap

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs.
Industry/Classification (Publishing)		 Market Performance vs. Exchange
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain -0.83% 50% F 53% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return -0.83% 50% F 53% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 23.10% 56% F 79% C+
Dividend Return 0.06% 67% D+ 49% F
Total Return 23.17% 56% F 79% C+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 118.85% 78% C+ 90% A-
Dividend Return 18.82% 78% C+ 80% B-
Total Return 137.67% 78% C+ 90% A-
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 19.80% 78% C+ 77% C+
Dividend Return 3.43% 78% C+ 78% C+
Total Return 23.22% 78% C+ 77% C+
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 24.72% 89% B+ 49% F
Risk Adjusted Return 93.95% 89% B+ 91% A-
Market Capitalization 0.29B 33% F 47% F
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 87%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification
(Publishing)		 Ratio vs. Market
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 14.54 67% D+ 53% F
Price/Book Ratio 1.77 33% F 44% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 11.37 67% D+ 41% F
EV/EBITDA 7.48 78% C+ 66% D
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 12.45% 78% C+ 59% F
Return on Invested Capital 8.99% 56% F 76% C
Return on Assets 6.67% 67% D+ 71% C-
Debt to Equity Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Technical Ratios  
Short Ratio N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Short Percent N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Beta 0.38 78% C+ 88% B+
Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage Letter Grade Percentage
A+ 97%-100% A 93%-96% A- 90%-92%
B+ 97%-89% B 83%-86% B- 80%-82%
C+ 77%-79% C 73%-76% C- 70%-72%
D+ 67%-69% D 63%-66% D- 60%-62%
F 0%-59%

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Fundamental Analysis Breakdown

This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

Superior total returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual total returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Underpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading low compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis and is in the top quartile. It may be underpriced but do check its financial performance to make sure there is no specific reason.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Dividend Growth

This stock has shown top quartile dividend growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Low market capitalization

This is among the smaller entities in its sectors with below median market capitalization. That may make it less stable in the long run unless it has a unique technology or market which can help it grow or get acquired in future.

Overpriced compared to book value

The stock is trading high compared to its peers median on a price to book value basis.