BMY:LSE-Bloomsbury Publishing plc (GBX)

COMMON STOCK | Publishing | LSE

Last Closing Price

GBX 304.00

Change

+4.00 (+1.33)%

Market Cap

GBX 0.24B

Volume

0.07M

Average Target Price

N/A
Average Analyst Rating

N/A

Fundamental Analysis

Verdict

About

Bloomsbury Publishing plc publishes books and other media for general readers, children, students, researchers, and professionals worldwide. The company offers books and digital resources to international research community and higher education students; online law, accounting, and tax services for the United Kingdom and Eire professionals; and consultancy and publishing services for corporations and institutions. It also provides support content for continuing professional development and teaching for teachers and trainee teachers, as well as serves communities of shared interest with sports and sports science, nautical, military history, natural history, and popular science; and study material for students of humanities, social sciences, and applied visual arts in backlist, print, and e-book formats. In addition, the company publishes cookery, fiction, non-fiction, biography, food and drink, history, memoir, popular science, and popular psychology titles for adults; and activity, fiction, non-fiction, picture, and preschool books in print, audio, and e-format for children. Bloomsbury Publishing plc was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

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

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

Employees : 722

Fiscal Year End : February

Currency: GBX

Country : UK

Technical Indicators

Beta : 0.38

52 Week High : 319.00

52 Week Low : 171.28

200 Day Moving Average : 267.22

50 Day Moving Average : 281.89

Shares Held By Insiders : 48.31%

Shares Held by Institutions : 66.23%

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Relative Performance (Total Returns)

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Relative Returns (From:    To: 2021-04-14 )

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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 3.40% 20% F 38% F
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Return 3.40% 20% F 37% F
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 37.56% 40% F 51% F
Dividend Return 3.70% 57% F 63% D
Total Return 41.25% 40% F 54% F
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 99.84% 90% A- 82% B-
Dividend Return 24.30% 78% C+ 83% B
Total Return 124.13% 90% A- 85% B
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 11.05% 90% A- 69% D+
Dividend Return 3.87% 78% C+ 80% B-
Total Return 14.93% 80% B- 74% C
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 17.32% 80% B- 60% D-
Risk Adjusted Return 86.20% 90% A- 87% B+
Market Capitalization 0.24B 40% F 56% 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 19.60 44% F 47% F
Price/Book Ratio 1.50 50% F 51% F
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 14.36 40% F 30% F
EV/EBITDA 9.32 70% C- 63% D
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.85% 70% C- 71% C-
Return on Invested Capital 7.32% 50% F 68% D+
Return on Assets 4.31% 50% F 75% 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 60% D- 87% 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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Analyst Rating

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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.

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.

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 earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced compared to book value

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

Overpriced on cashflow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.

Poor capital utilization

The company management has delivered below median return on invested capital in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Poor return on assets

The company management has delivered below median return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.