1. Share Prices

  2. Spectris PLC (SXS)

3,122.16p-43.84 (-1.38%)19 Apr 2024, 09:19
Find out how to deal online from £1.50 in a SIPP, ISA or Dealing account.AJ Bell logo
Jump to:

Spectris PLC Fundamentals

Company NameSpectris PLCLast Updated2024-04-19
IndustryScientific & Technical InstrumentsSectorTechnology
Shares in Issue100.655 mMarket Cap£3.14 bn
PE Ratio22.71Dividend per Share£0.77
Dividend Yield2.42Dividend Cover1.82
EPS£1.39EPS Growth (%)0.23
PEG0DPS Growth (%)0.0508
Debt Ratio0.0345Debt Equity Ratio0.0367
Asset Equity Ratio1.3813Cash Equity Ratio0.1053
Quick Ratio0.9380Current Ratio1.89
Price To Book Value2.4219ROCE0

Spectris PLC Dividends

TypeEx-DatePay DateCurrencyNet DividendYear Total
Prelim2024-05-162024-06-28GBP0.5390
Interim2023-10-052023-11-10GBP0.2530
Prelim2023-05-182023-06-30GBP0.5130
Interim2022-10-062022-11-11GBP0.2410
Prelim2022-05-192022-06-30GBP0.4880
Interim2021-10-072021-11-12GBP0.2300
Prelim2021-05-132021-06-30GBP0.4650

Spectris PLC Company Financials

Assets202320222021
Tangible Assets£194.30 m£220.40 m£211.00 m
Intangible Assets£732.60 m£790.20 m£800.50 m
Investments£56.80 m£51.10 m£47.30 m
Total Fixed Assets£1.02 bn£1.08 bn£1.08 bn
Stocks£231.80 m£263.30 m£187.90 m
Debtors£258.10 m£306.50 m£268.20 m
Cash & Equivalents£138.50 m£228.10 m£167.80 m
Other Assets£35.30 m£20.80 m£21.30 m
Total Assets£1.82 bn£1.95 bn£1.77 bn
Liabilities202320222021
Creditors within 1 year£422.80 m£418.00 m£393.70 m
Creditors after 1 year£79.00 m£93.10 m£113.10 m
Other Liabilities£17.80 m00
Total Liabilities£501.80 m£511.10 m£506.80 m
Net assets£1.32 bn£1.44 bn£1.26 bn
Equity202320222021
Called up share capital£5.30 m£5.50 m£5.80 m
Share Premium£232.60 m£232.40 m£232.10 m
Profit / Loss£185.60 m£151.50 m£373.80 m
Other Equity£1.32 bn£1.44 bn£1.26 bn
Preference & Minorities000
Total Capital Employed£1.32 bn£1.44 bn0
Ratios202320222021
Debt Ratio£0.04£0.03£0.04
Debt-to-Equity£0.04£0.03£0.04
Assets / Equity1.38131.38131.3813
Cash / Equity0.10530.10530.1053
EPS£1.48£1.20£1.39
Cash Flow202320222021
Cash from operating activities£195.20 m£120.00 m£159.40 m
Cashflow before financing-£15.50 m-£167.80 m-£238.60 m
Increase in Cash-£85.70 m£50.40 m-£36.80 m
Income202320222021
Turnover£1.45 bn£1.33 bn£1.16 bn
Cost of sales£611.10 m£576.60 m£487.50 m
Gross Profit£838.10 m£750.80 m£675.50 m
Operating Profit£188.60 m£172.60 m£139.90 m
Pre-Tax profit£185.60 m£151.50 m£373.80 m

Spectris PLC Company Background

SectorTechnology
ActivitiesSpectris PLC supplies measuring instruments for research and industrial applications. The firm operates in four segments: Industrial Solutions, which includes a range of specialty businesses involved in particle measurement and testing; Malvern Panalytical, which provides tools for measuring the structure, size, and amount of particles during research and production; HBK, which makes measuring tools for product design and improvement; and Omega, which provides tools for measuring and controlling temperature, humidity, pressure, and conductivity. Revenue is generated in Asia, Europe, and North America in industries such as pharmaceutical, mining, and academic research.
Latest Interim Date31 Jul 2023
Latest Fiscal Year End Date29 Feb 2024

Spectris PLC Directors

AppointedNamePosition
2021-10-07Ms. Martha B. Wyrsch Non-Executive Director
2024-03-27Ms. Catherine Lucy TurnerNon-Executive Director,Senior Independent Director
2011-08-09Mr. John William PoulterNon-Executive Director,Chairman
2016-12-05Mr. Peter Alan ChambreNon-Executive Director
2020-05-22Mr. Russell J King Non-Executive Director
2024-03-27Mr. William C Seeger JrNon-Executive Director
2019-03-29Mr. Clive Graeme WatsonExecutive Director,Group Finance Director
2003-09-18Mr. Andrew Ferguson GivenNon-Executive Director
2011-08-09Mr. Stephen Clive HarrisExecutive Director,Business Group Director
2015-03-24Mr. James Charles WebsterExecutive Director,Business Group Director
2015-04-24Mr. John Anthony WarrenNon-Executive Director
2018-03-27Mr. Roger J StephensCompany Secretary
2008-10-24Mr. Anthony John Reading MBENon-Executive Director
2024-03-27Mr. Mark David WilliamsonNon-Executive Director,Chairman
2024-04-09Mr. Derek HardingExecutive Director,Chief Financial Officer
2018-09-28Mr. John O'HigginsExecutive Director,Chief Executive
2024-03-27Mr. Ulf QuellmannNon-Executive Director
2017-05-26Mr. John L M Hughes CBENon-Executive Director,Chairman
2024-03-27Ms. Kjersti Wiklund Non-Executive Director
2021-10-07Mr. Karim BitarNon-Executive Director
2024-04-09Mr. Andrew HeathExecutive Director,Chief Executive Officer
2014-03-26Mr. Stephen Blair Executive Director
2024-03-27Ms. Alison HenwoodNon-Executive Director

Spectris PLC Contact Details

Company NameSpectris PLC
AddressStation Road, Egham, Surrey, TW20 9NP
Telephone+44 1784470470
Websitehttps://www.spectris.com

Spectris PLC Advisors

AuditorKPMG
Phone+44 2073111000
Fax+44 2073113311
Remuneration ConsultantFIT Remuneration Consultants LLP
Phone+44 2070311111
RegistrarEquiniti Limited
StockbrokerJ.P. Morgan Cazenove Ltd
Phone+44 2077424000
StockbrokerJefferies Hoare Govett
Phone+44 2070298000
Fax+44 2070298010
Remuneration ConsultantNew Bridge Street
Phone+44 2070868000
Fax+44 2076211511
SolicitorMacfarlanes LLP
Phone+44 2078319222
Fax+44 2078319607
Financial PR AdviserFTI Consulting Inc
Phone+44 2037271000
Fax+44 2037271007
BankRoyal Bank of Scotland PLC

Receive our
daily news email

Subscribe to the latest investing news by entering your email address below

You can opt out at any time.

For five days a week you will get

  • The latest company news
  • Insight into investment trends
  • Round-up of director's buys and sells
  • Articles from Shares magazine
Sharesmagazine cover

Plus more useful investment content and occasional promotional offers.

Shares Magazine Latest Issue Cover
Latest Issue:
18 Apr 2024Subscribe now

Market Overview

UK 350 Risers and Fallers

Risers

CompanyPrice% Chg
Darktrace PLC468.002.09
Hochschild Mining PLC154.001.99
Croda International PLC4,940.001.88
Airtel Africa PLC108.401.50
Bakkavor Group PLC117.501.29
Nextenergy Solar Fund Limited73.491.08