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Card Factory Fundamentals
| Company Name | Card Factory | Last Updated | 18 Apr 2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Retail | Sector | General Retailers |
| Shares in Issue (m) | 341.55 | Market Cap (£m) | 683.10 |
| PE Ratio | 13.33 | Div per Share (p) | 9.30 |
| Div Yield | 0.00 | Div Cover | 1.61 |
| EPS | 15.00 | EPS Growth (%) | -12.28 |
| PEG | -1.09 | DPS Growth (%) | 0.00 |
| Debt Ratio | 40.43 | Debt Equity Ratio | 0.68 |
| Net Gearing | 49.07 | Gross Gearing | 49.90 |
| Asset Equity Ratio | 2.00 | Cash Equity Ratio | 1.67 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.33 | Current Ratio | 1.28 |
| Price To Book Value | 3.00 | ROCE | 17.42 |
Card Factory Dividends
| Type | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Currency | Net Dividend | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H2 Dividend | 09 May 2019 | 18 Jun 2019 | GBX | 6.40 | 9.30 |
| Special Dividend | 08 Nov 2018 | 14 Dec 2018 | GBX | 5.00 | |
| H1 Dividend | 08 Nov 2018 | 14 Dec 2018 | GBX | 2.90 | |
| H2 Dividend | 03 May 2018 | 08 Jun 2018 | GBX | 6.40 | 9.30 |
| Special Dividend | 09 Nov 2017 | 15 Dec 2017 | GBX | 15.00 | |
| H1 Dividend | 09 Nov 2017 | 15 Dec 2017 | GBX | 2.90 | |
| H2 Dividend | 04 May 2017 | 09 Jun 2017 | GBX | 6.30 | 9.10 |
| Special Dividend | 20 Oct 2016 | 25 Nov 2016 | GBX | 15.00 | |
| H1 Dividend | 20 Oct 2016 | 25 Nov 2016 | GBX | 2.80 | |
| H2 Dividend | 05 May 2016 | 10 Jun 2016 | GBX | 6.00 | 8.50 |
| Special Dividend | 15 Oct 2015 | 27 Nov 2015 | GBX | 15.00 | |
| H1 Dividend | 15 Oct 2015 | 27 Nov 2015 | GBX | 2.50 | |
| H2 Dividend | 30 Apr 2015 | 05 Jun 2015 | GBX | 6.80 | 6.80 |
Card Factory Company Financials
| Assets (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | 40 | 40 | 39 |
| Intangible Assets | 320 | 332 | 330 |
| Investments | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Total Fixed Assets | 362 | 375 | 371 |
| Stocks | 69 | 52 | 51 |
| Debtors | 18 | 17 | 17 |
| Cash & Equivalents | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| Other Assets | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| Total Assets | 455 | 447 | 446 |
| Liabilities (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors within 1 year | 72 | 65 | 56 |
| Creditors after 1 year | 155 | 163 | 141 |
| Other Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 227 | 228 | 196 |
| Net assets | 228 | 218 | 250 |
| Equity (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called up share capital | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Share Premium | 202 | 202 | 202 |
| Profit / Loss | 67 | 73 | 83 |
| Other Equity | 4 | -3 | 4 |
| Preference & Minorities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Capital Employed | 228 | 218 | 250 |
| Ratios | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | 40.43 | 42.74 | 36.06 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.68 | 0.72 | 0.72 |
| Net Gearing | 49.07 | 50.28 | 43.36 |
| Gross Gearing | 49.90 | 51.09 | 44.03 |
| Assets / Equity | 2.00 | 2.04 | 1.79 |
| Cash / Equity | 1.67 | 1.65 | 1.20 |
| EPS | 15.00 | 17.10 | 19.30 |
| Cash Flow (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operating activities | 86 | 73 | 82 |
| Cashflow before financing | 74 | 60 | 72 |
| Increase in Cash | 15 | -6 | -17 |
| Income (£m) | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 436 | 422 | 398 |
| Cost of sales | 308 | 305 | 272 |
| Gross Profit | 128 | 118 | 126 |
| Operating Profit | 71 | 76 | 86 |
| Pre-Tax profit | 67 | 73 | 83 |
| Profit / Loss for the year | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Card Factory Company Background
| Sector | General Retailers |
|---|---|
| Activities | Card Factory plc is the UK's leading specialist retailer of greeting cards, dressings and gifts. It focuses on the value and mid-market segments of the UK's large and resilient greeting cards market, and also offers a wide range of complementary products associated with card giving occasions. Card Factory principally operates through its nationwide chain of over 950 Card Factory stores, as well as through its online offerings: www.cardfactory.co.uk and www.gettingpersonal.co.uk. |
| Latest Interim Date | 25 Sep 2018 |
| Latest Fiscal Year End Date | 16 Apr 2019 |
Card Factory Directors
| Appointed | Director | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2016 | Karen Rachael Hubbard | Chief Executive Officer |
| 20 Apr 2017 | Kristian Brian Lee | Chief Financial Officer |
| 19 Oct 2018 | Paul Stephen Moody | Non-Executive Chairman |
| 04 Dec 2017 | Roger Mark Whiteside | Non-Executive Director |
| 30 Apr 2014 | David Anthony Stead | Non-Executive Director |
| 01 Dec 2014 | Paul McCrudden | Non-Executive Director |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Octavia Kate Morley | Non-Executive Director |
Card Factory Contact Details
| Company Name | Card Factory |
|---|---|
| Company Address | Century House, Brunel Road, Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 0XG. |
| Company Telephone | +44 (0)1924 839 150 |
| Company Website | http://www.cardfactoryinvestors.com/ |
Card Factory Advisors
| Auditor Name | KPMG Audit |
|---|---|
| Auditor Address | 1 The Embankment, Neville Street, Leeds LS1 4DW. |
| Auditor Website | http://www.kpmg.com/ |
| Auditor Telephone | +44 (0)113 231 3000 |
| Registrar Name | Equiniti |
| Registrar Address | Aspect House, Spencer Road, Lancing, West Sussex BN99 6DA. |
| Registrar Website | http://www.equiniti.com/ |
| Registrar Telephone | 0871 384 2030 |
| Broker Name | Morgan Stanley Securities |
| Broker Address | 25 Cabot Square, Canary Wharf, London E14 4QA. |
| Broker Website | http://www.morganstanley.com/ |
| Broker Telephone | +44 (0)20 7425 8000 |
| Adviser Name | n/a |
| Adviser Address | n/a |
| Adviser Website | n/a |
| Adviser Telephone | n/a |
| Solicitor Name | Linklaters LLP |
| Solicitor Address | 1 Silk Street, London EC2Y 8HQ. |
| Solicitor Website | http://www.linklaters.com/ |
| Solicitor Telephone | +44 (0)20 7456 2000 |
| Stockbroker Name | n/a |
| Stockbroker Address | n/a |
| Stockbroker Website | n/a |
| Stockbroker Telephone | n/a |
