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Macfarlane Group PLC Fundamentals
| Company Name | Macfarlane Group PLC | Last Updated | 2025-12-05 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry | Packaging & Containers | Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Shares in Issue | 157.064 m | Market Cap | £109.63 m |
| PE Ratio | 9.27 | Dividend per Share | £0.04 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.24 | Dividend Cover | 2.70 |
| EPS | £0.10 | EPS Growth (%) | 0.03 |
| PEG | 0 | DPS Growth (%) | 0.0434 |
| Debt Ratio | 0.2879 | Debt Equity Ratio | 0.3472 |
| Asset Equity Ratio | 2.2725 | Cash Equity Ratio | 0.1107 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.7436 | Current Ratio | 0.99 |
| Price To Book Value | 0.8973 | ROCE | 0 |
Macfarlane Group PLC Dividends
| Type | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Currency | Net Dividend | Year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interim | 2025-09-11 | 2025-10-09 | GBP | 0.0096 | |
| Prelim | 2025-05-15 | 2025-06-13 | GBP | 0.0270 | |
| Interim | 2024-09-12 | 2024-10-10 | GBP | 0.0096 | |
| Prelim | 2024-05-09 | 2024-05-30 | GBP | 0.0265 | |
| Interim | 2023-09-14 | 2023-10-12 | GBP | 0.0094 | |
| Prelim | 2023-05-11 | 2023-06-01 | GBP | 0.0252 |
Macfarlane Group PLC Company Financials
| Assets | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tangible Assets | £51.68 m | £44.21 m | £41.80 m |
| Intangible Assets | £97.97 m | £87.50 m | £75.69 m |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Fixed Assets | £159.47 m | £142.00 m | £127.83 m |
| Stocks | £19.05 m | £17.52 m | £22.61 m |
| Debtors | £51.20 m | £50.97 m | £57.81 m |
| Cash & Equivalents | £12.93 m | £7.69 m | £5.71 m |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | £246.93 m | £221.23 m | £216.16 m |
| Liabilities | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors within 1 year | £74.41 m | £66.48 m | £72.43 m |
| Creditors after 1 year | £49.25 m | £40.17 m | £37.71 m |
| Other Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | £123.66 m | £106.65 m | £110.14 m |
| Net assets | £123.27 m | £114.58 m | £106.02 m |
| Equity | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Called up share capital | £39.90 m | £39.74 m | £39.58 m |
| Share Premium | £14.50 m | £13.98 m | £13.57 m |
| Profit / Loss | £20.90 m | £20.28 m | £19.93 m |
| Other Equity | £123.27 m | £114.58 m | £106.02 m |
| Preference & Minorities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Capital Employed | £123.27 m | £114.58 m | £106.02 m |
| Ratios | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Ratio | £0.22 | £0.20 | £0.21 |
| Debt-to-Equity | £0.29 | £0.25 | £0.26 |
| Assets / Equity | 2.2725 | 2.2725 | 2.2725 |
| Cash / Equity | 0.1107 | 0.1107 | 0.1107 |
| EPS | £0.10 | £0.09 | £0.10 |
| Cash Flow | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash from operating activities | £25.43 m | £33.51 m | £18.00 m |
| Cashflow before financing | £19.42 m | £18.19 m | £4.82 m |
| Increase in Cash | £5.94 m | £1.64 m | -£6.78 m |
| Income | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £270.44 m | £280.71 m | £290.43 m |
| Cost of sales | £165.06 m | £175.03 m | £192.37 m |
| Gross Profit | £105.37 m | £105.68 m | £98.06 m |
| Operating Profit | £23.60 m | £22.07 m | £21.50 m |
| Pre-Tax profit | £20.90 m | £20.28 m | £19.93 m |
Macfarlane Group PLC Company Background
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
|---|---|
| Activities | Macfarlane Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that provides services for the packaging sector. It operates in two segments Packaging Distribution segment, which includes the distribution of packaging materials & supply of storage& warehousing services, & Manufacturing Operations comprises the manufacturing & supplying of self-adhesive labels to fast-moving consumer goods. The business operates Regional Distribution Centers, supplying customers with a range of packaging materials & services. It operates across a wide range of sectors such as Aerospace, Defense, Electronics, Medical General, Industrial food, health & beauty, household products, & beverages sectors. It derives key revenue from the Distribution segment. Geographically, it derives the majority revenue from the UK. |
| Latest Interim Date | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Latest Fiscal Year End Date | 27 Feb 2025 |
Macfarlane Group PLC Directors
| Appointed | Name | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | Mr. David Burns Stirling | Non-Executive Director |
| 2013-05-08 | Mr. Kevin Donald Mellor | Non-Executive Director |
| 2025-09-26 | Mr. Ivor Gray | Executive Director,Chief Financial Officer |
| 2012-04-10 | Mr. Archibald Sinclair Hunter DL | Non-Executive Director,Chairman |
| 2022-03-30 | Mr. John Love | Executive Director |
| 2025-09-26 | Mr. Peter Duncan Atkinson | Executive Director,Chief Executive Officer |
| 2017-10-02 | Mr. Graeme Bissett | Non-Executive Director,Chairman |
| 2025-04-11 | Ms. Aleen Gulvanessian | Non-Executive Director,Chairman |
| 2018-08-31 | Mr. Michael Richard Arrowsmith | Non-Executive Director |
| 2011-08-09 | Mr. Graham Hendry Casey | Executive Director |
| 2022-08-25 | Mr. Stuart Randell Paterson | Non-Executive Director,Chairman |
| 2023-12-28 | Mr. Robert McLellan | Non-Executive Director,Senior Independent Director |
| 2025-03-03 | Ms. Laura Whyte | Non-Executive Director |
| 2025-04-11 | Mr. James Baird | Non-Executive Director,Senior Independent Director |
| 2021-05-11 | Ms. Andrea Dunstan | Non-Executive Director |
Macfarlane Group PLC Contact Details
| Company Name | Macfarlane Group PLC |
|---|---|
| Address | 3 Park Gardens, First Floor, Glasgow, G3 7YE |
| Telephone | +44 1413339666 |
| Website | https://www.macfarlanegroup.com |
Macfarlane Group PLC Advisors
| Remuneration Consultant | FIT Remuneration Consultants LLP |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 2070311111 |
| Solicitor | CMS Cameron McKenna LLP |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 1312288000 |
| Fax | +44 1312288888 |
| Stockbroker | Speirs & Jeffrey Ltd |
|---|
| Financial Adviser | Arden Partners PLC |
|---|---|
| Phone | (020) 7614 5900 |
| Fax | (020) 7614 5901 |
| Stockbroker | Arden Partners PLC |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 2076145900 |
| Fax | +44 02076145901 |
| Auditor | KPMG |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 1412265511 |
| Fax | +44 1412041584 |
| Bank | Lloyds Bank PLC |
|---|
| Financial Adviser | Noble Grossart Ltd |
|---|---|
| Phone | (0131) 226 7011 |
| Fax | (0131) 226 6032 |
| Solicitor | Dundas & Wilson CS |
|---|---|
| Phone | (0131) 228 8000 |
| Fax | (0131) 228 8888 |
| Solicitor | Wright Johnston & Mackenzie |
|---|---|
| Phone | (0141) 248 3434 |
| Fax | (0141) 221 1226 |
| Financial PR Adviser | Spreng & Co |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 1415485191 |
| Fax | +44 1412215445 |
| Stockbroker | Stifel Nicolaus Europe Ltd |
|---|---|
| Phone | +44 2077107600 |
| Fax | +44 2077107609 |
| Registrar | Equiniti Limited |
|---|
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