Business Description
Character Group (The) PLC
ISIN : GB0008976119
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CCT.UKCG4.GermanyCGROF.USA IPO Date
2011-07-21Description
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
Financial Strength
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 16.68 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.64 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 0.03 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 1.48 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 12.16 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 4/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 2.91 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -3.05 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
1/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | -13.9 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | -55.1 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | -50 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 255.7 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -3 |
Momentum Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History |
|---|
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 2.01 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 1.49 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.74 | |||||
Days Inventory | 67.55 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 48.46 | |||||
Days Payable | 71.53 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.74 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | -4.4 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 2.3 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 7.71 |
Profitability Rank
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 27.32 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 1.47 | |||||
Net Margin % | -1.82 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 0.59 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 1.68 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 4.33 | |||||
ROE % | -4.98 | |||||
ROA % | -3.08 | |||||
ROIC % | 3.34 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 395.09 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | -14.33 | |||||
ROCE % | -7.16 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 9 |
GF Value Rank
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forward PE Ratio | 8.74 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 35.8 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 6.89 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 42.65 | |||||
PS Ratio | 0.54 | |||||
PB Ratio | 1.53 | |||||
Price-to-Tangible-Book | 1.58 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 31.87 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 12.5 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | -14.73 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 66.48 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 0.39 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 0.27 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 23.6 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 1.22 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 0.61 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.64 | |||||
Price-to-Graham-Number | 1.58 | |||||
| Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value | 2.74 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | -6.79 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 3.14 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | -15.02 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil $) | 129.455 | ||
| EPS (TTM) ($) | -0.119 | ||
| Beta | 0.0516 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | -1.14 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | -1.1 | ||
| Volatility % | 1.69 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | - | ||
| 14-Day ATR ($) | - | ||
| 20-Day SMA ($) | 3.26 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | - | ||
| 52-Week Range ($) | 3.26 - 3.26 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 17.42 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 4 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Character Group (The) PLC Filings
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Character Group (The) PLC Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price ($) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual report for 2026 | 2026-12-17 | In 174 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-12-17 | In 174 days | ||
| GBP 0.040000 Cash Dividend | 2026-07-16 | In 20 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-05-12 | 3.26 (+0.00%) | ||
| General meeting for 2025 | 2026-01-16 10:00 | 3.26 (+0.00%) | ||
| GBP 0.030000 Cash Dividend | 2026-01-15 | 3.26 (+0.00%) | ||
| Annual report for 2025 | 2025-12-17 | 3.26 (+0.00%) | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2025 | 2025-12-17 | 3.26 (+0.00%) | ||
| GBP 0.030000 Cash Dividend | 2025-07-10 | 3.26 (+0.00%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2025 | 2025-05-16 | 3.26 (+0.00%) |
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Character Group (The) PLC Frequently Asked Questions
What is Character Group (The) PLC(CGROF)'s stock price today?
The current price of CGROF is $3.26. The 52 week high of CGROF is $3.26 and 52 week low is $3.26.
When is next earnings date of Character Group (The) PLC(CGROF)?
The next earnings date of Character Group (The) PLC(CGROF) is 2026-12-17 Est..
Does Character Group (The) PLC(CGROF) pay dividends? If so, how much?
Character Group (The) PLC(CGROF) does not pay dividend.
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