Capex-to-Operating-Income measures a company's investments in physical assets such as property, industrial buildings or equipment to its operating income.
Hence, Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income for the
six
months ended in Jun. 2025 was 0.86.
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Capex-to-Operating-Income Explanation
Capex-to-Operating-Income assesses how much emphasis a company is placing upon investing in capital-intensive projects. The ratio is generally a good gauge to quantify how much focus on growth a company has. Typically, smaller companies that are still growing and expanding will have a higher Capex to Operating Income Ratio, since such businesses are likely investing more in physical assets. Lower ratios could indicate that a company has reached maturity and it is no longer pursuing aggressive growth.
Slingsby (H C) Capex-to-Operating-Income Related Terms
Slingsby (H C) Capex-to-Operating-Income Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LSE:SLNG vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Capex-to-Operating-Income Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income, along with its competitors' market caps and Capex-to-Operating-Income data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Slingsby (H C) Capex-to-Operating-Income vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
What does a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.86 mean?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.86 as of Jun. 2025. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Slingsby (H C) and its competitors. This is 79% above median its historical median of 0.48. Over the past decade, Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.10 to 1.18.
Is Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income too high?
Slingsby (H C)'s current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.86 is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.48. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.18. The Industrial Distribution industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.24. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 0.86 is 266% above this industry median. Overall, Slingsby (H C) has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income compare to GWW and FAST?
Slingsby (H C)'s Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.86 can be compared against companies in the Industrial Distribution industry. The industry median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.24. Slingsby (H C)'s value of 0.86 is 266% above this benchmark. Historically, Slingsby (H C)'s own Capex-to-Operating-Income has ranged from 0.10 to 1.18 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.48 vs. the industry median of 0.24, Slingsby (H C) has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Capex-to-Operating-Income for an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Capex-to-Operating-Income among Industrial Distribution companies is 0.24, based on 118 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Capex-to-Operating-Income significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Capex-to-Operating-Income should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Slingsby (H C)'s current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.86 is 266% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Capex-to-Operating-Income mean?
A high Capex-to-Operating-Income can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Capex to Operating Income ratio measures a company's investments in physical assets to its operating income. View historical data on Slingsby (H C) and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Slingsby (H C)'s current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.86, which is 79% above median its own 10-year median of 0.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Slingsby (H C) stock overvalued right now?
Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) has a current Capex-to-Operating-Income of 0.86. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.39, compared to a current price of £0.45 — trading 81.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.86, which is 79% above median its 10-year median of 0.48 and 266% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 0.24. Slingsby (H C)'s overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Capex-to-Operating-Income calculated?
Capex-to-Operating-Income is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG), the current Capex-to-Operating-Income is 0.86 as of Jun. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Slingsby (H C) (LSE:SLNG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Slingsby (H C) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.45 is trading 81.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.39.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SLNG:
Capex-to-Operating-Income: 0.86 (79% above median its 10-year median of 0.48)
GF Value™: £2.39 vs. price of £0.45 (81.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 266% above the Industrial Distribution median
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SLNG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Slingsby (H C) PLC is engaged in merchanting and distribution of a diversified range of industrial and commercial equipment consisting of incidental purchasing supplies. The range spanning approximately 45,000 products include the following sectors: handling and lifting, wheels and castors, ladders and steps, storage and shelving, office, safety and security, workwear, cleaning and hygiene, mailroom and packaging, workshop and maintenance, waste and recycling, premises, cloakroom, signs and labels, and flooring and matting. The group only has one business segment, which is its principal activity, being the merchanting and distribution of industrial and commercial equipment.
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