Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) Preferred Stock: £0.0 Mil (As of Nov. 2025)


LSE:FDEV Frontier Developments PLC LSE:FDEV
67 GF Score
Price £4.07
GF Value £2.81
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Frontier Developments Preferred Stock?

Frontier Developments LSE:FDEV +1.88% 67 Preferred Stock is £0.0 Mil as of Nov. 2025. GuruFocus rates LSE:FDEV with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of £2.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. Frontier Developments's preferred stock for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.0 Mil.

The market value of preferred stock needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of Enterprise Value. Frontier Developments's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £169.7 Mil.

In the calculation of book value, the par value of preferred stocks needs to subtracted from total equity. Frontier Developments's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 was £2.60.

Dividends paid to preferred stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of Earnings per Share (Diluted). Frontier Developments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 was £0.20.


Frontier Developments  (LSE:FDEV) Preferred Stock Explanation

When a company needs capital but does not wish to issue debt, they may sell preferred stocks to investors.

For instance, during the financial crisis of 2008, Goldman Sachs (GS) issued a combination of preferred stock and common stock options for $5 billion of capital to Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A)(BRK.B). In this deal, Berkshire Hathaway paid $5 billion for 10% cumulative perpetual preferred stock and warrants to buy 43.5 million shares of Goldman Sachs at $115 a share. Goldman Sachs bought back the preferred in 2010. Guess how much money Warren Buffett made in this deal in two years? Read How Much Did Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.B) Make on Its Goldman Sachs (GS) Preferred Stock?

1. The market value of Preferred Stocks needs to be added to the market value of common stocks in the calculation of enterprise value.

Frontier Developments's Enterprise Value for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

2. In the calculation of Book Value, the par value of Preferred Stocks needs to subtracted from total equity.

Frontier Developments's Book Value per Share for the quarter that ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

3. Dividends paid to Preferred Stocks need to be subtracted from net income in the calculation of earnings per share.

Frontier Developments's Earnings per Share (Diluted) (EPS) for the six months ended in Nov. 2025 is calculated as

* 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.


Frontier Developments Preferred Stock Related Terms


Frontier Developments Preferred Stock Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments's Preferred Stock 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.

Frontier Developments Preferred Stock Chart

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Frontier Developments Preferred Stock Calculation

Preferred Stock is a special equity security that has properties of both equity and debt. It is generally considered a hybrid instrument. Preferred stock is senior to common stock, but is subordinate to bonds in terms of claim or rights to their share of the assets of the company.

Preferred stock has priority over common stock in the payment of dividends and any payments received when a company liquidates.

Preferred stock comes in many forms. It can be:


Convertible or Non-Convertible
Cumulative or Non-Cumulative
Voting or Non-Voting
Callable or Non-Callable
Maturity Date or No Maturity Date

A preferred stock without a maturity date is called a perpetual preferred stock. These are relatively rare. A good example of perpetual preferred stock is the many series of Public Storage (PSA) preferred shares that trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Before investing in preferred stock, it is important to know which of the above groups the stock belongs to. Is it convertible or non-convertible? Are dividends cumulative or non-cumulative?

It is also critical that an investor knows what bonds the company has in front of the preferred stock. Bondholders get paid first. So the decision to buy a preferred stock can be similar to the decision to buy a bond. But, remember, the preferred stock of a company with bonds is junior to those bonds.

Unless a preferred stock is convertible, the upside in a preferred stock investment is more limited than in a common stock investment. If a company doubles its earnings, it is usually under no more obligation to double the dividends paid to preferred shareholders than it is to double the interest paid to its bankers and bondholders.So preferred stock is very different from common stock.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Stock →
What does a Preferred Stock of £0.0 Mil mean?
Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) has a Preferred Stock of £0.0 Mil as of Nov. 2025. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors.
Is Frontier Developments' Preferred Stock too high?
Frontier Developments' current Preferred Stock is £0.0 Mil. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Preferred Stock compare to NTES and EA?
Frontier Developments' Preferred Stock of £0.0 Mil can be compared against companies in the Interactive Media industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Preferred Stock for an Interactive Media company?
A good Preferred Stock depends on the Interactive Media industry context. However, Preferred Stock should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Preferred Stock mean?
A high Preferred Stock can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Stock represents the par value of a company's preferred shares. View historical data on Frontier Developments and its competitors. Frontier Developments's current Preferred Stock is £0.0 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.07 — trading 44.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Stock is £0.0 Mil. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Preferred Stock calculated?
Preferred Stock is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV), the current Preferred Stock is £0.0 Mil as of Nov. 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 Frontier Developments (LSE:FDEV) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of £4.07 is trading 44.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81. GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for LSE:FDEV:

  • Preferred Stock: £0.0 Mil
  • GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.07 (44.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 67/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:FDEV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Frontier Developments Business Description

Address Milton Road, 26 Science Park, Cambridge, GBR, CB4 0FP
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
67GF Score

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