Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) Revenue: £35.85 Mil (TTM As of Dec. 2018)

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What is Porta Communications Revenue?

Porta Communications LSE:PTCM Revenue is £35.85 Mil as of Dec. 2018. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Porta Communications's revenue for the six months ended in Dec. 2018 was £17.33 Mil. Its revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was £35.85 Mil. Porta Communications's Revenue per Share for the six months ended in Dec. 2018 was £0.03. Its Revenue per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 was £0.07.

Warning Sign:

Porta Communications PLC revenue per share has been in decline over the past 3 years.

During the past 12 months, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate of Porta Communications was -30.20% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was -16.00% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 1.60% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get other companies' revenue growth rate using Revenue per Share data.

During the past 13 years, Porta Communications's highest 3-Year average Revenue per Share Growth Rate was 77.40% per year. The lowest was 0.00% per year. And the median was -75.45% per year.


Porta Communications  (LSE:PTCM) Revenue Explanation

In ranking the predictability, companies with more consistent revenue and earnings growth are ranked high with predictability.

Peter Lynch categorized companies according to their revenue growth:


Slow Grower: Inflation < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 10%:
Stalwart: 10% < 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate < 20%:
Fast Grower: 10-Year Revenue Growth Rate > 20%:

His favorite companies are stalwart, those growing between 10-20% a year.

Companies in cyclical industries may see their revenue fluctuate wildly in good years and bad years.


Be Aware

Revenue can be manipulated by changing the way how revenue is booked. Companies may book sales before the payment is received, or before the revenue is fully earned. These will be added to balance sheet items such as account payable or account receivables.


Porta Communications Revenue Related Terms


Porta Communications Revenue Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Porta Communications's Revenue 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.

Porta Communications Revenue Chart

Porta Communications Annual Data
Trend Dec09 Dec10 Dec11 Dec12 Dec13 Dec14 Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18
Revenue
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 23.27 34.09 37.15 40.28 35.85

Porta Communications Semi-Annual Data
Jun09 Dec09 Jun10 Dec10 Jun11 Dec11 Jun12 Dec12 Jun13 Dec13 Jun14 Dec14 Jun15 Dec15 Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18
Revenue Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 19.35 19.44 20.84 18.53 17.33

LSE:PTCM vs NWCN, ADMG: Revenue Comparison

For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Porta Communications's Revenue, along with its competitors' market caps and Revenue 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.


Porta Communications Revenue vs Media - Diversified Industry

For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Porta Communications's Revenue distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Porta Communications's Revenue falls into.



Porta Communications Revenue Calculation

Also referred as sales, revenue is income that a company receives from its normal business activities, usually from the sale of goods and services to customers. Revenue is often referred to as the "top line" due to its position on the income statement at the very top.

Revenue for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2018 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was £35.85 Mil.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Revenue →
What does a Revenue of £35.85 Mil mean?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a Revenue of £35.85 Mil as of Dec. 2018. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Porta Communications and its competitors.
Is Porta Communications' Revenue too high?
Porta Communications' current Revenue is £35.85 Mil.
How does Porta Communications' Revenue compare to NWCN and ADMG?
Porta Communications' Revenue of £35.85 Mil can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Revenue for a Media - Diversified company?
A good Revenue depends on the Media - Diversified industry context. However, Revenue 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 Revenue mean?
A high Revenue can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Revenue is the total amount a company generates as sales through its operations. View historical data on Porta Communications and its competitors. Porta Communications's current Revenue is £35.85 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Porta Communications stock overvalued right now?
Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM) has a current Revenue of £35.85 Mil. The current Revenue is £35.85 Mil. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Revenue calculated?
Revenue is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Porta Communications (LSE:PTCM), the current Revenue is £35.85 Mil as of Dec. 2018. 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.

Porta Communications Business Description

Address 50 Basinghall Street, Sky Light City Tower, London, GBR, EC2V 5DE
Porta Communications PLC is communications, marketing, design, advertising and analytical service provider. The company engages its business through three segments: Corporate Communications, Marketing and Advertising, and Head Office. Its operating segments include Corporate Communications and Marketing and Advertising through which it offers public relations, public affairs, media buying, advertising, marketing and corporate branding services. Its Head Office segment offers group treasury, and finance and management services. The majority of the company revenues are generated through the Corporate Communications segment mainly from the Europe and Asia-Pacific region.