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BOOK Stock Chart & Stats
393.00 p
-5.00 p(-1.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
393.00 p
-5.00 p(-1.06%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range294.00 p - 438.00 p
Previous CloseN/A
Volume465.00
Average Volume (3M)15.63K
Market Cap
£179.92M
Enterprise Value207.35M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)£1.16M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)£24.97M
Price to Earnings (P/E)242.3
Beta0.39
Next EarningsN/A
EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield33.44%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)N/A
Shares Outstanding60,175,000
10 Day Avg. Volume15,472
30 Day Avg. Volume15,627
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.65
Price to Book (P/B)0.79
Price to Sales (P/S)38.80
P/FCF Ratio-23.94
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a large equity base provide structural resilience, reducing refinancing and solvency risk and enabling patient capital deployment into portfolio companies. This conservatism supports the firm’s ability to fund follow-on investments and absorb valuation swings over months.
Improved Financing And Insider AlignmentAn enhanced £50m RCF materially raises durable funding optionality for deals or distributions, while insider purchases signal management alignment with shareholders. The portfolio sale at carrying value also shores up liquidity, supporting strategic focus on direct buyouts over time.
Patient, Permanent-capital Investment ModelA permanent/long-duration capital model allows patient ownership and operational support, enabling value-creation initiatives that can take years. This reduces pressure to exit assets prematurely and aligns incentives with portfolio company management for sustainable growth.
Bears Say
Weak Cash GenerationPersistent negative operating and free cash flow constrains the company’s internal funding for investments, dividends or buybacks, forcing reliance on external financing or disposals. Weak cash conversion also raises sustainability questions for distributions over a multi-month horizon.
Volatile Earnings And RevenueHighly lumpy investment returns and swings in revenue make underlying cash flows and earnings unpredictable. That volatility complicates capital allocation, dividend planning, and forecasting, increasing execution risk for long-term value creation and hindering stable investor expectations.
Low Return On Equity / Limited Value CreationA very low ROE despite a large equity base implies the portfolio is not compounding shareholder capital effectively. Over months this dampens NAV growth potential and limits organic funding from investment returns, pressuring long-term dividend capacity and investor returns.
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What was Literacy Capital PLC’s price range in the past 12 months?
Literacy Capital PLC lowest share price was 294.00 p and its highest was 438.00 p in the past 12 months.
What is Literacy Capital PLC’s market cap?
Literacy Capital PLC’s market cap is £179.92M.
When is Literacy Capital PLC’s upcoming earnings report date?
The company’s upcoming earnings report date is not yet available.
How were Literacy Capital PLC’s earnings last quarter?
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Is Literacy Capital PLC overvalued?
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Does Literacy Capital PLC pay dividends?
Literacy Capital PLC pays a Notavailable dividend of 1 p which represents an annual dividend yield of 33.44%. See more information on Literacy Capital PLC dividends here
What is Literacy Capital PLC’s EPS estimate?
Literacy Capital PLC’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Literacy Capital PLC have?
Literacy Capital PLC has 60,175,000 shares outstanding.
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Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Literacy Capital PLC?
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Company Description
Literacy Capital PLC
Literacy Capital plc, a venture capital and private equity firm founded in 2017 and based in London, United Kingdom, employs a diverse set of investment strategies. These include early-stage funding, direct private equity deals, buyouts, growth capital provisions, management buy-ins (MBIs), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and special situations. The firm also focuses on family-owned businesses, invests in funds, and co-invests alongside other private equity managers. Literacy Capital plc is not restricted by industry sector and primarily targets investment opportunities across the United Kingdom. It seeks companies with an EBITDA between £1 million and £5 million, although smaller bolt-on acquisitions with a minimum EBITDA of £0.5 million are also considered. The firm is open to acquiring both majority and minority equity stakes.
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