Spectris /£SXS
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About Spectris
Spectris plc is a UK-based company specializing in precision measurement solutions. Founded in 1915, it operates through high-tech instrument, test equipment, and software provision, catering to a range of technically demanding industries. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SXS and is organized into segments including Spectris Scientific and Spectris Dynamics.
Ticker
£SXS
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Electronic Equipment, Instruments and Components
Headquarters
Employees
7,446
ISIN
GB0003308607
Website
Spectris Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.9B
17.20
£2.31
0.72
£0.83
2.09%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.9B
Beta
0.72
52-week high
£40.40
52-week low
£18.77
Average daily volume
869K
Dividend rate
£0.83
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.826
Quick ratio
1.188
Long term debt to equity
50.413
Total debt to equity
52.977
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
34.46%
Interest coverage (TTM)
9.26%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
195.3
Gross margin (TTM)
55.12%
Net profit margin (TTM)
17.99%
Operating margin (TTM)
10.34%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
22.96%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£170,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.84%
Return on equity (TTM)
17.30%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.196
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.066
Price to book
2.84
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-30.86
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
95.951
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.04%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
41.42%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.09%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-10.39%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
65.78%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
3.75%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.02%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-8.73%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.38%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.03%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.99%
What the Analysts think about Spectris
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Spectris stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Spectris' stock has surged over 70% recently, reaching a new 52-week high of GBX 4,036, indicating strong market confidence in the company's performance. (marketbeat.com)
Analysts maintain a 'Buy' consensus for Spectris, with Shore Capital reaffirming this rating in January 2025, reflecting positive expectations for the company's future growth. (etfdailynews.com)
Insider buying activity, such as Mark Williamson's acquisition of 12,116 shares in November 2024, suggests confidence in the company's prospects among its leadership. (defenseworld.net)
Spectris' stock experienced a 19% decline over a three-month period, raising concerns about potential underlying issues affecting investor sentiment. (simplywall.st)
The company's high debt-to-equity ratio of 4.37 may indicate financial leverage risks, potentially impacting its ability to manage debt obligations effectively. (defenseworld.net)
A price-to-earnings ratio of 1,100.75 suggests that the stock may be overvalued, potentially leading to market corrections if earnings do not meet high expectations. (defenseworld.net)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
Spectris Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Spectris Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Spectris stock?
Spectris (SXS) has a market cap of £3.9B as of July 21, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Spectris stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Spectris (SXS) stock is 17.2 as of July 21, 2025.
Does Spectris stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Spectris (SXS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 21, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.832 and the yield is 2.09%. Spectris has a payout ratio of 34.46% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Spectris dividend payment date?
The next Spectris (SXS) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Spectris ?
Spectris (SXS) has a beta rating of 0.72. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.