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 & Components
Headquarters
Employees
7,446
ISIN
GB0003308607
Website
Spectris Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£3.8B
16.62
£2.31
0.72
£0.83
2.17%
Price and volume
Market cap
£3.8B
Beta
0.72
52-week high
£38.95
52-week low
£18.77
Average daily volume
571K
Dividend rate
£0.83
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.826
Quick ratio
1.107
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)
16.625
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.964
Price to book
2.75
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-29.58
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
92.764
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
1.08%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
41.42%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.17%
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 received a takeover proposal from private equity firm Advent, valuing the company at £37.35 per share, indicating strong market confidence in its value. (reuters.com)
Analysts have assigned Spectris a consensus 'Buy' rating, with an average 12-month price target of GBX 3,765, suggesting potential for stock appreciation. (defenseworld.net)
The acquisition of Piezocryst Advanced Sensorics is expected to enhance Spectris' Dynamics division performance in FY25 and beyond. (tipranks.com)
Spectris warned of continued softness in the Chinese market into early 2025, leading to a 24% reduction in its annual profit forecast. (reuters.com)
Deutsche Bank cut Spectris' stock target price to GBP 35.30 and revised down its full-year EBITA forecast by 12%, reflecting concerns over financial performance. (investing.com)
Net debt levels were higher than forecasted, with a Net Debt to EBITDA ratio of 2.3x considered unhelpfully high. (tipranks.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 10 Jun 2025.
Spectris Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Spectris Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Spectris stock?
Spectris (SXS) has a market cap of £3.8B as of July 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Spectris stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Spectris (SXS) stock is 16.62 as of July 01, 2025.
Does Spectris stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Spectris (SXS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.832 and the yield is 2.17%. 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.