Marks & Spencer: Potential Upside With a Resilient UK Consumer Environment
Marks & Spencer will report its first-half fiscal 2027 results on Nov. 4 and hold its Capital Markets Day on Nov. 10.
Marks & Spencer Group PLC MKS
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls
Its joint venture with Ocado should enable M&S to expand its online presence.
Bears
The execution of the transformational program has only recently begun to bear fruit, and lasting success could be challenged by the fiercely competitive underlying clothing and food markets.
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Trading Information
- Previous Close Price
- GBX422.40
- Day Range
- GBX414.30–423.70
- 52-Week Range
- GBX301.10–429.40
- Bid/Ask
- GBX370.00 / GBX416.40
- Shares Outstanding
- 2.07B
- Market Cap
- GBX861.53B
- Volume/Avg
- 6M / 8M
Key Statistics
- Price/Earnings (Normalized)
- 27.42
- Price/Sales
- 0.52
- Dividend Yield (Trailing)
- 0.99%
- Dividend Yield (Forward)
- 0.99%
- Dividend Payment Schedule
- Jan, Jul
- Total Yield
- 1.24%
Company Profile
Marks & Spencer is a British multichannel retailer with stores across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. The majority of revenue stems from the firm’s UK operations, selling its own-brand food, clothing, and home merchandise predominantly. The food segment includes value products (dairy, poultry, meat, fresh produce), ready-made meals, and healthy items. The clothing and home division sells women's wear, lingerie, men's wear, kids' wear, beauty, and home products. The remaining revenue comes from international sales, where M&S sells through a mix of its own stores, franchises, and online channels.In 2020, the firm entered into a joint venture, purchasing 50% of grocery e-commerce business Ocado Retail. Ocado is the exclusive online distributor of M&S food within the UK.
- Sector
- Consumer Cyclical
- Industry
- Department Stores
- Stock Style Box
- Mid Core
- Total Number of Employees
- 64,442
- Website
- https://www.marksandspencer.com
Competitors
Valuation
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TSCO
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ABF
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|---|---|---|---|
Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 27.42 | 17.57 | 12.57 |
Price/Book Value | 2.84 | 2.89 | 1.18 |
Price/Sales | 0.52 | 0.46 | 0.71 |
Price/Cash Flow | 7.85 | 8.87 | 6.39 |
Price/Earnings
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TSCO
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Financial Strength
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Metric
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MKS
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TSCO
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ABF
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|---|---|---|---|
Quick Ratio | 0.47 | 0.40 | 0.63 |
Current Ratio | 0.86 | 0.62 | 1.51 |
Interest Coverage | 2.64 | 4.17 | 5.37 |
Quick Ratio
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TSCO
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Profitability
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Metric
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TSCO
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ABF
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|---|---|---|---|
Return on Assets (Normalized) | 5.03% | 5.05% | 6.02% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 16.83% | 17.80% | 10.35% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 9.32% | 9.18% | 7.85% |
Return on Assets
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