Judges Scientific (JDG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Judges Scientific plc (AIM: JDG), is a group focused on acquiring and developing companies in the scientific instrument sector. The Group now consists of 23 businesses acquired since 2005. The acquired companies are primarily UK-based with products sold worldwide to a diverse range of markets including: higher education institutions, scientific research facilities, manufacturers and regulatory authorities. The UK is a recognised centre of excellence for scientific instruments. The Group has received five Queen's Awards for innovation and export. The Group's companies predominantly operate in global niche markets, with long term growth fundamentals and resilient margins. Judges Scientific maintains a policy of selectively acquiring businesses that generate sustainable profits and cash. Shareholder returns are created through the reduction of debt, organic growth and dividends. For further information, please visit www.judges.uk.com

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 7,900 to 8,100
• 50-Day Range: 5,960 to 8,400
• 52-Week Range: 5,900 to £116.50
• Volume: 13,129 shs
• Average Volume: 19,846 shs
• Market Capitalization: £531.78 million
• P/E Ratio: 35.61
• Dividend Yield: 1.21%
• Price Target: £114.15
• Consensus Rating: Buy

JDG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have JDG shares performed this year?

Judges Scientific's stock was trading at GBX 8,499 at the start of the year. Since then, JDG stock has decreased by 4.7% and is now trading at GBX 8,100.
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How were Judges Scientific's earnings last quarter?

Judges Scientific plc (LON:JDG) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, March, 19th. The company reported $283.40 EPS for the quarter. Judges Scientific had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 17.56% and a net margin of 10.99%.

How do I buy shares of Judges Scientific?

Shares of JDG stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.

What other stocks do shareholders of Judges Scientific own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Judges Scientific investors own include Coats Group (COA), Taboola.com (TBLA), Barclays (BARC), BP (BP), Greencore Group (GNC), Intel (INTC) and JD Sports Fashion (JD).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/19/2025
• Today: 5/30/2025
• Record date for 7/11 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 7/11 Dividend: 6/12/2025
• Dividend Payable: 7/11/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Computer and Technology
• Industry: Scientific & Technical Instruments
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:JDG
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.judges.uk.com
• Phone: +44-20-38296970
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 682
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: £114.15
• High Stock Price Target: £122.30
• Low Stock Price Target: £106
• Potential Upside/Downside: +44.5%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 227.46
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 34.73
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.62
• P/E Growth: 0.56
• Net Income: £14.75 million
• Net Margins: 10.99%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 17.56%
• Return on Assets: 7.35%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 70.79
• Current Ratio: 1.97
• Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £134.28 million
• Price / Sales: 3.86
• Cash Flow: GBX 542.39 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 14.57
• Book Value: GBX 1,318.28 per share
• Price / Book: 5.99

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 6,565,179
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £518.65 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.83