Watkin Jones (WJG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Watkin Jones Plc engages in the development and the management of properties for residential occupation in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, and Accommodation Management. It is involved in the development of purpose-built student accommodation, build to rent accommodation, and residential housing property; and management of student accommodation and build to rent/private rental sector property. The company was formerly known as Watkin Jones Limited and changed its name to Watkin Jones Plc in March 2016. Watkin Jones Plc was founded in 1791 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 27.85 to 29.60
• 50-Day Range: 27.60 to 39.45
• 52-Week Range: 17.74 to 56
• Volume: 792,235 shs
• Average Volume: 1.74 million shs
• Market Capitalization: £74.04 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: 21.05%
• Price Target: GBX 50
• Consensus Rating: Hold

WJG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WJG shares performed this year?

Watkin Jones' stock was trading at GBX 20 at the start of the year. Since then, WJG stock has increased by 42.5% and is now trading at GBX 28.50.
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How were Watkin Jones' earnings last quarter?

Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May, 29th. The company reported $0.05 earnings per share for the quarter. Watkin Jones had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.95% and a negative net margin of 6.99%.

How do I buy shares of Watkin Jones?

Shares of WJG 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 Watkin Jones own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Watkin Jones investors own include Avon Protection (AVON), boohoo group (BOO), Eagle Point Credit (ECC), Meta Platforms (META), Sylvania Platinum (SLP), Venture Life Group (VLG) and Alliance Pharma (APH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/29/2025
• Today: 7/01/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Consumer Cyclical
• Industry: Residential Construction
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:WJG
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.watkinjonesplc.com
• Phone: +44-1248-362516
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 727
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Stock Price Target: GBX 50
• High Stock Price Target: GBX 50
• Low Stock Price Target: GBX 50
• Potential Upside/Downside: +77.0%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.00
• Research Coverage: 1 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX (11.70)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: 9.73
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -£30.76 million
• Net Margins: -6.99%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: -22.95%
• Return on Assets: -5.63%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 41.00
• Current Ratio: 2.41
• Quick Ratio: 1.55

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £440.07 million
• Price / Sales: 0.17
• Cash Flow: GBX 5.39 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 5.24
• Book Value: GBX 51.70 per share
• Price / Book: 0.55

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 259,778,126
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £73.39 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.38