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Watkin Jones' (WJG) Buy Rating Reiterated at Peel Hunt

Written by MarketBeat
September 30, 2025
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Key Points

  • Watkin Jones has had its "buy" rating reiterated by Peel Hunt, which has set a target price of GBX 38, indicating a potential upside of 15.15% from its previous close.
  • The company currently trades at GBX 33, with a market cap of £84.70 million and a notable price-to-earnings ratio of -22,297.30.
  • Watkin Jones specializes in developing and managing residential properties in the UK across four segments: Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, and Accommodation Management.
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Watkin Jones (LON:WJG - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reiterated by stock analysts at Peel Hunt in a report released on Tuesday,Digital Look reports. They currently have a GBX 38 price objective on the stock. Peel Hunt's target price points to a potential upside of 15.15% from the stock's previous close.

Watkin Jones Trading Up 10.4%

LON WJG opened at GBX 33 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of £84.70 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -22,297.30 and a beta of 1.38. Watkin Jones has a 52 week low of GBX 17.74 and a 52 week high of GBX 40.96. The business has a 50 day moving average price of GBX 28.36 and a 200-day moving average price of GBX 29.92. The company has a quick ratio of 1.55, a current ratio of 2.41 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 41.00.

Watkin Jones Company Profile

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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.

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