Literacy Capital (BOOK) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Literacy Capital plc is a closed-end investment company established in 2017 that is focused on investing in and supporting UK businesses and helping their management teams achieve success. It also has an unusual charitable feature with donations made each year to literacy charities in the UK equating to 0.5% of net assets p.a.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 420 to 429
• 50-Day Range: 370 to 435
• 52-Week Range: 370 to 535
• Volume: 36,290 shs
• Average Volume: 37,876 shs
• Market Capitalization: £248.57 million
• P/E Ratio: 34.41
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BOOK Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BOOK shares performed this year?

Literacy Capital's stock was trading at GBX 448.52 at the beginning of the year. Since then, BOOK shares have decreased by 4.8% and is now trading at GBX 427.
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How were Literacy Capital's earnings last quarter?

Literacy Capital PLC (LON:BOOK) issued its earnings results on Friday, March, 21st. The company reported ($7.05) earnings per share for the quarter. Literacy Capital had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.42% and a net margin of 63.70%.

How do I buy shares of Literacy Capital?

Shares of BOOK 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 Literacy Capital own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Literacy Capital investors own include AutoZone (AZO), Intel (INTC), TJX Companies (TJX), Abacus Health Products (ABAHF), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM), Avino Silver & Gold Mines (ASM) and Bank of America (BAC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/21/2025
• Today: 5/14/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Financial Services
• Industry: Asset Management
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:BOOK
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.literacycapital.com
• Phone: N/A
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 6
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 12.41
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 34.41
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £6.99 million
• Net Margins: 63.70%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 2.42%
• Return on Assets: 39.07%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 3.14
• Current Ratio: 0.05
• Quick Ratio: 1.73

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £10.97 million
• Price / Sales: 22.66
• Cash Flow: GBX 5.74 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 74.40
• Book Value: GBX 496.67 per share
• Price / Book: 0.86

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 58,214,163
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £248.57 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: -0.25