Empiric Student Property (ESP) Share Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Empiric Student Property plc is a leading provider and operator of modern, predominantly direct-let, premium student accommodation serving key UK universities. Investing in both operating and development assets, Empiric is a fully integrated operational student property business focused on premium studio-led accommodation managed through its Hello Student® operating platform, that is attractive to affluent growing student segments. The Company, an internally managed real estate investment trust ("REIT") incorporated in England and Wales, listed on the premium listing segment of the Official List of the Financial Conduct Authority and was admitted to trading on the main market for listed securities of the London Stock Exchange in June 2014.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 96.90 to 106.40
• 50-Day Range: 80.60 to 103.20
• 52-Week Range: 78.10 to 106.40
• Volume: 14.63 million shs
• Average Volume: 2.27 million shs
• Market Capitalization: £683.61 million
• P/E Ratio: 11.59
• Dividend Yield: 3.88%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

ESP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ESP shares performed this year?

Empiric Student Property's stock was trading at GBX 83.50 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, ESP shares have increased by 23.6% and is now trading at GBX 103.20.
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How were Empiric Student Property's earnings last quarter?

Empiric Student Property Plc (LON:ESP) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, March, 14th. The company reported $4.00 earnings per share for the quarter. Empiric Student Property had a net margin of 65.69% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 7.23%.
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How do I buy shares of Empiric Student Property?

Shares of ESP 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 Empiric Student Property own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Empiric Student Property investors own include Imperial Brands (IMB), HICL Infrastructure (HICL), City of London Investment Group (CLIG), 3M (MMM), Pennon Group (PNN), Telford Homes (TEF) and Altra Industrial Motion (AIMC).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 3/14/2025
• Record date for 4/11 Dividend: 3/27/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 4/11 Dividend: 3/27/2025
• Dividend Payable: 4/11/2025
• Today: 6/05/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Real Estate
• Industry: REIT - Residential
• Sub-Industry: Electronic Equipment
• Current Symbol: LON:ESP
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.empiric.co.uk
• Phone: +44-20-38288700
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 150
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 8.90
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 11.59
• Forward P/E Ratio: 19.36
• P/E Growth: 2.03
• Net Income: £58.84 million
• Net Margins: 65.69%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 7.23%
• Return on Assets: 2.26%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 53.27
• Current Ratio: 1.45
• Quick Ratio: 1.06

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £89.58 million
• Price / Sales: 7.63
• Cash Flow: GBX 10.62 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 9.72
• Book Value: GBX 124.03 per share
• Price / Book: 0.83

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 662,408,490
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £683.61 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.05