Should I buy or sell ME Group International stock right now?

3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ME Group International in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MEGP shares. View MEGP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is ME Group International's stock price target for 2024?

3 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for ME Group International's shares. Their MEGP share price targets range from GBX 180 to GBX 203. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 194.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.8% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MEGP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have MEGP shares performed in 2024?

ME Group International's stock was trading at GBX 125 at the start of the year. Since then, MEGP stock has increased by 33.1% and is now trading at GBX 166.39. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does ME Group International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for ME Group International?

ME Group International declared a dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, April 25th will be given a dividend of GBX 4.42 per share on Thursday, May 23rd. This represents a yield of 3.33%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 25th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.97. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for MEGP .

Is ME Group International a good dividend stock?

ME Group International (LON:MEGP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.30%. MEGP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,384.62%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for MEGP .

How do I buy shares of ME Group International?

Shares of MEGP 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. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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ME Group International (MEGP) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 166.39

-0.81 (-0.49%)

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Today's Range: 161.80
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168.80
50-Day Range: 131.80
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172.80
52-Week Range: 116.70
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179.60

Volume: 261,319 shs
Average Volume: 545,426 shs
Market Capitalization: £625.77 million

P/E Ratio: 1,279.92
Dividend Yield: 4.21%
Price Target: GBX 194.33

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ME Group International MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 16.8% Upside
GBX 194.33 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

New Rank-Based ScoringMarketRank^™ is calculated by averaging available category scores (with extra weight given to analysis and valuation), then ranking the company's weighted average against that of other companies.

0.60 out of 5 stars

2.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
ME Group International has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 3 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
ME Group International has only been the subject of 2 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for MEGP.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
ME Group International is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.30%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
ME Group International does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of ME Group International is 5,384.62%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for MEGP.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for ME Group International this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, ME Group International insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
37.35% of the stock of ME Group International is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
55.27% of the stock of ME Group International is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.0

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of ME Group International is 1,279.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 141.26.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of ME Group International is 1,279.92, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 396.53.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
ME Group International has a P/B Ratio of 3.96. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About ME Group International Stock (LON:MEGP)

ME Group International plc operates, sells, and services a range of instant-service equipment in the United Kingdom. The company operates through Asia Pacific, Continental Europe, and United Kingdom and Ireland segments. It operates coin-operated automatic photobooths for identification and fun purposes, as well as vending equipment, including digital photo kiosks, laundry machines, business service equipment, amusement machines, and children's rides. The company operates in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Morocco, Netherlands, Portugal, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, and Vietnam. The company was formerly known as Photo-Me International plc and changed its name to ME Group International plc in August 2022. ME Group International plc was incorporated in 1962 and is based in Epsom, the United Kingdom.

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:MEGP
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.me-group.com
Phone: 44-13-7245-3399
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,183
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 194.33
High Stock Price Target: GBX 203
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 180
Potential Upside/Downside: +16.2%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.13
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,286.95
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.81
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £50.67 million
Net Margins: 17.02%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 34.75%
Return on Assets: 13.39%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 56.93
Current Ratio: 1.65
Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £297.66 million
Price / Sales: 2.11
Cash Flow: N/A
Price / Cash Flow: N/A
Book Value: GBX 42 per share
Price / Book: 3.98

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 376,090,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £629.21 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.11

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Key Executives

Mr. Serge Crasnianski (Age 82)
Group CEO & Deputy Chairman
Comp: $1.51M
Ms. Tania Crasnianski (Age 53)
Executive Director
Comp: $353.77k
Mr. Stephane Gibon (Age 59)
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Christian Autie
Chief Operating Officer
Mr. Delmo Rinaldo Vincenzo Primo Mansi (Age 65)
General Counsel & Company Secretary
Charlotte Delbes
Chief Marketing Officer
Mr. Alessandro Reitelli
COO of ME Group France, South Europe & Benelux

Key Competitors

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MEGP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell ME Group International stock right now?: 3 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for ME Group International in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" MEGP shares.
View MEGP analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is ME Group International's stock price target for 2024?: 3 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for ME Group International's shares. Their MEGP share price targets range from GBX 180 to GBX 203. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 194.33 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 16.8% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for MEGP or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have MEGP shares performed in 2024?: ME Group International's stock was trading at GBX 125 at the start of the year. Since then, MEGP stock has increased by 33.1% and is now trading at GBX 166.39.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does ME Group International pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for ME Group International?: ME Group International declared a dividend on Thursday, February 22nd. Investors of record on Thursday, April 25th will be given a dividend of GBX 4.42 per share on Thursday, May 23rd. This represents a yield of 3.33%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, April 25th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 2.97. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for MEGP.

Is ME Group International a good dividend stock?: ME Group International (LON:MEGP) pays an annual dividend of GBX 7 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.30%. MEGP has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 5,384.62%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for MEGP.
How do I buy shares of ME Group International?: Shares of MEGP 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.
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This page (LON:MEGP) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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ME Group International (MEGP) Share Price, News & Analysis

ME Group International MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

News Coverage This Week

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About ME Group International Stock (LON:MEGP)

MEGP Stock Price History

MEGP Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

MEGP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™