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

Company Overview

ME Group International plc (LSE: MEGP) operates, sells and services a wide range of instant-service vending equipment, primarily aimed at the consumer market. The Group operates vending units across 18 countries and its technological innovation is focused on four principal areas: • Photo.ME - Photobooths and integrated biometric identification solutions • Wash.ME - Unattended laundry services and launderettes • Print.ME - High-quality digital printing kiosks • Feed.ME - Vending equipment for the food service market In addition, the Group operates other vending equipment such as children's rides, amusement machines, and business service equipment. Whilst the Group both sells and services this equipment, the majority of units are owned, operated and maintained by the Group. The Group pays the site owner a commission based on turnover, which varies depending on the country, location and the type of machine. The Group has built long-term relationships with major site owners and its equipment is generally sited in prime locations in areas of high footfall such as supermarkets, shopping malls (indoors and outdoors), transport hubs, and administration buildings (City Halls, Police etc.). Equipment is maintained and serviced by an established network of more than 650 field engineers. In August 2022 the Company changed its listed entity name to ME Group International plc (previously Photo-Me International plc) to better reflect the Group‘s diversification focus and business strategy. The Company's shares have been listed on the London Stock Exchange since 1962. For further information: www.me-group.com

Key Stats

• Today's Range: 202 to 208
• 50-Day Range: 208 to 231
• 52-Week Range: 165 to 237.50
• Volume: 559,543 shs
• Average Volume: 767,281 shs
• Market Capitalization: £777.34 million
• P/E Ratio: 14.68
• Dividend Yield: 3.91%
• Price Target: GBX 270
• Consensus Rating: Buy

MEGP Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have MEGP shares performed this year?

ME Group International's stock was trading at GBX 205 at the beginning of the year. Since then, MEGP shares have decreased by 0.2% and is now trading at GBX 204.50.

How were ME Group International's earnings last quarter?

ME Group International plc (LON:MEGP) released its quarterly earnings results on Monday, February, 24th. The company reported $14.36 earnings per share for the quarter. ME Group International had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 32.52% and a net margin of 17.39%.
Read the conference call transcript.

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.

What other stocks do shareholders of ME Group International own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that ME Group International investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF), AutoZone (AZO), Intel (INTC), Oxford Instruments (OXIG), J Sainsbury (SBRY), Shell (SHEL) and Smiths Group (SMIN).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 2/24/2025
• Record date for 5/23 Dividend: 4/24/2025
• Ex-Dividend for 5/23 Dividend: 4/24/2025
• Dividend Payable: 5/23/2025
• Today: 8/20/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: LON
• Sector: Industrials
• Industry: Business Equipment & Supplies
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: LON:MEGP
• 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 Price Target for ME Group International: GBX 270
• High Price Target: GBX 305
• Low Price Target: GBX 235
• Potential Upside/Downside: +32.0%
• Consensus Rating: Buy
• Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
• Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): GBX 13.93
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 14.68
• Forward P/E Ratio: 13.16
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: £53.40 million
• Net Margins: 17.39%
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: 32.52%
• Return on Assets: 14.55%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 43.03
• Current Ratio: 1.70
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: £307.05 million
• Price / Sales: 2.53
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: GBX 44.17 per share
• Price / Book: 4.63

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 380,119,386
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: £777.34 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 1.20