LON:MPE M.P. Evans Group - MPE Share Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding M.P. Evans Group PLC Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. GBX 800 -6.00 (-0.74%) (As of 01/31/2023 03:58 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range 800▼ 818.7550-Day Range 790▼ 90852-Week Range 759.70▼ 1,090Volume7,099 shsAverage Volume38,158 shsMarket Capitalization£433.78 millionP/E Ratio522.88Dividend Yield4.38%Price TargetGBX 1,140 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendInsider TradesHeadlines M.P. Evans Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingBuy3.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside41.4% UpsideGBX 1,140 Price TargetShort InterestN/ADividend StrengthModerateBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews SentimentN/AInsider TradingSelling Shares£2.18 M Sold Last QuarterProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.27 out of 5 stars 3.5 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingM.P. Evans Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 1 buy rating, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 1,140, M.P. Evans Group has a forecasted upside of 41.4% from its current price of GBX 806.Amount of Analyst CoverageM.P. Evans Group has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next N/A Short Interest Short InterestThere is no current short interest data available for MPE. Previous Next 2.5 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipM.P. Evans Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 4.38%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthM.P. Evans Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of M.P. Evans Group is 29.49%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for MPE. Previous Next 1.9 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentM.P. Evans Group has a news sentiment score of 0.36. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Consumer Goods companies.Search Interest1 people have searched for MPE on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. Previous Next 0.8 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, M.P. Evans Group insiders have sold more of their company's stock than they have bought. Specifically, they have bought GBX 0 in company stock and sold £21,836.78 in company stock. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of M.P. Evans Group is 526.80, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 137.49.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of M.P. Evans Group is 526.80, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Goods sector average P/E ratio of about 750.99.Price to Book Value per Share RatioM.P. Evans Group has a P/B Ratio of 0.97. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) StockM.P. Evans Group PLC, through its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, management, and development of oil palm plantations in Indonesia. It operates through Plantation Indonesia and Property Malaysia segments. The company produces crude palm oil and palm kernels. It is also involved in the property development; and oil-palm fresh fruit bunches production businesses, as well as provision of agronomic and management consultancy services. As of December 31, 2021, the company had interests in 39,800 hectares of oil palm plantations in Indonesia; and 12,800 hectares of associated smallholder oil palm. M.P. Evans Group PLC was incorporated in 1981 and is headquartered in Tunbridge Wells, the United Kingdom.Read More Receive MPE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for M.P. Evans Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address MPE Stock News HeadlinesJanuary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comM.P. Evans Group PLC (LON:MPE) has caught the attention of institutional investors who hold a sizeable 44% stakeJanuary 15, 2023 | msn.comAdani Group plans to invest Rs 60,000 crore in MP in various sectorsJanuary 31, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)Is This The End of Capitalism?EXPOSED: The establishment plot to disenfranchise and impoverish millions of Americans…December 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDoes M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?November 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comIs M.P. Evans Group PLC's (LON:MPE) Latest Stock Performance Being Led By Its Strong Fundamentals?October 24, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) have made a decent return of 34% over the past three yearsOctober 12, 2022 | reuters.comM P Evans Group PLCOctober 7, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comM.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Shareholders Will Receive A Bigger Dividend Than Last YearJanuary 31, 2023 | Porter & Company (Ad)Is This The End of Capitalism?EXPOSED: The establishment plot to disenfranchise and impoverish millions of Americans…September 15, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comM.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last YearSeptember 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDoes M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?August 9, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWhat Is The Ownership Structure Like For M.P. Evans Group PLC (LON:MPE)?June 30, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comHere's Why M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) Has Caught The Eye Of InvestorsMay 26, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDo Its Financials Have Any Role To Play In Driving M.P. Evans Group PLC's (LON:MPE) Stock Up Recently?May 8, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) have made a favorable return of 50% over the past three yearsApril 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comM.P. Evans Group's (LON:MPE) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year'sApril 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comNeed To Know: Analysts Are Much More Bullish On M.P. Evans Group PLC (LON:MPE) RevenuesMarch 24, 2022 | proactiveinvestors.comMP Evans Group hail 30 years of progressive dividend growth - reflecting 'growth journey'March 18, 2022 | marketwatch.comM.P. Evans Is Monitoring Situation After Indonesia Changes Export LevyMarch 2, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comDo Institutions Own M.P. Evans Group PLC (LON:MPE) Shares?January 18, 2022 | lse.co.ukStrong palm oil prices lift MP Evans in 2021December 16, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comDo Fundamentals Have Any Role To Play In Driving M.P. Evans Group PLC's (LON:MPE) Stock Up Recently?July 31, 2021 | proactiveinvestors.comM. P. Evans Group - Directorate ChangeJuly 24, 2021 | wsj.comM.P. Evans Group PLCJuly 9, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comM.P. EVANS GROUP PLC ORD 10P (MPE.L) stock forecast and price targetJuly 6, 2021 | finance.yahoo.comIs M.P. Evans Group PLC's (LON:MPE) Shareholder Ownership Skewed Towards Insiders?June 11, 2021 | markets.businessinsider.comM. P. Evans Group : Result of AGMSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive MPE Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for M.P. Evans Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address MPE Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 11/4 Dividend10/13/2022Dividend Payable11/04/2022Today1/30/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeLON Industry Farm Products Sub-IndustryN/A SectorConsumer Goods Current SymbolLON:MPE CUSIPN/A CIKN/A Webwww.mpevans.co.uk Phone+44-1892-516333FaxN/AEmployees8,200Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,140 High Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,140 Low Stock Price ForecastGBX 1,140 Forecasted Upside/Downside+42.5%Consensus RatingBuy Rating Score (0-4)3.00 Research Coverage1 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)N/A Trailing P/E Ratio522.88 Forward P/E Ratio975.61 P/E GrowthN/ANet IncomeN/A Net MarginsN/A Pretax MarginN/A Return on EquityN/A Return on AssetsN/A Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio12.04 Current Ratio2.69 Quick Ratio1.91 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales£318.84 million Price / Sales1.36 Cash FlowGBX 128.70 per share Price / Cash Flow6.22 Book ValueGBX 829.60 per share Price / Book0.96Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares54,222,000Free FloatN/AMarket Cap£433.78 million OptionableNot Optionable BetaN/A Key ExecutivesMr. Peter E. Hadsley-Chaplin M.A. (Age 66)M.B.A., MA, MBA, Exec. Chairman Comp: $435.27kMr. Matthew H. Coulson B.A.BA, F.C.A., FCA, Chief Exec. & DirectorMr. K. Chandra Sekaran B.Sc. (Age 67)Exec. Director Comp: $475.35kMr. Luke Shaw A.C.A.B.A., Chief Financial OfficerMr. Osde SimbolonHead of Legal PT Evans IndonesiaMr. Gunasekaran UthiradamHead of Agronomy Sumatra, PT Evans IndonesiaSivabalan SubbiahHead of Agronomy East Kalimantan, PT Evans IndonesiaMs. Katya Merrick B.A.L.L.B., Company Sec.More ExecutivesKey CompetitorsCamelliaLON:CAMDevroLON:DVONicholsLON:NICLC&C GroupLON:CCRHeadlam GroupLON:HEADView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsMatthew CoulsonSold 2,557 sharesTotal: £2.18 M ($854.00/share)Michael SherwinBought 2,250 shares on 7/8/2022Total: £1.99 M ($885.00/share)K Chandra SekaranSold 14,000 sharesTotal: £14.85 M ($1,061.00/share)View All Insider Transactions MPE Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell M.P. Evans Group stock right now? 1 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for M.P. Evans Group in the last year. There are currently 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "buy" MPE shares. View MPE analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is M.P. Evans Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 1 brokers have issued 1-year price targets for M.P. Evans Group's stock. Their MPE share price forecasts range from GBX 1,140 to GBX 1,140. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 1,140 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 41.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for MPE or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have MPE shares performed in 2023? M.P. Evans Group's stock was trading at GBX 810 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, MPE shares have decreased by 0.5% and is now trading at GBX 806. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. How often does M.P. Evans Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for M.P. Evans Group? M.P. Evans Group declared a dividend on Monday, September 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, October 13th will be paid a dividend of GBX 12.50 per share on Friday, November 4th. This represents a yield of 1.51%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, October 13th. The official announcement can be accessed at this link. Read our dividend analysis for MPE. Is M.P. Evans Group a good dividend stock? M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) pays an annual dividend of GBX 0.45 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 4.38%. MPE has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 29.49%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for MPE. What other stocks do shareholders of M.P. Evans Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other M.P. Evans Group investors own include Anglo American (AAL), Hastings Group Holdings plc (HSTG.L) (HSTG), Renishaw (RSW), Spirent Communications (SPT), Rotork (ROR), Hiscox (HSX), Anglo American (NGLOY), Rio Tinto Group (RIO), Burford Capital (BUR) and DiamondCorp (DCP). What is M.P. Evans Group's stock symbol? M.P. Evans Group trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "MPE." How do I buy shares of M.P. Evans Group? Shares of MPE 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. What is M.P. Evans Group's stock price today? One share of MPE stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 806. How much money does M.P. Evans Group make? M.P. Evans Group (LON:MPE) has a market capitalization of £437.03 million and generates £318.84 million in revenue each year. How many employees does M.P. Evans Group have? The company employs 8,200 workers across the globe. How can I contact M.P. Evans Group? M.P. Evans Group's mailing address is 3 Clanricarde Gardens, TUNBRIDGE WELLS, TN1 1HQ, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.mpevans.co.uk. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1892-516333. This page (LON:MPE) was last updated on 1/31/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. 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