Should I buy or sell Norcros stock right now?

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

What is Norcros' stock price target for 2024?

3 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Norcros' stock. Their NXR share price targets range from GBX 315 to GBX 325. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 320 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 83.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for NXR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have NXR shares performed in 2024?

Norcros' stock was trading at GBX 192 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NXR shares have decreased by 9.1% and is now trading at GBX 174.50. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How often does Norcros pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Norcros?

Norcros announced a dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 30th will be paid a dividend of GBX 3.40 per share on Tuesday, January 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.19%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for NXR .

Is Norcros a good dividend stock?

Norcros (LON:NXR) pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.76%. NXR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,250.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for NXR .

What other stocks do shareholders of Norcros own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Norcros investors own include Photo-Me International (PHTM) , Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY) , Sirius Minerals (SXX) , Babcock International Group (BAB) , Telford Homes (TEF) , Cineworld Group (CINE) , Collagen Solutions plc (COS.L) (COS) , Debenhams (DEB) , International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and ITV (ITV) .

How do I buy shares of Norcros?

Shares of NXR 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 .

LON:NXR

Norcros (NXR) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 174.50

-4.00 (-2.24%)

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Today's Range: 174.50
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185
50-Day Range: 176.50
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52-Week Range: 134
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204

Volume: 12,555 shs
Average Volume: 71,987 shs
Market Capitalization: £156.35 million

P/E Ratio: 1,090.63
Dividend Yield: 5.73%
Price Target: GBX 320

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Norcros MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 83.4% Upside
GBX 320 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: 0.21
Based on 7 Articles This Week
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.

2.75 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Norcros 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
Norcros has only been the subject of 3 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Norcros is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 5.76%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Norcros does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Norcros is 6,250.00%. 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 NXR.

2.3

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Norcros has a news sentiment score of 0.21. 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 is a lower news sentiment than the 0.38 average news sentiment score of Industrials companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 7 news articles for Norcros this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.
Search Interest
1 people have searched for NXR on MarketBeat in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Norcros insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
10.42% of the stock of Norcros is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
71.00% of the stock of Norcros is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

0.6

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Norcros is 1,090.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.33.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Norcros is 1,090.63, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Industrials sector average P/E ratio of about 397.64.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Norcros has a P/B Ratio of 0.74. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Norcros Stock (LON:NXR)

Norcros plc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, and markets bathroom and kitchen products in the United Kingdom and South Africa. The company manufactures and distributes electric and mixer showers, and accessories under the Triton brand; shower enclosures and trays to the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors under the Merlyn brand; taps, mixer showers, bathroom accessories, and valves under the Vado brand; and accessories and furniture for the bathroom, such as toilet seats, wall-mounted cupboards, vanity units, shower rods, rails, and curtains to retail and trade customers under the Croydex brand. It also offers kitchen taps, sinks, and instant hot water taps under the Abode brand; ceramic wall and floor tiles under the Johnson Tiles brand; waterproof decorative bathroom wall panels under the Grant Westfield brand; and specialist plumbing materials under the House of Plumbing brand. In addition, the company provides tile adhesives, pourable floor coverings, and tiling tools for various types of ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tiles; various products for the preparation of floors before the installation of hard and soft floor coverings, including primers, additives, patching and repair compounds, and screeds and self-levelling screeds, as well as waterproofing systems under the TAL brand. Further, it retails wall and floor tiles, adhesives, showers, sanitaryware, and bathroom fittings under the Tile Africa brand. The company serves consumers, architects, designers, developers, retailers, and wholesalers. Norcros plc was incorporated in 1999 and is headquartered in Wilmslow, the United Kingdom.

NXR Stock Price History

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NXR Stock News Headlines

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Norcros (LON:NXR) Stock Rating Reaffirmed by Numis Securities

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January 27, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 5, 2023 | uk.investing.com

Norcros — UK margins up materially, South Africa stabilising

November 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Three Days Left Until Norcros plc (LON:NXR) Trades Ex-Dividend

November 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Norcros (LON:NXR) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of £0.034

October 12, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Norcros Revenue Fell on Decreased International Sales

October 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

Norcros 26-week Group Revenue Down 8% - Quick Facts

September 17, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Norcros plc (LON:NXR) is largely controlled by institutional shareholders who own 80% of the company

August 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Norcros (LON:NXR) shareholders have endured a 18% loss from investing in the stock five years ago

August 10, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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August 8, 2023 | msn.com

Stoke-on-Trent workers handed lifeline after Norcros collapse as rival strikes deal

July 27, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Norcros 1Q Revenue Rose on Constant-Currency Basis; Expectations Unchanged for FY 2024

July 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Norcros Insider Ups Holding During Year

June 15, 2023 | yahoo.com

CEO of bathrooms supplier Norcros sees ‘costs moderating’

June 15, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Norcros FY 2023 Pretax Profit Fell on Higher Costs, But Revenue Rose

May 30, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Norcros Names Steve Good as New Chairman

May 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Building Products & Equipment
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:NXR
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.norcros.com
Phone: +44-1625-549010
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,400
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 320
High Stock Price Target: GBX 325
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 315
Potential Upside/Downside: +79.3%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 3 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.16
Trailing P/E Ratio: 1,115.63
Forward P/E Ratio: 5.93
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £15.10 million
Net Margins: 3.57%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 7.09%
Return on Assets: 3.88%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 47.99
Current Ratio: 2.10
Quick Ratio: 0.91

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £422.70 million
Price / Sales: 0.38
Cash Flow: GBX 34.22 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.22
Book Value: GBX 237 per share
Price / Book: 0.75

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 89,600,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £159.94 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.43

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Key Executives

Mr. James David Eyre (Age 48)
CFO & Executive Director
Comp: $419.59k
Mr. Thomas John Willcocks (Age 54)
CEO & Executive Director
Mr. Richard H. Collins (Age 62)
Group Counsel & Company Secretary
Mr. Chris Mulligan
Director of Corporate Development & Strategy
Mr. Stephen Dixon
Managing Director of Johnson Tiles
Mr. David Tutton
Managing Director of Triton
Mr. Charlie Soden
Managing Director of Merlyn
Mr. Matthew Pitt
Managing Director of Abode
Mr. Kevin Swan
Managing Director of South Africa
Andy Baines
Managing Director of VADO

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NXR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Norcros stock right now?: 3 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Norcros in the last year. There are currently 3 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" NXR shares.
View NXR analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Norcros' stock price target for 2024?: 3 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for Norcros' stock. Their NXR share price targets range from GBX 315 to GBX 325. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 320 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 83.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for NXR or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have NXR shares performed in 2024?: Norcros' stock was trading at GBX 192 on January 1st, 2024. Since then, NXR shares have decreased by 9.1% and is now trading at GBX 174.50.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How often does Norcros pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Norcros?: Norcros announced a dividend on Thursday, November 16th. Investors of record on Thursday, November 30th will be paid a dividend of GBX 3.40 per share on Tuesday, January 16th. This represents a dividend yield of 2.19%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, November 30th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for NXR.

Is Norcros a good dividend stock?: Norcros (LON:NXR) pays an annual dividend of GBX 10 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 5.76%. NXR has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,250.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for NXR.
What other stocks do shareholders of Norcros own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Norcros investors own include Photo-Me International (PHTM), Lloyds Banking Group (LLOY), Sirius Minerals (SXX), Babcock International Group (BAB), Telford Homes (TEF), Cineworld Group (CINE), Collagen Solutions plc (COS.L) (COS), Debenhams (DEB), International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) and ITV (ITV).
How do I buy shares of Norcros?: Shares of NXR 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:NXR) was last updated on 4/16/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Norcros (NXR) Share Price, News & Analysis

Norcros 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 Sentiment

News Coverage This Week

Search Interest

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Norcros Stock (LON:NXR)

NXR Stock Price History

NXR Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

NXR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™