LON:SAA

M&C Saatchi - SAA Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 185.11

-4.89 (-2.57%)

(As of 03/21/2023 02:38 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 185
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190
50-Day Range: 151
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200
52-Week Range: 127.20
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227

Volume: 14,048 shs
Average Volume: 285,573 shs
Market Capitalization: £226.32 million

P/E Ratio: 3,702.20
Dividend Yield: 26.10%
Price Target: GBX 235

M&C Saatchi MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 27.0% Upside
GBX 235 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^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.17 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
M&C Saatchi has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 2 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of GBX 235, M&C Saatchi has a forecasted upside of 27.0% from its current price of GBX 185.10.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
M&C Saatchi 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 SAA.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
M&C Saatchi is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 26.10%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
M&C Saatchi does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

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

1.8

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
M&C Saatchi has a news sentiment score of 0.31. 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 Business Services companies.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added M&C Saatchi to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, M&C Saatchi insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
36.85% of the stock of M&C Saatchi is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
61.76% of the stock of M&C Saatchi 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 M&C Saatchi is 3,702.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 120.49.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of M&C Saatchi is 3,702.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Business Services sector average P/E ratio of about 231.94.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
M&C Saatchi has a P/B Ratio of 7.12. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About M&C Saatchi (LON:SAA) Stock

M&C Saatchi plc provides advertising and marketing services in the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas. It offers its services in the areas of media and performance, advertising and CRM, sponsorship, branding, and global and social issues. The company was founded in 1995 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

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SAA Stock News Headlines

February 22, 2023 | msn.com

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February 15, 2023 | msn.com

Bereaved families experiencing 'anxiety' and 'unease' over hiring of PR firms by COVID inquiry

March 21, 2023 | Press Research (Ad)

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February 14, 2023 | msn.com

Concern over Covid inquiry PR firms that worked for Government during pandemic

February 8, 2023 | marketwatch.com

M&C Saatchi Sees 2022 Net Revenue at GBP271.4 Mln, Headline Pretax Profit at GBP31.8 Mln

January 24, 2023 | marketwatch.com

M&C Saatchi Had Record 2022 Performance; Chair Gareth Davis to Step Down

January 24, 2023 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi chair steps down as advertising firm unveils largest ever pre-tax profit of £31m

January 5, 2023 | ft.com

FTX failure forces rethink on global sports sponsorship

March 21, 2023 | Press Research (Ad)

Lithium Could Be 2023's Next Big Surprise

Lithium is the hottest commodity for our green future

November 1, 2022 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi goes it alone as advertising firm's shareholders vote against takeover by Next Fifteen

October 31, 2022 | marketwatch.com

M&C Saatchi Shareholders Reject Next Fifteen Takeover Proposal -- Update

October 31, 2022 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi dodges hostile takeover as offers lapse

October 26, 2022 | nz.finance.yahoo.com

64% of Consumers Plan on Using their Mobile Phone or Tablet to Shop This Holiday Season, According to ironSource Report

October 21, 2022 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi takeover approach by Next Fifteen likely to be rejected due to comms firm's plummeting value

October 21, 2022 | msn.com

FTSE 100 Live: Pound dips below $1.11, Retail sales fall

October 18, 2022 | msn.com

Next 15 clears regulatory hurdles in M&C Saatchi takeover

October 18, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Statement re M&C Saatchi - Update on Regulatory Clearances

October 14, 2022 | lse.co.uk

AdvancedAdvt loss widens as incurs costs from failed M&C Saatchi deal

September 30, 2022 | marketwatch.com

AdvancedAdvT's Offer for M&C Saatchi Lapsed

September 26, 2022 | msn.com

Next Fifteen profits grow as communications group claims the potential acquisition of M&C Saatchi remains a 'compelling opportunity'

September 26, 2022 | msn.com

Next Fifteen hails M&C Saatchi deal a 'compelling opportunity'

September 15, 2022 | lse.co.uk

AdvancedAdvT urges M&C Saatchi shareholders to accept final offer

September 13, 2022 | msn.com

Advertising giant M&C Saatchi steps up fight against rival's 'derisory' £254m takeover offer

September 13, 2022 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi steps up fight against 'derisory' £254m takeover offer

September 13, 2022 | marketwatch.com

M&C Saatchi Reiterates Rejection of AdvancedAdvT Offer Proposal

September 13, 2022 | msn.com

M&C Saatchi directors continue to bat away Murria’s ‘derisory’ takeover

September 8, 2022 | lse.co.uk

AdvancedAdvT ups ante in bid to take control of unwavering M&C Saatchi

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Advertising Agencies
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Business Services
Current Symbol: LON:SAA
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.mcsaatchiplc.com
Phone: +44-20-75434500
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,450
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 235
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 270
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 200
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +27.0%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.05
Trailing P/E Ratio: 3,700.00
Forward P/E Ratio: 11.04
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £7.09 million
Net Margins: 1.59%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 17.76%
Return on Assets: 5.75%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 220.74
Current Ratio: 0.93
Quick Ratio: 0.93

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £445.04 million
Price / Sales: 0.51
Cash Flow: GBX 57.89 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 3.20
Book Value: GBX 26 per share
Price / Book: 7.12

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 122,260,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £226.18 million
Optionable: Optionable
Beta: 1.37

Key Executives

Mr. Moray MacLennan (Age 60)
CEO & Exec. Director
Comp: $1.33M

Mr. Charles Saatchi
Founder & Partner

Victoria Clarke
Gen. Counsel & Company Sec.

Mr. Mark Dickinson-Keen
Chief People Officer

Mr. Richard Storey
Chief Strategy Officer

Mr. Richard Alford
Joint Managing Director

Ms. Wendy Dixon (Age 48)
Chief Growth Officer

Ms. Jane Boardman
Chief Exec. of Talk PR - Subsidiary

Mr. Richard Morewood
Chief Exec. Officer of Asia

Key Competitors

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Insiders

Lisa Jane Gordon
Bought 50,000 shares on 11/15/2022
Total: £7 M ($140.00/share)

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SAA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell M&C Saatchi stock right now?: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for M&C Saatchi in the last year. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" SAA shares.
View SAA analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is M&C Saatchi's stock price forecast for 2023?: 2 brokers have issued 12-month target prices for M&C Saatchi's shares. Their SAA share price forecasts range from GBX 200 to GBX 270. On average, they expect the company's stock price to reach GBX 235 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for SAA or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have SAA shares performed in 2023?: M&C Saatchi's stock was trading at GBX 151 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, SAA shares have increased by 22.5% and is now trading at GBX 185.
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What other stocks do shareholders of M&C Saatchi own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other M&C Saatchi investors own include Associated British Foods (ABF), John Menzies (MNZS), Southern Copper (SCCO), Align Technology (ALGN), Preferred Apartment Communities (APTS), AngloGold Ashanti (AU), Aviva (AV), Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure (AY), Boeing (BA) and Benchmark Electronics (BHE).

What is M&C Saatchi's stock symbol?: M&C Saatchi trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "SAA."
How do I buy shares of M&C Saatchi?: Shares of SAA 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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What is M&C Saatchi's stock price today?: One share of SAA stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 185.
How much money does M&C Saatchi make?: M&C Saatchi (LON:SAA) has a market capitalization of £226.18 million and generates £445.04 million in revenue each year. The company earns £7.09 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.05 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does M&C Saatchi have?: The company employs 2,450 workers across the globe.
How can I contact M&C Saatchi?: M&C Saatchi's mailing address is 34-36 Golden Square, LONDON, W1F 9EE, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.mcsaatchiplc.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-20-75434500.

This page (LON:SAA) was last updated on 3/21/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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M&C Saatchi - SAA Share Forecast, Price & News

M&C Saatchi MarketRank™ Forecast

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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About M&C Saatchi (LON:SAA) Stock

SAA Stock News Headlines

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

SAA Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™