LON:SMS

Smart Metering Systems (SMS) Share Price, News & Analysis

GBX 952
0.00 (0.00%)
(As of 04/24/2024)
Today's Range
952
961
50-Day Range
947
956
52-Week Range
574
971
Volume
58,892 shs
Average Volume
1.01 million shs
Market Capitalization
£1.27 billion
P/E Ratio
8,654.55
Dividend Yield
3.15%
Price Target
N/A
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About Smart Metering Systems Stock (LON:SMS)

Smart Metering Systems plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated energy infrastructure company in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Asset Management, Asset Installation, and Energy Management. The company owns, installs, and manages carbon reduction assets. It also engages in the regulated management of gas meters, electric meters, and ADM devices. In addition, the company installs domestic, industrial, and commercial gas meters and electricity meters; builds and operates grid-scale batteries; and manages distributed energy resources, as well as provides energy consultancy services. Further, it provides data management, gas and electricity utility connections, energy management, IT development and software. The company was formerly known as UK Smart Metering Group Limited and changed its name to Smart Metering Systems plc in June 2011. Smart Metering Systems plc was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

SMS Stock Price History

SMS Stock News Headlines

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Elon Musk Secret Crypto Plot Exposed
Reports of a leaked meeting between Elon Musk and staff at X.com could send shockwaves through the crypto market. Musk revealed a "mind-blowing" plan to take over the global payment system. In his own words, the world's richest man said "you won't need a bank account." Prominent voices in crypto believe what comes next will mirror a crypto mass adoption similar to the one that triggered bitcoin's last bull run.
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Company Calendar

Last Earnings
3/17/2020
Today
5/07/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Electrical Equipment & Parts
Sub-Industry
N/A
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
1,361
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

Net Income
£14.87 million
Pretax Margin
N/A

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£135.52 million
Cash Flow
GBX 36.62 per share
Book Value
GBX 400 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£1.27 billion
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
0.42
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Key Executives

  • Mr. Timothy James Mortlock (Age 46)
    CEO & Director
    Comp: $460.27k
  • Mr. Gavin Urwin (Age 45)
    Exec. Officer
    Comp: $373.05k
  • Ms. Gail Blain
    CFO & Exec. Director
  • Mr. Mark Evans
    Chief Information Officer
  • Mr. Dilip Kejriwal
    Head of Investor Relations
  • Mr. Andy Ritchie
    Head of Bus. Risk and Compliance
  • Mr. Craig McGinn
    Gen. Counsel & Group Company Sec.
  • Mr. Stan Chaloner
    Group Sales Director
  • Ms. Judy Keir
    Chief People Officer
  • Mr. John Hall
    Managing Director of Asset Installation

SMS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMS shares performed in 2024?

Smart Metering Systems' stock was trading at GBX 940 at the start of the year. Since then, SMS shares have increased by 1.3% and is now trading at GBX 952.
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How were Smart Metering Systems' earnings last quarter?

Smart Metering Systems plc (LON:SMS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $11.30 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $10.60 by $0.70. Smart Metering Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.73% and a net margin of 10.97%.

How often does Smart Metering Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smart Metering Systems?

Smart Metering Systems announced a dividend on Thursday, September 12th. Investors of record on Thursday, January 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 8.32 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a yield of 1.24%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, January 4th. This is an increase from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 7.56. The official announcement can be seen at this link.
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Is Smart Metering Systems a good dividend stock?

Smart Metering Systems (LON:SMS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.91%. The dividend payout ratio is 27,272.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
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What other stocks do shareholders of Smart Metering Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smart Metering Systems investors own include NetApp (NTAP), Twitter (TWTR), Lowland Investment (LWI), Paysafe Group (PAYS), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), TiVo (TIVO), AB Dynamics (ABDP), BAE Systems (BA), Blancco Technology Group (BLTG) and EMC (EMC).

How do I buy shares of Smart Metering Systems?

Shares of SMS 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:SMS) was last updated on 5/8/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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