LON:WJG

Watkin Jones (WJG) Share Forecast, Price & News

GBX 40.50

-0.95 (-2.29%)

(As of 04:35 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 40.35
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41.90
50-Day Range: 39.60
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52-Week Range: 38.35
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156

Volume: 806,501 shs
Average Volume: 1.43 million shs
Market Capitalization: £103.86 million

P/E Ratio: 405.00
Dividend Yield: 14.81%
Price Target: GBX 157.50

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Watkin Jones MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 288.9% Upside
GBX 157.50 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£19.55 M Bought Last Quarter
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.

2.20 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Watkin Jones 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 157.50, Watkin Jones has a forecasted upside of 288.9% from its current price of GBX 40.50.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Watkin Jones has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Leadership
Watkin Jones is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 14.75%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.
Dividend Growth
Watkin Jones does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of Watkin Jones is 6,000.00%. 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 WJG.

0.0

News and Social Media Coverage

MarketBeat Follows
Only 2 people have added Watkin Jones to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -33% compared to the previous 30 days.

4.2

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Watkin Jones insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £195,520 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
10.48% of the stock of Watkin Jones is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
68.96% of the stock of Watkin Jones 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 Watkin Jones is 405.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.06.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Watkin Jones is 405.00, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 386.15.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Watkin Jones has a P/B Ratio of 0.63. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) Stock

Watkin Jones Plc engages in the development and the management of properties for residential occupation in the United Kingdom. The company operates through four segments: Student Accommodation, Build to Rent, Affordable Homes, and Accommodation Management. It is involved in the development of purpose-built student accommodation, build to rent accommodation, and residential housing property; and management of student accommodation and build to rent property. The company was formerly known as Watkin Jones Limited and changed its name to Watkin Jones Plc in March 2016. Watkin Jones Plc was founded in 1791 and is based in London, the United Kingdom.

WJG Price History

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WJG Stock News Headlines

July 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) Analysts Just Cut Their EPS Forecasts

July 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Insider Spends UK£194k Buying More Shares In Watkin Jones

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Watkin Jones Shares Slump After Warning of Profit Hit From Worsening Market Conditions

July 6, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) Shares Could Be 22% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

June 18, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) shareholders have endured a 56% loss from investing in the stock five years ago

June 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Here's Why We're Wary Of Buying Watkin Jones' (LON:WJG) For Its Upcoming Dividend

June 1, 2023 | msn.com

Watkin Jones (LSE:WJG) Price Target Decreased by 8.53% to 144.84

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May 27, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) Is Paying Out Less In Dividends Than Last Year

May 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Things Look Grim For Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) After Today's Downgrade

May 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones First Half 2023 Earnings: UK£0.002 loss per share (vs UK£0.052 loss in 1H 2022)

May 24, 2023 | msn.com

Peel Hunt Limited Reiterates Watkin Jones (LSE:WJG) Buy Recommendation

March 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Watkin Jones Plc's (LON:WJG) Stock On A Downtrend As A Result Of Its Poor Financials?

February 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

The Non-Executive Director of Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG), Francis Salway, Just Bought A Few More Shares

January 28, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) Has Announced That Its Dividend Will Be Reduced To £0.045

January 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Is There An Opportunity With Watkin Jones Plc's (LON:WJG) 44% Undervaluation?

January 25, 2023 | marketwatch.com

Watkin Jones FY 2022 Pretax Profit Fell on Exceptional Charge

January 15, 2023 | reuters.com

WJG.L - | Stock Price & Latest News | Reuters

December 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) shareholders have endured a 63% loss from investing in the stock a year ago

December 1, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones Plc (WJG.L)

October 29, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

With 69% ownership, Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) boasts of strong institutional backing

October 12, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Poor Financial Prospects Dragging Down Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG Stock?

October 10, 2022 | msn.com

Watkins Jones’ investment chief announced as new executive director

September 6, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is It Too Late To Consider Buying Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG)?

August 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) Using Too Much Debt?

July 14, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) shareholders have earned a 6.2% CAGR over the last five years

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WJG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend: 6/08/2023
Dividend Payable: 6/30/2023
Today: 9/27/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Industry: Residential Construction
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Current Symbol: LON:WJG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.watkinjonesplc.com
Phone: +44-1248-362516
Fax: N/A
Employees: 739
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: GBX 157.50
High Stock Price Forecast: GBX 175
Low Stock Price Forecast: GBX 140
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +283.7%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.10
Trailing P/E Ratio: 410.50
Forward P/E Ratio: 9.73
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: £26.15 million
Net Margins: 7.11%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 16.21%
Return on Assets: 6.58%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 51.79
Current Ratio: 2.88
Quick Ratio: 1.55

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £367.96 million
Price / Sales: 0.29
Cash Flow: GBX 7.83 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 5.24
Book Value: GBX 64 per share
Price / Book: 0.64

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 256,440,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £105.27 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 1.06

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Key Executives

Ms. Sarah Sergeant (Age 49)
CFO & Director
Comp: $450.94k

Mr. Alex Pease (Age 44)
Interim CEO & Exec. Director

Mr. Jim Davies
Managing Director of Newmark Devel.s

Mr. Jeremy Fletcher
Chief Exec. Officer of Fresh Property Group

Ms. Kerry Anne Watson
Group Company Sec.

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Insiders

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WJG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Watkin Jones stock right now?: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Watkin Jones 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" WJG shares.
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What is Watkin Jones' stock price forecast for 2023?: 2 Wall Street research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Watkin Jones' stock. Their WJG share price forecasts range from GBX 140 to GBX 175. On average, they anticipate the company's stock price to reach GBX 157.50 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 283.7% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for WJG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have WJG shares performed in 2023?: Watkin Jones' stock was trading at GBX 100.40 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WJG shares have decreased by 59.1% and is now trading at GBX 41.05.
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How often does Watkin Jones pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Watkin Jones?: Watkin Jones announced a dividend on Tuesday, May 23rd. Investors of record on Thursday, June 8th will be given a dividend of GBX 1.40 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a yield of 1.45%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, June 8th. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for WJG.
Is Watkin Jones a good dividend stock?: Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) pays an annual dividend of GBX 6 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 14.75%. WJG has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The dividend payout ratio is 6,000.00%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for WJG.
What other stocks do shareholders of Watkin Jones own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Watkin Jones investors own include Micron Technology (MU), Burford Capital (BUR), McColl's Retail Group (MCLS), Twilio (TWLO), Zscaler (ZS), Broadcom (AVGO), Brookfield Infrastructure Partners (BIP), BATM Advanced Communications (BVC), Citigroup (C) and CyberArk Software (CYBR).

What is Watkin Jones' stock symbol?: Watkin Jones trades on the London Stock Exchange (LON) under the ticker symbol "WJG."
How do I buy shares of Watkin Jones?: Shares of WJG 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 Watkin Jones' stock price today?: One share of WJG stock can currently be purchased for approximately GBX 41.05.
How much money does Watkin Jones make?: Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) has a market capitalization of £105.27 million and generates £367.96 million in revenue each year. The company earns £26.15 million in net income (profit) each year or GBX 0.10 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does Watkin Jones have?: The company employs 739 workers across the globe.
How can I contact Watkin Jones?: Watkin Jones' mailing address is Llandygai Industrial Estate, GWYNEDD, LL57 4YH, United Kingdom. The official website for the company is www.watkinjonesplc.com. The company can be reached via phone at +44-1248-362516.

This page (LON:WJG) was last updated on 9/27/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Watkin Jones (WJG) Share Forecast, Price & News

Watkin Jones 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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Watkin Jones (LON:WJG) Stock

WJG Price History

WJG Stock News Headlines

WJG Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

WJG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™