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LON:WJG

Watkin Jones (WJG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 15.20 +0.20 (+1.33%)
As of 10/23/2026 12:13 PM Eastern

About Watkin Jones Stock (LON:WJG)

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Key Stats

Today's Range
15
▼
15.42
50-Day Range
14.80
▼
18
52-Week Range
14.52
▼
34.90
Volume
311,406 shs
Average Volume
987,444 shs
Market Capitalization
£39.05 million
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
11.20%
Price Target
N/A
Consensus Rating
N/A

Company Overview

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/private rental sector 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.

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WJG Stock News Headlines

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WJG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Watkin Jones' stock was trading at GBX 29.40 at the start of the year. Since then, WJG stock has decreased by 48.3% and is now trading at GBX 15.20.

Watkin Jones Plc (LON:WJG) posted its earnings results on Wednesday, May, 27th. The company reported $0.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter. The company had revenue of $100.17 million for the quarter. Watkin Jones had a negative net margin of 3.43% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 6.89%.

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.

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Watkin Jones investors own include Avon Protection (AVON), Sylvania Platinum (SLP), Alibaba Group (BABA), Alliance Pharma (APH), Aviva (AV), Babcock International Group (BAB) and The Gym Group (GYM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
5/27/2026
Today
10/24/2026

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange
LON
Industry
Household Durables
Sub-Industry
N/A
Current Symbol
LON:WJG
CIK
N/A
Fax
N/A
Employees
727
Year Founded
N/A

Profitability

EPS (Trailing Twelve Months)
GBX (3.35)
Trailing P/E Ratio
N/A
Forward P/E Ratio
5.23
P/E Growth
N/A
Net Income
-£30.76 million
Net Margins
-3.43%
Pretax Margin
N/A
Return on Equity
-6.89%
Return on Assets
-5.63%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio
28.84
Current Ratio
2.12
Quick Ratio
1.55

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
£250.83 million
Price / Sales
0.16
Cash Flow
GBX 2.90 per share
Price / Cash Flow
5.24
Book Value
GBX 51.70 per share
Price / Book
0.29

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares
256,926,000
Free Float
N/A
Market Cap
£39.05 million
Optionable
Not Optionable
Beta
1.36
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This page (LON:WJG) was last updated on 10/23/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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