Should I buy or sell Watches of Switzerland Group stock right now?

2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Watches of Switzerland Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WOSG shares. View WOSG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks .

What is Watches of Switzerland Group's stock price target for 2024?

2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Watches of Switzerland Group's shares. Their WOSG share price targets range from GBX 580 to GBX 580. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 580 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 69.4% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for WOSG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts .

How have WOSG shares performed in 2024?

Watches of Switzerland Group's stock was trading at GBX 708.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WOSG stock has decreased by 51.7% and is now trading at GBX 342.40. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Watches of Switzerland Group's earnings last quarter?

Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 13th. The company reported $16.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $15.40 by $0.90. Watches of Switzerland Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.14% and a net margin of 6.77%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Watches of Switzerland Group own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Watches of Switzerland Group investors own include Plug Power (PLUG) , Halfords Group (HFD) , Formula One Group (FWONK) and adidas (ADS) .

How do I buy shares of Watches of Switzerland Group?

Shares of WOSG 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 .

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Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) Share Price, News & Analysis

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GBX 342.40

+6.40 (+1.90%)

(As of 04:35 PM ET)

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Today's Range: 325.40
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342.40
50-Day Range: 332.20
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440.40
52-Week Range: 324.80
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899.50

Volume: 1.03 million shs
Average Volume: 865,704 shs
Market Capitalization: £820.29 million

P/E Ratio: 778.18
Dividend Yield: N/A
Price Target: GBX 580

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Watches of Switzerland Group MarketRank™ Stock Analysis

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 69.4% Upside
GBX 580 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: N/A
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: -0.10
Based on 2 Articles This Week
Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares
£18.85 M Bought Last Quarter
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.

2.66 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
Watches of Switzerland Group 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.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
Watches of Switzerland Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

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

0.0

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
Watches of Switzerland Group does not currently pay a dividend.
Dividend Growth
Watches of Switzerland Group 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 WOSG.

1.6

News and Social Media Coverage

News Sentiment
Watches of Switzerland Group has a news sentiment score of -0.10. 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 0.34 average news sentiment score of Consumer Cyclical companies.
News Coverage This Week
MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Watches of Switzerland Group this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.
MarketBeat Follows
6 people have added Watches of Switzerland Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 500% compared to the previous 30 days.

3.3

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, Watches of Switzerland Group insiders have bought more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought £188,500 in company stock and sold GBX 0 in company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
Only 4.53% of the stock of Watches of Switzerland Group is held by insiders.
Percentage Held by Institutions
67.47% of the stock of Watches of Switzerland Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of Watches of Switzerland Group is 778.18, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 139.28.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of Watches of Switzerland Group is 778.18, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Consumer Cyclical sector average P/E ratio of about 349.08.
Price to Earnings Growth Ratio
Watches of Switzerland Group has a PEG Ratio of 0.82. PEG Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
Watches of Switzerland Group has a P/B Ratio of 1.57. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About Watches of Switzerland Group Stock (LON:WOSG)

Watches of Switzerland Group PLC operates as a retailer of luxury watches and jewelry in the United Kingdom, Europe, and the United States. It offers its products under the Goldsmiths, Mappin & Webb, Watches of Switzerland, Mayors Jewelers, and Betteridge brands. The company also engages in sale of fashion and classic watches, and jewelry; and gifts, as well as provides servicing, repairs, and product insurance services. Watches of Switzerland Group plc was founded in 1775 and is headquartered in Leicester, the United Kingdom.

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WOSG Stock News Headlines

April 18, 2024 | msn.com

Slump In Chinese, Hong Kong Demand Sends Swiss Watch Exports Plummeting: 'Negative Trend Is Even Worse Than We Expected,' Says Analyst

April 15, 2024 | yahoo.com

The Best-Dressed People at Watches & Wonders Showed Off Vintage Rolex, New Cartiers, and More

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Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Stock Price Up 0.9%

April 9, 2024 | forbes.com

Watches And Wonders Opens With A Multitude Of Stunning Timepieces

April 9, 2024 | msn.com

These are some of the best new women’s watches to buy this year

April 9, 2024 | msn.com

Watch Industry Puts On a Brave Face as Watches and Wonders Opens

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How Bovet’s Newest Watch Solves the Horological Conundrum of Daylight Savings Time

April 4, 2024 | msn.com

4 Most Iconic Watches Used in Movies

March 31, 2024 | thetimes.co.uk

Watches of Switzerland clocks up cost of economic woes in China

March 14, 2024 | msn.com

Bulgari's Latest Octo Finissimo Watches Have Sketches of Movements Right on the Dial

March 11, 2024 | msn.com

Swiss watches, chocolates set to get cheaper for Indians

March 8, 2024 | msn.com

Smaller Cases and Lots of Cartier: The Watches Selling Right Now, According to America’s Biggest Dealers

February 14, 2024 | seekingalpha.com

Watches of Switzerland: The Sentiment Is Wrong, The Company Can Win Long Term

February 11, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Positive Signs As Multiple Insiders Buy Watches of Switzerland Group Stock

February 8, 2024 | uk.investing.com

Tourist tax bites into Watches of Switzerland’s UK sales

February 7, 2024 | forbes.com

Watches Of Switzerland And Amex Centurion Host Exclusive Watch Event

February 3, 2024 | msn.com

Ahead of New Boutique Opening, Unique Watch Collection Gets an NYC Soiree

January 26, 2024 | yahoo.com

American Express Centurion and the Watches of Switzerland Group Link on New Partnership

January 25, 2024 | realmoney.thestreet.com

Watches of Switzerland price target lowered to 475 GBp at RBC Capital

January 19, 2024 | theguardian.com

Watches of Switzerland shares dive by a third after revenues warning

January 19, 2024 | fool.co.uk

Watches of Switzerland shares just fell 37%. Should investors buy the dip?

January 18, 2024 | msn.com

Watches of Switzerland shares plunge 32% after guidance cut

January 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Some Luxury Goods Had a Better Christmas Than Others

January 18, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

Watches of Switzerland shares slump following profit warning

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 8/13/2020
Today: 4/19/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Consumer Cyclical
Industry: Luxury Goods
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:WOSG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.thewosgroupplc.com
Phone: 44 1162 322 000
Fax: N/A
Employees: 2,553
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target: GBX 580
High Stock Price Target: GBX 580
Low Stock Price Target: GBX 580
Potential Upside/Downside: +69.4%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 2 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.44
Trailing P/E Ratio: 778.18
Forward P/E Ratio: 7.54
P/E Growth: 0.82
Net Income: £104.20 million
Net Margins: 6.77%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 22.14%
Return on Assets: 8.28%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 102.29
Current Ratio: 1.69
Quick Ratio: 0.48

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £1.54 billion
Price / Sales: 0.53
Cash Flow: GBX 16.26 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 21.05
Book Value: GBX 218 per share
Price / Book: 1.57

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 239,570,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £820.29 million
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 2.09

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Key Executives

Mr. Hugh Brian Duffy (Age 70)
CEO & Director
Comp: $1.09M
Mr. Lars Anders Ragnar Romberg (Age 61)
CFO & Director
Comp: $579.56k
Ms. Laura Elizabeth Battley
Company Secretary & General Counsel
Ms. Katie Reed
Vice President of Marketing
Ms. Nikki Zamblera
Executive Director of HR
Mr. David Hurley
Deputy CEO & President of North America
Mr. Craig Bolton
President of UK & Europe
Mr. Mark Isitt
IT Director

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WOSG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Watches of Switzerland Group stock right now?: 2 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Watches of Switzerland Group in the last twelve months. There are currently 2 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WOSG shares.
View WOSG analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks.
What is Watches of Switzerland Group's stock price target for 2024?: 2 equities research analysts have issued 12 month price objectives for Watches of Switzerland Group's shares. Their WOSG share price targets range from GBX 580 to GBX 580. On average, they expect the company's share price to reach GBX 580 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 69.4% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for WOSG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have WOSG shares performed in 2024?: Watches of Switzerland Group's stock was trading at GBX 708.50 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WOSG stock has decreased by 51.7% and is now trading at GBX 342.40.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Watches of Switzerland Group's earnings last quarter?: Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) issued its earnings results on Thursday, August, 13th. The company reported $16.30 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $15.40 by $0.90. Watches of Switzerland Group had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 22.14% and a net margin of 6.77%.

What other stocks do shareholders of Watches of Switzerland Group own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Watches of Switzerland Group investors own include Plug Power (PLUG), Halfords Group (HFD), Formula One Group (FWONK) and adidas (ADS).
How do I buy shares of Watches of Switzerland Group?: Shares of WOSG 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:WOSG) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) Share Price, News & Analysis

Watches of Switzerland Group 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

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About Watches of Switzerland Group Stock (LON:WOSG)

WOSG Stock Price History

WOSG Stock News Headlines

Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

Insiders

WOSG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

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