Pennon Group (PEGRF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Pennon Group (OTCMKTS:PEGRF) is a UK-based utilities and environmental services company offering integrated water, wastewater and resource management solutions. Through its principal operating subsidiaries, the group provides water supply and wastewater treatment services across the South West of England, serving residential, commercial and industrial customers. In addition to traditional water operations, Pennon Group has expanded into circular economy services, delivering recycling, waste collection and energy recovery through its Viridor business.

The group’s water division operates under the South West Water and Bournemouth Water brands, maintaining over 25,000 kilometers of mains and sewer networks. These operations encompass the abstraction, treatment and distribution of drinking water, as well as the collection, treatment and safe discharge of wastewater. Pennon Group invests in infrastructure upgrades, leakage reduction programmes and environmental protection initiatives to meet stringent regulatory standards and support regional water security.

Viridor, the group’s resource recovery arm, manages recycling facilities, landfill sites and energy-from-waste plants across the United Kingdom. This business line focuses on diverting waste from landfill, transforming collected materials into reusable commodities and generating low-carbon energy. By integrating advanced sorting technologies and anaerobic digestion processes, Viridor contributes to circular economy objectives and helps public and private sector clients achieve sustainability targets.

Founded in 1989 as South West Water and rebranded as Pennon Group in 1998, the company has grown through strategic investment and acquisitions to become one of the UK’s leading environmental infrastructure providers. Led by Chief Executive David Bogle and an experienced executive team, Pennon Group emphasizes operational excellence, environmental stewardship and stakeholder engagement. The company works closely with regulators, community groups and industry partners to deliver reliable services while minimising environmental impact.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $6.33 to $6.94
• 50-Day Range: $6.26 to $6.99
• 52-Week Range: $4.89 to $8.57
• Volume: 520 shs
• Average Volume: 3,726 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 23.90
• Dividend Yield: 4.37%
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Buy

Pennon Group Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Pennon Group scored higher than 2% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Pennon Group.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Pennon Group is 23.90, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.72.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Pennon Group is 23.90, which means that it is trading at a more expensive P/E ratio than the Utilities sector average P/E ratio of about 19.91.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pennon Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13748, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pennon Group has recently increased by 2.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

Dividend

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Leadership

Pennon Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.75%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.

Dividend Growth

Pennon Group does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Pennon Group is 104.46%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Pennon Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 13748, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Pennon Group has recently increased by 2.09%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing.

News and Social Media

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Pennon Group this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Pennon Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

43.98% of the stock of Pennon Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

PEGRF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have PEGRF shares performed this year?

Pennon Group's stock was trading at $7.13 at the beginning of the year. Since then, PEGRF stock has decreased by 2.7% and is now trading at $6.9360.

When did Pennon Group's stock split?

Shares of Pennon Group reverse split before market open on Friday, July 9th 2021.The 2-3 reverse split was announced on Friday, July 9th 2021. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the market closes on Friday, July 9th 2021. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 67 shares after the split.

How do I buy shares of Pennon Group?

Shares of PEGRF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Utilities
• Industry: Utilities - Regulated Water
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:PEGRF
• CIK: 1455633
• Web: www.pennon-group.co.uk
• Phone: 441392446677
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 3,000
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 23.90
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A