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Science Group achieves record profit after sale of Ricardo stake

Science Group reported an adjusted operating profit of £23.1m for the year to 31 December 2025 on revenue of £111.7m. Reported operating profit rose to £40.9m, including a pre-tax investment gain of £24.1m from the sale of a 21.8% stake in Ricardo, which delivered a return of more than 70% in five months. Reported profit before tax was £41.5m (2024: £14.7m), reported earnings per share were 75.1p; adjusted undiluted earnings per share were 40.2p. The group held £72.6m of cash at year-end, had net cash of £61.2m, repurchased its own shares for £10.7m and proposes a final dividend of 10.0p; bank facilities were renewed. » More on de.investing.com
Ricardo applies for block-listing of 2.3m shares for employee plans

Ricardo has applied to the Financial Conduct Authority and the London Stock Exchange for a block-listing of 2,297,406 new ordinary shares with a nominal value of 25 pence. The shares are to comprise 162,922 for the 2021 Deferred Bonus Plan and 2,134,484 for the 2020 Long Term Incentive Plan. Admission to trading is expected to take effect on 6 October 2025; the new shares will rank equally with the existing ordinary shares. » More on de.investing.com
Science Group posts record profit driven by Ricardo stake

Science Group plc reported a record pre-tax profit of £32.2 million in the first half of 2025, largely driven by a £24 million gain from its stake in Ricardo plc. Revenue rose to £57.2 million, while the company's liquidity and financial position improved significantly. The systems business performed well, offsetting weaker results in the professional services segment. » More on de.investing.com

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In 2025, RICARDO has already paid €0.0196 in dividends. The last payout was in April 2025.

Financials

In the last year, RICARDO had revenue of €559.3m and net profit of €824.75k

(EUR)	2024	YoY
Revenue	559.3m	8.15%
Gross profit	158.59m	12.18%
Net profit	824.75k	113.15%
EBITDA	39.12m	89.19%

Fundamentals

Metric	Value
Market capitalization	€151.99m
Number of shares	62.2m
52-week high/low	€5.51 - €2.44
Dividends	No
Beta	0.18
P/E ratio	380.53
PEG ratio	3.81
P/B ratio	1.62
P/S ratio	0.56

Company profile

Ricardo plc provides engineering, technical, environmental, and strategic consultancy services for transportation original equipment manufacturers and operators, suppliers, energy companies, and government agencies. It operates through five segments: Energy & Environment (EE), Rail, Automotive and Industrial (A&I), Defense, and Performance Products (PP). The EE segment provides industry-leading analysis, advice, and data to governments, public agencies, and businesses. The Rail segment offers technical advice and engineering services, and accredited assurance services. The A&I segment engages in the provision of clean, efficient, integrated propulsion, and energy solutions in area of hybrid and electric systems, electrification, engines, driveline and transmissions, testing, and vehicle engineering for automotive, aerospace, defense, energy, off-highway and commercial, marine, motorcycle and light-personal transport, and rail sectors. The Defense segment focuses on engineering services, software, and products that protect life and enhance the operation, maintenance, and support of complex systems, as well as offers various engineering programmes; and anti-lock braking system/electronic stability control systems. The PP segment manufactures and assembles niche high-quality components, prototypes, and complex products, including engines, transmissions, and other precision and performance-critical products; and provides software solutions for motorsport, automotive, aerospace, defense, and rail markets. It operates in the United Kingdom, Europe, North America, China, Australia, rest of Asia, and internationally. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Shoreham-by-Sea, the United Kingdom.