QinetiQ Group plc

QinetiQ Group plc

5.61
EUR
+0.07
(+1.26%)
2.75BMarket Cap
Nov 12Next Earn
2014 Y
2015 Y
2016 Y
2017 Y
2018 Y
2019 Y
2020 Y
2021 Y
2022 Y
2023 Y
2024 Y
2025 Y
2026 Y
TTM
Revenue per Share
1.19
1.2
1.28
1.36
1.46
1.63
1.88
2.23
2.29
2.73
3.29
3.4
3.59
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
-0.02
0.16
0.18
0.21
0.24
0.2
0.19
0.21
0.16
0.27
0.24
-0.33
0.2
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.16
0.13
0.22
0.13
0.11
0.06
0.08
0.18
0.18
0.17
0.25
0.2
0.3
- -
Dividend per Share
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.06
0.06
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.07
0.08
0.08
0.09
- -
Book Value per Share
0.57
0.49
0.55
0.93
1.3
1.36
1.54
1.53
1.8
1.67
1.6
1.13
1.06
1.06
Tangible Book Value per Share
0.29
0.29
0.41
0.68
1.05
0.94
0.99
1.04
1.3
0.37
0.35
0.15
0.13
0.13
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
656
635
591
578
569
560
571
574
577
580
581
567
535
537
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
783
764
756
783
833
911
1,073
1,278
1,320
1,581
1,912
1,932
1,923
- -
Operating Margin (%)
13.2
13.34
12.84
13.42
13.23
12.12
10.86
10.25
8.76
9.66
9.26
7.87
10.09
- -
Depreciation Expense
35
27
28
30
32
45
53
61
62
75
91
111
120
- -
Net Income, GAAP
-13
105
106
123
138
114
106
122
90
154
140
-186
108
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
19.05
- -
- -
6.24
4.63
7.55
13.48
14.8
28.51
19.58
23.59
- -
30.69
- -
Profit Margin (%)
-1.62
13.71
14.04
15.75
16.58
12.5
9.91
9.52
6.82
9.77
7.3
-9.61
5.59
- -
Working Capital
161
4
67
56
102
71
21
145
170
75
103
84
85
85
LT Debt
154
- -
- -
- -
- -
21
19
21
17
361
384
416
410
410
Total Equity
378
298
325
533
742
779
885
883
1,041
968
926
627
553
553
Return on Invested Capital (%)
12.86
- -
- -
24.69
19.74
13.27
11.55
10.15
8.66
11
10.62
- -
15.89
- -
Return on Capital (%)
-0.27
- -
- -
28.96
21.78
14.9
12.49
13.49
9.23
13.71
11.64
- -
12.06
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
-3.11
30.98
34.08
28.77
21.67
15
12.81
13.79
9.36
15.37
14.74
-23.92
18.23
- -

Capital Structure

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'26
Mar'26
ST Debt
13
- -
12
LT Borrowings
335
- -
334
LT Finance Leases
81
- -
77
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
554
539
524
Market Capitalization
2,133
2,989
2,405

Working Capital

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'26
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
756
671
732
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
291
234
259
Accounts Receivable, Net
149
361
143
Inventories
71
75
74
Total Current Liabilities
672
607
647
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
13
- -
12
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
8.41%
-7.5%
-11.73%
Free Cash Flow
11.09%
12.95%
41.6%
Net Income, GAAP
-33.65%
-71%
-157.89%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
10.08%
8.91%
-0.47%
Total Cash Common Dividend
4.22%
5.27%
1.67%

Semi-annual Revenue

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
1,912
2025
- -
- -
1,932
2026
- -
- -
1,923

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.24
2025
- -
- -
-0.33
2026
- -
- -
0.2

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.08
2025
- -
- -
0.08
2026
- -
- -
0.09

Company Description

CEO
Stephen John Wadey
Full Time Employees
7,378
Sector
Electronic technology
Industry
Aerospace & defense
Address
Cody Technology Park Farnborough HM United Kingdom GU14 0LX
IPO Date
Feb 10, 2006
Business
QinetiQ Group plc is a science and engineering company specializing in defence, security and critical national infrastructure markets, providing advice, test and evaluation services, and innovative technology-based products to global customers including defence departments, industry and academia. Founded in 2001 as a privatized entity from the UK's Defence Evaluation and Research Agency and headquartered at Cody Technology Park in Farnborough, United Kingdom, the company operates primarily from sites in the UK and the US, with additional presence in locations such as McLean, Virginia; Lorton, Virginia; Franklin, Massachusetts; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It offers core products and services across key segments including air engineering services, air traffic management, safety and environmental management; C4ISR encompassing communication, reconnaissance, intelligence, surveillance, space security, fast jet sensor fusion training, sensors, cyber and data science; cyber solutions such as accreditation support, security health checks, data classification and insider threat management; maritime offerings including Maritime Autonomy Centre, Naval Mission Systems and Maritime Stealth; advanced materials and manufacturing; artificial intelligence, analytics and advanced computing technologies; cybersecurity; unmanned systems; engineering services; testing and evaluation; and intelligent data analytics, supported by unique facilities like wind tunnels, radar systems and purpose-built experimentation centres. In recent developments, QinetiQ completed the sale and leaseback of its 407-acre Cody Technology Park site in Farnborough for £112 million to a fund managed by Tristan Capital Partners in September 2024, enabling a sharper focus on core business activities while retaining its headquarters and principal tenancy under a 15-year lease, with net debt improving by approximately £65 million. The company acquired software development and data analytics firm Naimuri for £25 million to bolster its capabilities; secured $26 million in US naval defence contracts with General Dynamics Electric Boat for next-generation submarine systems and a £25 million contract for Royal Navy training in 2025; achieved CMMC Level 2 cybersecurity certification for its US operations; launched a second £50 million share buyback tranche; and reported FY26 interim results on 13 November 2025 highlighting actions to drive short-term performance and long-term growth, alongside ongoing expansions into markets like Asia-Pacific and R&D investments of £60 million in areas including artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.

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