RS Group PLC

RS Group PLC

9.50
EUR
+0.35
(+3.83%)
3.00BMarket Cap
Nov 05Next 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
2.9
2.88
2.94
3.43
3.87
4.25
4.39
4.41
5.43
6.32
6.22
6.18
6.16
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.16
0.16
0.05
0.21
0.34
0.33
0.35
0.28
0.49
0.6
0.38
0.32
0.35
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.13
0.2
0.17
0.25
0.23
0.17
0.16
0.29
0.34
0.55
0.31
0.45
0.45
- -
Dividend per Share
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.12
0.13
0.13
0.15
0.16
0.16
0.19
0.22
0.22
0.23
- -
Book Value per Share
0.83
0.84
0.81
0.88
1.09
1.33
1.61
1.91
2.35
2.82
2.99
2.89
3.05
3.05
Tangible Book Value per Share
0.33
0.27
0.26
0.29
0.56
0.6
0.87
0.92
1.35
1.33
0.92
0.97
1.08
1.08
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
439
440
439
440
441
443
445
454
471
472
473
470
468
468
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
1,273
1,266
1,291
1,512
1,705
1,884
1,954
2,003
2,554
2,982
2,942
2,904
2,881
- -
Operating Margin (%)
8.33
7.99
3.11
8.75
10.12
10.67
10.51
8.35
12.09
13.49
9.64
8.96
8.56
- -
Depreciation Expense
28
31
30
29
26
32
51
57
64
65
84
85
80
- -
Net Income, GAAP
72
70
22
92
150
148
155
126
230
285
179
153
162
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
29.28
26.85
37.25
27.54
11.27
24.13
22.49
21.86
23.89
23.34
26.23
25.96
26.31
- -
Profit Margin (%)
5.62
5.55
1.7
6.09
8.77
7.86
7.92
6.27
9.01
9.55
6.1
5.26
5.62
- -
Working Capital
265
255
297
285
359
448
474
503
669
738
808
755
669
669
LT Debt
131
128
185
85
101
175
203
191
184
219
498
431
308
308
Total Equity
364
368
356
389
483
589
720
899
1,109
1,335
1,419
1,355
1,414
1,414
Return on Invested Capital (%)
13.16
10.47
2.88
12.73
23.35
19.37
15.77
10.92
17.47
18.6
10.46
8.48
9.1
- -
Return on Capital (%)
13.85
10.78
3.07
13.37
25.2
20.51
16.55
11.33
17.94
18.84
10.68
8.78
9.34
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
19.22
19.19
6.05
24.73
34.33
27.64
23.63
15.5
22.91
23.32
13.04
11.01
11.7
- -

Capital Structure

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'26
Mar'26
ST Debt
81
- -
188
LT Borrowings
390
- -
270
LT Finance Leases
41
- -
38
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
469
463
463
Market Capitalization
2,692
2,611
2,625

Working Capital

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Mar'25
Sep'26
Mar'26
Total Current Assets
1,471
- -
1,511
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
148
- -
167
Accounts Receivable, Net
604
- -
641
Inventories
617
- -
595
Total Current Liabilities
716
- -
842
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
81
- -
188
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
15.24%
9.96%
4.39%
Free Cash Flow
17.5%
16.78%
0.52%
Net Income, GAAP
42.88%
12.25%
6.09%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
8.74%
8.17%
-0.77%
Total Cash Common Dividend
7.64%
8.5%
1.15%

Semi-annual Revenue

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
2,942
2025
- -
- -
2,904
2026
- -
- -
2,881

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.38
2025
- -
- -
0.32
2026
- -
- -
0.35

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.22
2025
- -
- -
0.22
2026
- -
- -
0.23

Company Description

CEO
Simon Charles Conrad Pryce
Full Time Employees
8,500
Sector
Distribution services
Industry
Wholesale distributors
Address
Fifth Floor London GL United Kingdom N1C 4AG
IPO Date
Jan 2, 1986
Business
RS Group plc is a global omni-channel provider of industrial and electronic products and services aimed at designers, builders, and maintainers of industrial equipment and operations. The company offers an extensive product portfolio including technical and specialist product ranges such as electronic components, electrical parts, automation and control equipment, mechanical and fluid power products, personal protective equipment (PPE) and site safety products, as well as RS PRO, its own-brand product range. RS Group supports its customers with services including digital platforms, procurement and inventory outsourcing (RS Integrated Supply), and innovative solutions, focusing on providing value through technical expertise and a wide product offer. Founded in 1937 and headquartered in London, UK, RS Group operates globally with a strong presence in the Americas, Europe, and Asia Pacific regions. The company has recently intensified its focus on expanding technical product offerings and improving supply chain sustainability and responsiveness, including increasing local sourcing and stocking mainly in Asia Pacific to enhance delivery times and reduce carbon footprint. RS Group has launched a new product management solution that significantly increases the speed and scale of new product introductions, tripling the number of products onboarded annually. Furthermore, it has enhanced its Better World product range, which offers greener alternatives as part of its sustainability goals. Recent efforts include a strategic multi-year action plan aimed at operational efficiency, cost savings exceeding £30 million, and disciplined acquisitions to drive growth and expand market presence. The company continues to transition from purely product supply to integrated solutions, emphasizing the value generated by digital and data-driven services, which now account for a growing share of revenue. RS PRO, the own-brand range, contributes around 14% of Group revenues and continues to grow with an increased focus on technical and resilient product categories. RS Group maintains a strong balance sheet supporting further strategic investments and acquisitions to enhance its product specialization, distribution efficiency, and service portfolio, aiming to deliver sustainable revenue growth and mid-teen adjusted operating margins in the medium term. The company also prioritizes ESG initiatives aligned with its strategic goals including advancing sustainability, empowering people, supporting communities, and responsible business conduct.

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