Driver Group plc

As of September 30, 2023, Driver Group plc has 52.25M shares outstanding.

As of September 30, 2023, Driver Group plc maintains a current ratio of 2.32, meaning it holds 2.3x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 7.24, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 5.92 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, Driver Group plc posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -5.34, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 0.66 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -1.18, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is negative at -4.20, pointing to unprofitable operations over the period.

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2023. That works out to an effective tax rate of 71.53, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items.

Over the twelve months ended September 30, 2023, Driver Group plc posted a gross margin of 25.28, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 0.87 and net profit margin of -0.79 provide insight into operational efficiency.

These figures cover the twelve months ended September 30, 2023. The dividend payout ratio of 628.00 exceeds 100%, meaning the company is distributing more than it earns and funding the dividend from cash reserves, asset sales, or borrowing, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth.

As of September 30, 2023, Driver Group plc has an Altman Z-Score of 3.02, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.