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TheWorks PLC

TheWorks PLC

LLSE:WRKS
95.00
GBX
-1.00
(-1.04%)
2.73BMarket Cap
Jan 15Next Earn
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
2.47
2.66
3.07
3.71
3.6
2.91
4.23
4.48
4.52
4.03
4.37
- -
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.07
0.02
0.03
0.02
-0.28
-0.04
0.22
0.15
0.1
0.13
0.02
- -
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
0.1
0.01
0.1
0.02
0.28
0.45
0.73
0.34
0.29
0.44
0.4
- -
Dividend per Share
- -
- -
- -
0.01
0.04
- -
- -
0.02
- -
- -
- -
- -
Book Value per Share
0.08
0.1
0.13
0.61
0.21
0.14
0.01
0.06
0.16
0.25
0.28
0.28
Tangible Book Value per Share
-0.18
-0.16
-0.17
0.32
0.16
0.1
-0.02
0.04
0.13
0.21
0.25
0.25
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
63
63
63
59
63
62
63
63
63
63
60
59
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
154
166
192
217
225
181
265
280
283
252
260
- -
Operating Margin (%)
6.46
4.09
4.08
3.57
-0.39
-7.87
7.38
4.78
4.04
5.91
4.76
- -
Depreciation Expense
2
4
5
6
30
29
20
25
23
23
25
- -
Net Income, GAAP
5
1
2
1
-18
-2
14
9
6
8
1
- -
Effective Tax Rate (%)
23.34
28.8
30.6
51.83
- -
- -
1.94
- -
7.82
5.99
26.6
- -
Profit Margin (%)
2.98
0.81
0.93
0.52
-7.87
-1.27
5.28
3.34
2.26
3.24
0.54
- -
Working Capital
7
2
2
-1
-19
-22
-6
-3
-8
-7
-3
-3
LT Debt
30
31
31
- -
110
104
86
75
58
56
64
64
Total Equity
5
6
8
38
13
9
- -
3
10
15
17
17
Return on Invested Capital (%)
- -
10.45
10.92
3.74
- -
- -
14.26
- -
10.98
14.46
9.05
- -
Return on Capital (%)
- -
10.09
11.21
4.17
- -
- -
14.47
- -
11.36
14.29
5.76
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)
- -
24.39
25.29
4.84
-68.42
-20.68
303.35
493.62
94.46
65.84
8.8
- -

Capital Structure

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Apr'25
Oct'26
Apr'26
ST Debt
19
27
18
LT Borrowings
- -
- -
- -
LT Finance Leases
56
60
64
Preferred Equity and Hybrid Capital
- -
- -
- -
Shares Outstanding
59
59
63
Market Capitalization
15
26
27

Working Capital

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.
Apr'25
Oct'26
Apr'26
Total Current Assets
47
65
45
Cash, Cash Equivalents & STI
4
4
4
Accounts Receivable, Net
2
7
2
Inventories
35
52
33
Total Current Liabilities
54
77
48
Payables & Accruals
- -
- -
- -
ST Debt
19
27
18
Deferred Revenue
- -
- -
- -

Growth Rates

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
130.68%
193.41%
17.48%
Free Cash Flow
206.59%
7.04%
-13.78%
Net Income, GAAP
-266.91%
-165.34%
-82.73%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.58%
9.11%
3.13%
Total Cash Common Dividend
- -
- -
- -

Semi-annual Revenue

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
283
2025
- -
- -
252
2026
- -
- -
260

Semi-annual Earnings Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
0.1
2025
- -
- -
0.13
2026
- -
- -
0.02

Semi-annual Dividends Per Share

GBP

•

in mil. unless spec.

Year

H1
H2
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
2025
- -
- -
- -
2026
- -
- -
- -

Company Description

Company Profile APIChatGPT
CEO
Gavin Lee Peck
Full Time Employees
3,600
Sector
Retail trade
Industry
Specialty stores
Address
Boldmere House Birmingham WM United Kingdom B46 1AL
IPO Date
Jul 19, 2018
Website
corporate.theworks.co.uk
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Business
TheWorks.co.uk plc operates as a value retailer primarily in the United Kingdom and Ireland, specializing in the retailing of books, arts and crafts products, stationery, toys, games, gifts, and seasonal items. The company offers a broad product range that includes children's and young adult books, art supplies, crafts materials, educational toys, puzzles, games, and a variety of affordable gifts and stationery. Founded in 1981 and headquartered in Coleshill, Birmingham, TheWorks.co.uk plc operates a network of approximately 503 stores supported by a strong multi-channel sales approach, including a significant online presence. Recently, TheWorks.co.uk plc has focused on enhancing its product proposition by launching new toys and games ranges that performed well in the first half of 2024, and relaunching its children's book range with a clearer offer spanning from baby and toddler books through to young adult fiction, including fun-learning and broader fiction titles. The company embarked on a brand evolution project to better communicate its purpose of inspiring reading, learning, creativity, and play, introducing a new brand positioning and marketing strapline #TimeWellSpent. Additionally, TheWorks.co.uk plc has made strategic store portfolio changes, with seven new store openings, fifteen closures, and four relocations in the fiscal year 2025, resulting in a smaller but higher quality and more profitable store base. TheWorks.co.uk plc operates within the value retail segment targeting families and budget-conscious consumers looking for affordable, screen-free entertainment and creative activities. It employs around 3,700 colleagues and reported revenue of £277 million with adjusted EBITDA of £9.5 million for the fiscal year 2025. The company continues to emphasize its clear customer offering and refreshed strategy to capture significant growth potential in the UK value retail market. Its product and strategic developments underline its commitment to support families with affordable, feel-good ways to spend their time.