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TheWorks.co.uk plc

TheWorks.co.uk plc

WRKS.L
TheWorks.co.uk plcGB flagLondon Stock Exchange
75.40
GBp
+0.40
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47.13MMarket Cap
TheWorks.co.uk plc
WRKS.L
(London Stock Exchange)

Recent

price

75.40

P/E

ratio

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ROIC.AI

2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
FRC
2.47
2.66
3.07
3.71
3.6
2.91
4.23
4.48
4.52
4.43
Revenue per Share
0.07
0.02
0.03
0.02
-0.28
-0.04
0.22
0.15
0.1
0.13
Basic EPS, GAAP
0.1
0.01
0.1
0.02
0.28
0.45
0.73
0.34
0.29
0.44
Free Cash Flow per Basic Share
- -
- -
- -
0.01
0.04
- -
- -
0.02
- -
- -
Dividend per Share
0.08
0.1
0.13
0.15
-0.28
-0.32
-0.52
-0.44
-0.33
-0.2
Book Value per Share
-0.18
-0.16
-0.17
0.34
0.16
0.1
-0.02
0.04
0.13
0.22
Tangible Book Value per Share
62
62
62
59
63
62
62
62
62
62
Basic Weighted Avg Shares
154
166
192
217
225
181
265
280
283
277
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
6.46
4.09
4.08
3.57
-0.39
-7.87
7.38
4.78
4.04
4.96
Operating Margin (%)
2
4
5
6
30
29
20
25
23
23
Depreciation Expense
5
1
2
1
-18
-2
14
9
6
8
Net Income, GAAP
23.34
28.8
30.6
51.83
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- -
1.94
- -
7.82
1.98
Effective Tax Rate (%)
2.98
0.81
0.93
0.52
-7.87
-1.27
5.28
3.34
2.26
2.95
Profit Margin (%)
7
2
2
-1
-19
-22
-6
-3
-8
-7
Working Capital
30
31
31
- -
110
104
86
75
58
56
LT Debt
5
6
8
38
13
9
- -
3
10
16
Total Equity
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13.05
13.88
9.28
- -
- -
14.34
- -
10.98
14.45
Return on Invested Capital (%)
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10.09
11.21
6.72
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- -
18.87
- -
17.01
21.6
Return on Capital (%)
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24.39
25.29
13.57
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- -
- -
- -
- -
Return on Common Equity (%)

Capital Structure

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Working Capital

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Growth Rates

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

(avg. rate of change)

10 years
5 years
1 year
Total Equity
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185.23%
57.07%
Free Cash Flow
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20.98%
54.45%
Net Income, GAAP
- -
-166.19%
28.24%
Sales/Revenue/Turnover
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6.31%
-1.96%
Total Cash Common Dividend
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Quarterly Revenue

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
283
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
277
2026
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- -
- -
- -
- -

Quarterly Earnings Per Share

FRC

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in mil. unless spec.

Year

Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.1
2025
- -
- -
- -
- -
0.13
2026
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Quarterly Dividends Per Share

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Year

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Q2
Q3
Q4
FY
2024
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2025
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2026
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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.