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Character Group Plc(LSE) CCT

Market Cap£52.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1995)+1,147%
5 Year-56%
1 Year+1%
1 Month+5%
£3.02
-0.69%
-0.02Today
Character Group Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 300.002026-07-29
Character Group Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.66%GBX 302.002026-07-22
1 month+5.26%GBX 285.002026-06-29
3 month+20%GBX 250.002026-04-30
Year to date+23.46%GBX 243.002025-12-31
1 year+0.67%GBX 298.002025-07-29
3 year+4.53%GBX 287.002023-07-28
5 year-56.2%GBX 685.002021-07-30
Since inception+1,147.39%GBX 0.241995-06-22

Character Group Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£52.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£214.55M

Net Income (TTM)

£3.80M

EPS (TTM)

-£0.10

P/E Ratio

-31.87

Dividend

£0.07

Beta (Volatility)

-0.01 (Low)

Price

£3.02

Volume

2,501

Open

£3.02

Previous Close

£3.02

Daily Range

£3.02 - £3.02

52-Week Range

£2.20 - £3.28

Estimated Earnings Date

Dec 16, 2026

CCT News

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About Character Group Plc

Character Group plc is a prominent player in the design, development, and distribution of toys, games, and playthings. Established in 1991 and headquartered in New Malden, the company operates across the United Kingdom, Far East, and Scandinavia, catering to a diverse market.

Products and Services
  • Wide range of toys and games for various age groups
  • Innovative playthings designed to enhance children's creativity
  • Distribution across multiple geographical segments
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £48.28 million, indicating strong market demand
  • Gross profit margin improved to 31.67% in the latest quarter
  • Positive cash flow from operations of £4.1 million supports future investments
Financial Highlights
  • Trailing twelve months revenue of £182.5 million reflects consistent performance
  • Net income of £1.9 million reported in the latest quarter
  • Dividend yield stands at 2.07%, appealing for income-focused investors
Character Group plc has demonstrated resilience in the competitive toy industry, with a solid revenue base and a commitment to innovation. The company's recent financial performance showcases a positive trajectory, with increasing gross profit margins and a healthy cash flow position. The diverse product offerings and geographical reach position Character Group well for future growth, making it an intriguing option for potential investors interested in the leisure sector.
AI Generated • Jul 2, 2026

Industry

Leisure Products

Sector

Consumer Discretionary

CEO

Jonathan James Diver, PhD; Kirankumar Premchand Shah

Website

www.thecharacter.com

Headquarters

New Malden, SU KT3 4QS, GB

CCT Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

27.32%

Operating Margin

1.04%

Net Income Margin

-1.82%

Return on Equity

-5.25%

Return on Capital

12.63%

Return on Assets

-3.33%

Earnings Yield

-3.14%

Dividend Yield

2.30%

Payout Ratio

-61.28%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£52.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

17.36M

Volume

2.50K

Avg. Volume

17.81K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£58.72M

Operating Income

£7.04M

EBITDA

£10.50M

Operating Cash Flow

£15.86M

Capital Expenditure

-£1.98M

Free Cash Flow

£13.88M

Cash & ST Invst.

£13.91M

Total Debt

£834.00K

Character Group Plc Performance Analysis

Character Group Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-08-31GBP 176,402,00026.0%
20232023-08-31GBP 122,591,000-30.5%
20242024-08-31GBP 123,419,0000.7%
20252025-08-31GBP 100,465,000-18.6%
Character Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-3114.2%
Q22025-02-28-19.4%
Q42025-08-31-10.5%
Q22026-02-281.8%
Character Group Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-08-31GBP 0.45-19.1%
20232023-08-31GBP 0.18-60.5%
20242024-08-31GBP 0.2644.4%
20252025-08-31GBP -0.07N/A
Character Group Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-08-3182.8%
Q22025-02-28-23.5%
Q42025-08-31-253.8%
Q22026-02-28155.0%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

£48.28M

-16.2%

Gross Profit

£15.29M

-2.6%

Gross Margin

31.67%

N/A

Market Cap

£52.77MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

£248.93K

N/A

Employees

212

N/A

Net Income

£1.90M

+5.2%

EBITDA

£4.10M

+4.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£13.91M

+3.7%

Total Debt

£834.00K

-8.9%

Accounts Receivable

£14.15M

+5.3%

Inventory

£9.67M

-17.6%

Long Term Debt

£121.00K

+47.6%

Short Term Debt

£713.00K

-14.4%

Return on Assets

-3.33%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

2.96%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£3.71M

-44.5%

Operating Cash Flow

£4.10M

-41.6%

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Questions About CCT

What is the current price of Character Group Plc?

Character Group Plc is trading at £3.02 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Character Group Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Character Group Plc has traded between £2.20 and £3.28.

How much debt does Character Group Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Character Group Plc reported total debt of £1.38M.

How much cash does Character Group Plc have on hand?

Character Group Plc reported £13.30M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Character Group Plc’s dividend yield?

Character Group Plc currently has a dividend yield of 2.30%.

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