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Merchants Trust Plc(LSE) MRCH

Market Cap£969.95MMarket 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 (1992)+1,769%
5 Year+21%
1 Year+15%
1 Month-3%
£6.48
-0.23%
-0.02Today
Merchants Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 647.002026-10-08
Merchants Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-1.52%GBX 657.002026-10-01
1 month-3.29%GBX 669.002026-09-08
3 month+1.09%GBX 640.002026-07-10
Year to date+8.56%GBX 596.002025-12-31
1 year+14.72%GBX 564.002025-10-08
3 year+26.86%GBX 510.002023-10-09
5 year+21.16%GBX 534.002021-10-08
Since inception+1,768.71%GBX 0.351992-01-02

Merchants Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£969.95MMarket 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)

£197.77M

Net Income (TTM)

£238.37M

EPS (TTM)

£1.38

P/E Ratio

4.76

Dividend

£0.30

Beta (Volatility)

0.01 (Low)

Price

£6.48

Volume

149,832

Open

£6.45

Previous Close

£6.48

Daily Range

£6.43 - £6.50

52-Week Range

£5.36 - £6.90

Estimated Earnings Date

Sep 21, 2026

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About Merchants Trust Plc

The Merchants Trust Plc is a closed-ended equity investment fund managed by Allianz Global Investors GmbH, UK Branch. The company primarily invests in publicly traded companies across various sectors in the UK equity markets, aiming to deliver long-term capital growth and income.

Products and Services
  • Closed-ended equity investment fund
  • Diversified portfolio across UK sectors
  • Investment management services by Allianz Global Investors
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue of £29.08 million indicates strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) revenue of £123.28 million shows consistent growth
  • Dividend yield of 4.44% reflects attractive income potential for investors
Financial Highlights
  • Net income for Q2 2026 reached £87.24 million
  • Operating income margin of 3.11% demonstrates operational efficiency
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 4.85 suggests potential undervaluation
The Merchants Trust Plc has a long-standing history, established in 1889, and continues to adapt to market conditions while focusing on delivering value to shareholders. The recent financial performance highlights a robust revenue stream and a strong net income, indicating effective management and investment strategies. The attractive dividend yield further enhances the appeal for income-focused investors. With a diversified portfolio and a commitment to long-term growth, The Merchants Trust Plc presents a compelling opportunity for those interested in the UK equity market.
AI Generated • Sep 22, 2026

Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Employees

0

Website

www.merchantstrust.co.uk

Headquarters

London, GL EC2M 3TY, GB

MRCH Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

98.76%

Operating Margin

138.64%

Net Income Margin

134.08%

Return on Equity

20.49%

Return on Capital

15.61%

Return on Assets

17.81%

Earnings Yield

21.01%

Dividend Yield

4.52%

Payout Ratio

21.40%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£969.95MMarket 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

147.63M

Volume

149.83K

Avg. Volume

175.74K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£194.21M

Operating Income

£252.07M

EBITDA

£251.22M

Operating Cash Flow

£90.55M

Capital Expenditure

-£33.79M

Free Cash Flow

£71.75M

Cash & ST Invst.

£20.90M

Total Debt

£117.30M

Merchants Trust Plc Performance Analysis

Merchants Trust Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-01-31GBP 65,375,000-70.0%
20242024-01-31GBP 49,235,000-24.7%
20252025-01-31GBP 89,701,00082.2%
20262026-01-31GBP 86,713,000-3.3%
Merchants Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-01-31-104.6%
Q22025-07-311020.9%
Q42026-01-31142.0%
Q22026-07-31-76.4%
Merchants Trust Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-01-31GBP 0.30-79.7%
20242024-01-31GBP -0.21N/A
20252025-01-31GBP 0.70N/A
20262026-01-31GBP 1.1055.9%
Merchants Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42025-01-31-109.8%
Q22025-07-31506.8%
Q42026-01-31154.8%
Q22026-07-31-25.3%

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

£29.08M

-76.0%

Gross Profit

£27.19M

-77.3%

Gross Margin

93.50%

N/A

Market Cap

£969.95MMarket 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

N/A

N/A

Employees

0

N/A

Net Income

£87.24M

-24.5%

EBITDA

£90.28M

-24.1%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

£20.90M

N/A

Total Debt

£117.30M

+75.3%

Accounts Receivable

£0.00

N/A

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£117.30M

+75.3%

Short Term Debt

£0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

17.81%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

18.41%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£21.25M

+29.6%

Operating Cash Flow

£21.25M

+29.6%

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Questions About MRCH

What is the current price of Merchants Trust Plc?

Merchants Trust Plc is trading at £6.48 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Merchants Trust Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Merchants Trust Plc has traded between £5.36 and £6.90.

How much debt does Merchants Trust Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Merchants Trust Plc reported total debt of £116.85M.

How much cash does Merchants Trust Plc have on hand?

Merchants Trust Plc reported £26.08M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Merchants Trust Plc’s dividend yield?

Merchants Trust Plc currently has a dividend yield of 4.52%.

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