Card Factory /£CARD
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About Card Factory
Card Factory PLC is a prominent UK-based retailer specializing in greeting cards, gifts, and celebration essentials. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Wakefield, England, the company operates in the specialty retail sector, providing a wide array of products aimed at personal celebrations and events. It is publicly listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CARD, marking its prominence in the retail market.
Ticker
£CARD
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Specialty Retail
Headquarters
Employees
9,266
ISIN
GB00BLY2F708
Website
Card Factory Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£322M
6.72
£0.14
1.62
£0.06
6.20%
Price and volume
Market cap
£322M
Beta
1.62
52-week high
£1.37
52-week low
£0.73
Average daily volume
1.3M
Dividend rate
£0.06
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.946
Quick ratio
0.337
Long term debt to equity
46.872
Total debt to equity
53.157
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
41.42%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.40%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
89.4
Gross margin (TTM)
35.72%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.81%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.82%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.43%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£60,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
8.49%
Return on equity (TTM)
14.43%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
6.715
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.588
Price to book
0.92
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-33.32
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.527
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
22.09%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
20.32%
Dividend yield (TTM)
6.20%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
6.19%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-4.20%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
14.18%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.38%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
79.47%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
2.60%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-3.42%
What the Analysts think about Card Factory
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Card Factory stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Berenberg Bank initiated coverage of Card Factory with a 'Buy' recommendation and a price target of GBX 154, suggesting a potential upside of approximately 65% from its current price. (fintel.io)
Card Factory reported a 6.2% year-on-year revenue growth for the eleven months ending December 2024, driven by strong store performance and expansion into gifts and celebration essentials. (tipranks.com)
The company expanded into the U.S. market by acquiring Garven Holdings, LLC for $25 million, aiming to tap into the $70 billion U.S. celebration essentials market. (tipranks.com)
Card Factory's stock price hit a new 52-week low, trading as low as GBX 73, indicating potential investor concerns. (marketbeat.com)
The company anticipates a £14 million headwind from wage cost increases in FY-26 due to changes in national insurance minimum wage regulations, which may impact profitability. (investing.com)
Despite revenue growth, Card Factory's net income decreased by 45.31% year-on-year as of July 2024, raising concerns about its profitability. (google.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 5 Jun 2025.
Card Factory Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
Card Factory Earnings Performance
Company profitability
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Capital at risk
Upcoming events
Jun27
Card Factory
Dividend·Payment
£0.036Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Card Factory stock?
Card Factory (CARD) has a market cap of £322M as of June 20, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Card Factory stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Card Factory (CARD) stock is 6.72 as of June 20, 2025.
Does Card Factory stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Card Factory (CARD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of June 20, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.057 and the yield is 6.2%. Card Factory has a payout ratio of 41.42% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Card Factory dividend payment date?
The next Card Factory (CARD) dividend payment is scheduled for June 27, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Card Factory ?
Card Factory (CARD) has a beta rating of 1.62. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.