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
£319M
6.64
£0.14
1.62
£0.05
5.27%
Price and volume
Market cap
£319M
Beta
1.62
52-week high
£1.37
52-week low
£0.73
Average daily volume
1.1M
Dividend rate
£0.05
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.946
Quick ratio
0.249
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)
88
Gross margin (TTM)
35.72%
Net profit margin (TTM)
8.81%
Operating margin (TTM)
14.62%
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)
6.642
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.582
Price to book
0.91
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-32.99
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
4.478
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
22.33%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
20.32%
Dividend yield (TTM)
5.27%
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 maintains a 'Buy' rating for Card Factory, citing the company's strategic expansion into the U.S. market as a potential game-changer for future growth. (Investing.com)
Canaccord Genuity Group reaffirms a 'Buy' rating with a price target of GBX 185, indicating confidence in Card Factory's ability to meet its full-year targets despite recent share price declines. (MarketBeat)
Card Factory reinstated dividend payments following a 10.3% increase in revenue to £510.9 million, reflecting strong financial performance and commitment to shareholder returns. (Proactive Investors)
Card Factory's shares fell nearly 19% after reporting a 34% decline in adjusted pre-tax profit, attributed to increased UK national living wage costs impacting profitability. (Proactive Investors)
The company's beta of 3.61 indicates high volatility, suggesting that Card Factory's stock may be more susceptible to market fluctuations, posing a risk to investors. (GuruFocus)
Despite a 6.19% increase in revenue to £542.50 million, Card Factory's earnings decreased by 3.43% to £47.80 million, raising concerns about the company's ability to translate revenue growth into profit. (StockAnalysis.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 7 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Card Factory stock?
Card Factory (CARD) has a market cap of £319M as of July 11, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Card Factory stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Card Factory (CARD) stock is 6.64 as of July 11, 2025.
Does Card Factory stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Card Factory (CARD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 11, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.048 and the yield is 5.27%. 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 date is unconfirmed.
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.