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
Employees
9,266
Headquarters
Website
Card Factory Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£369M
7.69
£0.14
1.62
£0.05
4.55%
Price and volume
Market cap
£369M
Beta
1.62
52-week high
£1.37
52-week low
£0.73
Average daily volume
1.2M
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)
35.56%
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)
7.693
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.674
Price to book
1.05
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-38.06
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
5.186
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
19.28%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.203
Dividend yield (TTM)
4.55%
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
The group delivered strong revenue growth of +6.2% to £542.5 million and adjusted profit before tax rose +6.3% to £66.0 million in FY25, reflecting disciplined cost management and resilient consumer demand. (Reuters)
Card Factory expanded its highly profitable store estate by opening 32 net new stores, taking the total to 1,090 and driving a +5.8% increase in total store sales alongside +3.4% like-for-like growth. (Reuters)
Targeted international expansion through acquisitions of Garlanna in Ireland and Garven in the US, coupled with a wholesale partnership covering over 1,100 US stores, is broadening the Group’s growth runway. (Reuters)
Annualised impact of inflation and labour cost increases, notably a c.10% rise in the National Living Wage and higher employer National Insurance contributions, is expected to add about £14 million to the FY26 cost base, risking margin compression. (Reuters)
Net debt surged by 71% year-on-year to £58.9 million (excluding leases), driven by £43 million of acquisitions and dividends, lifting adjusted leverage to 0.7× and constraining financial flexibility. (Reuters)
Online and personalised channels underperformed, with cardfactory.co.uk like-for-like sales flat on FY24 and the closure of gettingpersonal.co.uk, signalling challenges in digital engagement and omnichannel growth. (Reuters)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 6 Sept 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Card Factory stock?
Card Factory (CARD) has a market cap of £369M as of September 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Card Factory stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Card Factory (CARD) stock is 7.69 as of September 08, 2025.
Does Card Factory stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Card Factory (CARD) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 08, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.048 and the yield is 4.55%. 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.