Marks & Spencer Group/£MKS
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About Marks & Spencer Group
Marks & Spencer Group, publicly traded as MKS, is a major British multinational retailer specializing in the selling of clothing, home products, and luxury food products. Founded in 1884 by Michael Marks and Thomas Spencer in Leeds, it operates in the retail sector with both physical stores and an online presence. As of 2023, Marks & Spencer maintains its reputation for quality, offering a wide range of products from its own brand labels.
Ticker
£MKS
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Headquarters
Employees
64,000
ISIN
GB0031274896
MKS Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£7.1B
25.26
£0.14
1.40
£0.03
0.85%
Price and volume
Market cap
£7.1B
Beta
1.4
52-week high
£4.18
52-week low
£2.75
Average daily volume
10M
Dividend rate
£0.03
Financial strength
Current ratio
0.865
Quick ratio
0.511
Long term debt to equity
87.711
Total debt to equity
99.766
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
20.46%
Interest coverage (TTM)
6.93%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
1,355.5
Gross margin (TTM)
99.02%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.14%
Operating margin (TTM)
7.89%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
42.97%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£220,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
7.78%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.10%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
25.264
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.518
Price to book
2.44
Price to tangible book (TTM)
2.59
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.872
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.27%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
39.87%
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.85%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
5.96%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-32.69%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.27%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.97%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-2.49%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-7.18%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-14.87%
What the Analysts think about MKS
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Marks & Spencer Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Marks & Spencer reported a 22% rise in adjusted pre-tax profits to £875.5 million and a 6.1% increase in sales to nearly £14 billion for the fiscal year ending March 2025, indicating strong financial health and operational efficiency. (ft.com)
The company's food segment achieved market-leading volume growth and strong innovation, broadening customer appeal and contributing significantly to overall revenue. (jamessharp.co.uk)
M&S has been investing in digital transformation and AI-driven insights, enhancing its online shopping experience and operational efficiency, which positions the company well for future growth. (365retail.co.uk)
A recent cyberattack is expected to reduce M&S's operating profit by approximately £300 million, with disruptions anticipated to persist into July, potentially affecting customer trust and sales. (reuters.com)
The cyberattack led to the theft of personal customer data and the shutdown of M&S's online clothing business for over three weeks, impacting the company's digital sales and reputation. (ft.com)
M&S's share in Ocado Retail reported widened losses of £37.3 million, exceeding internal expectations and indicating challenges in its joint venture performance. (jamessharp.co.uk)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 8 Jun 2025.
MKS Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
MKS Earnings Performance
Company profitability
MKS News
AllArticlesVideos
Cyber attack on M&S should be 'wake-up call', minister warns
Skynews·2 months ago
What is happening at M&S? An insider reveals the 'chaos and paranoia as staff sleep in offices'
Skynews·2 months ago
Paranoia, chaos and staff sleeping in the office: Insider reveals M&S 'had no plan' for cyber attacks
Skynews·2 months ago
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Upcoming events
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Marks & Spencer Group
Dividend·Payment
£0.026Per share
FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Marks & Spencer Group stock?
Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) has a market cap of £7.1B as of July 01, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Marks & Spencer Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) stock is 25.26 as of July 01, 2025.
Does Marks & Spencer Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 01, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.03 and the yield is 0.85%. Marks & Spencer Group has a payout ratio of 20.46% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Marks & Spencer Group dividend payment date?
The next Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) dividend payment is scheduled for July 04, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Marks & Spencer Group?
Marks & Spencer Group (MKS) has a beta rating of 1.4. 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.