RS Group/£RS1
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About RS Group
RS Group, based in London, operates as a distributor within the electronics and industrial products sector. The company provides a diverse range of products, including electronic components, automation and control solutions, and tools and consumables. Historically, RS Group has focused on supplying businesses with the necessary equipment and materials to facilitate electronics and industrial applications. The company serves a broad geographical area, with operations spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. Its strategic advantage lies in an extensive product portfolio and a robust distribution network, allowing it to efficiently meet the demands of a global client base.
Ticker
£RS1
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
8,500
Headquarters
Website
RS Group Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.6B
17.40
£0.32
0.77
£0.22
3.96%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.6B
Beta
0.77
52-week high
£7.50
52-week low
£4.77
Average daily volume
967K
Dividend rate
£0.22
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.054
Quick ratio
1.127
Long term debt to equity
31.835
Total debt to equity
37.793
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
68.61%
Interest coverage (TTM)
8.25%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
301
Gross margin (TTM)
42.82%
Net profit margin (TTM)
5.26%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.16%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
25.96%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£340,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
5.38%
Return on equity (TTM)
10.95%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
17.403
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.915
Price to book
1.95
Price to tangible book (TTM)
5.82
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
12.658
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
7.90%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.446
Dividend yield (TTM)
3.96%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.32%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-14.11%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.37%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
8.65%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-12.58%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.40%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
7.56%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.66%
What the Analysts think about RS Group
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for RS Group stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
The board declared a final dividend of 13.9 pence per share, bringing the total full-year payout to 22.4 pence, up 2% from last year, demonstrating confidence in the company’s cash generation and capital management.
The RS PRO and services/solutions divisions grew like-for-like sales by 2% and 6%, respectively, showing strength in higher-margin businesses despite tough market conditions.
In its Q1 trading update, RS Group reaffirmed its full-year outlook and delivered broadly flat like-for-like trading once one-off operational investments are excluded, underlining operational resilience.
Full-year revenue declined 1% year-over-year to £2.903 billion, underscoring ongoing pressure on top-line results from weak global industrial demand and currency headwinds.
Pretax profit dropped 15% to £206.1 million in FY2025, reflecting margin compression due to cost inflation and subdued trading volumes.
Digital revenue decreased 2% on a like-for-like basis as smaller customers cut orders, highlighting continued challenges for the e-commerce segment and potential obstacles for long-term efficiency improvements.
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2025.
RS Group Financial Performance
Revenues and expenses
RS Group Earnings Performance
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for RS Group stock?
RS Group (RS1) has a market cap of £2.6B as of October 30, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for RS Group stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for RS Group (RS1) stock is 17.4 as of October 30, 2025.
Does RS Group stock pay dividends?
Yes, the RS Group (RS1) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 30, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.224 and the yield is 3.96%. RS Group has a payout ratio of 68.61% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next RS Group dividend payment date?
The next RS Group (RS1) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for RS Group?
RS Group (RS1) has a beta rating of 0.77. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.