Spirax-Sarco Engineering/£SPX
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About Spirax-Sarco Engineering
Spirax-Sarco Engineering plc, now known as Spirax Group plc, is a UK-based company providing thermal energy management and fluid technology solutions. The company operates globally in multiple sectors including steam thermal solutions, electric thermal solutions, and fluid path technologies. Founded in 1888, Spirax-Sarco Engineering has developed a significant footprint in its field, emphasizing innovation in energy management and sustainability.
Ticker
£SPX
Sector
Primary listing
LSE
Industry
Machinery
Headquarters
Employees
9,960
ISIN
GB00BWFGQN14
Website
SPX Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£4.4B
23.23
£2.59
0.87
£1.65
2.74%
Price and volume
Market cap
£4.4B
Beta
0.87
52-week high
£90.75
52-week low
£53.80
Average daily volume
157K
Dividend rate
£1.65
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.851
Quick ratio
1.235
Long term debt to equity
64.845
Total debt to equity
84.808
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
62.24%
Interest coverage (TTM)
5.44%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
378.3
Gross margin (TTM)
76.00%
Net profit margin (TTM)
11.48%
Operating margin (TTM)
17.89%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
26.07%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£170,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.96%
Return on equity (TTM)
16.17%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
23.233
Price to revenue (TTM)
2.662
Price to book
3.68
Price to tangible book (TTM)
32.41
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
20.15
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
4.96%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
298.51%
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.74%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-1.03%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
4.02%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
7.39%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
9.40%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.58%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
6.58%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
6.66%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
9.45%
What the Analysts think about SPX
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Spirax-Sarco Engineering stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
Spirax Group's Electric Thermal Solutions segment experienced a 48% increase in revenue, driven by strong demand for decarbonisation solutions, leading to record order books. (Spirax Group Annual Report 2023)
The company has deepened its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate its digital and AI-driven strategy, potentially enhancing operational efficiency and innovation. (Spirax Group News and Media)
Spirax Group's rebranding and consolidation of its businesses into a unified entity may streamline operations and strengthen its market position. (Spirax Group News and Media)
The Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions segment reported a 19% decline in revenue and a 41% drop in adjusted operating profit, primarily due to destocking in the Biopharm sector. (Spirax Group Annual Report 2023)
Operating profit fell by more than 300% in 2023, attributed to a one-off impairment charge related to a global ERP programme implementation. (Punchline Gloucester)
The company's net income decreased to £183.6 million in 2023 from £224.7 million in 2022, indicating a decline in profitability. (MarketScreener)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Spirax-Sarco Engineering stock?
Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX) has a market cap of £4.4B as of July 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Spirax-Sarco Engineering stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX) stock is 23.23 as of July 15, 2025.
Does Spirax-Sarco Engineering stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of July 15, 2025, the dividend rate is £1.65 and the yield is 2.74%. Spirax-Sarco Engineering has a payout ratio of 62.24% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Spirax-Sarco Engineering dividend payment date?
The next Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for Spirax-Sarco Engineering?
Spirax-Sarco Engineering (SPX) has a beta rating of 0.87. 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.