Spectris /£SXS
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About Spectris
Spectris plc is a UK-based company specializing in precision measurement solutions. Founded in 1915, it operates through high-tech instrument, test equipment, and software provision, catering to a range of technically demanding industries. The company is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol SXS and is organized into segments including Spectris Scientific and Spectris Dynamics.
Ticker
£SXS
Sector
Digital Hardware
Primary listing
LSE
Employees
7,400
Headquarters
Website
Spectris Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£4.1B
71.21
£0.58
0.80
£0.83
2.03%
Price and volume
Market cap
£4.1B
Beta
0.8
52-week high
£41.70
52-week low
£18.77
Average daily volume
551K
Dividend rate
£0.83
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.778
Quick ratio
1.078
Long term debt to equity
52.502
Total debt to equity
54.388
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
142.73%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.89%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
172.8
Gross margin (TTM)
54.96%
Net profit margin (TTM)
4.30%
Operating margin (TTM)
8.24%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
18.88%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£180,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
3.23%
Return on equity (TTM)
4.18%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
71.207
Price to revenue (TTM)
3.028
Price to book
3.11
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-38.02
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
48.84
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
2.05%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.84
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.03%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
0.65%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-78.48%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
4.00%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
1.17%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-32.21%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-6.09%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.09%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
5.88%
What the Analysts think about Spectris
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Spectris stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
KKR’s revised bid of £41.75 per share values Spectris at £4.8 billion, up from the initial £41 per share offer, showing strong external confidence in the company’s fundamentals (Reuters).
Spectris shareholders would receive a 28 pence interim dividend as well as cash from Advent’s higher offer, highlighting the company’s strong cash flow generation (Reuters).
Spectris shares jumped to 4,078 pence after the board switched its support to Advent, their highest in almost four years, reflecting investor optimism about the potential takeover (Reuters).
The extended takeover battle since June has created strategic uncertainty, which may distract management from focusing on core operations and growth plans (Reuters).
The agreed £40.72 per share takeover price could limit further share price gains, as the acquisition valuation leaves little room for the stock to re-rate higher after the deal (Reuters).
The deal’s enterprise value of £4.8 billion includes about £600 million of debt, which may boost leverage and put pressure on margins and investment in the combined company (Reuters).
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 4 Oct 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for Spectris stock?
Spectris (SXS) has a market cap of £4.1B as of October 29, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for Spectris stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for Spectris (SXS) stock is 71.21 as of October 29, 2025.
Does Spectris stock pay dividends?
Yes, the Spectris (SXS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 29, 2025, the dividend rate is £0.832 and the yield is 2.03%. Spectris has a payout ratio of 142.73% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next Spectris dividend payment date?
The next Spectris (SXS) dividend payment is scheduled for November 07, 2025.
What is the beta indicator for Spectris ?
Spectris (SXS) has a beta rating of 0.8. 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.