Inchcape/£INCH
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About Inchcape
Inchcape PLC, listed under the ticker INCH, operates as a global automotive distributor and retailer. Founded in 1847, the company manages the value chain for a select portfolio of premium and luxury automotive brands across multiple international markets. Inchcape is involved in the distribution of new and used vehicles and parts, and it provides services that enhance the efficiency of the automotive value chain.
- Ticker
- £INCH
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Primary listing
- LSE
- Employees
- 16,000
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Website
- www.inchcape.com
Inchcape Metrics
BasicAdvanced
£2.9B
13.08
£0.64
0.97
£0.23
2.73%
Price and volume
Market cap
£2.9B
Beta
0.97
52-week high
£8.95
52-week low
£6.41
Average daily volume
927K
Dividend rate
£0.23
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.029
Quick ratio
0.447
Long term debt to equity
71.284
Total debt to equity
272.804
Dividend payout ratio (TTM)
50.00%
Interest coverage (TTM)
3.04%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
620
Gross margin (TTM)
16.66%
Net profit margin (TTM)
2.44%
Operating margin (TTM)
5.96%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
35.17%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
£590,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
6.04%
Return on equity (TTM)
19.41%
Valuation
Price to earnings (TTM)
13.084
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.316
Price to book
2.68
Price to tangible book (TTM)
-45.77
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
8.532
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
11.72%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
0.978
Dividend yield (TTM)
2.73%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
7.27%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-40.03%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.57%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
2.79%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
7.62%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
4.42%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
2.83%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
4.76%
What the Analysts think about Inchcape
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for Inchcape stock.
Analyst projections of the future price of Inchcape stock.
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In H1 2026, Inchcape grew volumes by 9% (outpacing total industry volume growth of 8%), drove 5% organic revenue growth and improved ROCE to 31%, demonstrating strong operational execution and capital efficiency (Inchcape(inchcape.com))
The Board increased the share buyback programme by £75 million to £250 million in July 2026, reflecting robust free cash flow generation and management’s confidence in the Group’s future prospects (Reuters(tradingview.com))
In H1 2026, Inchcape won five new distribution contracts and completed a value-accretive acquisition of a Mercedes-Benz distributor in Bulgaria, underscoring successful strategic expansion under its Accelerate+ programme (Inchcape(inchcape.com))
In the 2025 full-year results, Inchcape delivered just 1% organic revenue growth and reported revenue fell 2% year-on-year due to translational currency headwinds, highlighting the Group’s susceptibility to FX fluctuations (Inchcape(inchcape.com))
In H1 2026, adjusted profit before tax declined 6% to £188 million and statutory PBT plunged 33% to £124 million, reflecting elevated finance costs and restructuring charges, which underscores profit margin pressure (Inchcape(inchcape.com))
The Asia-Pacific region saw a 7% organic revenue decline and a 320 bp drop in operating margins in H1 2026, driven by weaker performance in Australia and the need to exit immaterial and dilutive contracts, signalling execution challenges in a key growth market (Inchcape(inchcape.com))
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 25 Aug 2026.
Inchcape Financial Performance
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Inchcape Earnings Performance
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Upcoming events
Funds containing Inchcape
AllEURGBPUSD
Fund name | Fund size | £INCH weighting |
|---|---|---|
iShares STOXX Europe 600 Retail€EXH8 | €11M | 4.75% |
Vanguard FTSE 250£VMID | £1.6B | 0.83% |
iShares FTSE 250£MIDD | £661M | 0.82% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap€DX2J | €3.2B | 0.21% |
Xtrackers MSCI Europe Small Cap£XXSC | £2.8B | 0.21% |
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