WATCHES OF SWITZERLAND GROUP PLC ORD GBP0.0125
Symbol: WOSG
Streaming is not available when market closed. Some prices may be as at close of business from the previous working day.
Whilst we endeavour to price investments on a real-time streaming or 15 min delayed basis, some prices may be as at close of business from the previous working day.
Invest in this share within an ISA, JISA, SIPP or Investment Account
Charts
Company
Business Summary
Watches of Switzerland Group PLC is a United Kingdom-based luxury watch retailer. The Company operates in the United Kingdom and the United States comprising seven brands, such as Watches of Switzerland (the United Kingdom and the United States), Mappin & Webb (the United Kingdom), Goldsmiths (the United Kingdom ), Mayors (the United States), Betteridge (the United States), Hodinkee and Analog:Shift (the United States) with a complementary jewelry offering. The Company also owns the exclusive distribution rights for Roberto Coin in the United States, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean. The Company has approximately 221 showrooms across the United Kingdom, the United States and Europe, including 96 dedicated mono-brand boutiques in partnership with Rolex, OMEGA, TAG Heuer, Breitling, TUDOR, Audemars Piguet, Grand Seiko, BVLGARI and FOPE and has a presence in Heathrow Airport with representation in Terminals two, three, four and five as well as seven retail Websites.
Financial Summary
BRIEF: For the 26 weeks ended 27 October 2024, Watches of Switzerland Group PLC revenues increased 3% to £784.8M. Net income decreased 39% to £28.9M. Revenues reflect US segment increase of 8% to £354.9M, US segment increase of 8% to £354.9M, Retail Sales US watch & jewellery increase of 8% to £354.9M. Net income was offset by UK segment income decrease of 9% to £34.7M, US segment income decrease of 7% to £34.9M.
Financials
Income Statement - All values are in GBP (M).
Year Ending |
28/04/2024 |
30/04/2023 |
01/05/2022 |
02/05/2021 |
26/04/2020 |
28/04/2019 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Revenue | 1,537.90 | 1,542.80 | 1,238.00 | 905.08 | 810.51 | 773.52 |
Gross profit | 189.40 | 218.70 | 181.30 | 120.55 | 95.89 | 72.57 |
Operating Profit/Loss | 118.70 | 177.90 | 142.10 | 81.85 | 19.80 | 45.29 |
Profit Before Tax | 92.10 | 154.80 | 126.20 | 63.68 | 1.49 | 20.12 |
Profit After Tax | 59.10 | 121.80 | 101.00 | 50.63 | 0.51 | 13.90 |
Equity Holders of Parent Company | 59.10 | 121.80 | 101.00 | 50.63 | 0.51 | -1.77 |
Minority Interest | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
Balance Sheet - All values are in GBP (M).
Year Ending |
28/04/2024 |
30/04/2023 |
01/05/2022 |
02/05/2021 |
26/04/2020 |
28/04/2019 |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Non-Current Assets | 791.40 | 722.30 | 596.90 | 513.05 | 520.90 | 242.27 |
Total Current Assets | 536.00 | 512.70 | 433.10 | 314.11 | 330.89 | 270.45 |
Total Assets | 1,327.40 | 1,235.00 | 1,030.00 | 827.16 | 851.79 | 512.72 |
Total Liabilities | 804.40 | 765.70 | 668.70 | 576.84 | 652.25 | 436.16 |
Total Net Assets | 523.00 | 469.30 | 361.30 | 250.32 | 199.54 | 76.56 |
Shareholders Funds | 523.00 | 469.30 | 361.30 | 250.32 | 199.54 | 76.56 |
Minority Interests | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL | NIL |
Total Equity | 523.00 | 469.30 | 361.30 | 250.32 | 199.54 | 76.56 |
Outlook
Upgrades & Downgrades (Latest)
Date | Broker | Recommendation | Price | Old Target | New Target | Change |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6th Dec 2024 | Shore Capital | Reiteration | 562p | 0p | 0p | Not Rated |
6th Dec 2024 | Jefferies | Reiteration | 562p | 0p | 575p | Buy |
4th Oct 2024 | Shore Capital | Reiteration | 482p | 0p | 0p | Not Rated |
4th Sep 2024 | Stifel | Reiteration | 387p | 0p | 430p | Hold |
3rd Sep 2024 | Jefferies | Reiteration | 400p | 0p | 440p | Buy |
3rd Sep 2024 | Shore Capital | Reiteration | 400p | 0p | 0p | Not Rated |
2nd Jul 2024 | RBC Capital Markets | Reiteration | 408p | 500p | 520p | Outperform |
28th Jun 2024 | Deutsche | Reiteration | 414p | 420p | 435p | Hold |
23rd Apr 2024 | RBC Capital Markets | Reiteration | 363p | 475p | 425p | Outperform |
23rd Apr 2024 | Citigroup | Reiteration | 363p | 0p | 440p | Buy |
Time & Sales
All prices are in GBX and times are in GMT. Last 20 trades shown. Trade type is estimated and should be treated as indicative only.
Date | Time | Price | Volume | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 408.8 | 4 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 408.8 | 138 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 408.8 | 67 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 74 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 61 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 62 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 197 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409.2 | 73 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409.2 | 68 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409.2 | 63 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409.2 | 162 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409.4 | 65 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409.4 | 60 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409.4 | 66 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 137 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 408.8 | 21 | Sell |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 408.6 | 70 | Sell |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 21 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 21 | Buy |
22 May 2025 | 16:27 | 409 | 42 | Buy |
Selected data supplied by Thomson Reuters © View restrictions.