How have SMS shares performed in 2024?

Smart Metering Systems' stock was trading at GBX 940 at the start of the year. Since then, SMS stock has increased by 1.3% and is now trading at GBX 952. View the best growth stocks for 2024 here .

How were Smart Metering Systems' earnings last quarter?

Smart Metering Systems plc (LON:SMS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $11.30 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $10.60 by $0.70. Smart Metering Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.73% and a net margin of 10.97%.

How often does Smart Metering Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smart Metering Systems?

Smart Metering Systems declared a dividend on Thursday, September 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 8.32 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a yield of 1.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 4th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 7.56. The official announcement can be viewed at this link . Read our dividend analysis for SMS .

Is Smart Metering Systems a good dividend stock?

Smart Metering Systems (LON:SMS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.91%. The dividend payout ratio is 27,272.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable. Read our dividend analysis for SMS .

What other stocks do shareholders of Smart Metering Systems own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smart Metering Systems investors own include NetApp (NTAP) , Twitter (TWTR) , Lowland (LWI) , Paysafe Group (PAYS) , Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB) , TiVo (TIVO) , AB Dynamics (ABDP) , BAE Systems (BA) , Blancco Technology Group (BLTG) and EMC (EMC) .

How do I buy shares of Smart Metering Systems?

Shares of SMS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock. Compare Top Brokerages Here .

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GBX 952

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50-Day Range: 946
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Volume: 3,673 shs
Average Volume: 1.04 million shs
Market Capitalization: £1.27 billion

P/E Ratio: 8,654.55
Dividend Yield: 3.15%
Price Target: N/A

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About Smart Metering Systems Stock (LON:SMS)

Smart Metering Systems plc, together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated energy infrastructure company in the United Kingdom. It operates through three segments: Asset Management, Asset Installation, and Energy Management. The company owns, installs, and manages carbon reduction assets. It also engages in the regulated management of gas meters, electric meters, and ADM devices. In addition, the company installs domestic, industrial, and commercial gas meters and electricity meters; builds and operates grid-scale batteries; and manages distributed energy resources, as well as provides energy consultancy services. Further, it provides data management, gas and electricity utility connections, energy management, IT development and software. The company was formerly known as UK Smart Metering Group Limited and changed its name to Smart Metering Systems plc in June 2011. Smart Metering Systems plc was founded in 1995 and is headquartered in Glasgow, the United Kingdom.

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March 28, 2024 | msn.com

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March 25, 2024 | msn.com

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January 30, 2024 | msn.com

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January 3, 2024 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 28, 2023 | lse.co.uk

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December 21, 2023 | thetimes.co.uk

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December 21, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 15, 2023 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

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December 8, 2023 | msn.com

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December 8, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

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December 7, 2023 | lse.co.uk

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December 7, 2023 | marketwatch.com

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December 7, 2023 | reuters.com

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Company Calendar

Last Earnings: 3/17/2020
Ex-Dividend for 1/25 Dividend: 1/04/2024
Dividend Payable: 1/25/2024
Today: 4/19/2024

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: LON
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Electrical Equipment & Parts
Sub-Industry: N/A
Current Symbol: LON:SMS
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: www.sms-plc.com
Phone: +44-141-2493850
Fax: N/A
Employees: 1,361
Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): GBX 0.11
Trailing P/E Ratio: 8,654.55
Forward P/E Ratio: 59.87
P/E Growth: 1.81
Net Income: £14.87 million
Net Margins: 10.97%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 2.73%
Return on Assets: 2.79%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 14.30
Current Ratio: 1.72
Quick Ratio: 1.40

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: £135.52 million
Price / Sales: 9.37
Cash Flow: GBX 36.62 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 26.00
Book Value: GBX 400 per share
Price / Book: 2.38

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 133,400,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: £1.27 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 0.42

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Key Executives

Mr. Timothy James Mortlock (Age 46)
CEO & Director
Comp: $460.27k
Mr. Gavin Urwin (Age 45)
Exec. Officer
Comp: $373.05k
Ms. Gail Blain
CFO & Exec. Director
Mr. Mark Evans
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Dilip Kejriwal
Head of Investor Relations
Mr. Andy Ritchie
Head of Bus. Risk and Compliance
Mr. Craig McGinn
Gen. Counsel & Group Company Sec.
Mr. Stan Chaloner
Group Sales Director
Ms. Judy Keir
Chief People Officer
Mr. John Hall
Managing Director of Asset Installation

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SMS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SMS shares performed in 2024?: Smart Metering Systems' stock was trading at GBX 940 at the start of the year. Since then, SMS stock has increased by 1.3% and is now trading at GBX 952.
View the best growth stocks for 2024 here.
How were Smart Metering Systems' earnings last quarter?: Smart Metering Systems plc (LON:SMS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, March, 17th. The company reported $11.30 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $10.60 by $0.70. Smart Metering Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.73% and a net margin of 10.97%.
How often does Smart Metering Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Smart Metering Systems?: Smart Metering Systems declared a dividend on Thursday, September 12th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, January 4th will be given a dividend of GBX 8.32 per share on Thursday, January 25th. This represents a yield of 1.24%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, January 4th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous dividend of GBX 7.56. The official announcement can be viewed at this link.
Read our dividend analysis for SMS.
Is Smart Metering Systems a good dividend stock?: Smart Metering Systems (LON:SMS) pays an annual dividend of GBX 30 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.91%. The dividend payout ratio is 27,272.73%. Payout ratios above 75% are not desirable because they may not be sustainable.
Read our dividend analysis for SMS.

What other stocks do shareholders of Smart Metering Systems own?: Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Smart Metering Systems investors own include NetApp (NTAP), Twitter (TWTR), Lowland (LWI), Paysafe Group (PAYS), Royal Dutch Shell (RDSB), TiVo (TIVO), AB Dynamics (ABDP), BAE Systems (BA), Blancco Technology Group (BLTG) and EMC (EMC).
How do I buy shares of Smart Metering Systems?: Shares of SMS stock and other U.K. stocks can be purchased through online brokerage accounts that support trading on the London Stock Exchange (LSX). Some U.K. companies can be purchased through major U.S. brokerages in the form of American Depository Receipts (ADRs), which are placeholder equities held in a trust by a bank that represent shares of a foreign stock.
Compare Top Brokerages Here.

This page (LON:SMS) was last updated on 4/19/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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