RS Group (RS1) Stock Overview
Engages in the distribution of maintenance, repair, and operations products and service solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 2/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 2/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 5/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£6.06 |
| 52 Week High | UK£7.43 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£5.12 |
| Beta | 0.80 |
| 1 Month Change | 8.21% |
| 3 Month Change | -10.22% |
| 1 Year Change | 15.10% |
| 3 Year Change | -29.70% |
| 5 Year Change | -42.99% |
| Change since IPO | 413.56% |
Recent News & Updates
RS1: Future Margin Discipline And Cost Control Will Support Earnings Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for RS Group by £0.10 to £7.70. They cited more cautious revenue growth assumptions, alongside slightly higher margin and P/E expectations.RS1: Future Margin Execution Will Support Bullish Long Term Earnings Potential
RS Group's updated fair value estimate has edged down to £8.30 from £8.70 as analysts trim price targets across the sector, citing slightly higher discount rates, moderated profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple despite revised revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on RS Group has centered on recalibrated price targets across several firms, with analysts aligning their assumptions on discount rates, margins, and P/E multiples to sector peers.
RS1: Reliability Solutions And Overweight Rating Will Support 2026 Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed the RS Group price target to £7.70 from £7.90, reflecting slightly updated fair value and P/E assumptions. They still indicate an outlook they view as supportive for the shares.
RS1: Cautious Sector Backdrop Will Constrain Re Rating Despite Overweight Upgrade
Analysts have lifted their price target on RS Group to £7.90 from £X.XX, citing a slightly higher revenue growth outlook, a small improvement in profit margin assumptions, and a modestly adjusted discount rate, while keeping fair value estimates broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has kept the £7.90 price target intact while shifting RS Group to a more positive rating alongside a 2026 sector outlook.Recent updates
RS1: Future Margin Discipline And Cost Control Will Support Earnings Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their average price targets for RS Group by £0.10 to £7.70. They cited more cautious revenue growth assumptions, alongside slightly higher margin and P/E expectations.RS1: Future Margin Execution Will Support Bullish Long Term Earnings Potential
RS Group's updated fair value estimate has edged down to £8.30 from £8.70 as analysts trim price targets across the sector, citing slightly higher discount rates, moderated profit margin assumptions, and a higher future P/E multiple despite revised revenue growth expectations. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on RS Group has centered on recalibrated price targets across several firms, with analysts aligning their assumptions on discount rates, margins, and P/E multiples to sector peers.RS1: Reliability Solutions And Overweight Rating Will Support 2026 Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed the RS Group price target to £7.70 from £7.90, reflecting slightly updated fair value and P/E assumptions. They still indicate an outlook they view as supportive for the shares.RS1: Cautious Sector Backdrop Will Constrain Re Rating Despite Overweight Upgrade
Analysts have lifted their price target on RS Group to £7.90 from £X.XX, citing a slightly higher revenue growth outlook, a small improvement in profit margin assumptions, and a modestly adjusted discount rate, while keeping fair value estimates broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research has kept the £7.90 price target intact while shifting RS Group to a more positive rating alongside a 2026 sector outlook.RS1: 2026 Outlook And Reliability Solutions Will Support A Measured Opportunity
Analysts have made a small upward adjustment to their RS Group price target to £7.25 from £7.23, reflecting slightly higher fair value and P/E assumptions in light of recent research updates. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates highlight a mix of optimism and caution around RS Group, with the latest rating change framed within a broader 2026 outlook for European business services.RS1: Stabilizing End Markets And Efficiency Work Will Support A Balanced Outlook
Narrative update The analyst price target for RS Group has been revised modestly higher to £7.23 from £7.16. Analysts point to an upgraded stance on the shares, along with expectations around stabilizing end markets and efficiency gains, as key supports for the updated view.RS1: Stabilizing End Markets And Efficiency Gains Will Not Justify Rich Pricing
Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for RS Group from £5.16 to £5.50 per share, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E after recent upgrades that cite stabilizing end markets and efficiency gains. Analyst Commentary Recent upgrades for RS Group, including higher fair value estimates and raised price targets to 760 GBp and 790 GBp, point to improving confidence around stabilizing end markets and efficiency gains.Is RS Group (LON:RS1) A Risky Investment?
Jan 20
RS1: Stabilizing End Markets And Efficiency Gains Will Shape A Measured Outlook
Analysts have raised their price expectations for RS Group to £7.16 from £6.98, citing updated views on fair value, discount rate assumptions, revenue growth, profit margins, and a slightly lower future P/E. These revisions are supported by recent upgrades that emphasize stabilizing end markets and efficiency improvements.RS1: Stabilizing End Markets Will Struggle To Support Current Rich Pricing
Analysts slightly reduced their price target on RS Group to approximately £7.55 per share from about £7.60, citing stabilizing end markets, efficiency gains, and modestly stronger long term revenue growth and margins, which are partially offset by a marginally higher discount rate and slightly lower future valuation multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on RS Group reflect a mixed but generally constructive stance, with upside driven by operational improvements tempered by valuation discipline and macro uncertainty.RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Popularity With Investors Is Clear
Dec 22RS1: Upgraded Outlook Will Struggle To Justify Richer Pricing
Analysts have nudged their price target on RS Group higher, from about £5.60 to roughly £7.60 per share, citing stabilizing end markets, improving operational efficiency, and a slightly stronger long term growth and profitability profile. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates present a mixed picture for RS Group, with some investors encouraged by signs of operational improvement and stabilizing demand, while others remain cautious on the balance of risks.RS Group (LON:RS1) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital
Nov 28RS Group (LON:RS1) Has Announced A Dividend Of £0.087
Nov 09Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of RS Group plc (LON:RS1)
Aug 24RS Group's (LON:RS1) Returns On Capital Not Reflecting Well On The Business
Jul 29RS Group (LON:RS1) Will Pay A Larger Dividend Than Last Year At £0.139
Jun 10RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Shareholders Might Be Looking For Exit
Apr 27What Does RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Share Price Indicate?
Mar 26These 4 Measures Indicate That RS Group (LON:RS1) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well
Feb 26Is There An Opportunity With RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) 22% Undervaluation?
Jan 29
AI-Driven Digital Commerce And Distrelec Integration Will Boost Profitability And Margins
Integration of acquisitions and strategic tech investments are enhancing scale, operating leverage, and potential revenue growth through improved customer experiences.RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Share Price Not Quite Adding Up
Dec 01Analysts Are Updating Their RS Group plc (LON:RS1) Estimates After Its Half-Yearly Results
Nov 10Is It Time To Consider Buying RS Group plc (LON:RS1)?
Nov 04RS Group (LON:RS1) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around
Sep 14Investor Optimism Abounds RS Group plc (LON:RS1) But Growth Is Lacking
Aug 29Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of RS Group plc (LON:RS1)
Aug 08At UK£8.12, Is It Time To Put RS Group plc (LON:RS1) On Your Watch List?
Jul 23Here's Why RS Group (LON:RS1) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
Jun 27RS Group (LON:RS1) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of £0.137
Jun 09Here's What Analysts Are Forecasting For RS Group plc (LON:RS1) After Its Yearly Results
May 25Some Investors May Be Worried About RS Group's (LON:RS1) Returns On Capital
May 22RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 66% Above Its Share Price
Mar 14Should You Think About Buying RS Group plc (LON:RS1) Now?
Feb 29RS Group (LON:RS1) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Jan 30Risks To Shareholder Returns Are Elevated At These Prices For RS Group plc (LON:RS1)
Jan 17Some Investors May Be Worried About RS Group's (LON:RS1) Returns On Capital
Dec 17Is RS Group plc (LON:RS1) Trading At A 36% Discount?
Dec 01What Does RS Group plc's (LON:RS1) Share Price Indicate?
Nov 09Here's Why We Think RS Group (LON:RS1) Might Deserve Your Attention Today
Sep 08Many Would Be Envious Of RS Group's (LON:RS1) Excellent Returns On Capital
Aug 24Shareholder Returns
| RS1 | GB Trade Distributors | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.7% | -1.8% | -0.1% |
| 1Y | 15.1% | 15.6% | 19.6% |
Return vs Industry: RS1 matched the UK Trade Distributors industry which returned 15.6% over the past year.
Return vs Market: RS1 underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.6% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| RS1 volatility | |
|---|---|
| RS1 Average Weekly Movement | 3.9% |
| Trade Distributors Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.5% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.4% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.2% |
Stable Share Price: RS1 has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: RS1's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 8,500 | Simon Pryce | www.rsgroup.com |
RS Group plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution of maintenance, repair, and operations products and service solutions in the United Kingdom, the United States, France, Mexico, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and internationally. It offers automation and control, and electrification products; cables and connectors; mechanical and fluid power products, such as transmission, pneumatics, and hydraulic components; semiconductors and passive components; test and measurements products; personal protective equipment (PPE), workwear, and janitorial products; and facilities and maintenance products for buildings. The company also provides bundling, kitting, labelling, and assembly services; digital procurement platforms that enhance productivity, reduce spend, and streamline supplier management; inventory solutions that optimize inventory management to reduce waste, enhance supply chains, and lower costs; and DesignSpark, a software tool for design engineers.
RS Group plc Fundamentals Summary
| RS1 fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£2.84b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£158.20m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£2.87b |
Is RS1 overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| RS1 income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£2.87b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£1.63b |
| Gross Profit | UK£1.23b |
| Other Expenses | UK£1.07b |
| Earnings | UK£158.20m |
Last Reported Earnings
Sep 30, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 20, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.34 |
| Gross Margin | 43.04% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.52% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 35.8% |
How did RS1 perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 16:18 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/03/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
RS Group plc is covered by 26 analysts. 15 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Jane Sparrow | Barclays |
| James Rosenthal | Barclays |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |