AB Dynamics (ABDP) Stock Overview
Provides vehicle test development and verification products and services for driver assistance systems. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 6/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Risk Analysis
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£10.48 |
| 52 Week High | UK£19.00 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£9.62 |
| Beta | 0.32 |
| 1 Month Change | -4.38% |
| 3 Month Change | -16.16% |
| 1 Year Change | -43.81% |
| 3 Year Change | -44.84% |
| 5 Year Change | -51.14% |
| Change since IPO | 927.45% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 25
ABDP: Acquisition Pipeline And Cash Reserves Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have adjusted their fair value price target for AB Dynamics to £13.70. This reflects updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Apr 10
ABDP: Interim CFO Appointment And Dividend Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have modestly adjusted their price target for AB Dynamics, reflecting an unchanged fair value at £13.70, alongside slightly updated assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which they see as better capturing the current risk and earnings outlook. What's in the News AB Dynamics appointed Andrew Lewis as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective 19 February 2026, and confirmed he will join the Group's Executive Committee (company announcement).Narrative Update • Mar 26
ABDP: Future Upside Will Come From Interim CFO Transition And Dividend Stability
Analysts have adjusted their price target on AB Dynamics to £13.70. The change reflects updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple rather than a shift in their view of fair value.Narrative Update • Mar 12
ABDP: Future Returns Will Reflect Interim CFO Appointment And Stable Dividend Outlook
Analysts have nudged their price target on AB Dynamics slightly higher to £13.70. This reflects modest adjustments to discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, while keeping their overall fair value view unchanged.Narrative Update • Feb 25
ABDP: Future Returns Will Reflect Interim CFO Transition And Steady Dividend Assumptions
Analysts have nudged their price target on AB Dynamics slightly higher to £13.70, reflecting small refinements to assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E rather than any major shift in their view. What's in the News AB Dynamics appointed Andrew Lewis as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective 19 February 2026, and he will join the Group's Executive Committee (company announcement).Narrative Update • Feb 11
ABDP: Future Returns Will Balance Dividend Income With Refined Long Term Assumptions
Narrative Update: AB Dynamics Analysts have maintained their price target for AB Dynamics at £13.70, with small refinements to inputs such as the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E helping to support this unchanged valuation. What's in the News AB Dynamics shareholders approved a final dividend of 6.36 pence per share at the Annual General Meeting held on 15 January 2026 (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 27
ABDP: Future Returns Will Balance Acquisition Plans With Higher Dividend Payout
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for AB Dynamics from £16.20 to £13.70, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E expectations. What's in the News AB Dynamics shareholders approved a final dividend of 6.36 pence per share at the Annual General Meeting held on 15 January 2026, confirming the board's proposal for the year ended 31 August 2025 (Key Developments).Analysis Article • Jul 09
Slowing Rates Of Return At AB Dynamics (LON:ABDP) Leave Little Room For Excitement
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
New Narrative • Feb 12
Advancements In Vehicle Testing Will Drive Future Demand For Safety Solutions
A disciplined M&A strategy focused on high-margin acquisitions is set to boost medium-term earnings growth.Analysis Article • Nov 29
Subdued Growth No Barrier To AB Dynamics plc (LON:ABDP) With Shares Advancing 25%
AB Dynamics plc ( LON:ABDP ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...Analysis Article • Oct 24
Some Investors May Be Worried About AB Dynamics' (LON:ABDP) Returns On Capital
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...Analysis Article • Mar 24
Investors Could Be Concerned With AB Dynamics' (LON:ABDP) Returns On Capital
If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'd...Analysis Article • Jul 29
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For AB Dynamics (LON:ABDP)
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Jun 15
AB Dynamics plc's (LON:ABDP) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 26% Below Its Share Price
Does the June share price for AB Dynamics plc ( LON:ABDP ) reflect what it's really worth? Today, we will estimate the...Analysis Article • Mar 01
AB Dynamics (LON:ABDP) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Nov 25
Here's What's Concerning About AB Dynamics' (LON:ABDP) Returns On Capital
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...Analysis Article • Jul 20
AB Dynamics (LON:ABDP) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. One common approach is to try and...Analysis Article • Mar 13
How Many AB Dynamics plc (LON:ABDP) Shares Did Insiders Buy, In The Last Year?
We've lost count of how many times insiders have accumulated shares in a company that goes on to improve markedly. The...Analysis Article • Feb 14
The Trends At AB Dynamics (LON:ABDP) That You Should Know About
If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...Analysis Article • Jan 19
AB Dynamics plc's (LON:ABDP) Stock On An Uptrend: Could Fundamentals Be Driving The Momentum?
Most readers would already be aware that AB Dynamics' (LON:ABDP) stock increased significantly by 7.2% over the past...Analysis Article • Dec 24
If You Had Bought AB Dynamics (LON:ABDP) Shares Five Years Ago You'd Have Earned 442% Returns
Long term investing can be life changing when you buy and hold the truly great businesses. While the best companies are...Shareholder Returns
| ABDP | GB Auto Components | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 4.8% | 2.3% | -0.7% |
| 1Y | -43.8% | -31.4% | 17.0% |
Return vs Industry: ABDP underperformed the UK Auto Components industry which returned -32.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: ABDP underperformed the UK Market which returned 19.9% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| ABDP volatility | |
|---|---|
| ABDP Average Weekly Movement | 5.4% |
| Auto Components Industry Average Movement | 4.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.6% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 11.9% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: ABDP has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: ABDP's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 553 | Sarah Matthews-DeMers | www.abdplc.com |
AB Dynamics plc provides vehicle test development and verification products and services for driver assistance systems. The company operates through Testing Products, Testing Services, and Simulation segments. It is also involved in design, manufacture and supply of advanced testing, simulation and measurement products.
AB Dynamics plc Fundamentals Summary
| ABDP fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£240.56m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -UK£5.30m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£105.50m |
2.3x
P/S Ratio-45.4x
P/E RatioIs ABDP overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| ABDP income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£105.50m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£38.20m |
| Gross Profit | UK£67.30m |
| Other Expenses | UK£72.60m |
| Earnings | -UK£5.30m |
Last Reported Earnings
Feb 28, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.23 |
| Gross Margin | 63.79% |
| Net Profit Margin | -5.02% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 0% |
How did ABDP perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
0.9%
Current Dividend Yield-41%
Payout RatioDoes ABDP pay a reliable dividends?
See ABDP dividend history and benchmarks| AB Dynamics dividend dates | |
|---|---|
| Ex Dividend Date | Apr 30 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 16 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 1 day |
Does ABDP pay a reliable dividends?
See ABDP dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/15 00:54 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/15 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/02/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/08/31 |
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.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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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
AB Dynamics plc is covered by 13 analysts. 9 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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| James Bayliss | Berenberg |
| Eleanor Spencer | Berenberg |
| Andrew Simms | Berenberg |