Dowlais Group plc

LSE:DWL Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£1.2b

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Dowlais Group Future Growth

Future criteria checks 0/6

Dowlais Group is forecast to grow earnings and revenue by 38.3% and 1.2% per annum respectively. EPS is expected to grow by 24.9% per annum. Return on equity is forecast to be 9.7% in 3 years.

Key information

38.3%

Earnings growth rate

24.91%

EPS growth rate

Auto Components earnings growth35.6%
Revenue growth rate1.2%
Future return on equity9.71%
Analyst coverage

Low

Last updated23 Jan 2026

Recent future growth updates

Recent updates

Narrative Update Feb 05

DWL: Acquisition Terms And Margin Reset Will Expose Overstretched Earnings Assumptions

Analysts have lifted their fair value estimate for Dowlais Group, with recent price target increases of £0.20 and £0.09 helping to push the implied valuation higher alongside updated assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Dowlais Group highlights a mix of optimism around the repriced fair value and some caution around execution and sector exposure.
Narrative Update Jan 21

DWL: Revenue Assumptions Will Exceed Realistic Levels Despite Regulatory Progress

Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price targets on Dowlais Group, including increases of £0.20 and £0.09 from recent reports, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as key drivers. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Dowlais Group points to refreshed thinking on fair value, with price targets adjusted by £0.20 and £0.09 as analysts revisit their assumptions around discount rates, revenue trajectories, margins, and future P/E multiples.
Narrative Update Sep 12

American Axle Merger And New Programs Will Boost Global Leadership

Analysts modestly raised Dowlais Group’s price target to £0.754 after the successful progress of the American Axle acquisition, though they believe the deal’s benefits are now fully priced in, limiting upside potential. Analyst Commentary Price targets were raised modestly as the American Axle acquisition approaches completion.
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New Narrative Mar 24

Powertrain Model Shift And Restructuring Will Boost Operational Efficiency

Strategic shift to a powertrain-agnostic model and regional focus is aimed at enhancing business resilience and efficiency, boosting future net margins.
Analysis Article Oct 08

Health Check: How Prudently Does Dowlais Group (LON:DWL) Use Debt?

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Analysis Article Mar 22

Is Dowlais Group (LON:DWL) A Risky Investment?

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Earnings and Revenue Growth Forecasts

LSE:DWL - Analysts future estimates and past financials data (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsFree Cash FlowCash from OpAvg. No. Analysts
12/31/20274,369-251683612
12/31/20264,265-621143152
12/31/20254,257-113582382
6/30/20254,229-84-9496N/A
3/31/20254,283-126-82108N/A
12/31/20244,337-169-71120N/A
9/30/20244,469-338-77156N/A
6/30/20244,601-507-84192N/A
3/31/20244,733-499-70216N/A
12/31/20234,864-491-56239N/A
9/30/20234,888-277-15263N/A
6/30/20234,911-6425287N/A
3/31/20234,753-737249N/A
12/31/20224,595-82-12210N/A
12/31/20214,123-30255223N/A
12/31/20204,126-199205390N/A

Analyst Future Growth Forecasts

Earnings vs Savings Rate: DWL is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Earnings vs Market: DWL is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

High Growth Earnings: DWL is forecast to remain unprofitable over the next 3 years.

Revenue vs Market: DWL's revenue (1.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than the UK market (4.2% per year).

High Growth Revenue: DWL's revenue (1.2% per year) is forecast to grow slower than 20% per year.


Earnings per Share Growth Forecasts


Future Return on Equity

Future ROE: DWL's Return on Equity is forecast to be low in 3 years time (9.7%).


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/02/02 14:39
End of Day Share Price 2026/02/02 00:00
Earnings2025/06/30
Annual Earnings2024/12/31

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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Dowlais Group plc is covered by 10 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrew SimmsBerenberg
Eleanor SpencerBerenberg
James BaylissBerenberg