New Risk • Jul 10
New major risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 90% of British stocks, typically moving 29% a week. This is considered a major risk. Share price volatility increases the risk of potential losses in the short-term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. It may also indicate the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Share price has been highly volatile over the past 3 months (29% average weekly change). Minor Risk Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£17.5m market cap, or US$23.5m). Reported Earnings • Jun 30
Full year 2025 earnings released: UK£0.15 loss per share (vs UK£0.02 loss in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: UK£0.15 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.02 loss in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£20.6m (down 8.5% from FY 2024). Net loss: UK£10.1m (loss widened UK£8.77m from FY 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, the company's share price growth rate has exceeded its earnings growth rate by 88 percentage points per year, which is a significant difference in performance. Announcement • May 11
Safestay plc Announces Chief Operating Officer Changes, Effective June 10, 2026 Safestay plc announced the appointment of Davide Caschili to the Board of Directors of the Company as Chief Operating Officer with effect from June 10, 2026. Davide Caschili will succeed Peter Zielke in the role on that date. Peter will step down from his executive responsibilities at that time but will remain on the Board for a period to support an orderly transition, following which his ongoing role, if any, will be considered by the Board. Davide Caschili has more than 25 years of hospitality experience, with a strong track record in hostel and hybrid hospitality operations across the UK, Italy and the US. He has held several senior operational leadership roles, most recently as Head of Operations UK & Ireland at Edyn Group and previously at Generator and Freehand Hotels, where he oversaw multi-site portfolios, led refurbishments and openings, and drove improvements in profitability, guest experience and operational performance. Davide Caschili (age 44) Current Directorships: None. Directorships in the last five years: Generator Hotel Venice s.p.a., Ghostell s.r.l. New Risk • Apr 12
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2025. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2025 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£9.74m market cap, or US$13.1m). Announcement • Mar 03
Safestay plc Provides Unaudited Group Earnings Guidance for the Year Ended 31 December 2025 Safestay plc provided unaudited group earnings guidance for the year ended 31 December 2025. For the year, the group expects revenue including discontinued operations declined to approximately GBP 20.6 million (2024: GBP 23.0 million). Reported Earnings • Sep 26
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.007 (vs UK£0.002 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.007 (up from UK£0.002 in 1H 2024). Revenue: UK£10.1m (down 5.7% from 1H 2024). Net income: UK£471.0k (up 340% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 4.7% (up from 1.0% in 1H 2024). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 52% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 22
Now 23% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 7.4% to UK£0.23. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.29, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 30% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 86%. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 23
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 9.5% to UK£0.23. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.29, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 30% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 86%. Announcement • Jul 22
Safestay plc, Annual General Meeting, Aug 15, 2025 Safestay plc, Annual General Meeting, Aug 15, 2025. Location: safestay london elephant and castle, 144 152 walworth road, se17 1jl, london United Kingdom Announcement • Jun 27
Safestay PLC Announces CFO Changes, Effective 30 June 2025 Safestay PLC announced the appointment of Mr. Carlos Salas Dual as Chief Financial Officer with effect from 30 June 2025. Simultaneously with Carlos Salas Dual's appointment, Paul Hingston has resigned as the Company's Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Salas Dual, who is a Chartered Certified Accountant, has extensive experience in senior financial management roles across a range of sectors, most recently acting as Group Financial Controller for Gibraltar-based MH Bland Group of Companies. He has also held senior financial controller positions at Gibraltar-based Fairhomes Real Estate Group, cosmetics producer KF Beauty, and international pharmaceutical and biotechnology company GSK plc. Mr. Salas Dual who is 47 years old does not hold any current or past directorships and holds no ordinary shares or options in the Company. He has confirmed that there is no other information that is required to be disclosed pursuant to Schedule 2 paragraph (g) or Rule 17 of the AIM Rules for Companies. Reported Earnings • Jun 24
Full year 2024 earnings released: UK£0.02 loss per share (vs UK£0.015 loss in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: UK£0.02 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.015 loss in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£22.5m (up 4.7% from FY 2023). Net loss: UK£1.28m (loss widened 35% from FY 2023). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 86% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 21% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. New Risk • Mar 24
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Interest payments are not well covered by earnings (1.0x net interest cover). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2024 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£13.6m market cap, or US$17.6m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Mar 04
Now 22% overvalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 21% to UK£0.21. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.17, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 47% over the last 3 years. Meanwhile, the company has become profitable. Reported Earnings • Sep 06
First half 2024 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.002 (vs UK£0.014 loss in 1H 2023) First half 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.002 (up from UK£0.014 loss in 1H 2023). Revenue: UK£10.7m (up 2.0% from 1H 2023). Net income: UK£107.0k (up UK£990.0k from 1H 2023). Profit margin: 1.0% (up from net loss in 1H 2023). The move to profitability was primarily driven by lower expenses. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.3% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 6.4% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 85% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 7% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Jul 18
Safestay plc, Annual General Meeting, Aug 15, 2024 Safestay plc, Annual General Meeting, Aug 15, 2024. Location: safestay london elephant and castle, 144 152 walworth road, se17 1jl, london United Kingdom Reported Earnings • Jul 11
Full year 2023 earnings released: UK£0.015 loss per share (vs UK£0.001 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: UK£0.015 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.001 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£21.5m (up 18% from FY 2022). Net loss: UK£948.0k (loss widened UK£904.0k from FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.9% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 67% per year but the company’s share price has remained flat, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. Reported Earnings • Jun 09
Full year 2023 earnings released: UK£0.015 loss per share (vs UK£0.004 loss in FY 2022) Full year 2023 results: UK£0.015 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.004 loss in FY 2022). Revenue: UK£21.5m (up 12% from FY 2022). Net loss: UK£948.0k (loss widened 236% from FY 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 6.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 7.4% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 66% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 3% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings. New Risk • Apr 14
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended June 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 10% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported June 2023 fiscal period end). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£12.3m market cap, or US$15.4m). Announcement • Mar 04
Safestay plc Announces Stephen Moss, Non-Executive Director, Steps Down from His Role on 29 March 2024 Safestay plc announced that Stephen Moss, Non-Executive Director, will be stepping down from his role on 29 March 2024. Stephen will now dedicate his time to focusing on his philanthropic work as the Founder and Chair of various charitable organisations. Announcement • Jan 29
Safestay plc Provides Sales Guidance for the 12 Months to 31 December 2023 Safestay plc provided sales guidance for the 12 months to 31 December 2023. For the period, sales expected to be £22.5 million (2022: £19.1 million). New Risk • Oct 24
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 8.6% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 10% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (8.6% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£15.7m market cap, or US$19.2m). Reported Earnings • Sep 28
First half 2023 earnings released: UK£0.014 loss per share (vs UK£0.005 loss in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: UK£0.014 loss per share (further deteriorated from UK£0.005 loss in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£10.5m (up 44% from 1H 2022). Net loss: UK£883.0k (loss widened 157% from 1H 2022). Revenue is forecast to grow 1.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 7.8% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 48% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 28% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Sep 19
Safestay plc to Report First Half, 2023 Results on Sep 26, 2023 Safestay plc announced that they will report first half, 2023 results on Sep 26, 2023 Buying Opportunity • Jul 28
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 1.9%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.33, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 4.3% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Announcement • Jun 29
Safestay plc, Annual General Meeting, Jul 25, 2023 Safestay plc, Annual General Meeting, Jul 25, 2023, at 09:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: Safestay London Elephant & Castle, 144-152 Walworth Road, London United Kingdom Buying Opportunity • Jun 14
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock is up 20%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.35, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 4.3% over the last 3 years, while earnings per share has been flat. Reported Earnings • Jun 11
Full year 2022 earnings released: UK£0.004 loss per share (vs UK£0.091 loss in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: UK£0.004 loss per share (improved from UK£0.091 loss in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£19.1m (up 230% from FY 2021). Net loss: UK£282.0k (loss narrowed 95% from FY 2021). Revenue is forecast to grow 5.1% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 8.3% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 2% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 19% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Price Target Changed • Nov 16
Price target decreased to UK£0.35 Down from UK£0.40, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 119% above last closing price of UK£0.16. Stock is down 30% over the past year. The company posted a net loss per share of UK£0.091 last year. Board Change • Nov 16
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 4 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Michael Hirst was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Aug 16
Full year 2021 earnings released Full year 2021 results: Net loss: UK£5.89m (loss narrowed 23% from FY 2020). Over the next year, revenue is forecast to grow 198%, compared to a 28% growth forecast for the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom. Price Target Changed • Apr 27
Price target decreased to UK£0.35 Down from UK£0.40, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. New target price is 133% above last closing price of UK£0.15. Stock is down 23% over the past year. The company posted a net loss per share of UK£0.12 last year. Board Change • Apr 27
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 5 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Michael Hirst was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. Reported Earnings • Oct 01
First half 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.055 (vs UK£0.073 loss in 1H 2020) First half 2021 results: Revenue: UK£1.02m (down 70% from 1H 2020). Net income: UK£3.95m (up UK£8.74m from 1H 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 25% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 17% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Reported Earnings • Aug 01
Full year 2020 earnings released: UK£0.12 loss per share (vs UK£0.015 loss in FY 2019) Full year 2020 results: Net loss: UK£7.68m (loss widened UK£6.72m from FY 2019). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 53% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 26% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Executive Departure • May 29
Executive Officer has left the company On the 28th of May, Hervé O. Deligny's tenure as Executive Officer ended after less than a year in the role. As of March 2021, Hervé O. personally held only 44.12k shares (UK£9.0k worth at the time). Hervé O. is the only executive to leave the company over the last 12 months. Announcement • Mar 04
Beds and Foods Barcelona s.l.u acquired Barcelona Sea from Safestay plc (AIM:SSTY) for €0.9 million. Beds and Foods Barcelona s.l.u acquired Barcelona Sea from Safestay plc (AIM:SSTY) for €0.9 million on March 2, 2021. The sale proceeds will be used to repay the majority of the final element of the acquisition consideration due to Equity Point Holding Empresarial totaling €1.18 million. Andrew Godber, Edward Thomas and Miquela Bezuidenhoudt of Liberum Capital Limited acted as financial advisors and brokers for Safestay.
Beds and Foods Barcelona s.l.u completed the acquisition of Barcelona Sea from Safestay plc (AIM:SSTY) on March 2, 2021. Price Target Changed • Jan 14
Price target lowered to UK£0.35 Down from UK£0.40, the current price target is provided by 1 analyst. The new target price is 119% above the current share price of UK£0.16. As of last close, the stock is down 56% over the past year. Announcement • Oct 14
Safestay plc Announces Closure of 8 Hostels Safestay announced its decision to temporarily close eight hostels reducing the available bed stock of the Group to 45%, trading from eight hostels. Reported Earnings • Sep 26
First half earnings released Over the last 12 months the company has reported total losses of UK£4.85m, with losses widening by 375% from the prior year. Total revenue was UK£13.7m over the last 12 months, down 15% from the prior year.