Rank Group (RNK) Stock Overview
Engages in provision of gaming services in the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 4/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£0.96 |
| 52 Week High | UK£1.66 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£0.86 |
| Beta | 1.6 |
| 1 Month Change | -10.43% |
| 3 Month Change | 2.78% |
| 1 Year Change | -23.04% |
| 3 Year Change | -4.75% |
| 5 Year Change | -51.41% |
| Change since IPO | -1.61% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 29
RNK: Higher P/E Assumption And CFO Appointment Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Rank Group to £1.45, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E following recent research, including a £0.02 target increase from Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the lift in the price target to £1.45, including the 2 GBp move, as consistent with their updated view of fair value based on refreshed revenue and margin assumptions.Analysis Article • Apr 16
Here's Why We Think Rank Group (LON:RNK) Is Well Worth Watching
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Apr 10
RNK: Higher P/E Assumption And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target for Rank Group by £0.02, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate and future P/E, while keeping fair value and core growth expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target, up by £0.02, as a reflection of more confidence in how Rank Group can convert its current operations into earnings over time, even though core growth assumptions remain largely unchanged.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 29
RNK: Higher P/E Assumption And CFO Appointment Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have raised their price target for Rank Group to £1.45, reflecting updated assumptions on fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E following recent research, including a £0.02 target increase from Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the lift in the price target to £1.45, including the 2 GBp move, as consistent with their updated view of fair value based on refreshed revenue and margin assumptions.Analysis Article • Apr 16
Here's Why We Think Rank Group (LON:RNK) Is Well Worth Watching
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Narrative Update • Apr 10
RNK: Higher P/E Assumption And Dividend Policy Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target for Rank Group by £0.02, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate and future P/E, while keeping fair value and core growth expectations broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target, up by £0.02, as a reflection of more confidence in how Rank Group can convert its current operations into earnings over time, even though core growth assumptions remain largely unchanged.Narrative Update • Mar 27
RNK: Refined Discount Rate And P/E Assumptions Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target on Rank Group slightly higher to £1.44, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates and long term P/E expectations, while keeping fair value broadly in line with prior estimates. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts lifting the price target by 2 GBp see scope for upside relative to the prior view, even if fair value is broadly unchanged, which can support confidence in the current valuation framework.Narrative Update • Mar 11
RNK: Recent Rating Shift Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Analysts have nudged their Rank Group price target slightly higher, with the latest pounds-per-share move reflecting updated views on risk, profitability and future P/E assumptions following recent research that included both a target lift and a downgrade. Analyst Commentary Recent research on Rank Group sends a mixed message, with a modest lift in the pounds-per-share target coming alongside a downgrade in the rating.Narrative Update • Feb 25
RNK: Modest Price Lift And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Rank Group higher, with a modest increase of £0.02 supported by slightly updated assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E expectations. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher price target, even at £0.02, as consistent with fine tuning of discount rate and margin assumptions rather than a wholesale rethink of Rank Group's equity story.Narrative Update • Feb 10
RNK: Reset Expectations And Leadership Change Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Rank Group slightly to £1.44, reflecting updated assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and a lower future P/E following recent Street research that included both a small £0.02 price target increase and a downgrade in rating. Analyst Commentary Recent Street commentary on Rank Group has been mixed, with one report lifting the price target by 2 GBp and another shifting to a more cautious rating.Analysis Article • Feb 10
We Think Rank Group's (LON:RNK) Profit Is Only A Baseline For What They Can Achieve
The subdued stock price reaction suggests that The Rank Group Plc's ( LON:RNK ) strong earnings didn't offer any...
New Narrative • Feb 09
Casino Machine Expansion And Iberian Growth Will Reshape This Gaming Group’s Future
Catalysts About Rank Group Rank Group operates casinos, bingo venues and digital gaming brands in the U.K. and Spain, with a growing presence in Portugal. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 26
RNK: Reset Expectations And Leadership Transition Will Support Future Earnings Delivery
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Rank Group from about £1.64 to roughly £1.44, reflecting updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E following recent research, including a downgrade highlighted by Deutsche Bank. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point out that the revised target price near £1.44 still implies some room for upside if Rank Group can meet updated assumptions on earnings and cash generation.
New Narrative • Jan 24
Casino Reform Delays And Rising Costs Will Pressure Returns Yet Leave Upside Potential
Catalysts About Rank Group Rank Group operates land based casinos and bingo venues alongside a growing digital gaming and bingo business in the UK and Spain. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?Narrative Update • Jan 10
RNK: Index Inclusion Will Drive Returns As Leadership Transition Supports Earnings Outlook
Analysts have made a small adjustment to their price target for Rank Group, keeping fair value unchanged at £1.64. They have fine tuned assumptions around the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E to reflect updated modelling rather than a shift in core conviction.Narrative Update • Dec 27
RNK: Index Inclusion Will Drive Returns Despite Rising Regulatory And Labor Costs
Analysts have nudged their price target for Rank Group slightly higher to reflect marginally improved long term earnings expectations, even as valuation multiples and growth assumptions remain largely unchanged. What's in the News Issued new earnings guidance for 2026, indicating the year has started strongly for Rank Group and that like for like operating profit is expected to be in line with market expectations (Key Developments) Management highlighted confidence in delivering targeted profitability despite facing significant cost pressures from higher employer national insurance contributions, increases in the national living wage and the introduction of a new statutory levy (Key Developments) Guidance suggests operating resilience, with Rank Group planning to absorb rising regulatory and labor related costs while maintaining previously communicated profit outlooks (Key Developments) Valuation Changes The discount rate has risen slightly from 9.77 percent to 9.97 percent, implying a marginally higher required return on equity risk.Narrative Update • Dec 12
RNK Will Benefit From Index Inclusion Despite Moderately Higher Cost Pressures
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Rank Group from approximately £1.82 to about £1.64, reflecting slightly softer expectations for revenue growth and profit margins alongside a modestly higher assumed cost of capital. What's in the News Issued earnings guidance for 2026, stating the year has started strongly and that like for like operating profit is expected to be in line with market expectations despite higher employer national insurance, national living wage and new statutory levy costs (company guidance) Added to the S&P Global BMI Index, broadening the company’s visibility among global equity investors and passive index trackers (index announcement) Valuation Changes Fair Value: reduced modestly from approximately £1.82 to about £1.64 per share, reflecting more cautious assumptions.Analysis Article • Sep 10
We Think Rank Group (LON:RNK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Analysis Article • Aug 15
The Rank Group Plc's (LON:RNK) Subdued P/E Might Signal An Opportunity
There wouldn't be many who think The Rank Group Plc's ( LON:RNK ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.7x is worth...Analysis Article • Jul 22
An Intrinsic Calculation For The Rank Group Plc (LON:RNK) Suggests It's 44% Undervalued
Key Insights Rank Group's estimated fair value is UK£2.80 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Rank Group's...Analysis Article • May 14
Investors Appear Satisfied With The Rank Group Plc's (LON:RNK) Prospects As Shares Rocket 27%
The Rank Group Plc ( LON:RNK ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period beforehand...
New Narrative • Feb 21
Upcoming UK Casino Reforms Will Enhance Customer Experience And Retention
Land-based casino reforms and facility investments are expected to significantly boost revenue by enhancing customer experience and increasing spend per visit.Analysis Article • Aug 23
Rank Group's (LON:RNK) Performance Is Even Better Than Its Earnings Suggest
When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like The Rank Group Plc's ( LON:RNK...Analysis Article • May 27
Rank Group (LON:RNK) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Apr 30
The Rank Group Plc's (LON:RNK) Price Is Right But Growth Is Lacking
The Rank Group Plc's ( LON:RNK ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.5x may look like a pretty appealing investment...Analysis Article • Feb 08
Rank Group's (LON:RNK) Earnings May Just Be The Starting Point
The Rank Group Plc ( LON:RNK ) recently posted some strong earnings, and the market responded positively. We have done...Analysis Article • Dec 15
The Rank Group Plc (LON:RNK) Shares Could Be 33% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights The projected fair value for Rank Group is UK£1.22 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Rank Group's...Analysis Article • Nov 17
We Think Rank Group (LON:RNK) Is Taking Some Risk With Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • May 01
Is There An Opportunity With The Rank Group Plc's (LON:RNK) 48% Undervaluation?
Key Insights Rank Group's estimated fair value is UK£1.85 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Here's Why Rank Group (LON:RNK) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Nov 18
We Think Rank Group (LON:RNK) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Mar 08
Rank Group (LON:RNK) Has Debt But No Earnings; Should You Worry?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...Analysis Article • Feb 01
Is The Rank Group Plc (LON:RNK) Trading At A 39% Discount?
Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of The Rank Group Plc...Analysis Article • Oct 08
It Looks Like The Rank Group Plc's (LON:RNK) CEO May Expect Their Salary To Be Put Under The Microscope
Shareholders will probably not be too impressed with the underwhelming results at The Rank Group Plc ( LON:RNK...Analysis Article • Jun 02
We Think Rank Group (LON:RNK) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Analysis Article • Mar 10
A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of The Rank Group Plc (LON:RNK)
Today we will run through one way of estimating the intrinsic value of The Rank Group Plc ( LON:RNK ) by estimating the...Analysis Article • Feb 12
We Think Rank Group (LON:RNK) Has A Fair Chunk Of Debt
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Jan 25
If You Had Bought Rank Group's (LON:RNK) Shares Five Years Ago You Would Be Down 53%
It is doubtless a positive to see that the The Rank Group Plc ( LON:RNK ) share price has gained some 46% in the last...Analysis Article • Jan 12
Are Rank Group's (LON:RNK) Statutory Earnings A Good Guide To Its Underlying Profitability?
As a general rule, we think profitable companies are less risky than companies that lose money. That said, the current...Analysis Article • Nov 25
Trade Alert: The Non-Executive Director Of The Rank Group Plc (LON:RNK), Hong Cheong Tang, Has Just Spent UK£63k Buying 54% More Shares
Whilst it may not be a huge deal, we thought it was good to see that the The Rank Group Plc (LON:RNK) Non-Executive...Shareholder Returns
| RNK | GB Hospitality | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -1.2% | -0.5% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | -23.0% | -13.4% | 18.0% |
Return vs Industry: RNK underperformed the UK Hospitality industry which returned -13.4% over the past year.
Return vs Market: RNK underperformed the UK Market which returned 18% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| RNK volatility | |
|---|---|
| RNK Average Weekly Movement | 6.9% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 5.5% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.7% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in GB Market | 12.0% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in GB Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: RNK has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: RNK's weekly volatility (7%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | 7,700 | Richard Harris | www.rank.com |
The Rank Group Plc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in provision of gaming services in the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. The company operates through Grosvenor Venues, Mecca Venues, Digital, and Enracha Venues segments. It also offers casino table games, including roulette, blackjack, baccarat, and poker, as well as electronic roulette and gaming machine; and community games, such as bingo, food and drink, and live entertainment; and electronic casino and slots and sports betting solutions.
The Rank Group Plc Fundamentals Summary
| RNK fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£463.66m |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£38.20m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£813.60m |
11.8x
P/E Ratio0.6x
P/S RatioIs RNK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| RNK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£813.60m |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£461.00m |
| Gross Profit | UK£352.60m |
| Other Expenses | UK£314.40m |
| Earnings | UK£38.20m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Aug 13, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.082 |
| Gross Margin | 43.34% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.70% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.0% |
How did RNK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.1%
Current Dividend Yield36%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 18:45 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/06/30 |
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.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
The Rank 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gary Baker | BofA Global Research |
| Simon French | Canaccord Genuity |
| Richard Stuber | Deutsche Bank |