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SSP Group plcLSE:SSPG Stock Report

Market Cap UK£1.3b
Share Price
UK£1.68
UK£2.24
24.9% undervalued intrinsic discount
1Y3.1%
7D2.4%
1D
Portfolio Value
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SSP Group plc

LSE:SSPG Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£1.3b

SSP Group (SSPG) Stock Overview

Operates food and beverage outlets in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and internationally. More details

SSPG fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation3/6
Future Growth4/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health3/6
Dividends2/6

SSPG Community Fair Values

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Price History & Performance

Summary of share price highs, lows and changes for SSP Group
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUK£1.68
52 Week HighUK£2.12
52 Week LowUK£1.37
Beta0.90
1 Month Change8.31%
3 Month Change-12.08%
1 Year Change3.07%
3 Year Change-38.24%
5 Year Change-43.85%
Change since IPO-28.19%

Recent News & Updates

Analysis Article Feb 05

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Feb 05

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Might Have The Makings Of A Multi-Bagger

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. In a perfect...
Analysis Article Jan 14

Is SSP Group (LON:SSPG) A Risky Investment?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Narrative Update Jan 12

SSPG: Free Cash Flow Improvements Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have modestly adjusted their price expectations for SSP Group, with a slightly lower implied P/E multiple and a £2.20 price target. This now reflects higher required returns and a greater focus on free cash flow quality following the recent downgrade to Equal Weight.
Analysis Article Dec 29

Is SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Potentially Undervalued?

SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...
Narrative Update Dec 27

SSPG: Raised Earnings Outlook And Buyback Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have trimmed their price targets for SSP Group, with recent reductions to 310 GBp and 200 GBp. These changes reflect slightly lower earnings multiples and more conservative assumptions on growth and margins, despite only modest tweaks to underlying forecasts. Analyst Commentary Recent research suggests that, even with trimmed price targets, sentiment on SSP Group remains cautiously constructive.
Analysis Article Dec 14

Further Upside For SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Shares Could Introduce Price Risks After 26% Bounce

SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month, posting a...
Narrative Update Dec 13

SSPG: Raised Earnings Outlook And Buyback Plan Will Support Upside

We trim our fair value estimate for SSP Group to £3.10 from £3.30 per share, reflecting analysts' reduced price targets following a more cautious view on margins and required returns, partly offset by still resilient revenue growth expectations and a higher assumed future P E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research remains constructive on SSP Group, even as some targets are recalibrated to reflect a more measured view on margins and the cost of capital.
Analysis Article Dec 05

Estimating The Fair Value Of SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG)

Key Insights SSP Group's estimated fair value is UK£1.41 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity SSP Group's UK£1.65...
Narrative Update Nov 27

SSPG: Shares Will Advance on Buyback Momentum and Expanding US and India Presence

Analysts have slightly reduced their target price for SSP Group, with recent updates citing a new range from £1.90 to £3.10 per share. This adjustment largely reflects tempered revenue growth expectations and ongoing shifts in international market exposure.
Narrative Update Nov 10

SSPG: Shares Will Benefit From Expanded Buyback And International Expansion

Analysts have modestly lowered their price targets for SSP Group, with recent updates reflecting a reduction from approximately 330 GBp to 310 GBp and 210 GBp to 200 GBp. They cite slightly reduced growth and margin expectations as key factors. Analyst Commentary Analyst opinions on SSP Group present a mix of both optimism and caution as they respond to recent market developments and changes in company performance expectations.
Narrative Update Oct 27

Exposure To Expanding International Demand Will Drive Long-Term Performance And Margin Improvement

Narrative Update on SSP Group: Analyst Price Target Revision Analysts have modestly reduced their average price target for SSP Group, citing a marginal softening in forecasts for revenue growth and profit margins. Recent targets have been adjusted down from previous levels of 330 GBp and 210 GBp to 310 GBp and 200 GBp respectively.
Narrative Update Oct 13

Focusing On High-Growth Markets And Cost Efficiencies Will Strengthen Future Performance

Analysts have adjusted their price target for SSP Group downward, lowering it from 210 GBp to 200 GBp. This change was made due to revised growth expectations and updated market assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates on SSP Group highlight a mix of optimism and caution regarding the company's outlook.
Analysis Article Sep 18

Investors Will Want SSP Group's (LON:SSPG) Growth In ROCE To Persist

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Analysis Article Aug 30

SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 23% Below Its Share Price

Key Insights The projected fair value for SSP Group is UK£1.18 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity SSP Group is...
Analysis Article Aug 12

Not Many Are Piling Into SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Just Yet

LSE:SSPG 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore SSP Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours SSP Group...
Analysis Article Jun 11

These 4 Measures Indicate That SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Is Using Debt Extensively

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article May 24

SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Just Released Its Half-Year Results And Analysts Are Updating Their Estimates

SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) last week reported its latest half-yearly results, which makes it a good time for investors...
Analysis Article May 21

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

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 May 01

Is There An Opportunity With SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) 46% Undervaluation?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, SSP Group fair value estimate is UK£2.74 SSP Group's UK£1.48...
Analysis Article Apr 09

What Does SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) Share Price Indicate?

While SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it received a lot of attention from a...
Analysis Article Mar 22

SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) Price In Tune With Earnings

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 43.9x SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) may be sending very bearish signals at...
Analysis Article Feb 20

Is SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Using Too Much Debt?

Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...
Analysis Article Jan 29

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Will Pay A Dividend Of £0.023

SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of £0.023 per share on the 27th of February...
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New Narrative Jan 28

Focusing On High-Growth Markets And Cost Efficiencies Will Strengthen Future Performance

Strategic exits from loss-making businesses and efficiency improvements aim to boost profitability by cutting costs and increasing net margins.
Analysis Article Jan 09

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Will Want To Turn Around Its Return Trends

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Firstly, we'd want to identify a...
Analysis Article Dec 11

Shareholders Will Be Pleased With The Quality of SSP Group's (LON:SSPG) Earnings

SSP Group plc's ( LON:SSPG ) strong earnings report was rewarded with a positive stock price move. We did some digging...
Analysis Article Dec 06

Earnings Miss: SSP Group plc Missed EPS By 64% And Analysts Are Revising Their Forecasts

It's been a pretty great week for SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) shareholders, with its shares surging 13% to UK£1.81 in...
Analysis Article Nov 29

Calculating The Fair Value Of SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, SSP Group fair value estimate is UK£1.77 SSP Group's UK£1.60...
Analysis Article Oct 10

At UK£1.66, Is SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Worth Looking At Closely?

While SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) might not have the largest market cap around , it saw a decent share price growth of...
Analysis Article Sep 20

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Aug 16

Here's Why SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it seems the smart money knows that...
Analysis Article Aug 01

SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Stock Rockets 26% But Many Are Still Ignoring The Company

Those holding SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ) shares would be relieved that the share price has rebounded 26% in the last...
Analysis Article Jul 25

An Intrinsic Calculation For SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Suggests It's 27% Undervalued

Key Insights SSP Group's estimated fair value is UK£2.38 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...
Analysis Article May 21

Investors Could Be Concerned With SSP Group's (LON:SSPG) Returns On Capital

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...
Analysis Article May 01

What Is SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) Share Price Doing?

SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...
Analysis Article Apr 12

SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) Share Price Matching Investor Opinion

It's not a stretch to say that SSP Group plc's ( LON:SSPG ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.6x right now seems...
Analysis Article Mar 18

Is SSP Group (LON:SSPG) A Risky Investment?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Feb 29

Estimating The Fair Value Of SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG)

Key Insights SSP Group's estimated fair value is UK£1.94 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...
Analysis Article Jan 18

Investors Could Be Concerned With SSP Group's (LON:SSPG) Returns On Capital

Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? One common approach...
Analysis Article Jan 03

Investors Appear Satisfied With SSP Group plc's (LON:SSPG) Prospects

With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1x in the Hospitality industry in the United Kingdom, you...
Analysis Article Dec 18

SSP Group's (LON:SSPG) Solid Earnings Are Supported By Other Strong Factors

When companies post strong earnings, the stock generally performs well, just like SSP Group plc's ( LON:SSPG ) stock...
Analysis Article Nov 21

Should You Think About Buying SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) Now?

SSP Group plc ( LON:SSPG ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw a double-digit share price rise of over...
Analysis Article Oct 15

Are Investors Undervaluing SSP Group plc (LON:SSPG) By 34%?

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, SSP Group fair value estimate is UK£2.88 Current share price...
Analysis Article Sep 25

SSP Group (LON:SSPG) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. In a perfect world, we'd like to see...

Shareholder Returns

SSPGGB HospitalityGB Market
7D2.4%2.9%-0.3%
1Y3.1%-10.4%18.3%

Return vs Industry: SSPG exceeded the UK Hospitality industry which returned -10.4% over the past year.

Return vs Market: SSPG underperformed the UK Market which returned 18.3% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is SSPG's price volatile compared to industry and market?
SSPG volatility
SSPG Average Weekly Movement5.9%
Hospitality Industry Average Movement5.7%
Market Average Movement5.7%
10% most volatile stocks in GB Market11.9%
10% least volatile stocks in GB Market3.2%

Stable Share Price: SSPG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.

Volatility Over Time: SSPG's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
196149,000Patrick Coveneywww.foodtravelexperts.com

SSP Group plc operates food and beverage outlets in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and internationally. The company engages in designing, creating, and operating restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and convenience retail outlets at airports, railway stations, motorway service areas, hospitals, and shopping centers. It also operates sandwich shops and bakeries.

SSP Group plc Fundamentals Summary

How do SSP Group's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
SSPG fundamental statistics
Market capUK£1.30b
Earnings (TTM)-UK£29.10m
Revenue (TTM)UK£3.74b
0.3x
P/S Ratio
-44.6x
P/E Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
SSPG income statement (TTM)
RevenueUK£3.74b
Cost of RevenueUK£2.60b
Gross ProfitUK£1.14b
Other ExpensesUK£1.17b
Earnings-UK£29.10m

Last Reported Earnings

Mar 31, 2026

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-0.038
Gross Margin30.49%
Net Profit Margin-0.78%
Debt/Equity Ratio530.6%

How did SSPG perform over the long term?

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Dividends

2.5%
Current Dividend Yield
-120%
Payout Ratio

Does SSPG pay a reliable dividends?

See SSPG dividend history and benchmarks
When do you need to buy SSPG by to receive an upcoming dividend?
SSP Group dividend dates
Ex Dividend DateMay 28 2026
Dividend Pay DateJun 26 2026
Days until Ex dividend4 days
Days until Dividend pay date25 days

Does SSPG pay a reliable dividends?

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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/31 23:02
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/29 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/09/30

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.

PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

* 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

SSP Group plc is covered by 30 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.

AnalystInstitution
Richard TaylorBarclays
Chandni HiraniBarclays
James Rowland ClarkBarclays