Frontier Developments
Frontier Developments plc develops and publishes video games for the interactive entertainment sector in the United Kingdom and internationally. The last earnings update was 139 days ago. More info.
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- Frontier Developments has significant price volatility in the past 3 months.
FDEV Share Price and Events
7 Day Returns
1 Year Returns
FDEV Shareholder Return
| 7 Day | 30 Day | 90 Day | 1 Year | 3 Year | 5 Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier Developments (FDEV) | 3.2% | 20.6% | -15.1% | -37.3% | 288.8% | 482.5% |
| GB Entertainment | -1.2% | 6.3% | -7% | -34.4% | -22.7% | -14.8% |
| GB Market | 1.3% | 4.1% | 0.3% | -9.8% | 14.2% | -4.1% |
1 Year Return vs Industry and Market
- FDEV underperformed the Entertainment industry which returned -34.4% over the past year.
- FDEV underperformed the Market in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland which returned -9.8% over the past year.
FDEV Value
Value is all about what a company is worth versus what price it is
available for. If you went into a grocery store and all the bananas were on sale
at half price, they could be considered
undervalued.
INTRINSIC VALUE BASED ON FUTURE CASH FLOWS
Here we compare the current
share
price of
Frontier Developments
to its discounted cash flow analysis.value.The discounted cash flow value is simply looking at what the company is worth today, based on estimates of how much money it is expected to make in the future.
Below are the data sources, inputs and calculation used to determine the intrinsic value for Frontier Developments.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Valuation Model | 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity | |
| Levered Free Cash Flow | Average of 5 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See below |
| Discount Rate (Cost of Equity) | See below | 9.5% |
| Perpetual Growth Rate | 10-Year GB Government Bond Rate | 1.2% |
An important part of a discounted cash flow is the discount rate, below we explain how it has been calculated.
| Data Point | Calculation/ Source | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Risk-Free Rate | 10-Year GB Govt Bond Rate | 1.2% |
| Equity Risk Premium | S&P Global | 8.8% |
| Entertainment Unlevered Beta | Simply Wall St/ S&P Global | 0.94 |
| Re-levered Beta | = Unlevered beta (1 + (1- tax rate) (Debt/Equity))
= 0.938 (1 + (1- 19%) (0%)) |
0.938 |
| Levered Beta | Levered Beta limited to 0.8 to 2.0 (practical range for a stable firm) |
0.94 |
| Discount Rate/ Cost of Equity |
= Cost of Equity = Risk Free Rate + (Levered Beta * Equity Risk Premium)
= 1.23% + (0.938 * 8.77%) |
9.45% |
Discounted Cash Flow Calculation for AIM:FDEV using 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Model
The calculations below outline how an intrinsic value for Frontier Developments is arrived at by discounting future cash flows to their present value using the 2 stage method. We use analyst's estimates of cash flows going forward 5 years for the 1st stage, the 2nd stage assumes the company grows at a stable rate into perpetuity.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
| Levered FCF (GBP, Millions) | 20.00 | 15.35 | 26.40 | 30.89 | 35.83 |
| Source | Analyst x2 | Analyst x2 | Analyst x1 | Est @ 17%, capped from 27.45% | Est @ 16%, capped from 27.45% |
|
Present Value Discounted (@ 9.45%) |
18.27 | 12.81 | 20.13 | 21.52 | 22.81 |
| Present value of next 5 years cash flows | £95.55 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Terminal Value |
= FCF2023
× (1 + g) ÷ (Discount Rate – g)
= £35.83 × (1 + 1.23%) ÷ (9.45% – 1.23%) |
£440.90 |
| Present Value of Terminal Value |
= Terminal Value ÷ (1 + r)5
= £440.90 ÷ (1 + 9.45%)5 |
£280.67 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Equity Value |
= Present value of next 5 years cash flows +
Terminal Value
= £95.55 + £280.67 |
£376.22 |
| Equity Value per Share (GBP) |
= Total value / Shares Outstanding
= £376.22 / 38.17 |
£9.86 |
| Calculation | Result | |
|---|---|---|
| Value per share (GBP) | From above. | £9.86 |
| Current discount | Discount to share price of
£9.00
= -1 x (£9.00 - £9.86) / £9.86 |
8.7% |
Learn more about our DCF calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model .
Current Discount
Current Discount Checks
- Frontier Developments's share price is below the future cash flow value, but not at a moderate discount (< 20%).
- Frontier Developments's share price is below the future cash flow value, but not at a substantial discount (< 40%).
PRICE RELATIVE TO MARKET
We can also value a company based on what the stock market is willing to pay for
it. This is similar to the price of fruit (e.g. Mangoes or Avocados) increasing
when they are out of season, or how much your home is worth.The amount the stock market is willing to pay for Frontier Developments's earnings, growth and assets is considered below, and whether this is a fair price.
Price based on past earnings
Are
Frontier Developments's earnings available for a low price, and how does
this compare to other companies in the same industry?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Earnings Per Share * | Company Filings (2018-05-31) in GBP | £0.10 |
| AIM:FDEV Share Price ** | AIM (2019-01-22) in GBP | £9 |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Entertainment Industry PE Ratio | Median Figure of 10 Publicly-Listed Entertainment Companies | 25.32x |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Market PE Ratio | Median Figure of 815 Publicly-Listed Companies | 15.68x |
* Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual GAAP earnings per share excluding extraordinary items.
** Primary Listing of Frontier Developments.
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | = AIM:FDEV Share Price ÷ EPS (both in GBP) = 9 ÷ 0.10 |
93.96x |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Frontier Developments is overvalued based on earnings compared to the GB Entertainment industry average.
- Frontier Developments is overvalued based on earnings compared to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland market.
Price based on expected Growth
Does
Frontier Developments's expected growth come at a high price?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| PE Ratio | See PE Ratio Section | 93.96x |
| Net Income Annual Growth Rate | See Future Growth Section. Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Earnings of 5 Analysts |
Not available |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Entertainment Industry PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 5 Publicly-Listed Entertainment Companies | 1x |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Market PEG Ratio | Median Figure of 574 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.28x |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Unable to calculate PEG ratio for Frontier Developments, we can't assess if its growth is good value.
Price based on value of assets
What value do investors place on
Frontier Developments's
assets?
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Book Value per Share | Company Filings (2018-05-31) in GBP | £1.44 |
| AIM:FDEV Share Price * | AIM (2019-01-22) in GBP | £9 |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Entertainment Industry PB Ratio | Median Figure of 20 Publicly-Listed Entertainment Companies | 2.32x |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Market PB Ratio | Median Figure of 1,361 Publicly-Listed Companies | 1.5x |
| Calculation | Outcome | |
|---|---|---|
| PB Ratio | = AIM:FDEV Share Price ÷ Book Value per Share (both in GBP) = 9 ÷ 1.44 |
6.27x |
* Primary Listing of Frontier Developments.
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Frontier Developments is overvalued based on assets compared to the GB Entertainment industry average.
Value checks
We assess Frontier Developments's value by looking at:- Is the discounted cash flow value less than 20%, or 40% of the share price? (2 checks) ( Click here or on bar chart for details of DCF calculation. )
- Is the PE ratio less than the market average, and/ or less than the Entertainment industry average (and greater than 0)? (2 checks)
- Is the PEG ratio within a reasonable range (0 to 1)? (1 check)
- Is the PB ratio less than the Entertainment industry average (and greater than 0)? (1 check) Frontier Developments has a total score of 0/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Earnings per Share in all our calculations including PE and PEG Ratio.
Full details on the Value part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
FDEV Future Performance
The future performance of a company is measured in the same way as past
performance, by looking at estimated
growth
and how much profit it is expected to make.Future estimates come from professional analysts. Just like forecasting the weather, they don’t always get it right!
Earnings growth vs Low Risk Savings
- Frontier Developments's earnings growth is expected to exceed the low risk savings rate of 1.2%.
Growth vs Market Checks
- Frontier Developments's earnings growth is expected to exceed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland market average.
- Frontier Developments's revenue growth is expected to exceed the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland market average.
Annual Growth Rates Comparison
| Data Point | Source | Value (per year) |
|---|---|---|
| AIM:FDEV Future Earnings per Share Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Revenue of 5 Analysts | 26.6% |
| AIM:FDEV Future Revenue Growth Rate | Line of Best Fit* through Consensus Estimate Revenue of 5 Analysts | 18.4% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Entertainment Industry Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 33.9% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Entertainment Industry Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 10.2% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Market Earnings Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 11.3% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Market Revenue Growth Rate | Market Cap Weighted Average | 3.8% |
*Line of best fit is calculated by linear regression .
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Learn more about our growth rate calculations in Simply Wall St’s analysis model.
Analysts growth expectations
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (7 months ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 5 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| Date (Data in GBP Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-31 | 93 | 2 | ||
| 2021-05-31 | 89 | 29 | 5 | |
| 2020-05-31 | 69 | 24 | 5 | |
| 2019-05-31 | 81 | 26 | 5 |
| Date (Data in GBP Millions) | Revenue | Cash Flow | Net Income * |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-31 | 34 | 10 | 4 |
| 2018-02-28 | 36 | 13 | 5 |
| 2017-11-30 | 38 | 7 | 7 |
| 2017-08-31 | 38 | 6 | 7 |
| 2017-05-31 | 37 | 14 | 8 |
| 2017-02-28 | 33 | 4 | 6 |
| 2016-11-30 | 29 | -6 | 5 |
| 2016-08-31 | 25 | -3 | 3 |
| 2016-05-31 | 21 | -1 | 1 |
| 2016-02-29 | 24 | 2 | 3 |
| 2015-11-30 | 26 | 6 | 4 |
| 2015-08-31 | 25 | 7 | 3 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Past and Future Earnings per Share
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Financials | Company Filings (7 months ago) | See Below |
| Future Estimates | Average of up to 5 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
All data from Frontier Developments Company Filings, last reported 7 months ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in GBP Millions) | EPS * | EPS High Estimate | EPS Low Estimate | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-31 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| 2021-05-31 | 0.49 | 0.53 | 0.45 | 3.00 |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.26 | 0.34 | 0.22 | 3.00 |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.43 | 0.46 | 0.40 | 3.00 |
| Date (Data in GBP Millions) | EPS * |
|---|---|
| 2018-05-31 | 0.10 |
| 2018-02-28 | 0.15 |
| 2017-11-30 | 0.20 |
| 2017-08-31 | 0.21 |
| 2017-05-31 | 0.23 |
| 2017-02-28 | 0.18 |
| 2016-11-30 | 0.14 |
| 2016-08-31 | 0.09 |
| 2016-05-31 | 0.04 |
| 2016-02-29 | 0.08 |
| 2015-11-30 | 0.12 |
| 2015-08-31 | 0.08 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Performance in 3 years
In the same way as past performance we look at the future estimated return
(profit) compared to the available
funds. We do this looking forward 3 years.
- Unable to establish if Frontier Developments will efficiently use shareholders’ funds in the future without estimates of Return on Equity.
Future performance checks
We assess Frontier Developments's future performance by looking at:- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the low risk savings rate, plus a premium to keep pace with inflation?
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in earnings of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland market? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to beat the average growth rate in revenue of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland market? (1 check)
- Is the annual earnings growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the annual revenue growth rate expected to be above 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity in 3 years expected to be over 20%? (1 check)
Frontier Developments has a total score of 4/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note 1: We use GAAP Net Income Excluding Exceptional Items for our Earnings in all our calculations.
Full details on the Future part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
FDEV Past Performance
How has Frontier Developments performed over the past 5 years?
The past performance of a company can be measured by how much
growth
it has experienced and how much profit it makes relative to the funds and assets
it has available.
Past earnings growth
Past Earnings growth analysis
- Frontier Developments has delivered over 20% year on year earnings growth in the past 5 years.
- Frontier Developments's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the 5-year average.
- Frontier Developments's 1-year earnings growth is negative, it can't be compared to the GB Entertainment industry average.
Earnings and Revenue History
All data from Frontier Developments Company Filings, last reported 7 months ago, and in Trailing twelve months (TTM) annual period rather than quarterly.
| Date (Data in GBP Millions) | Revenue | Net Income * | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-31 | 34.19 | 3.59 | 12.80 | 8.50 |
| 2018-02-28 | 36.24 | 5.31 | 12.25 | 8.38 |
| 2017-11-30 | 38.28 | 7.02 | 11.70 | 8.26 |
| 2017-08-31 | 37.82 | 7.36 | 11.82 | 7.95 |
| 2017-05-31 | 37.36 | 7.71 | 11.93 | 7.63 |
| 2017-02-28 | 32.94 | 6.19 | 10.88 | 7.64 |
| 2016-11-30 | 28.52 | 4.67 | 9.83 | 7.66 |
| 2016-08-31 | 24.94 | 3.05 | 8.94 | 7.32 |
| 2016-05-31 | 21.37 | 1.43 | 8.04 | 6.99 |
| 2016-02-29 | 23.89 | 2.68 | 8.13 | 8.25 |
| 2015-11-30 | 26.41 | 3.93 | 8.21 | 9.52 |
| 2015-08-31 | 24.58 | 2.79 | 7.76 | 10.65 |
| 2015-05-31 | 22.76 | 1.65 | 7.31 | 11.77 |
| 2015-02-28 | 17.27 | -0.22 | 5.99 | 8.65 |
| 2014-11-30 | 11.77 | -2.08 | 4.67 | 5.53 |
| 2014-08-31 | 10.66 | -1.92 | 3.99 | 2.77 |
| 2014-05-31 | 9.54 | -1.75 | 3.30 | |
| 2014-02-28 | 10.35 | -1.60 | 3.21 | |
| 2013-11-30 | 11.15 | -1.45 | 3.11 | |
| 2013-08-31 | 11.61 | -0.20 | 2.85 | |
| 2013-05-31 | 12.07 | 1.05 | 2.58 | |
| 2013-02-28 | 11.79 | 1.40 | 2.18 | |
| 2012-11-30 | 11.50 | 1.76 | 1.77 | |
| 2012-08-31 | 12.83 | 1.58 | 1.62 | |
| 2012-05-31 | 14.16 | 1.40 | 1.47 |
*GAAP earnings excluding extraordinary items.
Performance last year
We want to ensure a company is making the most of what it has available. This is
done by comparing the return (profit) to a company's available
funds,
assets
and
capital.
- Frontier Developments has not efficiently used shareholders’ funds last year (Return on Equity less than 20%).
- Frontier Developments used its assets more efficiently than the GB Entertainment industry average last year based on Return on Assets.
- Frontier Developments's use of capital deteriorated last year versus 3 years ago (Return on Capital Employed).
Past performance checks
We assess Frontier Developments's performance over the past 5 years by checking for:- Has earnings increased in past 5 years? (1 check)
- Has the earnings growth in the last year exceeded that of the Entertainment industry? (1 check)
- Is the recent earnings growth over the last year higher than the average annual growth over the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Equity (ROE) higher than 20%? (1 check)
- Is the Return on Assets (ROA) above industry average? (1 check)
- Has the Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) increased from 3 years ago? (1 check)
Frontier Developments has a total score of 2/6, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use GAAP Net Income excluding extraordinary items in all our calculations.
Full details on the Past part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
FDEV Health
How is Frontier Developments's financial health and their level of debt?
A company's financial position is much like your own financial position,
it includes everything you own
(assets)
and owe
(liabilities).The boxes below represent the relative size of what makes up Frontier Developments's finances.
The net worth of a company is the difference between its assets and liabilities.
- Frontier Developments is able to meet its short term (1 year) commitments with its holdings of cash and other short term assets.
- Frontier Developments's cash and other short term assets cover its long term commitments.
Balance sheet
Assets
Liabilities and shares
- Low level of unsold assets.
- Frontier Developments has no debt, it does not need to be covered by short term assets.
Historical Debt
Nearly all companies have debt. Debt in itself isn’t
bad,
however if the debt is too high, or the company can’t afford to pay the interest
on its debts this may have impacts in the future.The graphic below shows equity (available funds) and debt, we ideally want to see the red area (debt) decreasing.
If there is any debt we look at the companies capability to repay it, and whether the level has increased over the past 5 years.
All data from Frontier Developments Company Filings, last reported 7 months ago.
| Date (Data in GBP Millions) | Total Equity | Total Debt | Cash & Short Term Investments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-05-31 | 55.29 | 0.00 | 24.12 |
| 2018-02-28 | 55.29 | 0.00 | 24.12 |
| 2017-11-30 | 53.68 | 0.00 | 29.10 |
| 2017-08-31 | 53.68 | 0.00 | 29.10 |
| 2017-05-31 | 31.30 | 0.00 | 12.58 |
| 2017-02-28 | 31.30 | 0.00 | 12.58 |
| 2016-11-30 | 26.83 | 0.00 | 6.75 |
| 2016-08-31 | 26.83 | 0.00 | 6.75 |
| 2016-05-31 | 22.76 | 0.00 | 8.61 |
| 2016-02-29 | 22.76 | 0.00 | 8.61 |
| 2015-11-30 | 21.53 | 0.00 | 8.64 |
| 2015-08-31 | 21.53 | 0.00 | 8.64 |
| 2015-05-31 | 20.89 | 0.00 | 10.64 |
| 2015-02-28 | 20.89 | 0.00 | 10.64 |
| 2014-11-30 | 17.47 | 0.00 | 9.97 |
| 2014-08-31 | 17.47 | 0.00 | 9.97 |
| 2014-05-31 | 18.89 | 0.14 | 8.65 |
| 2014-02-28 | 18.89 | 0.14 | 8.65 |
| 2013-11-30 | 13.67 | 0.00 | 11.05 |
| 2013-08-31 | 13.67 | 0.00 | 11.05 |
| 2013-05-31 | 8.40 | 1.13 | 7.16 |
| 2013-02-28 | 8.40 | 1.13 | 7.16 |
| 2012-11-30 | 8.02 | 0.00 | 3.80 |
| 2012-08-31 | 8.02 | 0.00 | 3.80 |
| 2012-05-31 | 6.76 | 0.00 | 1.69 |
- Frontier Developments has no debt.
- Frontier Developments has no debt compared to 5 years ago when it was 13.2%.
- Frontier Developments has no debt, it does not need to be covered by operating cash flow.
- Frontier Developments has no debt, therefore coverage of interest payments is not a concern.
Financial health checks
We assess Frontier Developments's financial health by checking for:- Are short term assets greater than short term liabilities? (1 check)
- Are short term assets greater than long term liabilities? (1 check)
- Has the debt to equity ratio increased in the past 5 years? (1 check)
- Is the debt to equity ratio over 40%? (1 check)
- Is the debt covered by operating cash flow? (1 check)
- Are earnings greater than 5x the interest on debt (if company pays interest at all)? (1 check) Frontier Developments has a total score of 6/6, see the detailed checks below.
- Does cash and short term investments cover stable operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
- Does cash and short term investments cover growing operating expenses (recurring G&A and R&D) for more than 3 years? (1 check)
Full details on the Health part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
FDEV Dividends
What is Frontier Developments's current dividend yield, its reliability and sustainability?
Dividends are regular cash payments to you from the company, similar to a
bank paying you interest on a savings account.
Annual Dividend Income
If you bought
£2,000 of
Frontier Developments
shares you are expected to receive
£0
in your first year as a dividend.
Dividend Amount
- Unable to evaluate Frontier Developments's dividend yield against the bottom 25% of dividend payers as the company has not reported any payouts.
- Unable to evaluate Frontier Developments's dividend against the top 25% market benchmark as the company has not reported any payouts.
Annualized Historical and Future Dividends
It is important to see if the dividend for a company is stable, and not
wildly increasing/decreasing each year. This graph shows you the historical rate
to count toward your assessment of the stock.We also check to see if the dividend has increased in the past 10 years.
| Data Point | Source | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Past Annualized Dividend Yield | S&P Global Market Data | See Below |
| Past Dividends per Share | Company Filings/ Annualized Dividend Payments | See Below |
| Future Dividends per Share Estimates | Average of up to 5 Analyst Estimates (S&P Global) | See Below |
| Europe Entertainment Industry Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 22 Stocks | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Market Average Dividend Yield | Market Cap Weighted Average of 710 Stocks | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Minimum Threshold Dividend Yield | 10th Percentile | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Bottom 25% Dividend Yield | 25th Percentile | 2% |
| United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland Top 25% Dividend Yield | 75th Percentile | 5.3% |
Industry and Market average data is calculated daily.
Note all dividend per share amounts are annualized and not quarterly or other period.
| Date (Data in £) | Dividend per Share (annual) | Avg. No. Analysts |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-31 | 0.00 | 1.00 |
| 2021-05-31 | 0.00 | 3.00 |
| 2020-05-31 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
| 2019-05-31 | 0.00 | 4.00 |
Learn more about our ratios and growth rates in Simply Wall St’s analysis model >
- Unable to perform a dividend volatility check as Frontier Developments has not reported any payouts.
- Unable to verify if Frontier Developments's dividend has been increasing as the company has not reported any payouts.
Income/ dividend checks
We assess Frontier Developments's dividend by checking for:- Firstly is the company paying a notable dividend (greater than 1.1%) - if not then the rest of the checks are ignored.
- Is current dividend yield above the bottom 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Is current dividend yield above the top 25% of dividend payers? (1 check)
- Have they paid a dividend for 10 years, and during this period has the dividend been volatile (drop of more than 25%)? (1 check)
- If they have paid a dividend for 10 years has it increased in this time? (1 check)
- How sustainable is the dividend, can Frontier Developments afford to pay it from its earnings today and in 3 years (Payout ratio less than 90%)? (2 checks) Frontier Developments has a total score of 0/6, see the detailed checks below.
Full details on the Dividends part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
FDEV Management
CEO
| COMPENSATION | £407,000 |
| AGE | 54 |
CEO Bio
Mr. David John Braben, O.B.E. founded Frontier Developments Plc in January 1994 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and has been its Executive Director since January 1994. At Frontier, he has achieved a succession of hit games titles such as Thrillville, RollerCoaster Tycoon and Wallace and Gromit. Mr. Braben serves as Chairman of Frontier Developments. He is a Founding Trustee of the Raspberry Pi Foundation. Mr. Braben served as a Non-Executive director of Phonetic Arts Limited. He sits on the BAFTA Games Board, is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and Institute of Engineering and Technology and the Chairman of Skill set University Approvals Board. Mr. Braben has been in the games industry for over three decades. Mr. Braben is the co-author of Elite. His most recent hit, Lost Winds has won critical acclaim for its innovation. He has over 30 years' experience in the gaming industry. Mr. Braben studied Natural Sciences at Jesus College, specialising in Electrical Science in his final year. He then went on to study Computer Science. is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, was honoured with a Fellowship of BAFTA in 2015, the recipient of three honorary doctorates (from Abertay University, The Open University and York University), and was honoured with an OBE in the 2014.
CEO Compensation
- David's compensation has increased by more than 20% whilst company earnings have fallen more than 20% in the past year.
- David's remuneration is lower than average for companies of similar size in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
Management Team
David Braben
Founder
£407K
54
Alex Bevis
CFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director
£411K
42
1.8 yrs
Jonny Watts
Chief Creative Officer & Executive Director
£406K
49
Stewart Stanbury
Director of Marketing
1.3 yrs
Yvonne Dawes
HR Manager
Board of Directors Tenure
Average tenure and age of the Frontier Developments board of directors in years:
- The tenure for the Frontier Developments board of directors is about average.
Board of Directors
David Gammon
Non-Executive Chairman
£55K
57
6.6 yrs
David Braben
Founder
£407K
54
25 yrs
Alex Bevis
CFO, Company Secretary & Executive Director
£411K
42
1.8 yrs
Jonny Watts
Chief Creative Officer & Executive Director
£406K
49
6.9 yrs
David Walsh
Non-Executive Director
£379K
54
17.3 yrs
Charles William Cotton
Non-Executive Director
£30K
71
2.5 yrs
James Mitchell
Non-Executive Director
44
1.3 yrs
Who owns this company?
Recent Insider Transactions
| Announced | Type | Name | Entity | Role | Start | End | Shares | Max Price (£) | Value (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05. Sep 18 | Buy | David Gammon | Individual | 05. Sep 18 | 05. Sep 18 | 5,000 | £10.45 | £52,250 | ||
Management checks
We assess Frontier Developments's management by checking for:- Is the CEO's compensation unreasonable compared to market cap? (1 check)
- Has the CEO's compensation increased more than 20% whilst the EPS is down more then 20%? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the management team less than 2 years? (1 check)
- Is the average tenure of the board of directors team less than 3 years? (1 check) Frontier Developments has a total score of 0/6, this is not included on the snowflake, see the detailed checks below.
Note: We use the top 6 management executives and board members in our calculations.
Note 2: Insider trading include any internal stakeholders and these transactions .
Full details on the Management part of the Simply Wall St company analysis model.
FDEV News
Simply Wall St News
Here's What Frontier Developments plc's (LON:FDEV) P/E Is Telling Us
We'll look at Frontier Developments plc's (LON:FDEV) P/E ratio and reflect on what it tells us about the company's share price. … Based on the last twelve months, Frontier Developments's P/E ratio is 97.09. … Price to Earnings Ratio = Share Price ÷ Earnings per Share (EPS)
Simply Wall St - – Full articleFrontier Developments plc (LON:FDEV) Insiders Increased Their Holdings
We've lost count of how many times insiders have accumulated shares in a company that goes on to improve markedly. … As Peter Lynch said, 'insiders might sell their shares for any number of reasons, but they buy them for only one: they think the price will rise.'. … The Last 12 Months Of Insider Transactions At Frontier Developments.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleBrief Commentary On Frontier Developments plc's (LON:FDEV) Fundamentals
As an investor, I look for investments which does not compromise one fundamental factor for another. … By this I mean, I look at stocks holistically, from their financial health to their future outlook. … financial health as well as
Simply Wall St - – Full articleUnderstanding Your Return On Investment In Frontier Developments plc (LON:FDEV)
and want to begin learning the link between Frontier Developments plc (LON:FDEV)’s return fundamentals and stock market performance. … Frontier Developments stock represents an ownership share in the company. … Thus, to understand how your money can grow by investing in Frontier Developments, you need to look at what the company returns to owners for the use of their capital, which can be done in many ways but today we will use return on capital employed (ROCE)
Simply Wall St - – Full articleDid Frontier Developments Plc (LON:FDEV) Use Debt To Deliver Its ROE Of 6.5%?
We'll use ROE to examine Frontier Developments Plc (LON:FDEV), by way of a worked example. … One way to conceptualize this, is that for each £1 of shareholders' equity it has, the company made £0.065 in profit. … Return on Equity = Net Profit ÷ Shareholders' Equity
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWhat Does Frontier Developments Plc's (LON:FDEV) PE Ratio Tell You?
and want to start learning about core concepts of fundamental analysis on practical examples from today's market. … Frontier Developments Plc (LON:FDEV) is trading with a trailing P/E of 50.4, which is higher than the industry average of 33.8. … Check out our latest analysis for Frontier Developments
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWhat’s Installed For Frontier Developments Plc (LON:FDEV)?
Technology has become a vital component of every industry, bringing unprecedented opportunities for growth, along with challenges and competition from traditional and emerging areas … Innovations such as augmented and virtual reality, blockchain, machine learning and autonomous vehicles are paving the way for tech sector growth and branching out into new applications … Tech analysts are forecasting for the entire software tech industry,
Simply Wall St - – Full articleSpotlight On Frontier Developments Plc's (LON:FDEV) Fundamentals
As an investor, I look for investments which does not compromise one fundamental factor for another. … By this I mean, I look at stocks holistically, from their financial health to their future outlook.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleWhy Frontier Developments Plc's (LON:FDEV) Investor Composition Impacts Your Returns
AIM:FDEV Insider_trading Jun 5th 18 General Public Ownership With 4.27% ownership, the general public are a relatively smaller ownership class in FDEV. … Public Company Ownership Another group of owners that a potential investor in FDEV should consider are other public companies, with a stake of 8.78%. … With this size of ownership in FDEV, this ownership class can affect the company's business strategy.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleHave Investors Priced In Frontier Developments Plc's (LON:FDEV) Growth?
Frontier Developments Plc (AIM:FDEV), a software company based in United Kingdom, saw a significant share price rise of over 20% in the past couple of months on the AIM. … Furthermore, Frontier Developments’s share price also seems relatively stable compared to the rest of the market, as indicated by its low beta. … Although value investors would argue that it’s the intrinsic value relative to the price that matter the most, a more compelling investment thesis would be high growth potential at a cheap price.
Simply Wall St - – Full articleFDEV Company Info
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Description
Frontier Developments plc develops and publishes video games for the interactive entertainment sector in the United Kingdom and internationally. It develops games across various platforms using its cross platform technology. The company was founded in 1994 and is based in Cambridge, the United Kingdom.
Details
| Name: | Frontier Developments plc |
| FDEV | |
| Exchange: | AIM |
| Founded: | 1994 |
| £336,661,605 | |
| 38,170,250 | |
| Website: | http://www.frontier.co.uk |
| Address: |
Frontier Developments plc 26 Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB4 0FP, United Kingdom |
Listings
| Exchange Symbol | Ticker Symbol | Security | Exchange | Country | Currency | Listed on | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIM | FDEV | Ordinary Shares | London Stock Exchange AIM Market | GB | GBP | 15. Jul 2013 | |
| OTCPK | FRRD.F | Ordinary Shares | Pink Sheets LLC | US | USD | 15. Jul 2013 |
Number of employees
Current staff
Industry
| Interactive Home Entertainment | |
| Media |
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Area | Date (UTC time) |
|---|---|
| Company Analysis updated: | 2019/01/22 21:44 |
| End of day share price update: | 2019/01/22 00:00 |
| Last estimates confirmation: | 2019/01/20 |
| Last earnings filing: | 2018/09/05 |
| Last earnings reported: | 2018/05/31 |
| Last annual earnings reported: | 2018/05/31 |
All dates and times in UTC. All financial data provided by Standard & Poor’s Capital IQ.
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 here.
