Inchcape (INCH) Stock Overview
Operates as an automotive distributor. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 5/6 |
| Future Growth | 2/6 |
| Past Performance | 3/6 |
| Financial Health | 3/6 |
| Dividends | 4/6 |
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INCH Community Fair Values
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Inchcape plc Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | UK£8.19 |
| 52 Week High | UK£8.95 |
| 52 Week Low | UK£6.41 |
| Beta | 0.97 |
| 1 Month Change | -0.18% |
| 3 Month Change | -7.51% |
| 1 Year Change | 19.05% |
| 3 Year Change | 5.54% |
| 5 Year Change | 5.21% |
| Change since IPO | -59.68% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
INCH: Buyback And Rising Dividend Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Narrative update on Inchcape The analyst fair value estimate for Inchcape has edged from £10.23 to £10.13, as analysts consider recent increases in Street price targets together with adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Inchcape shows a mix of optimistic and more cautious views, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in different directions.
Narrative Update • Apr 14
INCH: Future EPS Assumptions And P/E Reset Will Frame Balanced Risk Reward View
Analysts have lifted the average price target for Inchcape to a level consistent with recent increases from £8.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins and future P/E multiples reflected in recent Street research moves across the £8.30 to £13.30 range. Analyst Commentary Across recent research updates, price targets for Inchcape cluster in a broad band between £8.30 and £13.30, with a mix of Buy, Hold and Neutral ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 31
INCH: Buyback And Rising Dividend Will Drive Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have raised their price targets for Inchcape to a range of about £8.30 to £13.30. This reflects updated views on the shares and differing ratings from Hold to Buy.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 28
INCH: Buyback And Rising Dividend Will Support Future Repricing Potential
Narrative update on Inchcape The analyst fair value estimate for Inchcape has edged from £10.23 to £10.13, as analysts consider recent increases in Street price targets together with adjusted assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Inchcape shows a mix of optimistic and more cautious views, with several firms adjusting price targets and ratings in different directions.Narrative Update • Apr 14
INCH: Future EPS Assumptions And P/E Reset Will Frame Balanced Risk Reward View
Analysts have lifted the average price target for Inchcape to a level consistent with recent increases from £8.00, citing updated assumptions around discount rates, profit margins and future P/E multiples reflected in recent Street research moves across the £8.30 to £13.30 range. Analyst Commentary Across recent research updates, price targets for Inchcape cluster in a broad band between £8.30 and £13.30, with a mix of Buy, Hold and Neutral ratings.Narrative Update • Mar 31
INCH: Buyback And Rising Dividend Will Drive Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have raised their price targets for Inchcape to a range of about £8.30 to £13.30. This reflects updated views on the shares and differing ratings from Hold to Buy.Narrative Update • Mar 17
INCH: Lower Discount Rate And Buyback Programme Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Narrative Update on Inchcape The analyst fair value estimate for Inchcape has increased from £9.61 to £10.23. Analysts have incorporated updated price targets across the Street, supported by revised assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Mar 03
INCH: Lower Discount Rate And Richer P/E Assumptions Will Shape Future Upside Potential
Analysts have increased their fair value estimate for Inchcape, reflected in a modestly higher price target of £8.80, up from £8.00. This change is supported by slightly adjusted assumptions on the discount rate, profit margins and future P/E expectations.Narrative Update • Feb 17
INCH: Future EPS Guidance And Revised P/E Assumptions Will Shape Fair Value View
Analysts have nudged their Inchcape price target slightly higher, from £7.90 to £8.00, citing small adjustments to fair value assumptions, the discount rate, expected revenue growth, profit margins and the future P/E multiple. Valuation Changes Fair Value has been nudged from £7.90 to £8.00 per share, reflecting a small upward revision to the central estimate.Narrative Update • Feb 02
INCH: Lower Discount Rate And EPS Guidance Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target for Inchcape slightly higher to £9.53 from £9.46, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, discount rates and future P/E multiples. Valuation Changes Fair Value: revised slightly higher from £9.46 to £9.53 per share.Analysis Article • Jan 23
Shareholders Would Enjoy A Repeat Of Inchcape's (LON:INCH) Recent Growth In Returns
What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term...Narrative Update • Jan 19
INCH: EPS Guidance And Capital Allocation Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Inchcape slightly higher to £9.46 from £9.43, reflecting updated assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples. What's in the News Inchcape reiterated its earnings guidance for fiscal 2025, confirming its existing outlook for the year.Narrative Update • Jan 05
INCH: Future EPS Guidance And Citi Revisions Will Shape Fair Value View
Analysts have nudged their price target for Inchcape up to £11.15 from £11.01, reflecting updated assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E that keep the overall fair value view broadly unchanged. Analyst Commentary The latest price target move to £11.15 from £11.01 is relatively small.Narrative Update • Dec 20
INCH: Future Price Outlook Will Balance Earnings Execution And Macro Risks
The Analyst Price Target for Inchcape has been raised by £0.14 to £11.15 per share, as analysts cite slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, modestly higher profit margins, and a higher future P/E multiple to support a higher fair value estimate. Analyst Commentary Following the latest price target adjustment to 1,115 GBp, analysts acknowledge Inchcape's resilient fundamentals but flag several areas where execution risk and macro uncertainty could weigh on the equity story.Analysis Article • Dec 18
Is Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) Potentially Undervalued?
While Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ) might not have the largest market cap around , it led the LSE gainers with a relatively...Narrative Update • Dec 05
INCH: Future Volume Outperformance Is Expected To Drive Shares Higher
Analysts have nudged our Inchcape price target higher, from 1,101 GBp to 1,115 GBp. This reflects confidence in the company’s long term volume outperformance potential and a slightly richer future earnings multiple, despite modestly lower margin assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates reflect a broadly constructive stance on Inchcape, with bullish analysts highlighting structural growth drivers and valuation support, while also acknowledging execution and cycle related risks.Narrative Update • Nov 21
INCH: Strong Volumes Will Drive Shares Higher Amid Upbeat Buy Ratings
Inchcape's analyst price target has increased modestly from £9.23 to £9.43, as analysts cite continued strong volumes and the potential for the company to outperform market peers in the coming years. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts have increased their price targets, which reflects growing confidence in Inchcape’s valuation and longer-term growth trajectory.Analysis Article • Nov 18
Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) Shares Could Be 42% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate
Key Insights Inchcape's estimated fair value is UK£12.78 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price...Analysis Article • Oct 16
Investors Should Be Encouraged By Inchcape's (LON:INCH) Returns On Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Typically, we'll want...Analysis Article • Sep 19
Is Inchcape (LON:INCH) Using Too Much Debt?
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Is It Time To Consider Buying Inchcape plc (LON:INCH)?
LSE:INCH 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore Inchcape's Fair Values from the Community and select yours While...Analysis Article • Aug 01
Inchcape's (LON:INCH) Dividend Is Being Reduced To £0.095
The board of Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ) has announced that the dividend on 5th of September will be reduced by 16% from...Analysis Article • Jul 23
Are Investors Undervaluing Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) By 34%?
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Inchcape fair value estimate is UK£11.97 Inchcape is estimated...Analysis Article • Jul 04
Insufficient Growth At Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) Hampers Share Price
Inchcape plc's ( LON:INCH ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 10.7x might make it look like a buy right now...Analysis Article • May 20
Inchcape (LON:INCH) Is Achieving High Returns On Its Capital
Did you know there are some financial metrics that can provide clues of a potential multi-bagger? Amongst other things...Analysis Article • Apr 16
Inchcape plc's (LON:INCH) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 53% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Inchcape fair value estimate is UK£10.78 Inchcape's UK£7.03...
New Narrative • Mar 09
Winning Chinese OEM Contracts And Adopting AI Technologies Will Strengthen Market Position
Strategic focus on new distribution contracts and high-margin services expected to drive revenue growth and improve net margins.Analysis Article • Jan 28
Should You Think About Buying Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) Now?
Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ), might not be a large cap stock, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial price...Analysis Article • Dec 25
With EPS Growth And More, Inchcape (LON:INCH) Makes An Interesting Case
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Oct 31
We Think Inchcape (LON:INCH) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger
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 • Oct 16
Here's Why Inchcape (LON:INCH) Can Manage Its Debt Responsibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Sep 30
The Market Doesn't Like What It Sees From Inchcape plc's (LON:INCH) Earnings Yet
When close to half the companies in the United Kingdom have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") above 17x, you may...Analysis Article • Aug 29
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Inchcape (LON:INCH) Presents An Opportunity
Investors are often guided by the idea of discovering 'the next big thing', even if that means buying 'story stocks...Analysis Article • Aug 04
Analysts Have Just Cut Their Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) Revenue Estimates By 11%
Today is shaping up negative for Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ) shareholders, with the analysts delivering a substantial...Analysis Article • Aug 03
Inchcape's (LON:INCH) Dividend Will Be £0.113
Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ) will pay a dividend of £0.113 on the 6th of September. The payment will take the dividend...Analysis Article • Jul 31
We Think Inchcape (LON:INCH) Might Have The DNA Of A Multi-Bagger
If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...Analysis Article • Jun 19
Inchcape plc's (LON:INCH) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 81% Above Its Share Price
Key Insights The projected fair value for Inchcape is UK£13.62 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Inchcape's...Analysis Article • May 23
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Inchcape (LON:INCH) Presents An Opportunity
The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...Analysis Article • May 03
Increases to Inchcape plc's (LON:INCH) CEO Compensation Might Cool off for now
Key Insights Inchcape's Annual General Meeting to take place on 9th of May Total pay for CEO Duncan Tait includes...Analysis Article • Mar 31
It's A Story Of Risk Vs Reward With Inchcape plc (LON:INCH)
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 11x Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ) may be sending bullish signals at the...Analysis Article • Mar 16
Inchcape's (LON:INCH) Earnings Seem To Be Promising
The stock was sluggish on the back of Inchcape plc's ( LON:INCH ) recent earnings report. Along with the solid headline...Analysis Article • Feb 23
Is There An Opportunity With Inchcape plc's (LON:INCH) 49% Undervaluation?
Key Insights The projected fair value for Inchcape is UK£12.96 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share...Analysis Article • Dec 22
Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) Could Be Riskier Than It Looks
It's not a stretch to say that Inchcape plc's ( LON:INCH ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 13.4x right now seems...Analysis Article • Dec 09
Inchcape (LON:INCH) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...Analysis Article • Nov 24
Inchcape (LON:INCH) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? One common...Analysis Article • Sep 24
Should You Investigate Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) At UK£7.66?
Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ), is not the largest company out there, but it received a lot of attention from a substantial...Analysis Article • Sep 06
Inchcape (LON:INCH) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 16
Here's What To Make Of Inchcape's (LON:INCH) Decelerating Rates Of Return
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Is Inchcape plc (LON:INCH) Potentially Undervalued?
Inchcape plc ( LON:INCH ), is not the largest company out there, but it saw significant share price movement during...Analysis Article • Jun 08
Inchcape (LON:INCH) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' When we think about how risky a company...Shareholder Returns
| INCH | GB Retail Distributors | GB Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | -0.2% | -0.3% | 0.5% |
| 1Y | 19.1% | 13.3% | 18.0% |
Return vs Industry: INCH exceeded the UK Retail Distributors industry which returned 13.3% over the past year.
Return vs Market: INCH exceeded the UK Market which returned 18% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| INCH volatility | |
|---|---|
| INCH Average Weekly Movement | 4.6% |
| Retail Distributors Industry Average Movement | 5.0% |
| 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: INCH has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the UK market.
Volatility Over Time: INCH's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 | 16,209 | Duncan Tait | www.inchcape.com |
Inchcape plc operates as an automotive distributor. It engages in the distribution, sales, and marketing of new and used vehicles, and parts. The company provides aftersales service and body shop repairs; and vehicle parts, maintenance, finance, and insurance products and services, as well as product planning, logistics, brand and marketing, channel management, and digital retail services.
Inchcape plc Fundamentals Summary
| INCH fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | UK£2.90b |
| Earnings (TTM) | UK£272.00m |
| Revenue (TTM) | UK£9.10b |
10.6x
P/E Ratio0.3x
P/S RatioIs INCH overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| INCH income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | UK£9.10b |
| Cost of Revenue | UK£7.55b |
| Gross Profit | UK£1.55b |
| Other Expenses | UK£1.28b |
| Earnings | UK£272.00m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 28, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.77 |
| Gross Margin | 17.03% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.99% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 200.2% |
How did INCH perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.9%
Current Dividend Yield45%
Payout RatioDoes INCH pay a reliable dividends?
See INCH dividend history and benchmarks| Inchcape dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 07 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | Jun 15 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 15 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 24 days |
Does INCH pay a reliable dividends?
See INCH dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 18:28 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
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.
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Analyst Sources
Inchcape plc is covered by 21 analysts. 9 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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| James Zaremba | Barclays |
| James Bayliss | Berenberg |
| Andrew Grobler | BNP Paribas |