Watches of Switzerland Group PLC

LSE:WOSG Stock Report

Market Cap: UK£1.1b

Watches of Switzerland Group Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 1/6

Watches of Switzerland Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 38.5%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings growing at 11.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 17.2% per year. Watches of Switzerland Group's return on equity is 11.3%, and it has net margins of 3.8%.

Key information

38.5%

Earnings growth rate

38.0%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail Industry Growth17.0%
Revenue growth rate17.2%
Return on equity11.3%
Net Margin3.8%
Next Earnings Update05 Dec 2024

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

The Returns At Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Aren't Growing

Oct 22
The Returns At Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Aren't Growing

Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) 29% Share Price Surge

Oct 06
Why Investors Shouldn't Be Surprised By Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) 29% Share Price Surge

Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 65% Above Its Share Price

Sep 18
Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 65% Above Its Share Price

Earnings Working Against Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Share Price

Apr 24
Earnings Working Against Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Share Price

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG)

Apr 01
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG)

Is Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Using Too Much Debt?

Feb 11
Is Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Using Too Much Debt?

Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 48% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Jan 19
Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Looks Inexpensive After Falling 48% But Perhaps Not Attractive Enough

Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Jan 01
Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Experiencing Growth In Returns On Capital

Is There An Opportunity With Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) 47% Undervaluation?

Nov 03
Is There An Opportunity With Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) 47% Undervaluation?

We Think Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Oct 10
We Think Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Can Stay On Top Of Its Debt

Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Sep 20
Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Shareholders Will Want The ROCE Trajectory To Continue

Do Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Aug 01
Do Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Earnings Warrant Your Attention?

Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

May 24
Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Returns On Capital Are Heading Higher

At UK£7.70, Is It Time To Put Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) On Your Watch List?

May 11
At UK£7.70, Is It Time To Put Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) On Your Watch List?

Is Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) A Risky Investment?

Apr 27
Is Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) A Risky Investment?

If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Presents An Opportunity

Apr 01
If EPS Growth Is Important To You, Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Presents An Opportunity

Are Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Feb 24
Are Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Investors Paying Above The Intrinsic Value?

Investors Will Want Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Feb 11
Investors Will Want Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Growth In ROCE To Persist

At UK£9.51, Is It Time To Put Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) On Your Watch List?

Jan 30
At UK£9.51, Is It Time To Put Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) On Your Watch List?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Using Debt Safely

Jan 16
These 4 Measures Indicate That Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Using Debt Safely

Here's Why We Think Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Well Worth Watching

Dec 23
Here's Why We Think Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Well Worth Watching

Is There An Opportunity With Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) 40% Undervaluation?

Nov 13
Is There An Opportunity With Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) 40% Undervaluation?

Should You Think About Buying Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Now?

Oct 30
Should You Think About Buying Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Now?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Using Debt Safely

Oct 16
These 4 Measures Indicate That Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Using Debt Safely

Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Oct 02
Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns

Is Now The Time To Put Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) On Your Watchlist?

Sep 04
Is Now The Time To Put Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) On Your Watchlist?

What Does Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Share Price Indicate?

Jul 27
What Does Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Share Price Indicate?

Is Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Using Too Much Debt?

Jul 15
Is Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Using Too Much Debt?

Investors Will Want Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Jul 03
Investors Will Want Watches of Switzerland Group's (LON:WOSG) Growth In ROCE To Persist

Calculating The Fair Value Of Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG)

Jun 15
Calculating The Fair Value Of Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG)

Does Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

May 28
Does Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Should You Investigate Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) At UK£11.46?

Apr 18
Should You Investigate Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) At UK£11.46?

Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Mar 21
Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Looking To Continue Growing Its Returns On Capital

Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 22% Below Its Share Price

Mar 07
Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 22% Below Its Share Price

Does Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

Feb 23
Does Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Deserve A Spot On Your Watchlist?

These 4 Measures Indicate That Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Using Debt Safely

Feb 08
These 4 Measures Indicate That Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Is Using Debt Safely

What Is Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Share Price Doing?

Jan 13
What Is Watches of Switzerland Group plc's (LON:WOSG) Share Price Doing?

Getting In Cheap On Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Might Be Difficult

Dec 15
Getting In Cheap On Watches of Switzerland Group plc (LON:WOSG) Might Be Difficult

We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG)

Dec 02
We Like These Underlying Return On Capital Trends At Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG)

I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Passed With Ease

Nov 14
I Ran A Stock Scan For Earnings Growth And Watches of Switzerland Group (LON:WOSG) Passed With Ease

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Watches of Switzerland Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

LSE:WOSG Revenue, expenses and earnings (GBP Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
28 Apr 241,53859460
28 Jan 241,53882470
29 Oct 231,539104470
29 Jul 231,541113480
30 Apr 231,543122480
31 Jan 231,480118470
30 Oct 221,417114470
30 Jul 221,328108460
01 May 221,238101450
01 Feb 221,15887360
31 Oct 211,07773280
31 Jul 2199162290
02 May 2190551310
02 Feb 2185144360
25 Oct 2079637410
25 Jul 2080319350
26 Apr 208111290
26 Jan 20799-6-150
27 Oct 19837-3220
27 Jul 198056210
28 Apr 1977414190
27 Jan 1974613800
29 Apr 186310170
30 Apr 175092630
01 May 16410-15500
03 May 15407-12200
04 May 14265060

Quality Earnings: WOSG has a large one-off loss of £33.2M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 28th April, 2024.

Growing Profit Margin: WOSG's current net profit margins (3.8%) are lower than last year (7.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WOSG's earnings have grown significantly by 38.5% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WOSG's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: WOSG had negative earnings growth (-51.4%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Specialty Retail industry average (-3.4%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: WOSG's Return on Equity (11.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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