Announcement • Jul 21
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Financial Year Ended 30 June 2026 Croma Security Solutions Group plc provided earnings guidance for the financial year ended 30 June 2026. For the year, the company expects subject to audit, to report increased revenue with total revenues of approximately £11.0 million, slightly ahead of market expectations and representing growth of approximately 15% compared with the prior year (fiscal year 2025: £9.6 million). Announcement • Mar 17
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired Southern Security Services Limited for £0.55 million. Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired Southern Security Services Limited for £0.55 million on March 16, 2026. The total consideration for the acquisition, subject to adjustments for cash, debt and working capital at completion, is £0.55 million. This comprising an initial payment of £0.46 million and a deferred balance of £0.09 million, payable subject to the achievement of earn-out targets over the 12 months following completion.
The acquisition will be funded from the Group's existing cash reserves.
For the year to 31 December 2025, SSS generated revenues of £1.04 million and EBITDA of £0.13 million and had a net asset value of £0.43 million.
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) completed the acquisition of Southern Security Services Limited on March 16, 2026. Reported Earnings • Mar 04
First half 2026 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.014 (vs UK£0.023 in 1H 2025) First half 2026 results: EPS: UK£0.014 (down from UK£0.023 in 1H 2025). Revenue: UK£4.99m (up 9.0% from 1H 2025). Net income: UK£187.0k (down 40% from 1H 2025). Profit margin: 3.7% (down from 6.8% in 1H 2025). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 70% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 12% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 03
Croma Security Solutions Group plc to Report First Half, 2026 Results on Feb 27, 2026 Croma Security Solutions Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2026 results on Feb 27, 2026 Announcement • Jan 06
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired T L S Security Systems Limited for £0.47 million. Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired T L S Security Systems Limited for £0.47 million on January 2, 2026. The total consideration for the acquisition of TLS, subject to adjustments for cash, debt and working capital at completion, is £0.47 million, comprising an initial payment of £0.28 million and a deferred balance of £0.19 million, payable subject to the achievement of earnout targets over the 12 months following completion. The acquisition was funded from existing strong cash reserves.
For the year to March 31, 2025, TLS generated revenues of £0.94 million and EBITDA of £0.11 million and had a net asset value of £0.36 million.
Mike Coe and James Bavister of Zeus Capital Limited acted as financial advisor for Croma Security Solutions Group plc.
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) completed the acquisition of T L S Security Systems Limited on January 2, 2026. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 27
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.024 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 04 December 2025. Payment date: 17 December 2025. Payout ratio is a comfortable 42% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 3.0%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.6%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.2%). Declared Dividend • Nov 05
Dividend increased to UK£0.024 Dividend of UK£0.024 is 4.3% higher than last year. Ex-date: 4th December 2025 Payment date: 17th December 2025 Dividend yield will be 3.0%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is covered by earnings (52% earnings payout ratio) but the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 23% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. EPS is expected to remain steady over the next year, which should provide adequate earnings cover for the dividend. Reported Earnings • Nov 04
Full year 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.057 (vs UK£0.039 in FY 2024) Full year 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.057 (up from UK£0.039 in FY 2024). Revenue: UK£9.63m (up 10% from FY 2024). Net income: UK£786.0k (up 45% from FY 2024). Profit margin: 8.2% (up from 6.2% in FY 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 99% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 10% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Oct 30
Croma Security Solutions Group plc to Report Fiscal Year 2025 Results on Nov 03, 2025 Croma Security Solutions Group plc announced that they will report fiscal year 2025 results at 11:00 AM, GMT Standard Time on Nov 03, 2025 Announcement • Oct 24
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Announces Board Appointments, Effective November 1, 2025 Croma Security Solutions Group plc announced the appointment of John Wakefield as Non-Executive Chairman and Andy Wonnacott as Non-Executive Director. Both appointments commence with effect from 1 November 2025.
John is an experienced corporate adviser, fundraiser and company director with an extensive background in advising and growing AIM-quoted and private companies. Having qualified as a solicitor, he moved into corporate finance. He was a founder director and head of corporate finance at Rowan Dartington and was a corporate finance director at WH Ireland from 2009 to 2016.He has been a member of the AIM Advisory Group, chairman of the London Stock Exchange Regional Advisory Group for the South West and chairman of South West Angel and Investor Network Limited (SWAIN) from 2008 until 2016. John has a deep understanding of the regulatory environment and deal structuring. He was formerly non-executive Chairman of Sunda Energy plc and is a Senior Independent Non-Executive Director ateach of Petards Group plc and Acuity RM Group plc. Andy is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years' board-level experience on AIM and Main Market listed, as well as private equity-backed companies. He has held senior finance roles including Group Finance Director and Company Secretary at Petards Group plc and IGG Component Technology, and was formerly with EY in audit and M&A. Andy is currently Principal at Libratum Partners, providing commercial and M&A advisory services to public and private companies. He brings significant expertise in financial reporting, fundraising, governance and delivery of strategic growth in the defence, engineering and technology sectors. John Wakefield, aged 71, currently holds the following other directorships, and holds no ordinary shares or options in the Company. Current directorships- Past directorships held within the last five years: Acuity RM Group Plc- Sunda Energy Plc; Petards Group Plc- Brinsea Products Limited; Esstar Limited- Ovation Finance Limited. The Eternal Business Consultancy Ltd. Andy Wonnacott, aged 62, currently holds the following other directorships, and holds no ordinary shares or options in the Company. Current directorships- Past directorships held within the last five years, Libratum Partners Limited- Fentiman Consultants Limited. Board Change • Sep 19
Less than half of directors are independent Following the recent departure of a director, there is only 1 independent director on the board. The company's board is composed of: 1 independent director. 2 non-independent directors. Independent Non-Executive Director Steve Naylor was the last independent director to join the board, commencing their role in 2023. The company's minority of independent directors is a risk according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model. New Risk • Sep 12
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2024. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 13% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2024 fiscal period end). Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£10.3m market cap, or US$14.0m). Announcement • Sep 04
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Announces Board Changes , Effective September 2, 2025 Croma Security Solutions Group plc announced that Jo Haigh, will step down from her position as Non-Executive Chair of the Company with Effective September 2, 2025. The Company will begin the process of appointing a new Chair as soon as practicable. In the meantime, Roberto Fiorentino will act as Interim Chair. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 11
Now 21% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 4.2% to UK£0.81. The fair value is estimated to be UK£1.02, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 14% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 55%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 9.3% in a year. Earnings are forecast to decline by 9.5% in the next year. New Risk • Jul 09
New major risk - Revenue and earnings growth Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 13% per year for the foreseeable future. This is considered a major risk. Ultimately, shareholders want to see a good return on their investment and that generally comes from sharing in the company's profits. If profits are expected to decline, then in most cases the share price will decline over time as well. In addition, if the company pays dividends it will also likely need to reduce or cut them, striking a dual blow to total shareholder returns. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings are forecast to decline by an average of 13% per year for the foreseeable future. Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Significant insider selling over the past 3 months (UK£49k sold). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£11.5m market cap, or US$15.6m). Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Jul 09
Now 22% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock has fallen 6.9% to UK£0.81. The fair value is estimated to be UK£1.03, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 14% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 55%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 9.3% in a year. Earnings are forecast to decline by 9.5% in the next year. Recent Insider Transactions • Apr 28
CEO & Executive Director recently sold UK£160k worth of stock On the 25th of April, Roberto Fiorentino sold around 187k shares on-market at roughly UK£0.85 per share. This transaction amounted to 4.7% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Roberto has been a net seller over the last 12 months, reducing personal holdings by UK£120k. Announcement • Apr 01
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired Benn Lock And Safe Limited for £0.2 million. Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired Benn Lock And Safe Limited for £0.2 million on April 1, 2025. The total consideration of £0.2 million to be satisfied as to £0.17 million in cash and the balance through the issue of 38,535 ordinary shares which will be issued from Treasury.
Mike Coe, James Bavister of Zeus Capital Limited acted as financial advisors to Croma Security Solutions Group plc.
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) completed the acquisition of Benn Lock And Safe Limited on April 1, 2025. Reported Earnings • Feb 26
First half 2025 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.023 (vs UK£0.018 in 1H 2024) First half 2025 results: EPS: UK£0.023 (up from UK£0.018 in 1H 2024). Revenue: UK£4.58m (up 7.6% from 1H 2024). Net income: UK£310.0k (up 26% from 1H 2024). Profit margin: 6.8% (up from 5.8% in 1H 2024). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 7.9% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.7% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 55% per year but the company’s share price has only increased by 1% per year, which means it is significantly lagging earnings growth. Announcement • Feb 19
Croma Security Solutions Group plc to Report First Half, 2025 Results on Feb 24, 2025 Croma Security Solutions Group plc announced that they will report first half, 2025 results on Feb 24, 2025 Announcement • Feb 04
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired Meridian Security Systems Limited from John and Kim Taylor for £0.15 million. Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) acquired Meridian Security Systems Limited from John and Kim Taylor for £0.15 million on February 3, 2025. £0.135 million of the consideration is payable immediately, with a deferred element of around £0.015 million payable over the first nine months. The store will continue to service the local existing customer base, as well as the wider Croma network of commercial clients.
James Bavister of Zeus Capital Limited acted as financial advisor for Croma Security Solutions Group plc.
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) completed the acquisition of Meridian Security Systems Limited from John and Kim Taylor on February 3, 2025. Announcement • Jan 21
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Provides Earnings Guidance for the Six Months of the Year Ending 30 June 2025 Croma Security Solutions Group plc provided earnings guidance for the six months of the year ending 30 June 2025. During the six month period, the Company performed well and expects to report revenue of £4.6 million (H124: £4.27 million), up 8% on the previous year. Trading is firmly on track to meet market expectations for Fiscal Year 2025 as a whole. New Risk • Jan 02
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 3.0% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (3.0% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£11.9m market cap, or US$14.8m). Announcement • Dec 04
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Announces Final Dividend, Payable on December 18, 2024 Croma Security Solutions Group plc announced final dividend of 2.3 pence per share will be paid on 18 December 2024 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 December 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 5 December 2024. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Dec 02
Now 25% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 17% to UK£0.82. The fair value is estimated to be UK£0.66, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 51% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has declined by 27%. Revenue is forecast to grow by 7.6% in 2 years. Earnings are forecast to grow by 29% in the next 2 years. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 28
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.023 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 05 December 2024. Payment date: 18 December 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 58% but the company is not cash flow positive. Trailing yield: 2.9%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.8%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.6%). New Risk • Nov 10
New minor risk - Shareholder dilution The company's shareholders have been diluted in the past year. Increase in shares outstanding: 5.8% This is considered a minor risk. Shareholder dilution occurs when there is an increase in the number of shares on issue that is not proportionally distributed between all shareholders. Often due to the company raising equity capital or some options being converted into stock. All else being equal, if there are more shares outstanding then each existing share will be entitled to a lower proportion of the company's total earnings, thus reducing earnings per share (EPS). While dilution might not always result in lower EPS (like if the company is using the capital to fund an EPS accretive acquisition) in a lot cases it does, along with lower dividends per share and less voting power at shareholder meetings. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Minor Risks Paying a dividend despite having no free cash flows. Shareholders have been diluted in the past year (5.8% increase in shares outstanding). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£11.1m market cap, or US$14.4m). Declared Dividend • Nov 06
Dividend increased to UK£0.023 Dividend of UK£0.023 is 4.5% higher than last year. Ex-date: 5th December 2024 Payment date: 18th December 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.9%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.6%. Sustainability & Growth Dividend is not covered by earnings (156% earnings payout ratio) and the company has no free cash flows available, indicating it may be using cash reserves or debt to pay the dividend. The dividend has increased by an average of 22% per year over the past 10 years. However, payments have been volatile during that time. The company's earnings per share (EPS) would need to grow by 73% to bring the payout ratio under control. EPS is expected to grow by 35% over the next 2 years, which means the dividend may need to be reduced to reach a sustainable payout ratio. Announcement • Nov 05
Croma Security Solutions Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Dec 04, 2024 Croma Security Solutions Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Dec 04, 2024. Reported Earnings • Nov 05
Full year 2024 earnings: Revenues exceed analysts expectations while EPS lags behind Full year 2024 results: EPS: UK£0.04 (up from UK£0.011 in FY 2023). Revenue: UK£8.74m (up 8.9% from FY 2023). Net income: UK£543.0k (up 227% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 6.2% (up from 2.1% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 1.6%. Earnings per share (EPS) missed analyst estimates by 10%. Revenue is forecast to grow 3.7% p.a. on average during the next 2 years, compared to a 5.8% growth forecast for the Electronic industry in the United Kingdom. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 27% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Announcement • Nov 04
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Recommends A Final Dividend, Payable on 18 December 2024 Croma Security Solutions Group plc recommend a final dividend to shareholders of 2.3 pence per share and subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 4 December 2024, the final dividend will be paid on 18 December 2024 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 6 December 2024. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 5 December 2024. New Risk • Sep 08
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2023. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risk Earnings have declined by 44% per year over the past 5 years. Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2023 fiscal period end). Dividend is not well covered by earnings (156% payout ratio). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£9.40m market cap, or US$12.3m). Upcoming Dividend • Nov 23
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.022 per share at 3.3% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 30 November 2023. Payment date: 15 December 2023. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits but is generating plenty of cash to support the dividend. Trailing yield: 3.3%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (6.2%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.7%). Announcement • Nov 17
Croma Security Solutions Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Dec 01, 2023 Croma Security Solutions Group plc, Annual General Meeting, Dec 01, 2023, at 10:00 Coordinated Universal Time. Location: Unit 7/8 Fulcrum 4, Solent Way, Whiteley, Fareham Hampshire United Kingdom New Risk • Nov 13
New minor risk - Share price stability The company's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months. It is more volatile than 75% of British stocks, typically moving 7.9% a week. This is considered a minor risk. Share price volatility indicates the stock is highly sensitive to market conditions or economic conditions rather than being sensitive to its own business performance, which may also be inconsistent. It also increases the risk of potential losses in the short term as the stock tends to have larger drops in price more frequently than other stocks. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 8.6% per year over the past 5 years. High level of non-cash earnings (21% accrual ratio). Minor Risks Dividend is not well covered by earnings (277% payout ratio). Share price has been volatile over the past 3 months (7.9% average weekly change). Market cap is less than US$100m (UK£8.40m market cap, or US$10.3m). New Risk • Nov 08
New major risk - Earnings quality The company has a high level of non-cash earnings. Accrual ratio: 21% This is considered a major risk. Non-cash earnings can arise from many different things. However, if a company consistently has a high level of non-cash earnings, it may be a sign that they are recognizing revenue from customers before the full value of the sales are received as cash or they are not depreciating the value of their assets appropriately. These are practices that inflate earnings, while not providing a similar increase to cash flows. Companies in some select industries naturally have a high level of non-cash earnings and it is not a major concern. However, in the worst case scenario it can be an early sign of performance manipulation by management. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 8.6% per year over the past 5 years. High level of non-cash earnings (21% accrual ratio). Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£6.86m market cap, or US$8.44m). Minor Risk Dividend is not well covered by earnings (277% payout ratio). New Risk • Oct 01
New minor risk - Financial data availability The company's latest financial reports are more than 6 months old. Last reported fiscal period ended December 2022. This is considered a minor risk. If the company has not reported its earnings on time, it may have been delayed due to audit problems or it may be finding it difficult to reconcile its accounts. Currently, the following risks have been identified for the company: Major Risks Earnings have declined by 37% per year over the past 5 years. Market cap is less than US$10m (UK£6.30m market cap, or US$7.69m). Minor Risks Latest financial reports are more than 6 months old (reported December 2022 fiscal period end). Unstable dividend paying track record with dividend experiencing an annual drop of over 20% in the past. Profit margins are more than 30% lower than last year (0.3% net profit margin). Announcement • Aug 05
Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) commences an Equity Buyback Plan for 1,490,214 shares, representing 9.99% of its issued share capital, under the authorization approved on December 6, 2022. Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) commences share repurchases on August 3, 2023, under the program mandated by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting held on December 6, 2022. As per the mandate, the company is authorized to repurchase up to 1,490,214 shares, representing 9.99% of its outstanding share capital. The minimum price which may be paid for each ordinary share is £0.05 and the maximum price which may be paid for each ordinary share is the higher of an amount equal to 105% of the average of the middle market quotations for the Ordinary Shares taken from the listing of the AIM market of London Stock Exchange plc over the five business days immediately preceding the day on which the Ordinary Shares are contracted to be purchased. The authorization is valid till the end of the next Annual General Meeting in 2023 or December 31, 2023, if earlier, unless previously unless renewed, revoked or varied. As of November 10, 2022, the company had 15,898,656 ordinary shares in issue including 996,514 shares in treasury. Announcement • Jun 07
M&W SECURITY LIMITED entered into an agreement to acquire 100% stake in Croma Vigilant Limited from Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) for £ 7.567913 million. M&W SECURITY LIMITED entered into an agreement to acquire 100% stake in Croma Vigilant Limited from Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG) for £ 7.567913 million on June 6, 2023.The Disposal is subject to shareholder approval and is expected to be completed on 30 June 2023.WH Ireland Limited acted as Financial advisor to Croma Security Solutions Group plc (AIM:CSSG). Reported Earnings • Mar 15
First half 2023 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.014 (vs UK£0.03 in 1H 2022) First half 2023 results: EPS: UK£0.014 (down from UK£0.03 in 1H 2022). Revenue: UK£3.77m (down 79% from 1H 2022). Net income: UK£209.0k (down 53% from 1H 2022). Profit margin: 5.5% (up from 2.5% in 1H 2022). The increase in margin was driven by lower expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 2% per year but the company’s share price has fallen by 13% per year, which means it is performing significantly worse than earnings. Announcement • Jan 20
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Announces Finance Director Changes Croma Security Solutions Group plc announced that for personal reasons Richard Juett, Finance Director of the Company, has given notice of his intention to stand down with effect from 31 March 2023. The Company announced that with effect from 1 April 2023 Mrs. Teodora Andreeva, known as Teo, currently the Group's financial controller will become the Company's new Finance Director. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 24
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.021 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 01 December 2022. Payment date: 16 December 2022. The company is paying out more than 100% of its profits and is cash flow negative. Trailing yield: 3.7%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (5.7%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.5%). Board Change • Nov 16
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Executive Director Paul Williamson was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Nov 13
Full year 2022 earnings released: EPS: UK£0.004 (vs UK£0.066 in FY 2021) Full year 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.004 (down from UK£0.066 in FY 2021). Revenue: UK£35.2m (up 8.1% from FY 2021). Net income: UK£63.0k (down 94% from FY 2021). Profit margin: 0.2% (down from 3.0% in FY 2021). The decrease in margin was driven by higher expenses. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 14% per year whereas the company’s share price has fallen by 16% per year. Announcement • Nov 11
Croma Security Solutions Group plc Recommends Final Dividend, Payable on 16 December 2022 The Board of Croma Security Solutions Group plc recommended a final dividend to shareholders of 2.1 pence per share and subject to approval at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 6 December 2022, the final dividend will be paid on 16 December 2022 to all shareholders on the register at the close of business on 2 December 2022. The shares will be marked ex-dividend on 1 December 2022. Board Change • Apr 27
No independent directors No new directors have joined the board in the last 3 years. The company's board is composed of: No new directors. 3 experienced directors. 3 highly experienced directors. No independent directors (6 non-independent directors). Executive Director Paul Williamson was the last director to join the board, commencing their role in 2017. The following issues are considered to be risks according to the Simply Wall St Risk Model: Lack of independent directors. Insufficient board refreshment. Reported Earnings • Mar 11
First half 2022 earnings: EPS in line with analyst expectations despite revenue beat First half 2022 results: EPS: UK£0.03 (up from UK£0.026 in 1H 2021). Revenue: UK£17.9m (up 9.2% from 1H 2021). Net income: UK£443.0k (up 14% from 1H 2021). Profit margin: 2.5% (up from 2.4% in 1H 2021). Revenue exceeded analyst estimates by 13%. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 31% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 5% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Buying Opportunity • Mar 07
Now 20% undervalued after recent price drop Over the last 90 days, the stock is down 9.2%. The fair value is estimated to be UK£1.05, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has declined by 4.4% per annum over the last 3 years. The company has become profitable over the last year. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 04
Upcoming dividend of UK£0.02 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 11 November 2021. Payment date: 26 November 2021. Trailing yield: 2.2%. Lower than top quartile of British dividend payers (4.1%). Higher than average of industry peers (1.1%). Reported Earnings • Oct 22
Full year 2021 earnings released: EPS UK£0.066 (vs UK£0.009 loss in FY 2020) The company reported a solid full year result with improved earnings and profit margins, although revenues were flat. Full year 2021 results: Revenue: UK£32.5m (flat on FY 2020). Net income: UK£977.0k (up UK£1.11m from FY 2020). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from net loss in FY 2020). Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has fallen by 62% per year but the company’s share price has only fallen by 3% per year, which means it has not declined as severely as earnings. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 27
New 90-day high: UK£0.73 The company is up 25% from its price of UK£0.59 on 29 October 2020. The British market is up 20% over the last 90 days, indicating the company outperformed over that time. It also outperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 15% over the same period. Is New 90 Day High Low • Jan 11
New 90-day high: UK£0.72 The company is up 6.0% from its price of UK£0.69 on 13 October 2020. The British market is up 15% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 9.0% over the same period. Upcoming Dividend • Nov 05
Upcoming Dividend of UK£0.012 Per Share Will be paid on the 27th of November to those who are registered shareholders by the 12th of November. The trailing yield of 3.2% is below the top quartile of British dividend payers (5.4%), but it is higher than industry peers (1.2%). Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 29
New 90-day low: UK£0.59 The company is down 16% from its price of UK£0.70 on 30 July 2020. The British market is down 4.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 8.0% over the same period. Reported Earnings • Oct 22
Full year earnings released - UK£0.009 loss per share Over the last 12 months the company has reported total losses of UK£134.0k, with earnings decreasing by UK£1.30m from the prior year. Total revenue was UK£32.3m over the last 12 months, down 6.6% from the prior year. Is New 90 Day High Low • Oct 07
New 90-day low: UK£0.68 The company is down 4.0% from its price of UK£0.70 on 09 July 2020. The British market is down 2.0% over the last 90 days, indicating the company underperformed over that time. It also underperformed the Electronic industry, which is up 10.0% over the same period.